The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-01

Mr. Turner was selected 20 succeed Mr..
Crane in the role and the great success
met with by the production led 10 it's
continuance through this present season.
Providence people had an opportunity TO
see the David Harum" OF Mr. Crane and
the appearance Of Mr.. Turner had been
eagerly awaited. Last evening the pro-
vailing sentiment with the large audience
was happily expressed by one young
woman. when she remarked. why, he's
every bit as good as Crane. and / don't
know but that / like Mr.. Turner best"
David Harum' is undoubtedly one of
the most interesting, striking and whole
some Characters thus far taken from
American life and placed In American
Action and upon the American stage. The
book achieved It's wonderful success sim
ply because David Harum" walked and
talked through it's pages the play is sue
cessful simply because David Harum"
walks and talks through it's three acts
The horse trade with the deacon. that
incident Of all incidents which insured the
popularity OF the book, and which is with
out doubt one OF the brightest bits OF
! contemporary humor. is the founda tion
OF the hrst and the second acts and the
trapping OF the shrewd old pillar OF the
church with the ingenuity OF MFR. Harum
In avoiding perturious utterances Is every
bit as mirth provoking on the stage as
In the book.
The story OF the play. OF course, is de-
ve,oped along with the boss trading"
and is not in any way subordinate to IT,
The last act is devoted TO the winding
up of the affairs OF the various char
scters according to the best dramatic
traditions and-we.l. the book Is not yet
forgotten, and the play is practically the
book.
Mr. Turner's ability as an actor OF
character roles is well known to Provi-
dence people, who for two summers have
enjoyed his work a S a member Of stock
company at one OF the local theatres.
He has never done in this city. any more
notable work than Is his present effort
as David Harum' He is splendid. lis
makeup for the role Is perfection In itself,
even to the famous mole on his cheek.
His Interpretation Of the part as far as
his acting Is concerned Is completely sat-
lsfactory. The role Is not an easy one 10
analyze in limited space, It is so
complicated there are so many d.s-
tinct sides 20 IT, IT is one OF those parts
occasionally met with which is either well
done or miserably done without any me-
dium condition possible. From the first
moment Mr.. Turner is on the stage all
doubt of mis- goodness In the role Is
set at nsught He is so good IN fact,
that the audience. at last evenings per-
fOrmanCP al least. WAS iOdNl ~ nave liAtil
leave the stage at all and was noticeaby
relieved ut ifi-- every -feapPeaFsF4esT-
The support is excellent. there being not
a single weak spot i'm the entire cast,
unless II IL the laugh OF the actor por-
traying the character of Dick Larrlbee;'
said laugh being weak because IL Is too
strong and butts In too frequently
Special mention may well he made of
the work of Messrs. DAILY, Eldridge and
Levian, who as "Chet Timson.' 'Zeke
swinney'' and Amos Fright" respec-
lively. score decided hits. The other
players are satisfactory.
The stage pictures are very well car
ried out and the settings all that can be
desired. Rural homes and barnyards al
WAYS appeal 10 city audiences when
shown upon the stage and the scenery Of
David Harum" is delightful In it's real
ism.
Few plays have visited this city since
the season opened that have been so well
worth seeing as Is this present produc-
ton David Harum" Is to be given
throughout the remainder Of the week
with usual matinees.
Next week Mr. Robert Fitzsimmons and
MISS Julia May Clifford are to play al
the Empire in "A Fight for Love