The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-10

being so overcome with love for the woman
that he could not resist the temptation to
feast his eyes upon her. Yes. he not only
knows the part. but proves 10 Olympic that
he does.
Here il is that the intrigues of ROYALTY
enter into the story. La Pompadour and
her lotteries have fallen into disfavor with
some of the Kings courtiers and the latter
SET on 1901 schene 10 place the beautlful
actress in the position that is being held
by the other woman Olympic realizes
what ii will mean to her to be the favorite
of the monarch of the nation, but she has
fallen in love meanwhile with the young
monk. Though she refuses to enter into
the plans of the courtiers, Jacques is de-
ceived into believing that the King is one
or Olympes lovers, and in his unhappi-
ness he surrenders himself as a deserter
from the Kings army, for in the meantime
this man of many professions had become
to join his sweetheart. just as the SOL
diers fire the guns that put an end to his
life. Olympic appears on the scene, mad
with love and grief, and drives a dagger
into her own heart.
1t is a heavy play filled with heavy
roles and only company made up of
actors of the first rank could give it an
adequate Interpretation. Miss Bingham
and her associates are players of unques-
toned ability and yet the performance was
not always as impressive it should have
been. The principal fault seemed TO lie
with Miss Bingham. herself and her lead
ing man, Henry Woodruff Miss Bingham
II always Charming III comedy, and III the
lighter portions of this new drama she
proved as delightful as ever. But the more
! stressful passages were beyond her reach
and in only one instance did she manage to
rise above melodramatic artificiality. Her
voice, musical in the quiet scenes of the
play, became as harsh as the voice of Mrs
Leslie Carter (of whom she reminded one
from time to time) in the impassioned
scenes Miss Bingham is not a great emo
tiCnal actress; it is doubtful if she ever
will be, and IL is evident that she has gone
out of her sphere in attempting this pro-
dECtion. She is ambitious i'm the extreme
and one cannot help but admire her am
hilton and her great managerial ability
And she is deserving of admiration as an
actress. too-but comedienne.
Henry Woodruff appeared as jacques
BANNER. Here is a young actor who once
gave promise of great things. He is hand
some; he has a splendid voice. and he can
be terribly in earnest when he throws him
self into his work. But he is allowing GER
tain little mannerisms To grow upon him
TO such an extent that he will eventually
way. Just as Miss Bingham was at her
best in the comedy scenes. he was al his
best in the tragic. for his lOVe-ma king
lacked the necessary virility.
Creston Clarke gave a well-ordered por-
trayal of Chevalier D'Horac, and J. III
Gimour was good in the character of
| Champmesle. excepting in the comedy lines
of the part, which he handled with too
| heavy a touch. Edgar l.. Davenport is an
actor who may always be depended upon
to do conscientious work and he played
| the character of Count de Mailly i'm grace
| full fashion. Ivy Troutman was equal to all
| requirements as La Catalane and Adelyn
| Wesley enacted the part OF Guiilemette in
| the right spirit There were many minor
| roles in the play and all were in good
| hands. The gowns worn by Miss Bingham
were beautiful and the actress presented a
lovely picture throughout the play.