Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-07

play-almost as important a
part as the actress who wears
them? When the actress is not star,
or u leading lady with an individuality
and a personality that have made
themselves impressive, clothes are
really quite as important as the wom-
an herself; and many stunning cos
tune, worn by "a rather insignificant
actress, has lifted a stage part into
prominence.
There have been certain produc-
lions, given without scenery, without
artful light effects, and with the play
crs speaking their parts In ordinary,
everyday raiment Sheer force of
good acting, the supreme art of dra-
matte expression have put these pro-
ductions across" but the average
playgoer likes to feast his eyes on
beautiful stage settings and costumes.
And above all. delights in stage garb
that expresses the part it plays.
What, for example, would Marie
Odile be--wonderful as is the art of
Hiss Frances Starr--were the pathetic
little novice garmented in the Pompa-
dour lace mantle in which the actress
has been photographed for today's
page, instead of the somber convent
gown, Golf and flat-heoled slippers in
which little Marie Odile feeds her
pigeons and mistakes her soldier for
a saint? Would not something of the
allurement Of the convent maid be
missing? Were Miss Phyllis Nelson
Terry to portray poor Triiby's'
hypnotic trance and sing "Trilby's"
song, CARRIED in the smart tailored suit
she wears at rehearsal. instead Of the
enhancing stage costume, all SHIN
mering gold and white, and with cling
ing classic lines which enhances
"Trilbys" loneliness and pathos ten
fold, would we be so heartbrohen over
"Trlbys" fate?
The star of acknowledged reputation
may be as arbitrary as her sweet will
pleases about the colors she will wear
and the scenery must be painted to
match but lesser stars and leading
ladies in general must yield to the
mandates OF the Powers-That-B Be and
wear what greater minds select as
best for them. If the setting of n
library scene is going to be tobacco
brown, and 1t Is decided that the
ingenbs who perches on the table TO
discuss matters of moment with her
guardian, is to wear n frock in prim
rose and orange HUGS, her individual
preference for baby blue which is
more becoming-has not the slightest
weight. Primrose dashed with orange
she will wear, If the Powers-That-Be
make up their minds to It.; and the
only thing she can do will be to use
makeup" that primrose and orange
will not entirely thrust into oblivion
Girlish Frocks That Charm Fall TIC
Julia Sandersons Lot.
In light opera, 1t IS more easily pos.
sible for an actress-or singer-tt
express her personality in her dres.
than 1t is in drama. In most of the
modern light operas the star wear!
modish, fresh from-Paris raiment
with a sprinkling Of picturesque cos
tunes to give character to the pro
duction. one of the light opera star
whose clothes behind the footlight
always suit her own personality ad
mirably, Is Miss Julia Sanderson, wh'
is opening the season with 1.-THE Cir
From Utah" in which she achieved
phenomenal success last year. Mis-
Sanderson Is wnsome little woman
with a fascinating smile, a figure tina
is absolute perfection and name
that is full of magnetic charm; ant
her stage clothes seldom approach tn,
bizarre in picturesque quality
They are usually clothes that an.
pretty girl might wear at any ordinar.
festivity and the debutantes flock t
see Miss Sanderson and get ideas 70
new and alluring frocks-particularl.
dance frocks. Some very attractive
sport clothes have been worn also b,