Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-01-21
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AT the White Horse Tavern" which
will be seen at the Grand tonight,
is comedy of Transatlantic flavor,
which has been on the road to sue
cess so long that 1t may be considered
that 1t has nearly reached the goal.
1t tastes of the real Tyrol, the region
of romance, the Austrian Alps, and
the bit Of an Inn that is tucked
away in the mountain side con-
tlnued invitation to repose; but there
is no repose for the guests who essay
to stop there, in the play.
The reflection from the Ice on the
Alpine submits dazzle their eyes; the
little lake that leaves the road at the
mountains foot threatens to swallow
them and the heecy clouds grow black
and pour down avenglng showers of
real water, which soak the just and
unjust actors alike.
The sunshine gets through often,
however, and there is laugh every
few seconds. There are music and
folk songs, pretty maidens and ro-
mantle trysts, quaint characters and
odd dolngs; In fact, the most delight
ful pot pourri Of color to delight the
eye, of wit to delight the ear and Of
connected merit that appeals to the
intelligence and understanding.
The play came from Germany, the
home of THE Private Secretary" and
source which has supplied more
than one success and inspired others.
The Germans are prolific play pro-
ducers, although they do not always
give the best acting versions. "At the
White Horse Tavern" has passed
through the hands of Sidney Rosen-
field and 1t has come out with many
improvements and all the original
charm unimpaired.
The company is such as Daniel and
Charles Frohman are willing to be re-
sponsiblc for. Frederick Bond, who
has the part of tho irascible Berliner
n guest at the inn, will be remembered
as Erastus underholt in my Friend
from India Although a young man
he has had n wide stage experience
having been n member of the leading
New York companies for several
years before he Joined Days com
pany. He was with Mr.. DAILY fol
seven years and played all kinds OF
parts, from low comedy servants tc
leads. After leaving DAILY, he Joined
the Frohman forces and played lead
Ing parts in "Therm,dor," Men ant
Women" "Gloriana" and "Aristo
| crncy." He has been with the pre-
sent company since the opening nigh
at Wallack's theatre, a year and q
half ago. Others of prominence in til,
cast of nearly thirty people are: Caro-
lyn Clawson, Mrs. j. Elberts, Charo
lotte Crane Charles Hanford, Fred
Slmmerheld, Louis Albion, Della
/ Clarke, George Friend, David Elmer
Alma Ayers. Duncan Harris, Esta
brooke Galloway, Charles II. Bootl
and Cora Ardell, Miss Carolyn Claw
son, who has many friends and ac
quaintances In this city. is the lead
ing woman of the company. She wa,
born and educated In Warren, o,
where her parents reside. She is /;
young and striklngly beautiful woman
not long out of her teens. She ha
made remarkable hit this season
In the role Of Hostess OF the whit,
Horse Tavern" and promises to be
come one Of Mr.. Frohman's most pro
minent actresses. The press of all tn
cities played this season has glvel
her glowing, criticisms. which is al
the more creditable as she has bee
only u few seasons In the professiona
ranks.