Evening journal., 1918-09-17
FLO FLO TEENS WITH
MIRTH AT PLAYHOUSE

The PLAYHOUSE "Flo-Fls," a mu-
steal entertainment in two acts. pre-
sented by John Cort.
CAST.
Flo-Flo. a de luxe show girl. looking
for fame and fortune .. Rene Parker
Robert Simpson .... indrew rombes
and his partner
lsidor Moser ... ..- James 3. larson
. owners OF "The Bride shop
Billy Cope, from Oshkosh
Leon Leonard
Angelina Stokes ... ..... Edna Mora
chaperoned by her mother,
Mrs. r. G. Stokes 80. Louise Beaudet
who are followed for their fortunes
Count Pedro ri seguils. Almond Rob
Carmen Csrassa, a Spanish girl,
Marjorie McCllntock
Pink ....... ...... 90. Thomas Handlers
and his Partner
Mud handy in picking M things
Arthur Mills
I Officer Casey &C.,. 60. VIM. Hugh Mack
Maid ... 80. 80. -. ......Harriet kelm
Counter girls.
shop girls.
Rolllcklng fun by four masculine
mirth makers and expensive gorgeous
clothes worn by a perfect 36' chorus
made a bright and lively evening Tor
| the Playhouse audience last night
There was a full house at the opening
performance OF the second offering OF
] the new season demonstrating the per
ennsl popularity OF the musical com
| edy and promising well for the popu-
larity Of the Playhouse this season
Rena Parker, as "Flo-Flo' the star,
was a dazzling figure In a myriad oi
unique costumes; a dainty dancer win
a sweet voice.
Her costume in the final chorus was
study N black and white. with
novel arrangement OF huge ostrich
plumes.
The chorus sclntillatod In cloth u
gold and rhinestones. The fact that
they really were perfect JOS allowed
them TO wear costumes that would nave
been called daring II worn by the aver
axe chorus, but that looked dainty ana
hitting on their slender boyish figures.
The wonder was that one chorus could
accomplish so many changes OF dress
in the compass OF one evening. The
chorus shone most brilliantly In their
| Egyptian dance and the bridal trosseau
and opera cloak parades.
Edna Morn, as the petite Angelina,
and Marjorie NcClintock, as Nivld
Spanish Carmen. deserve special men
ton.
The chief honors OF the evening and
the lions share Of applause fell 10 the
four principal men. Their star num-
Der was an eccentric dance and song
Don't Trust Them" which the audi
once forced them TO continue as long
as they were physically able. IL was
foolery OF a clever sort, and the audi
ence clapped and laughed until The the
atre re-echoed.
Andrew Tombes and James B. Carson
as the bride-shop owners. we're the MI
OF the evening. Every gesture ana IN
Election OF word drew a laugh IRON
the audience. Leon Leonard made ar
acceptable Billy"
The men in the audience betrayed In
tense admiration OF the things Thomas
Handlers and arthur Mills could do =
,ouple OF derby hats. These two &c
centric dancers performed novel evolu
4 tions.
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melodlous. The cast was possessed o
pleasing voices. Perhaps the best IKE
, numbers were when A small Tow
Girl Meets 4 Small Town Boy" "On IN
River Nile" and III II Wasn't Tor NJ.
Wife and Family
The plot. as In most musical com
edics was just a thin thread to hold TO
gether the songs and dances. Ther'
were more than the usual number o.
Jokes, fresh and clever enough to cal
forth genuine laughter from the audi
ence.
Izzie's troubles over the telephone
seemed 10 touch a responsive chord IT
the hearts OF many present and formed
a lively topic for conversation amons
after-theatre groups.
Every night this week and at Wed
nesday and Saturday matlnees, FLO
Flo" will provide mirthful frollc foi
those who want something dineren
from the hum drum routine OF lie.