Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"lsur. nnd rriIls. Excellent.

1t was a capital stroke on the part
OF the Academy manaS ement to bring
Richard Carrie and his company here
in "Furs and Frills" to close the
takes it's place in the front rank OF
musical comedy attractions and proves
Il fitting seasons climax. Carrie, with
his dry wit. is Il strong drawing fca-
ture in himself. and he makes the very
most of the clever book placed at his
disposal. Without apparently letting
himself out, he has no difficulty what
ever in drawing hearty laughter and
genuine applause in everything he
SAYS and does. and his style is all his
own When he first makes his en-
trance YOU wonder where lie gets his
reputation as humorist. but in a
moment or two the audience is OF.
and there is no let-down until the last
curtain. Nothing funnicr has been
seen on the Academy stage in a long
time than his song with Polly Lucille
Gardncr). Always Take Mothers AL
vice" and lie received recall after re-
call ut its conclusion. His droll ses-
lures and his near-tenor in the duet
arc inimitable.
"Furs and Frills" has been provided
by Sylvio Helm with catchy music. of
which there is an abundance. The
lihrettc. by Edward Clark. is as witty
rs has been supplied for any recent
musical comedy and contains hume
rouS hits" The principals are good
in their roles. both as to singing and
dancing. The production is well
staged. Lucy Carter. Lucille Gardner.
and Harriet Burt in leading roles
bring good looks and above tho aver
age singing ability TO thcir parts. each
having ample opportunity TO shine.
Miss Gardner. as Polly. is especially
attractive. dances well. and in her
III y
voice and style TO a high degree: her
songs and dances with Waliy Ward
dc Wolf) were clevorlv done ana
evoked enthusiastic applause Milt
Dawson. az Jones. Carries assistant.
gives an excellent impcrsonation. az
does Roy cutter in the role OF the
pawnbrolIcr. Manh.imer Mr.. Cutter
mas been here before as the steward
~ "Mary's Ankle" part which he
also hlled very acceptabiy
me four violin girls were novel
auJunc'' niayinE as a part OF the chorus
ana 'ator furnishing an ohligato for
Lucy Carriers song, ''Lovc-Love."
Sophie iiurd. one OF the four. played In
SOLO. displaying technical ability and
made Il decidedly good impressions. An
augmented orchestra made the musical
accompa niments effective. Tho chief
adverse common: TO be made Nigh, be
directed against tho chorus. which was
small in number and mediocre in APP
pearanc", except as to cos,uminr
which at all times was extremely taste
fnl. Tho bringing in Of The chorus in
the hnale Was unusual, the rear cur
tain being drawn aside TO display the
chorus grouped back stage. upon a
raised platform.
The plot. which is we'll defined. re-
lrtes 10 fnr coat. which makes it's
appearance in the beginning of the
mrs, act and travSls through various
hands, including those of pawnbrok
or. its "andeiings neccssitating many
explanations between husbands and
wives. the dcnoucment being post !
poned until the imminent falling of the
last curtain requires solution of tho
mystery.
"FUrs and FrlIs" plays a matinee
ana evening performance at the Acad-
cny to-day. j. c.; H.