Judge — March 23, 1929 — page 33: what you’re looking at

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— js J ht Judging the Shows (Continued from page 20) Mr. Basil Sydney and Miss Mary Ellis thus comporting themsclves like arrested kindergarten chil- dren is far from soothing. Milne sometimes bases his plays upon imaginative and meritori- ous themes. "The — Romantic Age” has an excellent idea in it, and so has “The Ivery Door.” And there are others. But he seems unable to pour sufficient in- ventive and dram: the buds tom: them flower, Out of the former theme, a play wright like Barrie might have developed a delightful ‘plays out of the Jatter Dunsany mi have come very near making ie water upon 1 masterpiece. Milne becomes winded before the first of his acts is over, and all that follows is the basic theme fading quickly into sterility. Mr. Sydney is proficient in certain portions of “Meet the Prince,” but the role Is—if it calls at all—for a much more adroit ¢ dian, Miss Ellis, one of the admirations of this depart- ment, for some mysterious reason or other has caught the Milne flu and on this oceasion trips about. gurgles and cuties herself ins an alarming manner. It does not suit her. Erie Blore, as the dolt ish army officer, acts in such wise that one momentarily expects the Albertina Rasch girls, God for bid !, to come on and back him up ina ditty, Moffat Johnston hasn't much to do but does it well, and | the same goes for the ever-reli thle J. Me Kerrigan. ther Mitchell, Cecile Dixon, Alice Bel more Cliffe and Eunice oddard do very nicely in minor réles. S: unirzcen’s “Licbelei,” under the title “Playing With Love,” was recently put on down in Cherry Alley by an amateur or ion calling itself The Play- ers’ Cooperative. 1 didn't) go down to see it. If you think that I have been remiss in my dut you don’t know my peculiar deti- nition of duty. ganiz: Testimonial “Which is your favorite cigs inquired the hostess, as opened the humidor. Sorry,” returned her prom- inent guest firmly, “but I'm not talking for publication this eve- ning.” —Aurnican Lecioy Moxtuny A "B/T" OF DISTINCTION MELACH } corn tps PLAIN. ENDS CIGA R ETTES Mild and Cor Do You Play Bridge? Then Clip This Coupon. Tut Union Tonacco Comrany Avenue, New York City | | ge player and would like to have your Melachrino- Bridge offer of 60 nrino Cigarettes: p. Straw | Plain ends—a score-pad with the value, obtainable f co gress my monogram—$4.75 2.50 with this cou pon, to introduce Melachrinos. © The Union Tobscro Company Name Man About Town (to valet): “James, my Ada: hat, gloves, stick and Melachrinos.” . WHEN ORDINARY CIGARETTES WON'T DO—SMOKE MELACHRINOS ot ees which my Seandals must meet GeorgeWhite... producer of the famous feet “Scandals } “know audiences because Iam ofen one of them ...1 know players because in most of my shows I take an active part. And I know the theatre because I am a producer. All three of me, therefore—spectator, actor and producer—would feel better if coughing in the theatre could be eliminated. But since coughers will always be with us, a good way to curb the evil is by giving audiences Smith Brothers’ Cough Drops. And I, for one, am looking forward to the day when my chorus will toss S.B. cough drops over the footlights instead of flowers, confetti or candy kisses.” * * Unpleasant and dangerous coughs and colds ~—most of winter sicknesses—start right in the throat. Smith Brothers’ cough drops protect you! They soothe and calm irritation, clear away hoarseness, and stop coughs! They are “The cheapest health insurance in the world.” Two kinds: S. B. (black) or the new Menthol. Keep a box handy always comicbooks.com