Word: remley
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Strangely enough, it is to the lunatic, that long-suffering character of recent plays, that the laurels of last night's performance must go. Mr. Remley attempts to portray a good-hearted but weak-minded old man and an impressive imperial Napoleon at the same time. In provoking the most spontaneous and genuine laughter of the evening, he is forced to change constantly from one character to the other. How he does it, we do not know. We are certain however, that when he appeared in the old lodge waving his sword and blasphem lng Wellington in stentorian tones...
...case. Louis Leon Hall, as her father, was also very good. Bernard No tell as Chester Binney, emulated Grand Mitchell with fair success, although one always felt that he was constantly striving for effect. Perhaps the most glaring example of forced and unnatural humor was Ralph Remley, who took the part of James the butler in a ludicrous fashion. Although she had but a few lines, Miss Roberta Lee Clark as Sadie Bloom, gave a very delightful and clever, interpretation of "the girl of the taxicab." She did her bit as well as anyone...
...REMLEY J. GLASS. Investigation was made; the Judge is single. Incidentally, she spells her name as TIME spelled...
...Richards somehow gets the very most out of any role that he is given, no matter how minor it may be, and he accomplishes this without over-acting. As much cannot be said for Mr. Remley and Mr. Elkins, the other two unlucky lovers. On the strength of their acting they entirely merit their ill fortune. Mr. Nedell, the blue ribbon winner, has little to do, but does it well...
Three old favorites, Mr. Houston Richards, Mr. Ralph Remley, Miss Anna Layng, alone remain in the recasting of the company. They were not blessed with especial opportunities to shine, but the hearty applause their appearance evoked shows where they stand with the St. James patrons...