Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-14
GOULD
NOT HOLD CROWD
400 vainly Tried TO See Eve-
/ ming Stars Margery Doom
and "Green Stockings"

Margaret Anglin's refreshing comedy,
screen Stockings was presented to a
Packed house ut the Shuber Theatre
last night by Una Abell-Brinker and her
augmented stock company. There were
many Interesting features, added attrac-
ftions as 1t were. to the presentation of
s''Green Stockings" that seemed TO meet
the sincere approval of the crowd Of first
inighters.
First. 1t was a pleasant privilege to
ssee unn Abell- Brinker in a comedy role.
II is necessary here to acknowledge the
liability mid versatility which she eleveriy
displays in her art. Another extra fea-
tture was the appearance Of Margery
Doom, the Evening Star readers heart
,and-home philosopher, who proved that
sshe could act with as charming grace as
,she can write poetic advice to the love
tlorn. 4,
Stiliganother added attraction was the
stellar q ppearance of Miss Anna Laying,
and If VIE include all the extras to the
play last night we must add that each of
the ladies In parquet or box was invited
TO accept a pair of silk stockings.
All of these features made the per-
gfornancela an interesting one. II was a
gala night SO far as enthusiasm and
flowers go, ~ was equal to the opening
night a week ago. So far as the crowd
was concerned, 1t far surpassed the In
titial performance of 'The Thief" which
fact can only be taken as highly COM
splimentary to Mrs. Brinker and her ex-
'cellent supporting company.
There were about four hundred persons
disappointed last night. but that was be-
cause they could not get inside. There
was none disappointed among those who
were fortunate enough to get seats.
screen Stockings, . by A. r. w. Mason,
.is an, original comedy. Staging and pro
~ducine such a play for stock presentation
must have been no slight task. The al
mirable way In which the play was given
last night reflects great credit upon pro
Queer and player alike. The scenery
painted here especially for this weet,
showed artistic skill. The stage settings
were pretty and carefully arranged.
While the play is, perhaps, not as well
known as many other New York pro
suctions. IL nevertheless is one of large
fup.making possibilities. These oppor-
t,nities we're fully accepted last night by
the funmakers and the audience attested
It's approval by its enthusiasm and signs
of real enjoyment. Mrs. Brinker added
another laurel to her wreath of popular
fty. Her inimitable portrayal Of the
.'poor old sister. whose younger sisters
are marrying before her" provoked much
laughter.
Both Miss Laying and Miss Doom re-
ceived most cordial receptions. Miss
Iayng as Lady Evelyn Trenchard and
Miss Doom as Phyllis, the rollicking
daughter. with much love for her sweet
heart. and much sympathy for her odd
est sister, are pleasingly natural In their
PARTS. AS an amateur Miss Doom was a
total failure" She tripped about the
stage with a grace as easy and abundant
Ms though that was her home and heri-
tage
Louis Leon Hall, as the non-existing
Colonel Smith, took advantage of his i'm
portant part and created much amuse-
ment with his subtle art.
AS William Faraday, the anxious father
of the more anxious daughters, Frank b.
Hersome played in his usual artistic
tanner.
In the matter of stage production Albert
o. warburg deserves much praise. The
finished manner in which Green Stock
ingsr was presented last night and the
artistic stage pictures bespeak for him
much devotion to this essential part of
theatrical work.
"Green Stockings will continue to
please, and ne doubt will emand a re-
peating at some future date. Next week
1.-THE Witching Hour" Is scheduled for
presentation.