Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-01
Yum, yum, yum.
Kisses have different flavors and


effects.
Did YOU ever notice it?
Blanche Yurka discovered that when
Mckay Morris. as Rupert Hawkins,
placed one IF those linger longer kisses,
terminating in a breakaway smack, in
the second and third acts of the comedy,
1.-TWO Kisses
Those administered by Jonn Wray as
Alfred Tweed were of the variety Matched
by an iceberg.
So Miss Yurka, as the highbrow Imo-
gen Throgmore, who had not been kissed
by any others than Hawkins and Tweed,
after comparing the kisses, came to the
conclusion that the hot, lingering ones
of Hawkins were much sweeter than the
frigid, matter of fact ones administered
by Tweed.
That is the happy thought one carries
home after seeing Two Kisses" by
Harry James Smith, which served as the
opening bill of the fourth Indianapolis
season Of Stuart Walker at the Murat
last night.
THEY'VE GOT
REAL WARM SPOT.
Stuart Walker today realizes probably
more fully than ever before what a
warm spot play-goers have held for him
following a splendid demonstration last
night, after which Mckay Norris sue
ceeded in getting the modest Mr.. Walker
20 say few words in acknowledgment
of the big ovation.
Walker for a while thought it suffi-
Client for his splendid company TO take
all the credit, but the audience wanted
him.
He spoke Of his happiness at tho
splendid welcome and when his emo
lions nearly conquered him he read q
telegram of good will from George
Gaul.
At the mention of Gaurs name the
audience went wild again and the cheer
ing started all over
II was ell too much for Mr.. Walker,
as his heart was just running over with
joy, and he left the stage v.s!bly af-
fected.
The writer has seen no demonstration
in a local theater to compare with the
ovation given Mr.. Walker and his play
ers.
Now to consider the individual players.
As the curtain went up Aidrich Bow
ker as Mr.. Throgmore was cheerfully In
view and this was 6 sign for applause.
He plays the role of Imogen's father In
steady pleasing manner.
After q clever little scene with Jessie
Lothian az Ellen, the servant Judith
Lowry as Mrs. Throgmore, appeared.
CROWD TAXES
MISS LOWRY BY STORM.
Then the first big demonstration Of the
evening and as Miss Lowry bowed Al 1rst
without stepping from her character, the
applause continued until the big house in
grand sweep of hand clapping, caused
her to acknowledge the ovation.
Mckay Morris took the house by storm
and when Il came time to administer the
kiss Of kisses, Morris showed that his
"Aphrodite" experience in New York has
made q first class kisser out Of him as
well as adding to his fame as an actor.
Lael Davis as Josie, pupil OF Imogeu
in the art OF expression, was pleasantly
received
Ranking very close to the reception
accorded Miss Lowry was the one re-
ceived By another favorite, Elizabeth
Patterson, and as the play progressed Il
was pleasant to observe that Miss Pat
terson was rendering a perfect gem out
Of the character OF a lovable widow who
loved the cold kisses OF Alfred Tweed.
John Wray has a difficult role as the
producer Of kisses but he reaped the
laugh honors Of the evening.
Oscar Craik did very well with the
few spoken lines OF Lannigan. a lawyer.
And now for the new leading woman
Of the Walker players -Blanche Yurka,
who made her initial appearance as a
member Of the company last night.
In the big third act Miss Yurka easily
proved that she has unboundcd emotional
ability. which will be a pleasure to OBJ
serve as the season progresses.
She also handles satisfactorily the
many comedy scenes and Is delightful
when comparing the zero weather kisses