St. Paul daily globe., 1894-04-03
IN THE THEATERS.
Richard Mansfield in the Partisan
Romance Last Night.


Richard Mansfield stands pre-emi-
nentiy forth as the greatest living ex-
ponent of character acting ot our, if not
all. time. Although there is some sim
ilarity between a Jew OF the various
personages that he represents, yet the
range Of difference between others is
so great.and his delineations so distinct,
one from the other. that one is often led
to wonder whether in truth he is being
entertained by the same man. When
Mansfield appears as Beau Brummell
and as the Baron Chevrial in the Paris
ian Romance" and again in his dual
representation of DR.. Jekyll and Mr..
hyde, the transition is marvellous.
In point of size and selectness the au-
dience who saw this versatile actor in
"A Partisan Romance last night has
not been surpassed and rarely equaled
Oy any predecessor i'll the history of the
Metropolitan. The years that have
elapsed since Mr. Mansfield appeared
at the old Grand. and the added honors
which have fallen to his lot, made the
anticipation of his coming thing of
more than general interest, and to say
that those who heard him last night
went away in the least disappointed
would be rank injustice to all con-
cerned i'll the production.
The strong personality which Mans
field can so readily assume is undoubt-
edly his forte, and when coupled to this
we have conception, often creation,
of the character represented which
leaves nothing to be wished for, at
times repelling and again attracting US,
as it does by its very humanness, the
audience can but voice the sentiment of
the great Eastern theater-going public,
who, not content with one visit, return
again and again to witness the same
play
The play itself deus with the mis-
fortunes or Henri de rargy, who, after
being obliged to give up bis fortune. is
deserted by his wife. The part OF
Baron Che vrial /, the old roue, which is
of course, the part that permits of the
finest acting. was taken by Mr.. Mans.
field. The climax of the play is prop
erly at the close of the fourth act. The
Baron Chevrial, who is giving toast
is stricken down, and dies in great
agony among the revelerS of both sexes
who are having cha mpagne supper a,
his expense.
The enthusiasm of the audience was
so great at the drop of the curtain upon
the scene Just described that Mr. Mans
field. after acknowledging the applause
eight times. was compelled to make &
speech. He responded by few re.
marks of thanks. in the course of which
he took occasion to say that when he
was last here he had been told by a
morning paper that what the people oil
st. Paul wanted was acting, and he said
that if the same reporter was present on
this occasion he hoped that he, the re.
porter. would accept his gratitude fol
the advice given.
Beatrice Cameron, ManSheld'S wife
although her part gave her but little
chance. made the most of every oppor
tunfty offered, showing clearly that she
is entitled to the very high niche she
occupies in pubic opinion. She as
sumed the character OF Rosa Guerin, a
premiere danseuse, and in the fourth act
won for herself good share of ap-
plause.
David Terrence as Henri, and Miss
Roselle Knott as the faithless wife, were
both excellent, and the remainder of the
company, especially Miss Giiddon, the
baron's wife, were much above medi-
ocrity.
The costumes worn by Miss Cameron
as we'll as Miss GIiddon'S and several
others, were very beautiful, and deserv.
ing more hattering mention.
The engagement of Marie Waln-
wright all next week at the Metropollta n
should arouse unusual interest, as she
will offer four plays. in all OF which she
will appear here for the first time. For
Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday evenings and Saturday
matinee the bill will be IAN UNEQUAL
Match" brilliant comedy by Tom
Taylor. the famous author of s.Tne
ficket-of-Leave MAN." AT the special