El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-23

have been a sensation 10 turn over
such an artistic playhouse as this tC
the movies. But the film has now
come into its own. II will reign su-
preme in the Gambler until the fall
when drama will be given.
The theaters orchestra floor and
single balcony seat 1125 persons. The
site is in the south side of 42d street,
between Seventh and Eighth avenues
under the shadow OF the tall building
Of the same name. Mr. Gambler, pro-
/ prietor Of a well known soft drink
does not appear as owner Of the thea
ter Sol Bloom and George Kleine are
given as proprietors.
Merely Mary Ann.
continuing their policy OF bringing
Broadway stars TO 14th street. the
managers OF the Academy Of Music
=. stock company have blOssOmed forth
with dainty Marguerite Clark in
Merely MARY Ann"
Eleanor Robson's former success was
finely acted and splendidly equipped
IN every way IN fact, il made GER
tain productions I could mention from
! further uptown look sick.
II IS doubtful II a more suitable We
hicle than the Zangwin play could
have been found anywhere for Miss
Clark She sways her audience from
comedy to pathOs in such a finished
fashion that one believes She has de-
voted her efforts 10 this part for a
Of the role Of a "slavey" was charm
ing and enchanting.
Theodore Friebus does well IN the
role OF the struggling composer, and
the rest Of the resident company
proved capable.
A Scrap OF Paper.
II more had been left in or less taken
out, "A Scrap Of Paper" produced at
the Empire. might have had better
chance Of success When John Drew
rang an electric bell for his servant,
there was something akin to q senza-
ton among admirers OF Victorien Sar-
dou and the theater Of 1850. Modern
externals, including clothes. were on
exhibition, but things distinctive Of the
drama Of so years ago had been left
intact However, the audience en-
1Oyed seeing Mr.. Drew as the Jealous
husband brought on the same stage as
his niece, Ethel Barrymore, who played
fairly capable Suzanne.
After the second act the two were
called before the curtain again and
unable 10 see enough Of Mr. Drew lead
ing Miss Barrymore to the footlights
and beaming on her with something OF
avunCular pride he made q speech.
and so did shea little one. Mr.. Drew
spoke lightly with Just a whimsical
thrust at his own recent and unhappy
experience with Shakspere. There was
also the barest hint OF q valedictOry
when he expressed the hope that the
theatergOers Of New York would ac-
cord to Miss Barrymore a favor as long
continued as that which they had ac-
corded him.
OF course the role Of Prosper Coura-
mont falls easily within the range OF
Mr.. DreW's gifts He Is his bland and /
affable SELF It IS Mr.. Drew at his |
best. And Suzanne IS Miss Barrymore
1t her charming second best For lack
Of anything to command her highest /
efforts, she relapsed last evening into /
much Of her earlier manner She /
yasped often and there was also an oc-
.asional Eurgle-
Ma Dalton threw himself heartily
ntO the part Of the Jealous husband /
-Ouching Il with burlesque For bur i
esque really achieved the best results
II the evening, and the high moment !
Il the third act, when all concerned /
bandoned themselves without reserve
o that manner, was the most success
III and amusing moment Of the even
ng-
OF course, Mrs. Whiffin-she was
Welcomed-was more {
han adequate for the part Of the fond
Id keeper Of the chateau, and Mr.. I
iellish did his best with that familiar !
Die Of the ardent and distracted col
sctOr Of butterflies. As for Mr.. Glen
inning who Is a valuable member Of
be American stage. because he IS a
Juvenile" who is really juvenile, APP
cared at loss TO know just what 70
o with the part Of AnatOle.