The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
"~EVERYWOMAN" ONE OF BEST
SHOWS OF SEASON

AS was expected, IN Monday even
ing, the IS. R. O." sign had been out,
as the advance sale started a-hum-
ming from the time the box-office
first opened it's sale. This national
show success, though is has been
filling bills for the past seven years,
is always most acceptable to show
lovers. Its categorical nature, of
Everywoman in her pilgrimage in
quest of love, strengthens and gives
splendid opportunity for its modern
morality.
Back in 1908 when Walter Browne
first dramatized his effort, and it was
turned over to Henry w. Savage's
staging versatility, there was specula-
ton as to the reception it would re-
ceive. But after its long phenome-
nal runs in New York, Chicago and
other big show towns, the invasion of
the country followed, and this splen-
did production has yet to show to a
slim house.
Probably it's modernity in regard
ing Characterization, action and en-
vironments adds to its appeal. Still
one can scent the plagiarism from
the ancient morality plays as far
back as the fourteenth century.
This wholesome show comes nearer
pleasing all classes of t~heatre-goers
than most extraordinary offerings;
as its music, songs, choruses, dances,
the spectacular and scenic effects,
and realm of every day life, has a
tid-bit of satisfaction for every seat
filler. It was unfortunate that the
local theatre-goers could not have
seen the better of the original
scenery that was South about five
years ago. Especially was the
New Years Night on Broadway"
scene noticeably shabby as compared
to the original scenic effect. There
was also noticeable a cutting-down
Of expense in some details, which had
the former effect of making every
feature of the play so wonderful.
Edna Porter, as "Everywoman"
was as splendid as would want;
unless they prefer the other type,
and could see the same role in the
equally as clever hands of Adele
Blood, who is as beautiful a blonde
as Miss Porter towers in her brunet-
fish splendor. Miss Porter's articula-
lion is to the finer edge than Miss
Blood's; but as to the figure, and
chicness of donning the dress-ups, it
is a toss-up.
It was unfortunate, that, in some
respects, Miss Porter's support was
not what she deserved. "Nobody',
''Truth", "Love", and several others
we're clever, but "Beauty" was a nine
o'clock scholar with her locks; and
'Modesty', though acceptable in
looks, put SO much of herself into her
part that it almost left the rest of her
on her last legs. "Youth", from looks
would have been more acceptable az
Beauty, yet it would have been
asking too much of "Beauty" to take
The role of youth" considering her
stiffness. So the whole acting de-
volved upon Miss Porter, "Nobody"
and "Youth". But as a whole it
was a great show, and one most
calculated to please even the more
f%astidious. An important feature
of "Everywoman" was it's equipment
of symphonic music. The numbers
included three solos, a trio, male
luartette, several dances and entr'-
acte numbers.
The production as a whole was
great and there is little doubt that
it came nearer pleasing the entire
audience than any offering that has
appeared in our local theatre.