Word: leona
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Dates: during 1921-1921
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...usual when we come to the honor roll Leona Powers leads all the rest. She has a way of letting the St. James productions revolve about her, apparently thriving under this treatment. Viola Roach was splendid as Mrs. Harrington. It would be folly to sort out the others of the cast. The reason for a smooth, lively, interesting performance is that no part is done badly. We would go so far is to say that "Under Cover" was altogether satisfactory...
Miss Viola Roche, playing the part of "Aunt Theodora Wyndham" comes up to the admirable work of her past performances. Supporting her is a cast extremely well chosen. Miss Leona Powers, as Annie Barton, Mr. Walter Gilbert as James MacDonald and Miss Florence Roberts as Edmunds the maid are without doubt worthy of more than passing attention. We find in their performance an understanding of character. Although in a small part, Miss Roberts brings clearly to the play a touch of quiet and dignified force. A more mature, intelligent actress whose voice is clear and distinct would be hard...
...usual Leona Powers took the leading part. Her task was not especially difficult; no one in the cast had an opportunity to perform in startling fashion, although the acting was all that one could wish. Viola Roach appeared in the back ground in a very minor part, which we regretted. Frank Charlton and Mark Kent deserve credit for smooth performances, and the same should be said of Florence Roberts. The Boston Stock Company is undoubtedly capable of pleasing many audiences like that which enjoyed the opening of "the House of Glass...