Evening journal., 1918-11-12
ethel BARRYMORE
PLEASING AS EVER

The PLAYH0UsE-Charle Frohmar
presents Ethel Barrymore in the new
comedy in four acts. "The on
Chance" by II. C. Carton.
CHARACTERS.
Duke OF Dorchester William Boyc
Lord Cardonnell 5000. Harry Plimmef
Sir Geo. Rainsford, Bart. NJ. p.
Albert Graz
Cornelius Jeffcott Bayne. Ben Johnson
MAJOR Bagleigh ......... Edward Emery
Mr.. Brunson. solicitor,
T. Wlgney Percyval
Deade, his clerk. MacLean Savags
Meeoher, carekeeper at the bungalow,
]. NJ. Troughton
Lethbridge. Duke OF Burchesters valet.
Robert Brinton
Duchess OF Dorchester, Eva lie Gallienne
Lady Rainsford. ...... Cecilia Radcliffe
Madame Maria de Blanca,
Antolnette Hanson
Mrs. Meecher Anita Rothe
Watson. Duchess OF Buchester's maid.
Mary Balfour
Lady Cardonnell ......Ethel Barrymore
day. was the coming OF Ethel Barry
more 10 the Playhouse last night. There
are certain plays which a theatre-goeP
keeps checked on in specia lmental
record as the golden high spots In his
theatrical experiences. Sometimes II is
because OF the fame OF the actor, and
sometimes for the sake OF the play IT.
self. Last night the performance was
golden experience for both reasons.
Miss Barrymore has not been seen 10
Wilmington for some time, and the
audience that packed the house made
haste 10 assure her that she had their
J loyal affections and their most admiring
homage. She was given repeated cur
tain calls, and especially after the third
act was kept long upon the stage re-
spending 30 the acclaim A city society
audience, such as greeted the popular
star, Is generally undemOnstrative. no
matter how sincerely II likes "a drama,
but II threw aside its usual restraint
/ last night.
Society was out in fun force. The
end OF the war was marked by gen
eral resumption OF evening dress on the
part OF the fair members OF the s0cia
circle. although few members or the
msle sex were willing 10 go back 10 IN,
unlOved formal evening attire.
Miss Barrymore tan. and clothed lik,
the lilies OF the field, the orchids OF the
hothouse. end Solomon In all his glory
combined in one gorgeous wardrobe
moved gracefully through hotel anc
apartment scenes OF the play, and
through the lives OF the various mem
I - shr.
concerned In its plot. To condense The
story, Lady Cardonnell, Miss Barry.
more) was a good scout who gracefully
"bltted In" 20 other peoples affairs. II
order 10 save her daughter and her
daughters husband from making fooli
OF themselves and wrecks OF their lives
, through the blunders OF other relatives
= and friends.
Z The stars lovable smile, which sus
I gests innumerable things In regard Il
1 kindliness,. a strong sense OF humor
g and a certain gOOd-natured mischief
D was much in evidence. Just a flash o.
that smile could make the audience ur
derstand an entire situation and IN.
e character OF the person smiled az.
5 10 was a play with a moral, teaching
: the need Of common sense In married
; life. but in so witty and entertaining
fashion as TO keep the audience laugh
! ing continually. Miss Barrymore adapt
her personality with consummate art e
the character played. There was mont
OF the deep-volce and stately manner
associated with her in other and dlf
ferent plays. She was thoroughly tht
woman who laughs at absurdity purh
lanic conventions without losing hei
Intrinsic nobility OF soul.
The cast In support was a delight
to the audience, through the general
ablllty they displayed William Boyd
as the Duke OF Burchester:" Ben John
son, as "Bayne;" Harry Plimmer. az
lord Cardonnell," and Edward Emery
as Bags" gave an individuality anc
reality 90 their highly interesting paris
that made them amp essential part o.
! the evenings success. Antoinette Han
son was a scintillating siren. and Ev'
L. Galllenne a sweet little duchess.
This fascinating play win be giveI
final performance tonight az the Play
house.