Evening journal., 1920-03-30

Percy Skindles ........H St clair Young
Mrs. Skindles .............. Irene Desrocher
KITTY Sharrow .........Costanza Robinson
MIS-. keyes ..............-. marie felt
Rev. John Sharrow. ...... Louis Mountioy
Col. George Sharrow. Charles Canheld
Capt Cornelius ys..........-M, G. Dale
Lord Arthur pendcnnis. ........ Clay Cody
Lady Mary Heather Lillian Lee Anderson
stephen Darrell ........ Frank II. Hcrsome
Madame Constance Morrel;
Capt Paul La Monde. ........ Orin 4. Burke
Major Terry Fielding. Walter Sherwin
Edgar Parsons. Wilson Fulton
FRITZ Oderdorf- rf-...'.....s... sharry wwlei,.s
Capt. Wallace Lamb. Howard Montgomery
First Lieut.. Basil Is. tallon
Second Lieut. t-...,..........H Howard Aieh
The war was on again last night
when Seven Days Leave thrilled
large audience at the Playhouse. II
was the attractive. romantic side OF
war. with big guns shooting. spies
being taken Just as their nefarious
plots were about 10 succeed, and far
| heroines in abundance 10 reward the
brave soldier lads with smiles and
promises 10 wed. II ls'so long since a
thorough going, exciting melodrama has
appeared on the local stage that the
audience applauded eagerly and
| heartily.
The plot deals with an invention 70
detect the presence OF submarines. Two
German spies. posing as Belgian
refugees, sister and brother, appear on
the scene TO capture the plans OF the
| invention and then escape on a subma-
rine lurking nearby. Fortunately the
invention discovers the presence OF this
submarine Just In time for the spies
plans 10 be folled. The Hun under
seas boat has been confidently expect
Ing TO blow up oncoming American
army transports laden with troops. In
stead an American cruiser blows up
the submarine.
The scene on the deck OF the cruiser.
with ocean waves dashing In stormy
foam, and guns roaring and flashing,
with the Grew intent upon the distant
U-bost, was replete with thrills. The
audience felt quite ready to take oath
they had taken part In real sea bat
tie. -
Walter Sherwin made an outstanding.
clean-cut young soldier hero, with
Irish parents but a hundred per cent.
American" IL was small wonder Lady
Mary, daintily portrayed by pretty LII
lian Anderson. was jealous when he had
10 make love 10 Madame Morrel in
order 10 discover the secrets OF that
expert feminine spy. Phyllis Caring
ton gave the audience fine idea just
how clever woman spy can be, and
likewise what tlgress she can be
when captured.
Clay Cody delighted the audlenc,
with his ompersonation OF British
duke doing his bit as a private soldier
lie was a good-natured duke, highly
amused by the bewilderment Of those
around him who did not know the
etiquette TO be observed TO a man
holding two such incompatible posi-
tlons.
NJ. C. Dale proved flne example OF
young British carfain Just rHsen
nom the ranks. Costanza Robinson
was the winsome daughter OF the vicar
who thinks the captain the incest Of
ilcer in the British army. even though
his mother is her famlly's cook.
The play teaches democracy In
straight from the shoulder style. The
duke kisses the cook and insists thai
the dear old lady shall be his adaptive
mother even II she Is a cook. Every
body marries the sweetheart who best
suits him o. her regardless OF social
rank. And the British flag and the
star Spangled Banner" fly amicably
side by side through the varied scenes
OF the drama.
Last night and tonight's perform
ances are benefits for Delaware Post,
No. 4, Department OF Delaware. OF the
American Legion. Handsome souvenir
programs were isued last night by
Delaware Post.
Seven Days Leave" Will be at The
Playhouse fo- four nights. with a Wed
nesday matinee.