The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-08

"In the Palace OF the King" Miss Al
lens success I'm Philadelphia was no less
extrao ordinary.
on Tuesday OF the second week. every
seat was sold for the entire engagement.
That Miss Allen has triumphed so splend-
idly as Roma In Hall Gaines new play.
need be no occasion for surprise. The
role OF Roma is according 20 all ac-
counts, exactly suited 10 her engaging
personality and splendid emotional pow
ers. The supporting cast IL truly an ideal
one tn All -feseeets-A better choice than
Edward Morgan for the role Of David
Rossi could not possibly have been made.
As a romantic actor he has no equal on
the American stage. There are sevci
scenes in this drama which are said 10 ue
intensely dramatic and which give Mr
Morgan fine opportunity for the display
OF his powers. Frederic de Belleville i'm
personates the Baron Bonelli Mr.. ue
Bellville has the grand manner OF
prime minister. and besides that. Is "a
polished performer. The choice of him
FOR the role OF the baron was a most
happy one.
E. M Holland as Plus y has lent a
noble bearing TO his impersonatlon. No
iers successful has been w. e Bonney,
who will be seen as Bruno Rocco. Mr.
Bonney will be remembered as Philip the
Second Of Miss Aliens presentation of
"In the Palace OF the King" The other
characters or the qTama are IN EuCn I'M
portant hands as George G. Boniface
Afie Warner, Henry Harmon, c. Leshe
Allen, Thomas F. Graham, j. r. Fur
long, Jefferson Lloyd, and Adolph Lesti-
ma
The cast Is a very large one, there be-
ing very many important names. 1t is
said that the production OF this play anc
scenery and costumes. is the most mag
nihcent ever seen on the American stage.
The drama Is divided into five acts and
eight scenes, and tells OF the love OF
David Rossi for Donna Roma Volonna.
There are several scenes IN tne play, as
the readers OF Mr.. Gaines story may
easily imagine which are OF tremendous
force and power. Tho play differs from
Mr. Gaines story in several particulars.
The most important of which. Is. that
Donna Roma I'm the drama is pure DIt
illuminated woman, but In Mr. Gaines
story her name is tarn-shed. Unlike the
book, the drama ends happily, and David
and Roma are rewarded for their con-
stancy and devotion. The drama opens
with the Papal parade. and the denuncld-
tIon OF the baron and Roma by Rossi,
the political reformer All that portion
OF Mr.. Gaines story which tells OF the
lives OF David and Roma is passed over.
The costuming I'm this drama, like the
scenery and other appurtenances. Is saio
20 be OF the highest order OF theatric
nrt Miss Aliens managers purchased
I'm Rome original costumes worn by the
Swiss tiuard and Household Guard and
Noble Guard Like care IN detail was
also exercised in tho furnishings Of the
several scenes Pietro Mascagni, was Sc
cured 20 compose the incidental music
for tho play. II is a matter OF Interest
that Hall Caine will be the guest OF Miss
Allen and her company during the run
OF the play IN Providence. During Miss
Aliens engagement. there Will be natl
nees on wednesday and Saturday, and
owing 90 the length Of the performance
the curtain will arise at p. m. on ma
tinecs and s y. m. at night.