Word: gracefully
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...find that Mr. Jewett had to some little extent got away from the beaten path and induced his actors to play the piece as high comedy, where for the most part it properly belongs. The third act, where Kate "stoops to conquer" was rendered with a most commendable grace and sureness. Percy Foster's "Mr. Hardcastle" was quite free from extravagance; "Tony Lumpkin" (Mr. Clive) and even boisterous "Diggory" (Mr. Johnston) were toned down to the proper key. "Mrs. Hardcastle" was exceptionally well played by Miss Esden. Unfortunately the performance was a long time reaching this level, and some...
...chief attraction, aside from Houdini, are Meehan's Leaping hounds, late of the musical comedy stage. Some excellent animal work is included in the performance. Beeman and Grace presented in "You'll be Surprised", some very clever roller-skating, Donovan and Lee did well in "Doing Well, Thank You", and Davis and Pelle gave a remarkable exhibition of strength. The balance of the program was "filler" of the most ordinary type, and the whole was rather less satisfactory than the patrons of Keith's have come to expect...
...missed Miss Roach, but not nearly as much as we expected to. Miss Willard, as Lady Teazle, and Miss Standing, as Maria, are endowed with a pulchritude which, enhanced by the natural grace and finish of their acting, add much to the enjoyment of the play. Beauty at the Copley is like artichokes in Sioux City,--the more to be enjoyed because unexpected. Charles and Joseph Surface, played by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Joy respectively, were as different as brothers usually are, and were acted indifferently well. Mr. Johnson is so vigorous in his acting and has such good lungs...
...Reverend Charles L. Slattery '91 D. D., Rector of Grace Church, New York City will conduct morning prayers in Appleton Chapel this morning...
...Reverend Charles L. Slattery '91 D. D., Rector of Grace Church, New York City will conduct morning prayers in Appleton Chapel this morning...