Evening star., 1921-11-29
GARRICK-Hampdeu in MAC.
beth.n

Extremes in emotions and antithe-
sis in passions stood out last night at
the Garr1ck In Walter Hampden' 9
portrayal OF Macbeth.
1t is doubtful II Washington ever
before witnessed more incisive per-
formance than Hampden's enactment
Of the numbering Scots. transitions
from the depths of despair and pur.
poselessness to the heights Of hope.
ambition and action. or his recoveries
from the. most cringinE. trembling
poltroon to q well-nigh invtnctble
malefactor and murderer.
Throughout the production. how
ever, Mr.. Hampden skillfully kept be-
fore the audience his Interpretation
Of the effect of an inordinate love OF
wife and a desire to please her;
Hampden takes Macbeth in hand and
fearlessly molds q character of ex-
tremes which might well form food
for thought for Shakespearean
students in questions of balance and
logical sequence of emotions.
beth which was in keeping with the
stars enactment of the principal
role. She gave milady the subtler
gifts of the serpent. From kissing.
sibilant syllables she changed to a
hoarse, infusive invective we'll calcu-
lated to equitably balance the lead
of her principal.
Throughout she gives to the charae-
ter q sinuous cast and . quick turn.
ing temperament. but never loses
sight Of the hasic ambition Of the
woman. She surprised in moments
when IN outburst was expected. by
giving . ven controlled and subvert-
cd turn to words. which In their wells
appeared much moro elective than II
they had been plscsd out In bold re-
10 Rei opsrti. Elsie Hsruden Kearns
and Hannam Clark were effective In
the witch scenes. william sauter as
Macbsth's ultimate victim and Allen
Thomas, - Duncan, King Of Scotland,
breathes kindness into his lines
which provide an illuminated back
ground for the black deeds Of Macbeth.
But !. ,.n vas ms M:edvn. BY Ernest
porters. ~ an enthusiastic develop
mont Of . character filled with fidelity
and loyalty. courage and intrepidity
The fire which seemed naturally to
come with Rowan's words lent sup
port to the principals that was well
The presentation was not one Of the
conservative type. It was radical in
many of its bearings. But the dra-
matte epicure may easily find in 1t lit
erary meat which will not be dis
agreeable to a discriminating palate.
I1dHpuSH lOHtSHL VIII present
Charles Ram Kennedy's. The Serv-
ant in the House." in which he is cast
as Manson.
B. F. KE1TH'S-"Predes destination. !"
Patrons Of vaudeville seem par
ticularly fond OF sketches and there
are two on Keith's program this
week-cns q comedy. the other a
burlesque-that are exceptionally
clever and won much applause and
laughter: Mrs. Sidney Drew. well
movie playlets. is the star Of the
capahly supported by Thomas ]. Car
rigan and Mary Alden. Edwin Burke
10 the author and Lewis and Gordon
are the producers. The sketch deals
wife, The former apparently drifts
toward q beautiful widow, but is
brought back by the cleverness Of
the wife. Mrs. Drew. as the wife.
has many bright lines and delivers
them with telling effect. The hus-
esnsis Of itss and sitinr foa.s ssscas% ana
create much amusement Many cur
tain calls rewarded the offerinx.
"a Dress Rehearsal." o travesty on
the preparation of q little me1o-
drama. is the other sketch. and It
went over with . hip-hip-hurrah Of
applause and continuous laughter.
Billy Barnes. ~ the author conduct
ing the rehearsals. 10 very funny and
Q splendid company carried out the
details with unusual ability.
Florence Walton, acknowledged
queen Of ballroom dancers, II anoth-
er strong number. assisted by MAXI
milan polin. IN unusually clever
violtnist, and Leon Lsitrim. an adept
dancer. Miss Walton wore gorgeous
costumss ana danced with her usual
grace. Karl NoYman. the Creole
fashion plate. hes tmprovsA II his
work and. - he has not been here
hit. He has q good soprano and
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