The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-13
sweet KITTY
bELLA|RS" IS
most PLEASING

Sweet Kitty Bellairs," by David Be-
lasco, opened a three-nights' engagement
at the Providence Opera House last eve
ming.
There were lots of vacant. seats and
every one OF them should have had an
occupant. who. unless particularly cat
loused to anything really entertaining,
would have been more than pleased.
The play--comedy. in truth. is dra-
matixation from an English novel by the
Castles. THE Bath Comedy" and II Is
put on" so to speak, in that manner In
which Mr.. Belasco Is a past master IT
il indeed a most pleasing production
nothing that will create any great furore
tits true, but there are few who can say.
after seeing II but that IL Is absolutely sat
isfying, and leaves pleasant recollections.
The story is woven about one Kitty
Bellairs, who unquestionably Is nirt;
but like most women OF this calibre who
fall in love at some time In their lives,
SO Kitty does not spoil the tradition Like
any ood-looking woman In community
where there are other females, Kitty
stirred up jealousy In the hearts OF the
others. especially one and a whole lot OF
trouble ensues occasioned by her being
actually caught in the rooms OF Lord Ver-
ney, her lover.
Kitty, however. being OF Irish descent
and. therefore. having fighting blood"
royal lover; then, womanlike, changes her
mind, seeing II will injure verneys pros
poets and frees him from his engage
ment Let II be not forgotten, gentle
reader. that the audience is left to think
in the finale OF the last act that all VIII
end happily, when Lord Verney, her lover,
gets back from the war
The piece presents a most clever picture
OF manners, jealousies. intrigue and GUS
toms in England during the 18th century,
and the environment Is one that has a
fascinating effect upon the audience.
The dialogue is interesting, especially
that in which Kitty Bellairs plays part.
while some OF the situations are espe-
cially we'll worked up and they show
clearly the hand OF Belasco.
Only the warmest praise can be given
TO the company as a whole. 1t is indeed
well balanced and strong in about every
particular. OF course, Miss Fanchon
Campbell In the title role OF
Kitty Bellairs. 10 the centre of at
traction. both In the play and for
the audience The role was originated by
Henrietta Crossman. but It's safe to say
that she made no more out OF the part
than does Miss Campbell, who is be-
witchingly good to look upon. is perfectly
natural. apparently In her acting. and
her brogue Is so absolutely fetching that
combined with her personal charms she
secures the neart or the auulenCe AT once.
Mr.. Hugh W Wallace was especially
good as Lord verney and did not overact
the part; his work was smooth and per-
fectly consistent. Miss Martha Evans as
Lady Standish in a crying part OF a silly
young matron did II WELL while Mr.. Har-
old Mead as Col. Villiars came In for
much favorable comment. especially in
his intoxication scene
Miss Ruth Shepley Of this city. although
not having n mart In the play prOper.
cited prologue at the rise OF the curtain.
and did IL charmingly.
All In ALL Sweet Kitty Bellairs" is one
that will appeal, and is quite one OF the
best productions. generally speaking. seen
here in a long time. II will be repeated
tonight, tomorrow night, with a Saturday
matinee.