The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-28

lieu" It
been my duty on several occasions
to report his work in this stage play.
Mantell has wisely decided to enact
the role of the Cardinal for the NOV
les in, a production of Under the
Red Robe The movie version is
based upon a novel by Stanley Wey-
man and has been produced on the
stage by Charles Frohman. John
Charles Thomas, a singer of note,
makes his movie debut Il am sure
that am right in this) in Under
the Red Robe" playing the part OF
Gil de Berault. Genevieve Hamper,
wife of ManteII, is cast as the
Duchess Of Chevreuse. The entire
cast is peopled with men and women
Of exceptional ability. Alan Cros-
land is the director and settings are
by Joseph Urban.
Mantelrs Richelieu will stand out
as one of the most finished and care
fully conceived Characterization
ever presented on the screen. This
is the result Of years Of study and
Of playing the role on the stage.
ManteH does not give you a sugges-
ton of the power Of the resourceful
cardinal. He puts flesh. blood. men
tally and living power into the
characterization.
- Richelieu actually lives while Man
tell plays the role. You feel the
sense of great power as the ''old
man" battles his political and church
enemies.
On several occasions Mantell lifts
you 10 that plane of realization that
YOU are Witnessing powerful dra-
matte acting. There is room for
more dramatic acting of the right
sort in the movies. We have more
comedy attempts than serious.
thoughtful dramatic acting.
Years Of study and acting has
equipped Robert ManteH for playing
the role of Richelieu. The result OF
Mantelrs artistry makes the photo
play more valuable as ever.
Do not get the idea that Under
the Red Robe" is dry high-brow
and beautiful romantic story. There
is a genuine love theme present.
Not one of those water and milk
affairs pulled off in the front parlor.
but a warm. deep and fighting love.
Here is glorious romance played by
a cast of worth-wh bile human be-
ings.
You will be delighted with the
work as well as the beauty of Miss
Hamper. Mr.. Thomas forgets that
he is a singer and does very well as
Gil de Berault But to get the
beauty and worth of this photoplay.
one must absorb it as a whole and
not in parts.
From a scenic and photographic
standpoint, Under The Red Robe, -
is a masterpiece. If you enjoy great
and powerful acting, then see
Mantell in this photoplay
Cast is so important that I give it
in full as follows:
Cardinal Richelieu ...... Robert B. ManteI
Gil de Berault. John Charles Thomas
Renee ...-...-..... Alma Rubens
Father Joseph .......... Sydney Herbert
Duke of Orleans $500. William H Powell
Duchess Of Chevreuse. Genevieve Hamper
hlng Louis XIII -..-.-- Ian MacLaren
Anne OF Austria Mary MacLarfn
Marie de Medici. ......... Rose Coghlan
De COcheforet ............. Otto Kruger
Nine de Cochef9ret Evelyn Gosnell
Clon. .....--.i Gustave Won Seyffertitz
Jules tnnkeeper ......... George Nash
Luis -..-....... Martin Faust
Maid. . .... Eleanor Sinclair
Captain La Rollo. 49,. Arthur Housernan
Lieut. of Kings Guard Paul Panzer
Jean .............. Charles Judels
Capt. of Cardinals Guard Andrew Dillon
Capt. of Kings Guard Arthur Dewy
Lieut. OF King 9 Guard Sidney EOOtn
Under the Red Robe" will be IN
view all week at the Ohio Theater.
Bill includes a Sunshine comedy.
THE Scenario School," and Lester
HUFF at the organ.
Don't miss Mantell.
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