The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-07-22
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Using Henri Rernstsin's Samson
James X. Hackett. supported by an
unusually well-balanced and accom-
plished company. opened Detroits
rcwest theater-the Washington
Monday night TO capacity business.
The house, beautiful. commodious
and comfortable, surely is what It's
architects and owners claim for it
one OF the prettiest, most modern and
Lest:equipped in the country the
company is all that could possibly be
desired. The play was gripping rQ
yealins MIR Hackett at his best. ana
that il proved satisfying was attestei
b. the absence OF bat a very few from
their seats when the final curtain de
seconded at t2:l5 O'Clock
The formal opening OF The WASH
ington was truly a complete success
in even the smallest detail. Ions be-
fore the appearance of the orchestra.
the s r. O. sign was hung out. Al
though the crush al the entrance was
probably As great as has ever Deth
seen about a theater in Detroit, the
ease with which the corps OF ushers
quickly escorted all patrons 10 thel'
seats was mystifying, not TO mention
pleasing Although workmen sun
have many OF the inal touches 10 add
to the building. the detail, 10 the cas-
ual observer, Monday night, was per
lection itself. and was commented
upon on all sides Unusual EFFORTS
have been given 10 the comfort OF
patrons.
Monday night the foyer was we'll
filed with floral offerings, all bearing
wishes for success 10 the new man
agement from admirers. AT the close
of the third act, both Mr.. Hackett and
Miss Buck the leading lady were the
recipients OF beautiful floral remem-
ORANGES, presented by their admirers.
Mayor Marx, Police Commissioner
Gillespie and the mayors secretary.
Eddie Fitzgerald occupied one OF the
boxes. The mayor modestly having
declined to make any remarks, Homer
Warren appeared before the footlights
and after explaining briefly the policy
OF the new playhouse. wished the
management well in behalf or the citi-
zens OF Detroit.
That the play itself was well receiv-
ed BY the great audience was eyi-
denced by the repeated curtain calls
company were forced 70 respond az
the termination Of each act
In Samson" Mr.. Hackett is truly
at his best E.is physique, knowledge
of the lines. ability TO drive home
forceful climaxes and his masterfui
stage generalship were never portray
ed TO better advantage. In detailing
over again the more or less familiar
lines OF the riverman who, by pluck
and crude business methods, finally
managed to amass substantial for
tune, only 10 be disappointed and
driven next 10 frantic by loveless
marriage but TO triumph in this, as
in all Others. in the end, gave Mr..
Hackett the opportunity to display
his skill
AS Elise Vernette, Miss Buck
proved satisfying, accomplished and
charming leading woman for the man
who has made the name of Hackett
power IN theatrical circles. Although
at the outset, a trifle. nervous, she
steadied herself and soon was in posi-
tion TO display the true art she is
known 70 possess.
Others notably efficient in the sup
port or Mr. Hackett and Miss Buck
We're Charles Waidron, as jerome le
GOvian," iavorite OF Partisan so
ciety; William w. Crimmins. as Henri
DeYraux, Brachard's (Mr Hackett'sl
confidential agent: Charles Carver, as
Max. Count D'Andeline," son Of the
Morris McEIugh. as "Honore
D'Andeline:" Gordon Men
AS Marcel De Fontenay," an
artist. Harry Huguenot. as Jean,
valet: Charles Grey, as
Frederick a butler; Miss Marie Ben
ton, as FRANCHISE D'Andeline. wife OF
the marquis: Miss Blanche Carlyle, |
as "Clotilde," maid at the Brach- |
ards: Miss Helen Hancock, as Paul !
inc, maid al the D'Andelines', and I
Miss Beatrice Beckley, as Anne /
Marie, wife OF Brachard.
Next week Monsieur Beaucaire.
v 18th Mr.. Hackett ia the title role, will /,
be the attraction in the Washington. !
Aiatinees will be given Tuesdays, !
Wednesdays and Saturdays.