The St. Louis Republic., 1904-01-25
THE ROBINSON SISTERS

The case of 1.-THE Silver Slipper" at the
Century. may certainly be diagnosed as
complication of English musical comedy
and English comic opera, presented with
American sprightliness. 1t has a story
ard much music that reminds one of
''F1orodora." The pIeasantest feature in
fact, is Leslie Stuart's music. This is
light as froth, but not trashy Mr.. Stuart
doesn't get any word twists or haunting
phrases. but he is tuneful and pleasing
and graceful and never banaL His Sol
diers of the Army is quite fascinating,
You and Me- is dainty. and the sextet
Me Pretty Maiden
The much talked about Champagne
Dance Is bizarre and prettily executed
but a bit barbaric in action. Those six
at some time in their gay careers You
think they are going TO break their necks
or their legs They cut through space in
a mad. swift whirl that would put the
average chorus maid out of the cast for
a week.
For Sam Collins. the principal come
dian, this production is sort of coming
out event. He got more laughs last night
than any dozen funmakers on the stage
Collins plays Henry Bismarck Henschs,
The man cn Vas orieipsIIy alS interpreted BY
Sam Bernard. but Collins gets on famous
ly. Only a few weeks ago We saw him as
the sultan he sultan OF Sulu-
he was a misfit. Here he is screamingly
funny. with some novel little speciality for
every recall
Ann TyreIl has succeeded to the Edna
Tyren doesn't look bit like the better
known comeiienne though she is more
interesting than Edna used to be in
Donald Brine appears as the soldier
chap, first played by Cyril Scott of
course We never saw Scott in the part. but
et dor o1N.NN-
Donald-well. he can't sing a little bit
Brine.s looks are in his favor and his
voice is pleasant enough when he talks.
but the chorus should come to his rescue
often as possible when he MARBLES.
Carolyn Gordon, whom We used to see
with the Rogers brothers. and later with
people appreciate an exquisite voice. cul-
tivated in the finest hothouse manner:
dramatic intelligence that is of the keen
est. and general cuteness that takes the
place of peroxide beauty. there is no ex-
cuse fer negiecting Carolyn Gordon. The
comic opera puryeyors Will probably be
after her some day for really truly part
Frances Gordon impersonates the heir
ess rather well. Belle Johnson as. Dolly
and Alice Lessing as Susette are other
capable folks in the company. The chorus
is a large one. and all of the girls are
richly gowned.
Versatility and naturalness are the lead
ing qualities OF the German stock COM
pany at the Odeon. as was demonstrated
again at last nights performance of "Jae-
gerblut," folk play of the Bavarian Alps.
The actors spoke the difficult dialect in
manner Ineligible to even those who
have but slight acquaintance with it.
The 'Schuhplattler," a distinctly Alpine
dance. had to be given several times Di-
rector Rautenberg adapted his entire pro-
gramme to the character of the play.
Hans Loebel Rudolph Horsky. Wilma Won
Hohenau. Mrs. Webb Markham. Leopold
Jacoby and Arno Olden distinguished
themselves in realistic parts.
Next Thursday night Leona Bergere will
be given n benefit, in which she will play
the leading part in Der TanZteufel' C'The
Dancing Demon'o.
The Imperial Theater pleased its patrons
last night with a melange of comedy
songs and dances in a stage version of
Opper's famous cartoon character. Hap
py Hooligan.' There is no particular plot
1t is series of funny Hooligan incidents
hung together with speciaities and popu-
lar songs
There are some funny comedians and a
large chorus of pretty girls. The scenery
and light effects add to the attractive
ress and in ali 1t is an entertaining per-
formance.
Like father like son. 1t is said that
hereditary influences are more potent in
the theatrical profession than among peo- |
pie in almost any other line of human or |
Inhuman endeavor. That the principle ex-
tends to the feminine element of stage |
folk is illustrated by the Robinson sisters. |
with Mason and Mason. at the Grand OPP |
era-house this week.
These sisters. unlike most sister