The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-28
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Man and Superman, Dramatic Sensation
 Al Plaza Nexf Week

Before explaining the dramatic mo- tiff of Man and Superman, word on just what happened to this most remarkable of dramatic pieces. Man and Superman" opened at the Strand theatre, London, some years ago. with Robert Lorraine in the leading role. After the, first performance, the public censor demanded that the play be either taken off, or some of the 'start- Hng'' lines be toned down. MT. LOT aine. in conjunction with George Der nard Shaw, objected to altering the manuscript and the censor demanded that the piece be withdrawn and had the police close the theater. MT. LOT aine then gave free performance before the newspaper critics, the elite of London's nobility and the repre- sentative from the House of Lords and House of Commons, with the result that the objections were wfkhdraWn and the play given as originally m tended So great sensation. dio IL create that MT. Lorraine played Tor three consecutive years at the strand and then came to New York for near Iy two years. This was seven, years ago. Last season MT. Lorraine revived the niece and played for eight months at the Hudson theater to enormous business and now, for the first time in the history of the startling drama, The Poli Players are to present 1t at the Plaza theater beginning next week.
 The critics in New York said that Man and Superman was bit of- coIorss but was so perfect a play, Witn such a wonderful theme that even though a few of the speeches were not just what one would expect to hear at q Sunday school meeting. they should be kept .in-and kept in they have been
 The story, in concise forms. tells of the aversion of Tanner for all woman I<17 man and takes no pains to hide his great dislike Anne Whitfield simply dotes on Tanner and she too takes no pains to conceal her likes. Tanner will have none of Anne and goes far out Of his way to avoid her and when he cannot avoid her, he almost insults her with his reference to woman and everything feminine
 Octavio Robinson likes Anne Whit field just as strongly as Tanner dis likes her, but Anne is all for Tanner and cannot see Robinson. even with a deld glass Tanner makes long trips to get away from Anne, but always she turns up
 Anne is willing to be anything to Tanner. She simply throws herself ct him, but Tanner is 9 martinez and not until the man within-the super 4nar-cuxnes to the surface, does he make one move to usurp the offers Anne has made-k Paul McAlhster will handle the role of Tanner, and it will be quite a sight to see the dapper, smooth love making leading man, re- fusing to tolerate the overtures of the ever-capab1e Brenda Fowler in the role of Anne Whitfield MT. McAllis- fer will play a role directly opposite to that of any which he has had to handle in any of the seven big plays already produced He will be a won- am hater in the extreme. Brenda Flow Ter will be her usual self as Miss Whit field. which is ample praise for the little leading woman. Youth, grace a wealth of fine garments a thorough knowledge of stage ease and a f1ne srasu on the art of acting, make Miss Fowler the superb leading woman IT any and all parts she is the same satisfying little creature. Arthur Bucharsan will be Roebuck Ramsden Ralph Herbert will portray. the par of Octavtus Robinson, Harrison
 Thompson will appear as Hector, Mar ion Hutchins will play the part of Vlo' let. Marguerite Starr will have anoth' CT great part in that of Mrs Whit f5eld while Florence Gerald will han .7Ie inc part of Miss Ramsden- Mar and Supernan'' promises to be mor' startline than "A Butterfly on thi wheel Certain it is, it contains mor' powerful scenes. Efatinees at ten ana twenty cents, except July 4th, Whel night prices will be charged and even
 ing Drices of ten, twenty and thirty are proving potent magnets for tn summer theater goers. Souvenirs t the ladies at both shows Monday, al
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