The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-29
COLUMBIA.
"Prince Otto"

zone swallow does not make a sum-
mer." and yet IL the performance Of
Carl Anthony, the new leading man OF
the Columbia Players, who was seen
last night for the first time as a member
of the company in Prince Otto, can be
taken for a criterion, his stay here is
destined to be as noteworthy as that Of
his predecessor. It Is difficult for q
stranger to overcome the popularity
gained by one whose work has imbedded
him in the hearts Of his friends and ad-
mirers. and yet. We do not hesitate to
say that those who regretted the de-
parture of the former star of the Column
bia Players, will find In his successor one
who Is equally, worthy of their admira-
ton and support As the care-free
Prince Otto who b. mere chance is
made to realize that he loves his wife
and owes duty to his people and his
country. he shows by every gesture, by
every infection of voice that he Is aware
of all the delicate shading that tender
ness OF manner must portray. and also
the forcefulness and positiveness which
dominating and commanding leader
must possess.
His work is without reproach: his very
attitude with which he is able to lose,
or should We say infuse, his personality
depict, shows his remarkable ability and
presages immediate popularity.
We are all familiar with the story
written by Robert Louis Stevenson. of
the thoughtless and pleasure seeking
prince, whose country is undermined and
seized in the throes of a revolution by
the perfidy of his prime minister. and
the manner in which he regained the
throne and won the love and admiration
of his folk; how he found that he priced
the love and life of his wife above that
Of his country, and how he kept them
both.
The play was one in which all the |
characters had great opportunities Of dis |
playing their talent, and every advantage |
was taken. William Robertson as Baron |
Won Gondremarks the prime minister. |
whose treachery and unfaithfulnees to |
both his prince and rNncess caused his |
DOWNFALL and the revolution In the prin-
.ipality. played an excellent and realistic
part. supporting the principals in a nat !
,ral way and lending a realism that was
clearly felt to the despicable and traitor
,us character. Miss Jessie Glend;nning |
Is Nina, the peasant girl, performed with I
charm the manner that a sweet
country lass might exhibit before roy
llty. Everett Butterdeld as her sweet |
,eart and John Kline as her father were /
Tot given opportunity to do much, but
hey contributed in their smooth work
o the success Of the piece s+
Miss Helen Holmes, as the Princess
was full of the charm and
ovxble disposition such Processes are en-
lowed with In stories of life behind q
.hroLe. Aw- Of all that was desired Of +
'uc.. character. realizing the unsuspect-
ng simplicity and faith that had to be
placed In the hands Of deeeiving friends.
performed with wonderful appeal. and
o her In a large measure II due the sue
,ess OF the production. Miss Carrie
as Countess Won Rosen. para
iox OF the court: :. Stanley James as
he lord chancellor, Mr.. George Barber
Is DR.. Gottfried, were all Instrumental In
,lacing before a Columbia audience onel
u the best performed Productions the
'ompany has presented this summer. j
= costumes and scenic elects con.