Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-04

Pearl. ..................... Mary Mallon
The Man. --.-.................
Antonio Camaradonio. 49,. Mr.. Skinner
Joe. the new Partner. Robert Harrison
June Ramsey. Marion Warning Manley
George Riddle, ....... Donald Mcmillan
Minnie Riddle. his wife. Beatrice James
Avalonia Jorny. Irene Purchell
Earl. the Minister'S son. .wnfred Nixon
Mrs. Jorny. ............. Rose Stillman
Milton Jorny, Mayor OF Avalonia,
Joseph Brennan
Rev jesse walpole. $500. Ernest Elton
Mrs. Walpole. Jean McAipln
Mr.. Cooper (Avalonian). Jack Mckee
i. Roberta Belllnger
The Three Troubadours
. Antonio Camaradonio. Mr.. skinner
Joe.....,............. Robert Harrison
Capitano ..................-... nmseu
From the moment one hears the
first strains Of q certain hurdy-gurdy
near an Eastside saloon in New York
) city until the last act when GER
tain good Samaritan finds love and
happiness in a little Pennsylvania
town, one is conscious of having
seen a phase OF life in which service
and a kind heart predominant. Otis
Skinner portrays the good Samaritan
IN a HlU1L LGdAAlA4G 4AAAA4A@NA ~-@cNN-
Antonio" which opened a two days
engagement at the Playhouse last
night.
Mr.. Skinner needs no introduce
ton TO Wilmington lovers of the
dramatic art. He has played here
delightfully."- on other occasions. and
once before in his present produc-
tion. To say that Mr.. Skinner is an
actor OF unusual merit would be TO
put II mildly. His character and
refreshing personality cannot fail 70
impress. Although his present sue
cess is Booth Tarkington's comedy.
Mr.. Skinner puts something more
into II than mere humor. His inter-
probation of Mister Antonio" has
made of the comedy classic, which
Is moro than can be said OF the
"slap-stick" plays that are being
handed out 10 the public
The least that can be said OF
Mister Antonio" Is that It is differ
ent from others OF its kind and well
worth seeing. especially with such
an artist as Mr.. Skinner portraying
the title role.
Mr.. Skinner is surrounded by a
capable cast. Even Capitano, who
IS lust a donkey who draws the
hurdy-gurdy from town to town has I
personality, and understanding, too.
The Italian dialect IS spoken (not
mauled) by Mr.. Skinner in way
that makes the listener wonder II he
IS really from sunny Italy after all. I
He has the easy manner and ges-
lures and sympathy characteristic /
Of the people, which, with his pic
turesque garb adds to the role of the /
real generous open-hearted Bohe- (
milan that he IS.
'Alr.. Antonio" has a philosophy Of |
life all his own. When he sees :
chance for doing a good deed he 4
does g. II he should let the oppor- 1
tunity slip, he would not sleep at .
night. he says. Herein is the thread
Of the story.
Tony, as he is called. enters an
East Side saloon IN New York city
TO bid goodby to his friend. the pro-
prietor, before striking for the
sountry where he and his helper. Joe,
a harmless lunatic. are to spend the
summer. They plan to stroll about
from place to place with their hurdy-
gurdy. Tony finds in the saloon a
without food money and
with but few clothes. He befriends
the man, who later turns out TO be
the mayor OF Avalonia. Pa.
After playing the good Samaritan,
Tony leaves New York. eventually
getting TO the little Pennsylvania
town. Here is where he saves an in
nocent girl from disgrace and proves
himself the real man. always ready
to forgive and forget. Miss Marion
Warning Manley as June Ramsay. is
the girl. She plays her part most
acceptably.
While Mister Antonio rs alive :
with humor, at the same time It has ]
It's sadness. with a tear here and -,
there. II will be presented at mat ,
Inee this afternoon and againrto- ,
night.
KENT DFM0CR ATS