New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-08
THE DRAM A.
NINE. REJANE IN FRENCH COMEDY.
Lyric Theatre.

The popular French actress, Nine. Rejane ap-
,exred at the Lyric Theatre last night acting In
,rn plays-''Loiotte.' by Messrs Meilhac and Ha-
levy and "Amoureuse," by Mr.. Georges de Porto
Isiche-aud she pleasantly welcomed by a
numerous audience. Nine. Rejane needs no intro
Auction the American public Since her first ap-
psarance in New-York.-which was made on
FEBRUARY q, 1885. at Abbey's Theatre now the
Enickerbocker. in the character of Nine Sans
-sne-she has been perfectly well known 70 all
-.-sons who follow the dramatic movement She
ts an actress of remarkable personal charm arch,
sursEhty. buoyaut. piquant. manifesting a copious
,xuberance Of merry vitality. fine faculty OF i'm
rs-sonation and complete command Of a fluent
elocutton and g rapid. flexible. brilliant style In
the course OF her first American season she ap-
pearsd in many cities acting in Sans Gene"
Ma Cousine." 'Divorcons.' "A Dolls House.
and other plays and. by the variety of her
talent and the proficiency Of her method, i'm
pressing IL equal degree. the critical judgment
snd the popular taste The extravagant estimate
commonly made Of French acting has not any
tine been justified by the French actors who have
visited America but Nine. Rejsne. showing French
dramatic at its best. shows that, at times II
can be admirable, not only photography Of the
surface but revelation Of the depth. Her
choice Of plays is invariably fortunate but the
rersorauty that she discIoses IS sympathetic
combining honesty Of mind with kindness of heart:
and facility OF her professional skill is con-
tuued source Of delight.
In making her Remittance here last night, Nine
RAjane presented two types Of woman Lolotte and
Gerrnaine-the jaunty. f1ippant gay, and agree
able The other sensual. a3norous, jealous and Of
Sens.ve. The play OF "Lolotte'' is a merry trife-
q colocUy. s ripple of verbal sunshine: and in this
WIS gained the true success OF the night In this
farcical sketch skittsh actress teaches a fashion
able lady, and IN this the peculiar regnant quality
Of Nine. Rejane is conspiCuously shown-a charm
that comprises the bewitchnent Of pretty ways.
the Establishments OF oemure grace, the wtes of
tantalizing mischief and the roguish significance
90 d-1u vocal infections. In serious moments the
actress becomes artificial The pIav Of Amour
euse' a nasty exposition Of coarse persons and
immoral conduct The story has already been told
n print. and rehearsal OF It would be superfuous
II vulgar trash OF four principal chara
the Two men behave like cads and the TWO women
behave like wantons; Of these women, in
deed. Is a courtesan by trade and the other
10 whit better in norals,-becomes adulteress
Il word the spectator is invited TO observe
the proceedings Of rakes and demireps,
and is apprised that the occupation IS study
Of an important problem" Cie-maine bores
her husband. EsIienue by over-auorous conduct
I'll at last he reDels her and bids her 10 pair OF
with a former lover. his friend Pascal; while he
himself purposes recurrence 10 his former mistress
a Miss Vi.liers This readjustment Of anatory
lations proves unsatisfactory to the husband. and
he winds I'd this savory business by discaTding
Tilliers and recalling Gernaine. Wretched specta-
cles are not uncommon in the contemporary thea
but the wretched Of all spectacles is that
presented by good players when they exploit filthy
trash. and by apparently decent and Intelligent
audiences when they accept and applaud the
sous exhibition. The reader will OF course. be told
thai such things happen. Perhaps they do: but so
Go the cesspooI and the garbage cart Nine. Rejane
viii change Thursday The Marriage OF
kitty" Her engagement is to last four weeks.