Evening journal., 1919-10-29

THE CAST. ,,,-s.,,,
simon Levi .............-;. ;.D.,ta 1Ntoscovvitz
Mrs Levi ........-..''''''ei'''' Marie Rates
N',1i ta, .......... Louis Hendriehs
sanc Leavitt ..........-.' hsity siiayao philiins
drs Leavitt ....s....''''''N ffarrv Rogers
Never Cohen .........s.ss 'i,eia ~ ts,Sci,s
Nrs Cohen ..............s. De tssic s. ~ -,
40 Fininski ........s...huIo'u -, Nilbain
Richard Egan ..'....'''''' 'SSxonda Iudlow
Minnie .............s..-s.''" "Hf 1f ueiton
Daukins ...............ss... ..,;;,,.ena 81 Stone
Customer .........ss...ss''.et t-,,a Nonier
.is.ss Manning ........... .Maude Beckwith
The Misses S'onN,f NfagV Johns. Helen Rutan
., r,,.h Marguerite Lee
eiiss smith IA shopper) Geraldine De kohan
eii..,,ou Arthur :. kinney
ianitor ............,.....J. Ellwood hohy HOLY
Chestnut vendor 10 Morris. Morris Fiedeiholz
,lsftc-s Harriet Floyd, Edith Mhnklh
Guests. Shoppers, Pedestrians, street p'Nu'
The fascinating personality OF Dayld
Waraeld drew a distinguished audiences
m Inc Playhouse last night to witness
the opening performance OF Inc
Auctioneer." Extra chairs were brought
in. but even with that addition many
persons had to be turned away Tor laoA
The strength Of the play lies largely
In the unique charm Of Mr.. Warhelu
as simon Levi. In the seventeen years
that have elapsed since this artist hrst
portrayed the character OF the olu
Hester street secondhand dealer ana
auctloneer. and 10 was evident from the
enthusiasts approval OF his acting last
night that neither the artist nor the
play have lost In popular favor Mr.
Warfields temperance in the Auo.
tioneer.n gave the older generation OF
play-eoers an opportunity 10 revive
some very pleasant memories.
The role OF Simon Levi is human. and
Mr. Warfield's portrayal OF the oharac-
ter was most appealing 10 all. Ihe
story of the peddler shows that after
many years Of struggle lie accumulates
a considerable fortune, only 10 lose II
through a plot OF a brother, aided ana
urged on by the latters wife. Even
when poverty comes TO Simon Levi
after he has enjoyed riches he accepts
his reverse with appealing courage and
cheerfulness.
The tenderness OF the actor 10 his
brother and wife In tha last act, after
all their plotting against him was ex-
pressed with much sincerity and Is
fitting climax.
Mr.. Marneld was ably supported b,
more than 80 players. The scenery. th'
old auction shop with It's many piece
OF wearing apparel, the Lexington home
the street scene. where Simon Lev
again adopts the role OF peddler, anG
the "llttle home downtown AFFORD
fttlng background for the comedy.
Marie Bates as Mrs. Egan. proved
favoriie IN her portrayal Of an lrisl
woman and won the audience from he
frst appearance. Jennie MoscowitS,
Mrs Levi. the peddlers wife, also wol
favor. Louis Hendricks, as Callahan,
detective on the police force ana All
Hellon as Dawkins, the footman pro
yoked much laughter. The other mem
Der OF the supporting company wer
excellent.
Marie Bates, Jennie Mosoowitz. Loui
Hendricks and Harry Rogers were u
fhe original cast when the play wa
presented at the old Bilou Theatre New
York
During the FIRST and second act clever
sold penclls were auctloned off for IN
beneat Of the Home OF Merciful Rest 10
Incurables. Each pencil sold for Sle'
There will be a performance OF IN
Auctloneer" tonight, with ma'ihe
this afternoon.