The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-03-04
9 AT THE D
THEATRES.
"THE RIGHT OF WAY"
One of Strongest Attractions Of This
Season at the Grand.


The Right Of Way" at the Grand
last evening with Guy Standing and
Theodore Roberts in the leading roles.
proved one of the strongest OF the at
fractions that have been seen here
this season. The play itself, as dra-
E1atized from Sir Gilbert Parker's Inn
mensely successful novel of the same
name, is exceptionally strong in its
conception, and when interpreted by
such sterling artists as Standing and
Roberts, could not foil TO thrill and
satisfy
The well-known story deals with
the mis-spent life OF a husband, an
estranged Wife and her love for an
other. Then comes an injury to the
husband which results in his disap-
pearance for three years-his memory
blank and his reputation under a
cloud. The wife re-marries. The nus
band in his isolated retreat. wins tho
love of a simple maid and Is about to
consummate their betrothal when A
surgical operation frees his mind from
its thrall of mystery. With his re-
turning health come memories OF the
stands between them and their hap
piness. Honor triumphs In the strug-
gle against love. until death steps III
sweeping all obstacles aside, and max
ing possible the union of the two.
Mr. Standing, In the role OF Char
ley Steele. the dissolute husband. was
seen to excellent advantage. Possess
ed of exceptional versatility and dra-
matte strength, his long training on
the metropolitan stages OF the east
has given him an ease and finish
which places him among the most pop
ular Of the Younger stars. Mr.. Stand
ing is a product OF that school or
schools-the Empire Stock company
Of New York City-from whence have
come Faversham, Miller, Margaret
Anglin, Viola Allen and host of 9TH
ers. Mr. Standing was last seen in
the west with the John Drew produc-
tion OF Second In Command"
Theodore Roberts, In the difficult
role Of Joe Portugais. the French-Ca-
madam worshipper of the dissolutc
Steele. fully sustained his reputation
as one of the best character actors
now on the American stage. A more
artistic Interpretation than his of last
evening has seldom been seen in a
local play house and his efforts were
repeatedly greeted with bursts OF en-
thusiastic applause. Mr.. Roberts was
the County Chairman" in George
AIDES comedy OF that title. part
which brought him much favorable
mention, His greatest success. how
ever. was undoubtedly the role OF
Tabywana, the Ute chief In Faver-
sham's original production OF 1.-The
Squaw Man" Mr.. Roberts probably
put more study. research and atten-
tion TO detail into the preparation of
this part than that Of any Indian char
acter ever portrayed. and his creation
was one which will be remembered
for many years to come. There may
be some in Ogden who recall the Wis
It's TO this city, twenty-five years ago,
of the famous Nellie Boyd and her
company Of players. If so, 1t will be
interesting to note that Mr.. Roberts
was among them, that being his first
experience In the dramatic world.
The supporting company in The
Right of Way" was strong in almost
every detail and special mention OF
one without attention to all would be
an injustice. The staging was mag
nificent and the scene effects in the
Cote Dorion' scene In the second act
drew much favorable comment. A
most excellent show.