The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-06-02
"SITT|N' PRETTY"
Gets BY BIG ON
OPENING NIGHT
American Legion Musical
Comedy Is Real Thing
Many Stars Are Seen.
BY Dorothy &. Haley


Outfit, in the old "Y" hut-and the
fun lis on, for the snaprisst musical
comedy ever put over in Juneau,
which was opened last night at the
Coliseum Theater by the American
Legion for a two nights run. The
first night opened to a crowded house
and the clever work of the actors
kept the audience in a continuous
state of interest and laughter.
Scene In France
The scene of the play is laid in a
"Y'' hut near Toul, France, Novem-
Der, 1918, and the characters of the
old DAYS are all there. from the lov-
able "Y" girl and the happy go lucky
doughboy 10 the aristocratic French
Countess. How the lovable "Y" girl
Betty Wingate, played by Miss Hillie
Misenzahl, changes her philosophy
of lffe. which before the war had
separated her from her fiance. Major
Hanson, played by Fred Lynch. and
how they are later brought together
in the "Y'' hut ard how the funny
antics of Sergt. Bob Drury help take
the edge Off the little tragedy in
Betty's life, AMI keeps everyone in
the hut i'm excellent humor, while
two young Americans find themselves
almost married TO two charming little
French Nam selles and are only saved
by their American wit and Major
Hanson, is told in a rapid fire patter
talk and clever songs.
Actors Splendid
Miss Tiillie rAlisenzahl played her
character as a professional She has
an excellent stage presence and
charming potse Her voice is soprano
and has an exceptionally high range
and she sings sweet, lifting notes,
Her solo. Sweetheart" brought a
long applause as did all Of her other
excellent work.
John 3. Bernhoffer is a natural
comedian and carried the house dur
ing the entire show, with his clever
line OF talk and acting and especially
when masquerading as Miss"
Ed. ", Beaudin and Joseph Fl. How
ard, with Uncle Sam" and "rarin' to
go" kept up continual line of pat
ter talk and carried along the plot
of the play in every scene. They
were natural in their characters and
put them over as a genuine thing.
They carried off two clever war
songs
French Mam'seiles
''Imported from France" could
easily have been put by the audience
on the characters played by Mrs. FL.
F. Norton, as the Countess de Monto-
zon. and her two daughters, Clairette
and Suzette, played by Rose Nc
Laughlin and Mrs. A J. Forrest
Mrs. Norton is an actress. Her
French accent and her poise were
perfect. Miss Mclaughlin and Mrs
Forrest were two charming little
French Nam selles, from their dainty
Paris creations to the roll Of their
flirtatious eyes. They sang and
danced a clever duct.
Fred Lynch, d, Major Hanson,
makes splendid stage appearance
and played his part in excellent man
ner. His feature song, Smoke
Dreams = made a big hit.
Fl. Sporting, as Mr.. Bishop, a well
fare worker. appeared for only a
short time 10 played his part in an
easy and natural manner.
Frank S. Botelho and Gus F. Hollis,
doughboys, always hungry, put over a
good pantomine comedy.
Clever Chorus
The jolly "Y" girls. with clever
steps, winsome smiles and sweet
voices, were always on the spot to
help out in songs and dances and
made a clover appearance in natty
MILDLY suits and tams. They were:
Lillian Collins. Dorothy z. Olson
Madeline A. Cook, Lucille H. Battle.
The Red Cross nurses were right
ON the job and put over beautiful
harmony on the songs. They were:
Mrs. r. E. Robertson, Mrs. L. d.
Henderson and Mrs. II. l.. Faulkner
Doughboys, who usually came dash
ing in at THE idea Of food and stayed
to lend a little voice to the songs.
were Homer H. Nordiing. Charles F.,
Harland, William Fry and Grover
Davis.
Mr.. Friend Director
The musical comedy was directed
by Elmer A. Friend of The Empire
staff. Mr.. Friend is an experienced
"show man" and it is perhaps largely
due to his untiring efforts and con-