The Washington times., 1918-12-24
WHAT THEATERS OFFER THIS WEEK

reminiscent, Is none the less attract
i've.
The two Wills have done well. They
have evidently diligently persued the
have evidently diligently perused the
successes since Raymond Hitchcock.
Jeff De Angeles, Francis Wilson,
Frank Daniels. Frank Moulan. and
, others held the boards in those hal
cyon musical days. They have evolv-
ed what cannot help but be a success.
They knew 1t when they started.
Several old timers shifted as sus-
piciously as bone-dry compatriot
stepping off at the forty-mile limit at
the start Of the offering, but recog-
mixing the old brand thoroughly en-
joyed themselves once they got into
the swing OF It. Take It From Ne"
made the running with something to
spare.
Last nights audience, which filled
the spacious playhouse. was delight
ed. The reception accorded take It
From Ne" was warm, very amuch
warmer then the gowns worn by Miss
Vera Michelena, who Theda Bara-ed
her way through two acts and a
couple OF clever songs. The audience
appreciated the comedy efforts OF
Fred Hlldebrand. Douglas L.eavett.
and Jack MCGOWAN. and went into
Mysteries over Alice Hills.
So II seems to the casual reviewer
NOT critic, y'understand-that as the
music Is catchy, the lyrics clever, the
cast welkrounded and as the audience
WAS eminentiy, satisfied and said SO in
no uncertain terms, Take It From
Me" is sure to be listed among the
Broadway successes.
The plot smacks OF "Brewster's
Millions" Tom Eggett has run
through a small fortune. He Is en-
gagged. Poor. save in expensive
friends, Eggett receives the depart
ment store business OF Uncle Hiram
Eggett. Uncle Hiram's will stipu-
lates that he shall receive $4,000, 900
upon successfully conducting the
business for a year. Eggett and
friends start in. despite the handicaps
put in the way by Cyrus crabbe, who
expects to receive the business upon
Eggett's failure.
Eggett adopts all the suggestion of
his pleasure-loving friends, turns
over his store for a movie background
to Queenie La Belle, who stages a
thriller" as the vampire, and makes
the staid establishment a regular
cabaret de luxe. Eggett Is protected
by Grace Gordon, Crabb's former Sec
rotary, and instesd Of losing every
thing in order to deprive Crabbe Of
control, finds his ventures are win
ners. Everything happens as it
should at the finale.
Fred HiIdebrand, as vernon Van
Dyke, and A. Douglas Leavitt, as Dick
Roller. Eggett's friends, carry the
comedy in forceful style. Jack Nc
Gowan, as Tom Eggett, is a most per
suasive and talented Juvenile with q
pleasing voice. Upon short notice
Miss Alice Sawyer substituted for
Leona Thompson, took the part of
Grace Gordon. and made a decided hit
despite a lack Of sureness in lines and
songs.
Vera Michelent, as Queenie La
Belle. the vampire, not only looks and
acts the part to perfection. but sings
with a voice which carries well in
the big house. Alice Hills, despite
one or two ancient jokes and jingles,
completely wins the audience in a
comedy role which suggests Emma
Janvier and one or two others of past
acquaintance.
OF song hits there are plenty. "The
Tanglefoot," Take It From Me, 1.-THE
Call OF the Cory Little Home" IT
Like to Linger In the Lingerie" and
"Camouflage" will be whlstled extern !
sively around these parts for the
week and more.