The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-27
ATTRACTIONS
 1.-THE THEATRES
1.-THE GAMBLERS" ABLY PRESENTED
 BY POLL PLAYERS
CHARLES KLEIN'S ABSORBING DRAMA WITNESSED BY LARGE GATHERING OF FIRST NIGHT ERS.

f'The Gam blers', a problem drama 1 Of the modern times, Illustrating the | sacrifice of human love to ambition
 the depth of loyalty. and with a high | finance motive. written by Charles Klein, was produced at the Plaza thea 1 ire last night. It's production is tri- | bute to those who Iabored towards it's
 success, as from every angle of view tit was complete and mellow with that l indescrib ribabIe something which spells ] compl eness.
 It is in three acts and the setting E was such as to leave no room for cav1l
 It was bright, snappy and witha1 na- tural, and gave one the sensation of reality rather than scenic adaptation The acting displayed the ability Of
 well selected and e1ninently qualified and drilled cast The costumes were not only harmonious, but in instances | exceptionally gorgeous and far ahead of the average local production. 'HThe Gamblers is a drama revoIv- ing around the fortunes of a young man left in charge of large banking interests by a shrewd but over-confi- dent father -financier. With his com panions he attempts a coupe by over borrowing on notes furnished by the | directors. one of whom is the agent banker who is made an innocent party | to somewhat illegal transaction. The attempt to evade the law is dis covered and prosecution devolves up- on the jealous husband of the young bankers former sweetheart One of the directors in an attempt to turn states evidence betrays the confidence of his companions and delivers a con fession to the prosecuting attorney. In an attempt to recover the papers during the attorneys supposed absence from the city the young banker is caught in the home and the woman, though guiltleSs, is som mewhat compro- missed. She is brow-beaten to such an extent that she realizes her husbands s political ambition exceeds his love and she is fmpelled to leave him. She later delivers the fncriminating evil dence into the hands of the banker who saves his confederates at his own expense and is arrested for the crime. It is implied that he eventually mar ries the love Of his youth who is loyal to him during his Imprisonment.
 The production shows many tense and interesting situations, with plot and counter-plot. There is sufficient lightness blended with the deeper col bring to relieve the great depth of thought which the play inspires.
 Miss Brenda Fowler, as Catherine Darwin, appeared in anew light. She was throughout the personification of devoted wifehood, yet when the awak- ening came and she changes her view point, the artistic qualities of which she is capable were brought out with S1r1k1nS force. Tier ddpd 0AO- cutfon, and mimcry typify latent gen. jus.
 Paul McAIlister was again seen in one of those parts to which he is so we'll suited and his bearing through out was that of the role in which he was cast A fundamental knowledge of art, plus ambition to please, gives him a following in Bridgeport which Is to be envied.
 Arthur Buchanan, cast as John Emerson, the father. showed an in It was superb and in Itself shows master Knowledge of characterization and adaptability.
 Ralph Hubert as James Darwin the husband and prosecuting attorney, had a most difficult part which he Under took, in a. pleasing manner and was seen with deep pleasure and inspira- tion.-
 Miss Marguerite Starr as Isabel Elm erson was not as prominently cast as heretofore, but her appearance was marked both by her sympathetic act ing and the quality of her gowns.
 William Forrestelle as Giles Ray mond. Arthur Griffin as Frederick Tooker, Benedict McQuarrie as George Cowper were constantly before the lights and. contributed much both to- wards the hun1or and progress of the piece. Harrison Thompson. Burke Sy- mon, Marion Hutchins and Emma Car rington were seen in minor parts.
 "The Gamblers which will remain the week at the Plaza theatre is a piece which will be enjoyed by old and young and will be seen with interest remain in the memory, and inspire robIer thoughts in the minds of those who may be tempted