Evening journal., 1920-03-16

With the inimitable comedian, William
Kent. as the bright. particular star OF
Its armament. Somebody's sweet
heart" kept The Playhouse audience
in perpetual laughter and applause
throughout the happy. frst evening OF
Us re-appearance IN Wilmington 10 Is
n clean, clever show, with beautiful
music and girls, and staged with the
proverblal richness OF a Hammersieln
production The fortunate audience
last night could realize why some
bOdy's Sweetheart" was a New York
triumph for a solid season. and has met
with crowded houses and immense
popularity on its recent road tour.
From his absurd, gray cap. to the
acr0bailc tips OF his toes, William Kent
was so deliciously funny that every eye
In the audience followed his every mo-
tlon, afraid Of missing some bit OF
mlrlh. He Is one OF those fascinating
comedians who take the audience fgu-
ratlvely up on The stage and into the
play, and who can be tremendously
humorous without the least apparent
effort or any resorting 70 slapstick types
OF fun. The play Itself gives wit and
repartee galore. and the star adds sew
eral hundred per cent. 10 the inherent
cloverness OF the lines. Mr.. Kent Is
young. blonde and good looking, small
and dapper OF appearance, and every
uplifting OF his eyebrow is good for a
laugh from the audience. The star has
has an agreeable singing voice, heard 90
nne advantage In the song hits. some
bOdy's Sweetheart" and Then "Ill
Marry YOU" sung with the breezy and
altogether delightful Louise Allen, his
pretty partner in the plot.
one Of the most encored OF their num-
bers was a burlesque on the modern
aesthetic dance, with grotesque take
offs on the classic poses and aerial
springs. Miss Allen was frequently as
much amused as the audience with the
comic stunts OF Mr. Kent, and had TO
pause In ripples OF laughter.
Not only for It's really melodious mu-
SIC is Somebody's Sweetheart" super
for TO the typical musical show OF the
day, hut for the quality Of is cast. the
fact that It has a real plot contains far
more than the usual amount OF fun,
and has a captivating chorus-yes. the
one with black curls on the left was
dear. wasn't she?
Colorful Spain. the city Of Seville. 10
be exact, gives opportunity for lavish
scenery and costumlng. The star Of the.
play has been elected as best man at
his chum's approaching marriage. lie
discovers that the duties OF a best man
not only include slipping the .lng. but
the attention OF a jealous, I
gypsy girl who had been lifted by the
AS the best mans sure I
enough flancee does not understand his
Irritation with the gypsy 90 /
save his bridegroom friend. all sorts OF
happen with extreme ra-
pidliy.
Adele Cleaves. as the vivid, radiant
gypsy. won much applause for her
beautiful singing and graceful violin
playing.
John Dunsmure, the best voice in the 4
,ast. gave the audience a musical treat (,
IN his several superb numbers. as the 4
yypsy chief. 1T Gets Them AL" ION
Wings OF Doubt" and "Sultana." But
Ir. Dunsmure make a serious mistake
rying 10 be a comedian. Il Is not his
ole. Veronica, briefly seen In an
oriental dance. gave a splendid exhibi-
ion OF her notable talent.
somebody's Sweetheart" viii be en-
Dyed by Playhouse audiences tonight
md tomorrow night with wednesday |
matinee.