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With Elsie Janis and her gang hurrying off on their tour, "Bill" and "Mable" have come to the Tremont for a limited engagement in "Dere Mable," a musical comedy by Edward streeter and John Hodges. It is "the Same old Bill" that we read about in "Dere Mable" books, admirably taken by Louis Bennison. For two acts, the audience has fears that Bill, with his head turned by hero-worship, will never be the same again, but a little rough treatment by his prospective employers brings him to realize that the can't "live on medals," and he goes back...
After the tremendous success of his books, Mr. Streeter's ambition to put on the stage the further adventures of Bill is tempting the Gods--for every reader of "Dere Mable" will expect Bill and Mable to be just as he imagined them. A great deal of disappointment is inevitable under such conditions, but the splendid characterizations, especially by Mr. Bennison, and Mr. Wolsey, who takes the part of Angus, warrant the success of the production. In the words of Bill, "A good time was had by all" at the Tremont last night...
...play the part of a national character like Bill in a way which will satisfy the millions of readers of "Dere Mable" is no easy task, but Mr. Bennison lives up to the specifications of the most exacting spectator. Fern Rogers as "Mable" has a little difficulty with some of the songs, but acts well and is admirably suited for the part. Robert Wolsey, as "Angus," Bill's buddy, is the most entertaining character in the play, and adds life and interest whenever he is on the stage. Elizabeth Hines makes an unusually attractive "Gwendolyn...
...which is all new to Boston audiences, is catchy and pleasing. "That's What They Like About Me," "When Love Comes Knocking at Your Heart," and "Mademoiselle Bon Nuit," would all become favorites if they were sung a little better. Most of the jokes are familiar to readers of "Dere Mable," but that in no way detracts from their bright, clean humor...
...addition to "Dere Mable," two musical extravaganzas opened at Boston play-houses this week. At the Majestic is "The Magic Melody," a romantic musical play, with a plot which brings back memories of "Maytime" The Music is good, but the specialty acts by Bertie Beaumonte, Tom McNaughton, Emma Haig, and John Waldron are what carry the main burden of the show...