The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-08-12
At the TheaterS
POLPS.
IAN Enemy to the King"

Amid sixteenth century luxuriousness,
factional wars between the Huguenots
and Roman Catholics. court intrigues
and romances, Miss Izetta Jewel re-
turned to the Poll Players last night
simultaneously with the first appearance
OF Paul McAllister as leading man OF
the company, and 1t was a most decided
triumph for both. IAN Enemy to the
King" which was the starring vehicle
for Z. ii. Sothern for several seasons.
is the intensely dramatic story of the
thrilling adventures Of a soldier of for
tune and his loyal band of followers
against the civil authorities; his be-
trayal by a woman who does not know
he Is the man whom she loves, that she
may procure a pardon for her father who
has been thrown into prison; her dis
covery that the man she has given UP
to the authorities is her sweetheart;
and his final triumphant escape from
his captors with the empress Of his
heart.
Paul McAllister. who, II will be re-
membered. played here several seasons
ago with Julia Dean, performed as Sieur
de Ia Tournoire. freebooter. daring lover
and ruthless enemy of the King If
France. with splendid delineation of
NIidi dCtcT, ease ana grace OF II,
depth of romantic feeling. and fearless
ress OF adventure. 1t was a welcome re-
turn of an old favorite. and the large,
enthusiastic audience attested the fact
that they received Mr.. McAllister again
with graciousness and delight.
In every instance where, in his work
last night, he was called upon for Al
extra effort to produce the finesse in
Characterization the part called for. he
rose TO the occasion without one slip.
Miss Jewel, who took the part of Mile.
de Varion. in which role Virginia Harmed
starred in the SOthern production,
seemed to be much benefited by her va
cation, and entered into the spirit OF the
piece with an interest and vigor appar-
entity springing from sheer delight in the
big and difficult character she so ably
portrayed. Her work surpassed by far
all previous efforts to please her ad-
mirers and too much cannot be said of
her excellent acting. AS the tender, lov-
ing sweetheart OF the fearless Huguenot
captain, as self-despised traitress and
unfaithful friend, she accepts every OPP
portunity to show the changing emotions
as only Miss Jewel can do.
Mark Kent as Claude de Chartre, Gov
ernor OF the provinces and relentless
hunter of Huguenots; Dudley Hawley as
Guillaume Montignac, secretary to the
Governor: Frank Shannon as lie Compile
de Berquin. and Thomas Williams as
Blaise Tripault, servant of Sicure de la
Tonnoin. all work tremendously together
and with good effect in producing a
smooth, well-rounded play as a whole
Miss Hazel May. as Pinto, a Gypsy
boy: Miss Lolita LinthiCum. as Jean
notte, a maid: Miss Gertrude Bondhill.
as Bribrl, daughter of an inn keeper:
MiGa 10, NIT. It. o.,
inn keeper. and Miss Agnes Whelan, as
Giralda, a Gypsy, complete the cast OF
female characters
Both Miss Jewel and Mr.. McAlister
responded to frequent encores with short
speeches of appreciation.
Magnificent scenery and beautiful
gowns made the production additionally
beautiful 10 the eye and enhanced the
beauty Of the work of the actors.