The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-12
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Enslish's-..Monte cristo."

That thrilling old play, ''The Count of
Monte Cristo, was presented at Englishs
last night by James O'Neill. who illumi-
mated the title role as none other has ever
attempted in this country. His portrayal of
the protean character created by the elder
Dumas left nothing to be desired, except.
perhaps. in the duel scene with Baron
Danglars. in which the Count Of Monte
Cristo conducted himself in a manner that
was positively puerile. but which, however,
seemed to fill tho hearts of the lovers of
thrilling melodrama with unmeasured de-
light. The play is staged in a really mag
nificeEt manner, especially in the acts
which take place at the house of the Count
De Morcerf and in the forest of Fontain-
bleau. Mr. o'Nelll's company is marked by
the number of splendidly developed men
contained in 1t. If their acting were up to
the standard of their physique the result
could hardly be imagined. Naturally
enough the audience was greatly interest
ed in the character of Carcotte, the wife
of Caderousse, for this role was assumed
by Miss Kate Fletcher, of Indianapolis,
who played with the leading stars for many
years. Miss Fletcher was generously ap-
plauded but the applause was by no means
wholly prompted by civic pride She gave
very realistic representation of the char
acter of the evil-hearted old woman. willing
to commit murder for the sake of gain.
The fine rendering of the character of Mer-
cedes. beloved Of Dantes, and afterwards
Countess De Morcerf, given by Miss Emily
Dodd, cannot be overlooked. Miss Dodd ap-
peared to equal advantage as the simple
fisher maiden and as the regal woman sur
rounded by luxury. The scene in which
Mercedes discloses to Monte Cristo that AL
bert de Morcere is in reality his son. and
pleads with him to save their son from
death ia an impending duel, is fine bit OF
acting. and II received merited applause
The principals of the company were sum-
moned before the curtain at the close of the
fourth act Mr.. ONeill will repeat The
Count OF Monte Cristo" at to-day's matt
THE Dead Heart" which James OMEN
viii play tonight at Engish's, was first
produced by this romantic actor at Hooley,s
Theater. Chicago five years ago. imme-
diately after Henry Irving's production at
the Lyceum Theater in London. THE Dead
Heart was then recognized as one of the
great romantic plays. It's success was not
only attributed to the sustained interest of
its absorbing plot, but was also due to the
rendering Of the chief role of Robert Ian
dry, the young sculptor, who sacrifices his
own life in order to save that of the son
OF his early love. And this in spite of the
fact that this love was the cause of his
Incarceration in the Bastile The action is
laid during the stormy period known as
the French revolution, which lends itself
better to a presentation on the stage than
any other epoch In history. During the
progress OF The Dead Heart" will be seen
the noted Cafe Jocrisse. one of the most
famous OF restaurants in Paris one hundred
years ago. An exact reproduction is given
OF the Conciergerie prison, in which so
many unfortunates languished. The most
notable stage view will be that of the Bas-
tile, which, with the Tower of London.
have gone down to history as the two most
famous prisons IN the world.
Two Little Migrants has made a re-
markabla impression at the Park this week.
II Is a production pleasing alike to both
youns ard old. The two performances to-
day viii conclude the engagement A bet
ter cast and more elaborate scenery have
rarely, If ever, been seen at the Park
blue jeans follows Monday
Stuart Robsons single night at Engltsh's
next week VIII be devoted TO a revival OF
1.-The Henrietta"
billy Madden's show viii give two