Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-10
SWEETHEART SHOP
LAUGHTER LADEN
Has Clever Comedian, Dainty
Dancee, Vivacious Vamp,
Comely Coryphees, Much
Melody.

The need of much merrment was cheer
fully bestowed on The Sweetheart
Shop" at The Playhouse last evening.
when it was introduced to an Interested
audience. The chief fun-maker was
Harry X. Morton, who has breezy
way of saying and doing an amazing
variety of things excellently we'll He is a
clever dancer and acrobat, sings little
and talks a great deal, all to the delight
of the listeners. His role is that Of n
sailor just discharged from the navy
service, answering to the name Of Peter
Potter, and his adventures come through
his marriage TO Minerva Butts, love
hungry heiress to n snug fortune; their
separation and subsequent reconciliation.
The latter lady is personated by Esther
Howard, who Is vivaclousness itself and
helps keep things moving at a lively pace.
The dancing of Peggy, the maid in
the shop, was a delight in every way,
and well deserved the applause that it
received. The part is assumed by Una
Natalie Blythe, the sweetheart Of the
sculptor hero, was represented by Mil
dred Richardson, who is statuesque in
figure as we'll as fair of face, and likewise
possesses n singing voice of pleasing
quality, but has not yet fully mastered
its production.
Zella Russell, as Daphne, and Mary
Harper as co-proprietor of the shop were
competent. Lawrence Wheat, as the shop
pror rietor, was we'll fitted with the part
Joseph Lertora, in the role Of the artist,
sang with much energy and effect, The
song hits of the play are in his role :
Didn't You'?' the duet with Natalie,
and Caravan, solo and chorus by the
ensemble, with evolutions. of much merit.
The book and lyrics arc the work of
Miss Anne Caldwell, the music by Hugo
Felix whose 'Lassie made such a favor
able impression when produced here re-
Gently. Ii is of lighter style, though
equally mcritorious.
The costuming is in excellent taste
and bewilderlng variety and richness.
The chorus is more than usually we'll
trained and their dances and evolutions
well conceived and executed
Altogether, the show is the most en-
tertaining that has appeared here for
many moons, and should be seen tonight
or tomorrow at matinee or evening per-
formance.
GOOD COMEDY AT THE GARRiCK-
The Garrick The atre entertained
Jolly audience last night. due to the wealth
OF nnrth on the bill, as well as the catchy
and interesting music. Little Lord
Roberts, diminutive artist, proved versa
tile, being a singer, dancer and comedian
Of no mean ability. Viola Lewis and her
company of juveniles entertained with
comedy, music and canoes, each demon
strating real merit. Irving Cosler and
Rhea Lusby presented clever bits of
vaudeville in the line of fun, music, dances
and song. Billie Burkes 'Leviathan"
burlesqued the mesmerist and hypnotist
the act being a real scream. Dolly's
pets" educated dogs. were especially
interesting TO the children in the audi
ence. Dave Harris, "a clever PLAYER, singer
and monologuist, had everybody pleased
with his music and laughing with his wit
and wisdom. Mertens and Arena, two
rolicking athletic comedians, were assist
ed by dog that is surely gifted with
sense of humor. judging by the things he
does and the manner In which he does
them. Sarge and Richards, saxophonists,
entertained with music, songs and comedy.