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...unfortunate speculations. Isobel Stone with her sister Margaret was compelled to earn a living. This she did, being of artistic inclination and equipped with some vocal talent, by singing. After making her debut with Aphrodite in Manhattan, she joined the San Carlo Opera Company, with which she sang Siebel in Faust. Later she became the understudy for more noteworthy performers; of late, a chorus girl, a hanger on at rehearsal halls and an ofttime entertainer or hostess at night clubs, Isobel Stone was compelled to relinquish the idea of a rent-paying existence. Luckily one Gus Clark offered...
...stage devil with incredible horns and tail. The apparent incongruity in the former double role of Faust is alleviated by having two artists sing the separate roles, one representing the aged philosopher, and the other the young man of the world, created by Mephistopheles, the conjurer. The role of Siebel, which is usually sung by a mezzo-soprano, is sung by a tenor. The reason for the change seems very logical, that a man's role should be sung...
...make up" of Siebel, "pretty page with the dimpled chin," was astonishingly good; while his acting and singing were a complete success. The part of Dame Martha was also taken at short notice, and was both acted and sung to perfection. The duet of Martha and Mephistopheles was encored, and was one of the best features of the performance. The Knickerbocker chorus was intended (we have since been informed) to represent a combination of all the late schemes for "Dress Reform." The effect was certainly startling, but we fear that the dress was not entirely understood by the audience...