The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-28
EARLY WALTER PLAY
WELL ACTED AGAIN
Paid in Full at the Column
bia Theater for Return
Engagement.

Eugene Walters first and greatest
success, Paid in Full returned 10
the Columbia last night a cast that,
rs a whole is as capable as that seen
In the original production furnished a
strong Interpretation OF this admittedly
great play.
After its successful run for more than
two seasons In New York and else
where. an extended review of Paid in
Full" is supcThuOus- The play is one
or big situations and heart-grippinr in
tcrCSt from first to last. Its appeal is
direct. so much so i'm fact that i'm their
naturalness the lines almost carry
themselves at times. and the people ore
sees upon the stage seem not actors
but everyday types.
The plot concerns Joseph Brooks, an
cgotistical. dictatorisl, and grumpy
young husband. and his meek, self
sacrificing, and indulgent wife, and
their efforts to live upon salary OF
SIS a week Naturally, there's a
mothCr-in-lsw and her advice. Finally
Brooks steals from his employer, part
~ because nc cgOtisdcGlly thinks he has
q reht to and partly TO provide tho
better Tor his family. The heart APP
peaIs came when the wife. Emma
Brooks. At the seeming risk to her
wcn,anlv honor, is forced 10y tho hus-
bsnd to secure immunity at any price
from the employer who discovers the
thefts.
Brooks Well Played.
The role of Joe Brooks, a. played by
Thomas Coffin Cooke. Is fully up 20
the standard set by those who have
hitherto appeared here. He makes Of
the Vart a character as true TO the
authors intent as Il seems possible.
and. as disaSrseable as that character
is. orc must give Mr.. Cooke credit for
some really excellent acting. He Is
etpeciaUy effective n the so-called 81
lent scenes when exposure seems TO
confront him Earlier i'm the play, as
s. crouch. ne rirSs true.
Frank &. Burton furnishes Nlrlle
poftrs yal OF the part of Captain Will
iarus the rough clustering, neWiN-rlCh
sea captain. turned president OF the
steamship company By which Brooks IS
employed Mr. Burton was particularly
zooI in the third aCt-the scene between
Brooks wife and his employer when the
former pleads for him.
Miss Brothers Scores.
Edna Brothers impersonatcs the sweet,
womanly character of Emma Brooks.
No fault can be found with her inter
probation Of the part OF the cUntented.
self-sacrifcing wife. Her manner
throughout, I'm fact, is one that adds
greatly 20 the human interest of the
entire play. but she might throw a lit
he more emotion into the bigger scenes,
notably tine last with her hu@band.
William =. Lyons essays TO play noble
hearted "Jimsic' Smith. the typical
friend I'm need. and ne does 10 we'll
Beth Harris Emma Brooks younger
sister, is played by Hazel Chapple. and
Miss Chapplc is a charming little in
gcnuc. Minor though the part is. Miss
ChapplC's presence on the stage always
seemed 10 have a refreshing influence.
Kate Fletcher gives humorous inter
probation TO the role OF Brooks mother
in-law Miss Fletcher seemed utterly
at home I'm the part, which Is praise
sufficient. since the mothers-iu-law I'm
everyday life are said to feel that way.
Jack Shcchau Is good in the minor part
Of japanese servant
Paid I'm Full is play that should
be seen, whether you are making SIS
a week or more, or less.
T. Il r.