New Britain herald., 1927-10-25
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 WALTER HUSTON In
 THE BAEKER' Ny
 NEWTON NICHOLSON
 TIE CAST
 Nifty Iillor ............ Walter Huston Jap Sp'Sssl ....-........... Al Eober,s | I-b"ne ............... John Cambridge TOD Morgan .............. William Ellis LICK r-...-.,...,.. Joseph D'ponucu Carrie ,.,... Eleanor WlnsIow Williams el'h"l Hpwdy .,.,,. George ". Hariici Lou ..,...,-r,,....-.,, Rhea Martin sailor West .-....-.....-.. John IrwIn 'h'ls Miller ....,,.,.. owen Davis, Jr. MaN Henson .....-..... Jessie Graham To" tars -.......... Raymond Bramley 'i'' -.'.......,.,...-,.. Mae Hopkins t''li" ,....r....,..... Gortrud" WaNci ha"uian Trio-NakolollaH,, Paluakini
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 IGy Herald ReviewerD
 A perfect stage picture. tlawlessly actyl-that Is d siX-word analysis of 'The Barker" playing al Par sons th"ater Hartford, Tor the first half Of the week. With single ex- C"p'ion. and that Of minor impor- tanco, the company is said to be identical with that which enjoyed q season of unprecedented success in New York city, being acclaimed by the press and public for its su- rcrb portrayal Of life with car nlval. Parsons audience last night enjoyed it thoroughly and did not hesitate 10 express it's approval with laughter and applause.
 Unlike so many plays of the day. The Barker" has a we'll defined plot. Nifty Miller. manager of an Hawaiian dancing troupe, has been keeping company" with Carrie. q dancing girl whose contortions and hip shaking are the big attraction Of the troupe. But he balks at mar raGe because back on q farm in Illinois ne has son whom he wishes 10 send 10 college and law school Al an inopportune moment the son appears on the carnival lot. In response 10 his pleadings Nifty agrees to allow him to remain with the show during the summer vaca- tion. For the boys sake. Nifty casts Carrie off. For revenge she hires Lou, q young woman of uncertain morals, to vamp the boy. To Lou's she learns 10 love young Miller and in spite Of Nifty's precautions they are married. Nifty learns of Carries part in the plot and tries to choke her. Others in- tervone and Nifty decides to give up the show business. But the lure Of the old life is too strong and he IS pcrsuared 10 remain.
 The play is produced in three acts with six scenes. Walter Huston, who made" the role of Nifty Mil Ter during its New York run. must be seen to be appreciated He brings to the stage the atmosphere of the carnival ballyhoo man in q manner that probably could not be dupii- cated. Eleanor Winslow Williams and Rhca Martin as Carrie anl Lou, respectively mirror with per
 
 horizon is the edge of the carnival lot. For character portrayal the writer recommends seeing Al Rob- erts, John Irwin and Jessie Graham. Owen Davis, Jr.. as the son of Nifty Miller, is on q par with other mem bcrs of tho cast, his role calling for } difficult interpretation. George W. Barbier, as Col Gowdy, owner Of he carnival, holds the center of at .en'ion during sevesal impressive dramatic moments which are rc- Harded with exit applause, the su- 1reme tribute that can be paid to n actor. "The Barker" is directed hy 'riestly Morrison. The settings are oy P. Dodd Alderman. Tie play will he repeated tonight and tomor- 'ow night with a matinee tomorrow
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