Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Ths Red Rose" Worry Clever, But :
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Clever IN us OlaiOS anu SlludtloIIS'
made bright with some excellent and
much tuneful music, and gorgeously
costumed and staged The Red Rose"
the comedy with music by Harry
Smith, Robert B. Smith and Hood
Bowers, was seen at the Odeon for the
first time Friday night. a fair-sized
audience paid top notch prices to see
1t, and got its moneys worth.
Quite Frenchy. but only moderately
as considering that the scene is laid
in Paris, the production was at times
trifle risque and bit daring. Not
but what all the lines and situations
were as conventional as might be ex-
pected In such alcshow, but the piece
gave the opportunity for a daring flirt-
ing Of skirts and lifting Of ruffles to
show shapely legs.
With cast that was excellent and
exceedingly capable down to even the
minor part. supported by chorus that
was good to look at, and that sang we'll
and danced with enthusiastic energy.
THE Red Rose" was altogether about
been seen here for some time.
The plot furnished the chance for
much humor. and fun, of which full ad-
Dick Lorimer. an American art student
III Bohemian Paris. Is head over heels
in love with Lola, an artists model.
This marrying scheme il rudely shat
tered when LorimeTs father. Alonzo
Lorimer, rubber trust millionaire, de-
mands that his son give up his art and
loving making and" return to America
to become a factor in the rubber bust
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who is searching for his daughter that
he may deliver her as bride to
Maxine Durand to prevent the latter
from forcing payment Of Leblanc's
debts. finds it necessary to find his
growing short. He calls to his assist
ance Raphael Soiegel, shrewd and
crafty picture dealer. The latter seeks
aid Of Mme Joyant. foster mother of
Lola. and the two connive to deliver
the girl to Leblanc as his daughter for
the large reward the latter offers.
Lorimer has already made arrange
ments with Silas Plant also rubber
trust millionaire for an alliance be-
tween his son and Plants daughter,
for the purpose Of an amalgamation
Of the rubber interests. This furnishes
hv-plav and comedy since each Of the
old schemers plans to unload or take
On rubber stock as first one then the
other breaks the contract for the
Young peoples marriage. On Lola's
wedding day It develops that she is
after all the daughter of Leblanc, the
secret having been known only to
Spiegel and Nine. Joyant. Young
rcrimer gets his artists model bride
all are happy. and wedding bells arc
supposed to ring.
Miss Zoe Barnett. seen here with
Trixie Frieanza, carries the leading
role Of Lola excellently. While not
being possessed Of more than ordinary
looks or voice. she was all that might
be expected Of vivacious. daring
model. Her dancing was featured.
The comedy parts are given to
Joseph w. standish. the picture dealer
and clever eccentric comedian. Sid
new DeGrey the elder Lorimer. and
Edwin Burns. Silas Plant. both foxy
FOUNDERS when away from home and
to Ernest F.. Laceby. whose imperson-
alton Of Hon. Lionel Talboys very
ENGLISH had but few flaws in It.
Second oniv to Miss Barnett was
Miss Grace Ellsworth, as Nine. Jovant.
spiegers confdant and before the
story ended his wife. Miss Ellsworth
plays a finished character part. and
sang and danced we'll. Miss Marguer-
tie Devon. as Gyp. an art student, was
also good.
The best male voice was that of
Menotti Frascona. an Italian and
former grand opera SINGER. who was
east in the part Of Andre, an art
student.
Some # tire song hts were "come
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Vanity Fair" and Men. Men. Men"
The chorus made hit with the latter
SONG and the Students Glide"