Word: alder
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Caravaglio, J .J., 135 Alder St., Waltham...
...cast is headed by Elsie Alder, well remembered from "Miss Springtime"--a prima donna who, wonderful to say, can act. Her singing is far above that usually heard in musical comedies. Mr. Rutherford, as Jack Garrison, fulfills his claim as a "red-blooded man." John Cherry redeems his initial appearance when he impersonates a "wild man." "Those three and four more" put him in a condition which at all times amused the audience. Charles Meakins, whose portly but sprightly figure has brought out laughs in "Miss Springtime" and "See-Saw," is his usual smiling self in "June Love...
...score, "Someone Like You" stands out above a collection of songs any one of which would ordinarily be a hit. "Careful," as are all the songs in which Miss Alder sang, is both tuneful and substantial. "Dear Love, My Love" has a romantic touch. "But I'm Not in Love With You," aided by Mr. Meakins, scored another hit. As for the scenery, the arrangement and lighting effects of Act II produced instant applause from the audience at the rise of the curtain...