Evening Star Newspaper, February 1, 1921, Page 11

AMUSEMENTS f “The Passion Flower.” A gunshot is fired in the night. A youth, just betrothed, falls dead in the road. ‘Another youth, former lover of his afflanced, is suspected of the crime, but is cleared on proof that he was far distant at the time. Who was guilty? This would seem a merely melodra- matic_situation upon which to build a play demanding interpretation by such an actress as Nance O'Neil, who. with A company of exceptional excellence, pre- sented “The Passion Flower” last night for the first time fn Washington at the Shubert-Belasco, after prolonged runs in other cities. This theme, however, is but the thread of a tragedy far greater and more sig- nificant than that which marks its open: | ing. Into this remarkable drama of Spanish life, by Jacinto Benavente, are woven the deepest passions of Bpanish life, the intense reactions of that strange blend of the east and the west dwelling in the shadows of the Pyrenees. A step- father’s unholy love for the daughter of his wife is the moving impulse in the play. And so skillfully is the drama developed that despite its logical un- foldment the climax comes with a burst of revelation, overwhelming and con- vincing. 2 1t is distinctly not a “pleasant” play, to follow Shaw's broad classification. It is perhaps to some minds & sordid tragedy. It deals with an abnormal sit- uation, happily not a commonplace, and it is, therefore, not to be acdepted as a type of life—but not impossible. Being possible, it moves In its course inexoras | bly. Could it end otherwise, may be asked? Perhaps in half a dozen ways. But in none more true to the strange natures involved. A problem, then, is offered to those who see “Thé Passion Flower,” and who regard it #s an_expesition of Spanish drama, given an English version of high literary merit and played with the fin- ished art of one of the most gifted actresses who ever graced the American stage. And as a problem it will hold the } attention and gFip the interest of all but the mere amusement seeker. Miss O'Neil has never had a role bet- ter suited to her, or one in which she has to give so generously of her power of convincing interpretation. Her mother-love and her love for her second husband are in conflict. She grieves over the death of her daugh- ter's affianced. She sorrows with his parents. She puts off a hauhting thought that is finally forced upon her by the gossip from the village, and as she approaches full realization of the horror that awaits her in the knowledgé of the guilt that has poisoned the atmosphere in which she has lived her own pure life, she cre- ates a personality so vivid that the stage becomes in every aspect a scene in the very heart of the intense life of Spain. It s no marvel that Miss O'Neil has won from Spanish com- mentators on her work in “The Pas- sion Flower” the sincere tribute, “the Spanish theater is deeply indebted to her.” The company is worthy of Miss O'Neil and of this remarkable play. Alfred Hickman as Esteban, thé husband, has & most difficult role, in which he is. as ever, a finished master of stage tech- nique, and his work in the final act is a fitting balance to that of Raimunda, the wife. To Annette Westbay is given the intensely unpleasant character of the daughter for portrayal. The trust is well placed. It is a high-pitched role, in which too much stress would be un- convincing. This young actress has scored a true balance, with great effect in the climaxes. Miss Maud Durand is required to develop a garrulous servant’s part into a sympathetic agent of dis- closure, and her success was marked in last eveéning’s applause. Harold Hart- sel's. Rubio, the hired murderer, was made far less repulsive than the role ‘would seem certain to prove. He gave the character a dofminancs that must remain a lasting memory with ail who witness the play. There’ is no ce {n Benavente's “Passion Flower.” But it is a true, masterly play, wonderfully well staged and played. It has made its long metro- litan run on its merite, with Nance 'Neil as the major factor in its Ameri- can sucecess. And the hope arises that an American dramatist will now provide her with a medium of native art as worthy of great powers. Pearl Regay’s Jazz. B. F. Keith's, this week, offers an attractive dancing act by Pearl Regay, who also is an unusually good singer. She offérs a taking song be- fore each dancing number, and in- troduces some acrobatics, the last number dreating something of a sen- egay 13 assisted by a capable jazz orchestra and a clever assistant, Roy Sheldon. Many recalls were demanded. A farcical sketch, “Oh!” by Porter Emerson Brown, brought much laugh. ter, through the capable interpret: tion of clever Ilines by Homer B. Mason and Marguerite Keeler. The situations are absurd and laughter incessant. _Others are Pressler and Klaiss in a singing and musical act that went over with an enjoyable :lg and dash; Ralph Lohse and Nana Sterling, in a sensational trapeza act; Bernard and Gary, who gained applause for songs and imitations; Colin O'More, the Irish tenor; Ed Gallagher and Joe Rolley, in a black and white face talking act, scoring a hit, and Bo- stock’s Circus and Riding Scho which enabled several local youn sters to make their debut in ridiculous attemnts to stand on & horse's back. The Kinograms and Current Topics closed the bill. ‘Texas Comedy Four.” The Texas Comedy Four, with breezy songs and close harmony, head a rather entertaining musical bill at the Strand Theater this week. The stars of the Lone Star state present a seriés of “blues.” with orchestral interpretations interpolated with ne- gro dialogue. The Three Walters, in comedy bar and acrobatic feats, offer several novel feats of skill, with a clown -acrobat. Grace and Eddle Parks, in “A Bungalow of Beauty,” seemed to please, with songs and jokes; Rose Garden played piano se- lections of 0l tufies and melodies, and Ling and Long gave a versatile offer- | ing of fun. | A William Fox photoplay, picturing Shirley Mason in “Fiame of Youth," is the feature film. Added attractions include a comedy, sgenic and news weekly. “Hanky Panky, Jr.” One of the most pretentious offer- ings of musical comedy that has been presented at the Cosmos Theater in a long while is “Hanky Panky, ir.” this week's headline attraction. it is said to be a condensed version of a big Broadway success and seems to have retained the beauty and at- tractiveness of the original in a re- markable degree. Its principals in- clude “Ted” and the Moriarty Sisters, Flo Davis and Belle Carnés, but there is also & large choral aggregation of pretty girls, handsomely costumed, who Know a bit about attractive sing- ing and dancing themselves. The music s bright and pretty and the act in said to be one of the big | vaudeville sensations of the year. Matt Osborne, a writer of lyries and music for the big shows, is offering his own songs, to his own piano ac- companiment, but wung by Hazel Crosby, a handsome young prima donna with a rare and beautiful voice, who knows the art of singing most - attractively. Lockhardt and Leddy offer rare comedy acrobatics, some of their feats being novel and very difficult; Foster, Ball and com- pany share in tha big applause with their elvil war sketch, which is quite amusing; Maggie Le Clair and com- pany furnish more merriment with an Irish characterization and a story of domestic difficulties, entitled “The Unfair Sex,” and dell and Corbley have a vocal and inst-umental comedy number. “Unseen Forces,” First Natlonal's rare @piritual scréen romance, is the interesting addea matinee feature, while Buster Keaton in “The re- crow,” the International News topics and other interesting and amusing pictutes complete the bill. “Girls From Happyland.” Another production under the diree- tion of Joe Hurtig, the man of many New Low Prices on Girls’ Ideal UNDERWAISTS Sizes 6 to 14, 50c each 16-year size, 75¢ each Girls® Section, Fourth floor. Petiod Mirrors are today recognized as one of the most essen- tial and important fea- tures in the scheme of fine interior decora- tions. QOur collection embraces the Italtan, French, Grecian and English periods, truly reflecting the elegance and distinction of the period represented. = 32 el W Tllustrated is an Italian period mir- ror, the beautifully carved frame of dull gold forming a rich background for the deep toned colorings reflected in the fruit designs. $75. Displayed in the Mirror Room, of the Art Picture Section, Fifth Floor. Prices, $10 to $150 Crepe de Chine Dresses For Maternity Wear Great Reductions on All Furs We are continuing the Fur sale a while longer in order to allow women to become ac- quainted with the great values and the oppor- tunity it affords for economical selection. MOLE FURS—Small Neckpicces and Novelty Scarfs of selected Scotch mole pelts; all are styles suitable for spring wear. Prices reduced about one-third. 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