Evening journal., 1921-12-17
"MASQUERADER'
MYSTERY MAN
Guy Bates Post Thrills
Audience by His Master
full Portrayal
LIGHTNING CHANGES
IN HIS DUAL ROLE
THE PLAYHOUSE - Guy Bates
Post in "The Masquerader."
THE CAST:


Post in "The Masquerader."
THE CAST;
John Chilcote, NJ. p,
John Loder .............s... MT, foet
Brock ........ .......... Elwyn Eaton
Bobby Blessington 49,. George cowen
Marie ............... Elizabeth De Puy
Eve ........-...--.. Katherine Emmett
Peggy Forsythe ...... Dorothea James
Allston ............ Robert Sherwood
Herbert Fraide .... William II. Sans
Mr Lakeiy ...... Reginald Carrington
Lady Lillian Astrupp barbara Allen
Robbins ,...... Katherine kaynore
Lady Bramfel ........... Bethel Barth
Lady Sarah Fraide 49,. Ada Bolan
Captain Galltry 80. Percival Scamman
Lord Bramfel ......... Leonard Carey
Grecning ............ Raymond Martin
Lady Anthony Virgins cartwrght,
Ida James
Doctor ................ Edward Chge-
Hrskie ................... BY Himself
Guy Bates Post was seen last
night in a return engagement Of
THE Masquerader" at the Play
house, and, as before. It was mas
terly exhibition of the dramatic art.
Mr. Post and his company were ac-
corded an enthusiastic reception.
In "The Masquerader" he plays a
dual role. that of John Chilcote, a
member Of Parliament and John
Loder. a double OF Chilcote. Mr.
Post is acclaimed one Of Americas
leading exponents Of the dramatic
art. and he thrilled the audience by
his quick changes in voice, bearing
and manner.
A personal magnetism. an express
sive face. fine personality, resonant
voice and intelligence I'm the inter
probation Of the characters featured
Mr.. Posts portrayal OF his difficult
roles in the play he has made IA
nous.
Mr.. Post is supported by an excel
lent cast. Katherine Emmett in the
character Of Eve" Chiclote's wife,
was outstanding in her part, and the
others are OF unquestioned ability.
The play is founded upon Kath-
crime Cecil Thurston's popular novel,
dramatized by John Hunted Booth.
The play is a clever bringing up to
date offthe reason for Chilcote's be-
ing necessary to his country eng
iand). Outside that. it is the IA
miiiar tale Of two cousins who so
closely resemble one another as 70
deceive even the wife and friends Of
Chilcote.
In the dual role. Mr.. Post takes
the part of Chilcote. whose fine
brain is so hopelessly tortured by
drugs as to cause the brilliant
statesman TO become hopelessly
oesotted Individual and the part
3f his cousin. John Loder. who
Il the moment OF his country S
greatest need. in order to save the
reputation OF Chilcote takes Ckil-
,otes place in parliament. AS Lo-
Ser. he IS placed In a compromising
position in Chilcote's household
The contrast between the unhappy
-hilcote and the grave. forceful,
dominant John Loder is finely
brought out. Transitions from one
character to another are splendid
" done. and although they take
place practically under TIE eyes ot
the audience. the Illusion is perfect
Befre Loder can extricate him
self from his unhappy predicament.
Chilcote dies from the effects Of the
drug. Chilcote's wife tells him she
Is aware OF his deception. but is
glad Of her escape from bondage.
The play ends with mutual admis-
sions Of love and preparation for a
trip abroad at the roper time for
quiet wedding.
The Masquerader" will be pre-
sented at a matinee this afternoon,
and this evening.