Evening journal., 1920-04-14
CROWD THEATRE
TOSEE HAMLET
Walter Hampden Gives Fine
Interpretation of Melan-
choly Danes Part
is SUPPORTED BY
EXCELLENT COMPANY

THE rLAYHoUsE-wAiter Hsmpdsn and
bis company rg}r rig sHs%l1t." r1sT
ciadius. King Of Denmark,
II Harrv Trvine
Hamlet, son of the late ana nephew to
present King .;.......; Walter Hampden
Horatio. friend to Hamlet. William ssuter
Iaertes, son OF Polonious. Ernest Rowan
Courtiers:
hosencraniz ...........s.. harc LoeDeil
Guilderstern ........... Jerome Colsmor
Osric .'.s''...' ...'...'...: Lehoi opsrti
PRIEST e....'.....s....... = HlcnArd hoselle
Oficers:
Marcellus .............. G. 7. Hamilton
Bernardo ........ John william Baker
Francisco, a soldier. Laurence Langdon
Reysaido, servant to Poioniu.,.
Player King .........o. r. Hannam-Ci
Player Queen .......Elsie Herdon Kearns
First Page ................... Msry True
Lucianus ............... Bernard Merrick
PTTolesSs i. i;,ss kstssTine ssisI rsn6sa hsdsn
second Grave Digger. g. r. Hannam- Clark
Gertrude. Queen Of Denmark and mother
opSsis. e hs~iss Daughter to Poionias. mary Aan
Beatrice Maud
Ghost Of Hamlet's Father. Richard Abbott
shakespeare's never-fsiling power TO
attract and to hold the general public
was again proved by the capacity au-
dience which crowded the Playhouse
last night and appiauded TO the top
OF its bent the noted star, Walter
Hampden. and his excellent supporting
company. in their presentation Of
Hamlet" Contrary 10 the usual GUS
tom OF selling wraps and rushing for
the exits as a play nears It's end, the
audience remained and recalled the
star again and again after the finale
OF the drama, In a wild storm or
applause that came from every part
OF the house.
Mr. Hampden's Interpretation OF the
melancholy Dane Is at once poetical and
human. The star is OF slender, grace
ful figure, with face well suited for
character both romantic and intel
lectual, sensitive and expressive OF
countenance.
He is undoubtedly one OF the greatest
"Hamlets" Of the modern stage. The
rich varieyt of this stars modes Of
expression is one OF the things that
adds especial interest 10 his acting.
Without tearing a passion TO tatters"
he ran the gamut OF intense emotion
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and spellbound. Equally masterful was
the skill with which Mr.. Hampden
made the spectators relish to the utter
most the dry humor with which the
tragedy abounds, the house laughing
aloud In glee at every quip and sally.
No less potent was the genius with
which the tragedian essayed the tender
passages with 0phella. The noted
solloquies Of the young prince, the
marvellous scene with his mother, the
queen, and the final duel were given
with power and beauty.
Next TO the star, the admiration Of
the audience went out most strongly to
Allen Thomas, whose portrayal Of
Polonlus was a thing 10 be remembered
with delight. He also took the part Of
the first graye-dlgger with unique
talent.
Miss Beatrice Maud, sweet Of voice
and fair OF face, was an Ophella who
won the affection Of the audience at
once. Her acting, especially In the mad
scene, was an, ldyl of fair glrlhood,
wlnsome even in deranged mentality,
and indicative Of powerful dramatic
talent
The supporting cast was admirable.
The scenic effects were as simple as
possible. but In good taste and har-
monious coloring. Romeo and Juliet"
will be the final Offering OF the COM
pany, this afternoon and evening.