Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-02-24
"WITHIN THE LAW"

"WITHIN THE LAW.''
From the rise of the curtain on the
private office of Edward Glider, mer-
chant prince, until the girl who was
Mary Turner falls into the arms Of
her young husband, Richard Glider, as
the finale of the last act, within the
Law" held an audience spellbound at
the Elks theatre last night. Conceded
to be one of the greatest plays ever
presented on modern themes, a spoken
brochure on the bounding Of the po-
lice and the clever moves of those
who violate the law, yet stay within
it's bounds, the most excellent cast
has largely in it's hands the making of
the dramatic production. One might
go further and say that it is one Of
the best valanced casts ever. put to-
gether. There is not weak member,
even those having the smaller parts
standing out we'll to the foreground.
1t is wonderfully fine wrought en-
semble of effort, ability and play.
The story very briefly told is that
of a girl, Mary Turner, being con-
victed for crime, stealing in a de-
partment store where she worked, that
she did not commit. After three years
in prison and vain effort to hold po-
sition, she organizes a band, which
works underhand methods-but al
ways within the law. One, Joe Gar
son, finally in moment of weakness,
let's greed get the better of him, gets
outside the pale of the law, and
causes the complications around
which the play devolves.
OF Miss Clara Joel, who has the
exacting and rigorous role of Mary
Turner, one has to say all of praise
that is possible for human tongue to
convey and start all over again to
do her sufficient justice. 1t is role
that one moment demands vehemence
and a high pitch of nervous tension
only again to descend to subdued
tone. with great dramatic power e1-
pressed through the very Quietness OF
the voice. Miss Joel is without doubt
an artist to the finger tips. She does
not essay to appeal through the trick
cry of voice and action merely, but
seeks the verdict of approval because
OF a splenid conception of an equally
splendid role.
Those who support her are we'll
nigh equally clever. Naturally
enough there is an appeal in the char
acter of Joe Carson, crook though he
be, through his kindness and devotion
to Mary Turner. In his encounters
with the minions Of the law and the
deadly use OF his revolver with the
Maxim silencer, and going to the cleo
trio chair to give happiness to Mary
and young Glider. the baser aide Of
the character IL lost sight OF In ad-
miration of the inner qualities.
The work of T. NJ. Morris al In
spector Burke. was a tlne piece of
stagecraft and also q comedy role OF
much Importance. His Encouraging
efforts to land the gang, furnished.
with one exception the burden Of the
comedy.
To little Miss Helen Valley falls
the palm Of being comedienne par
excellent. Her Interpretation OF the
girl OF slang attempting to pose a. q
society bud, furnished many and many
hearty laughs. She possesses beauty,
talent and voice which suits the
role down to the dot. Especially
good was q scene between her and
Mr.. Morris.
Frank Kilday q Edward Glider and
Thomas ]. Evans - his son, Richard,
were clever In their respective roles.
Az referred to. Franklin George had
the role Of Carson. H. N. Dusgon
played ably as Griggs, a detective.
1t is saying much for play and
cast when it is said that there 10 moi
weak spot. This can truthfully b
said Of within the Law" vaillel
could not have written better. no sta
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