The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-16
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 Texas" an out-and-out plagiarism of ''The virginian.'' as presented at the Montgomery Theatre last night, served several excellent actors who deserve something better than warmed-over play with which to exhibit their artis-
 One MT. Feigi, credited with having written Texas" for Broadhurst and Currie, who gre reliable producers. has them in the Lone Star State. wrought new climaxes and introduced some new characters. If one had never read The virginian" or witnessed the virfle. re- and his associates. Mir. Feigrs ''Tex- as'' would be a most satisfactory en- tertainment. Indeed, Texas" does ep- certain. for 1t would be a phlegmatic individual whose blood would not by persoas who have been trained in the mimic school. Throughout, how ever, Is a mind picture of that strong. able young Farnum who so delighted us a few months ago. And this same young Farnum spurred MT. Feigl on to give us Texas"
 As has been said, the only thing about the entertainment last night to be censured was the frequent reminder that Texas" had been borrowed. No one could find fault with the com pany charged with the responsibility of producing Mir. Feigrs play The tistic treatment of the play was a rev. elatien because one had not been led to expect anything more than ordinary m melodramai of Texas"
 The heroic Western cowboy, Jack Dallan, called "Freshwater Jack" was played by Mir. Corners, handsome young person with a thorough knowl- edge or what he was about It was ods of Mir. Farnum and one would cas- fly accept him as an understudy for "The Virginian." MT. Corners has mastered the same artistic handling or in a hand-to-hand contest with dead ly foe and also the art of making love to a pretty girl just as one would ex. pect a handsome cowboy to make love.
 The audience took to MT. Oonnors early in the first act and it is strictly within the bounds of truth to say that no unknown actor has ever been &C., corded more hearty approval in Mont man of last night. With each climax Mr. Corners was fairly overwhelmed with applause. Two, three, four and five times he appeared on the stage, dience was not satisfied. And yet, MT. Corners, although a ve3 young man. is enough of an artist not to make a speech after he has just received a se- rlOuS wound.
 Playing opposite Mir Corners was Isweet-faced little Miss Lester, the Texas West of the cast. She was al together charming and left the impress sion that the future holds much honor in the profession for her. With a mel low voice, winning personality, an abundance of vivacity and ability to read understandingly she won the com plete sympathy of the audience and shared with Mir. Corners in convincing the audience the Texas" was really good entertainment after all.
 Perhaps the most artistic perform ance of them all was given by MT. Grif- filth as Pasquale. the half-breed, re- vengeful and crafty cowboy, but every member of the company deserves com mendation. MT. Kellie. as the bluff. coarse but greathearted Tank" was extremely clever; MT. Aliens character ization of a Texas ranchman was artis- tic; Miss Foley gave a highly intelli- gent and vivid portrayal of the mis- was captivating as the high-bred Eng fish girl transformed into Texas vis- itor.
 The scenic investment was on a much more lavish scale than was expected and those who did not see The Virgin ian" will find much pleasure in recall ing the entertainment of last night.
 Viola Allen in The Winters Tale comes to the Theatre this evening.
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