The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-27
AT TIE THEATERs.

Richard Mansfeld.s Baron Chevrial in "a
Partisan Romance made him famous. Mr..
Mansfield and his company presented this
play at the Metropolitan last night in the
presence of a large audience The verdict
that the public returned over ten years ago
cannot be set aside as excessive. Mr.. Mans
fields Baron Chevrial is a characterization so
true to life that none can dispute it. The
actors art exemplified by Mr.. Mansfield
| is bound to command attention. The DISPOSE
ton Of the unthbnking to level the art of a
| Hamlet to that Of; circus clown must con-
| TESS its weakness in the presence Of an i'm
PRESERVATION that's rises to the dignity of an
! absolute reproduction of a human character
For the baron is creature that all know.
| Only those who have witnessed Mr. Mans
| fields portrayals of other roles can fully ap-
preciate the genius of this actor. Mr. Mans
| field is actor in the German sense of the
word. The personality of the actor must
| be hidden; the character he portrays must be
revealed. Mr.. Mansfield labors to this end,
! and labors artisticaly that the watchful
eye of the most blase theater-g oer cannot de-
! tect the artists mechanism Baron Chevrial
| is the roue without a saving grace. Mr.
| Mansfield fnterprets him as sueh.n Not sus-
! p1c1on of effort is apparent II 1t were the
creation would be a wax figure, not a living
| being. 20 "a. s' rs f.-
Thes play is a sketch Of a phase Of life
| not pleasing to contemplate because it is un-
| happily to- true. To it's credit. virtue is
not sacrificed to riches, but the horrible sus-
picion that it has been prevails in the house
| hold The presentation was adequate Henry
| Jewetts Dr. Chesnel was an admirable i'm
personation Beatrice Cameron played the
ungrateful role Of Marcelle capably, and the
others were satisfactory.
"Shall We Forgive Her" the Grand's attrac-
ton the present week. is proving to be one
of the most enjoyable productions of the
season. Today's matinee will afford the last
afternoon performance of the piece and to-
nights presentation will conclude the en-
gagement.
Shadows of Great City" a comedy
drama Of strong interest, will hold the boards
at the Grand the coming week This play is
not unfamiliar to local theater- goers, having
been seen on several occasions in the past.
and having received the best patronage. The
play treats of life IN New York. William
Beach. the manly, young actor who was seen
to such excellent advantage in Under Mar
tial Law" will tpiayc the leading male role
of Tom Cooper. julia Stewart, a talented
emotional actress Of acknowledged reputation,
will be seen in the leading feminine role Of
Nellie. 10
rs -
At the Metropolitan opera house tomorrow
night the Smythl & 1Riee Comedy company
will present for lehe lifirst time in this city
my Friend From, India farce-comedy in
three acts by H. A. Du Souchet.
Richard Mansfield will close his brief en-
gagement at thes Metropolitan opera house
with two performances today. For the matt
nee Mr.. Mansfield viii present the ever-popu-
lar Beau Brummel." and tonight, the fare
well performance the bill will be CDR.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde"
Owing to the illness of Director Seibert,
the regular semi-monthly concert of the
Seibert orchestra, which was to occur at the
Metropolitan opera house tomorrow afternoon,
has been postponed. and will therefore be
given at some future date, to be announced
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