Word: mendrek
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Dates: during 1942-1942
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...bright spots are supplied by Mary Barthelemess, in the part of the maid, and William Mendrek, whose role is that of an iceman. Although overdone, their characterizations ring true and furnish many laughs. Allan Tower, who plays the part of the Big Bad Businessman, has the curious aura of "Ten Nights in a Barroom" about him and the end of the play finds you surprised that he has produced neither a long black mustache, or whip...
...Jason" is only a triangle play with a new twist, the acting of the two men and the wife must be top-notch. Fortunately Conrad Nagel provides the necessary suavity and elegance along with enough warmth and kindness as Jason to overcome the essential priggishness of the character. William Mendrek, though, as the passionate humanitarian, Mike Ambler, carries the first two acts. His crisp and colorful performance of the half-genius, half-charlatan, stands fair to steal the show until Mr. Nagel gets his chance in the third act, where he manages the review-dictating scene with intelligence and fine...
...William Mendrek mugs his way into a pretty respectable rendition of a drunken newspaper editor, but Robert Perry is unconvincing as the male lead. A few catchy lines help to liven up the show, but they are too rare to compensate wholly for a comparatively poor plot and rather poor acting...