The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-02-08
A GlLDED FOOL.
Nat @. Goodwin at the Providence
Opera House.


Hey." Jacob Howell. ...... William lngersoll
ferkins. Louis Payne
Morgan... .........................L Louis Barrett
Janitor. r........................... John Lock
sophia kuthven... Ethel winthrop
Miss Jessica Rood ........... Estelle Mortimer
Nell Audrey kuthven.. Minnie Dupree
Margaret kuthyen. ............. Blanch Walsh
or the cast four were in the first per-
formance of "a Gilded Fool" In the
Providence Opera House Sept. 2, 1892,
when Carleton's play had its premiere be-
fore remarkable audience. Besides
comedian Goodwin, tho members of the
original cast were Mr.. Wilson, Mr.. Holt,
Miss Mortimer and Miss Dupree. Since
that September evening "a Gilded Fool"
has been toned down, much of its exag-
geration removed and some OF its slangy
dialogue erased. From the first 1t was an
interesting performances. because it's GEN.
tral figure was q genuine represe ntation
of a young man frequently in the public
eye, a shallow pated young fellow
with more money than brains, possess
ing a generous nature and a good
heart, engrossingly employed in sowing
wild oats. His Rescue through the love OF
fine young woman supplys the neces-
sary love interest and the awakening OF
dormant energy In the dissipsted youth
In circumventing the viliany of rascal
supplys another element commanding at
tention in the play. Mr.. Goodwin is
very much at home in this comedy, which
was written especially for him. His act
ing bears the stamp OF the natural player,
educated by long experience. Associated
with this is remarkable power in reading,
the realization of the strength OF contrast
md ifa upnhtrne,yo ,,rosantat.on g.
Goodwin can provoke tear and
smile within moments
time; he can soften the heart with
his peculiar mannerisms and infectious
drollery. Goodwin is one OF the best
comedians on the American stage. This
evening he will be seen In one OF his latest
plays entitled "In Mizzoura." 1t is new
to this city.
"Devil's Auction" mt Keith's Next
Week.
At B. +. Keith's Opera House will be
presented all next week, opening Monday
evening, Feb. I, Charles II. Yale's "New-
est DEVILS Auction" favorite spectacle
which has always been accorded large
business in this city. The management
promises so many changes this season
that IL will seem brand new spectacle.
Sixty people will be employed, including
ballet corps Of 20 dancers, led by Miles.
Chitten, Bailetti and Amore, while the
speciality features will introduce Les
Freres Caron, the Cee-M Nee troupe
OF acrobats and the Lorella trio.
The ballets will include ''The Boulevard"
"The Queens OF the Ballet, ,","The Dance
of the Fools, "On the Rialto," and new
pantomimic absurdity, OF which much Is
expected. A burlesquc traves'y on the
Trolley Car" showing its trials and
tribulations, is one OF the new features
which in this city will surely be appreci-
ated. The sale OF seats has been uncom-
monty large.
The,annual benefit OF Providence Lodge
Theatrical Mechanics Association will be
held Sunday evening next, Feb. 10, at
Keith's Opera House and the list of talent
includes William Collier, Julie Mackey.
It. Wilmont Eckert and Misc Emma Berg,
Al.slrant and host OF others.