1916 Yearbook
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1916 Yearbook
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in manner, and with more than ordinary ability to interpret well his heavy part,
the young man gave a very fine account of himself, and placed himself high among
the stars of College theatricals. Playing the opposite role to Mr. Cone was Louis
Rohret, as the shrewd, scheming business man. Mr. Rohret's manner is especially
adapted to such an exacting part, and he certainly was admirable in the interpretation of his lines and the matter-of-fact execution of his part. Both he and Mr.
Cone gave their parts in a manner that would do credit to professionals. Mr.
George Volz, too, was happy in his characterization of the inconsistent Wall Street
broker, Sumner Holbrook. Though this was Mr. Volz's first appearance, he showed
himself to be perfectly at home, and no doubt will be seen in coming plays at the
College Auditorium.
The comedy end of the play is centered largely in the Tyler family.
The Hon. John J. Tyler, retired banker, was handled in a unique and exceedingly clever way by Edward M. O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor in the past has delighted
audiences at the College Auditorium, but he was at his best in his portrayal of
the kindly old gentleman, who is the victim of a domineering wife. Arthur Mal-
lon was vigorous in his presentation of the designing head of the Tyler household
with marriageable daughters on her hands. Arthur in his acting, voice and carriage, exceeded the fondest expectations of all interested, and created a high
standard in the interpretation of the "woman" in College shows. The family
always appeared together and evoked much laughter, and they never quitted the
stage without drawing rounds of applause. Paul Lehnen and Charles McDonald,
as Margy and Ida Tyler, looked and acted their part. "Charlie" was the vivacious
little thing and Ida the cold, dogmatic suffragette. Thomas Wolfe was the third
daughter of the Tyler family. As Grace, the friend of Stephen Baird, she was
clever in handling in a very creditable manner a difficult role. Thomas won fresh
laurels, and showed full well that he understands the woman's art of readily passing from smiles to tears and from tears to smiles. His wistful eye and bewitching smile captivated many a strong heart in the audience.
William Rogers, as the head waiter, captivated the audience with his ever-
ready flow of French, and his gesticulation would put to shame any true, polished
Frenchman. Edward Smith, in a striking make-up, played the role of valet to
Sam, and John Gimbel was the typical office boy. These three actors made major
parts of their minor roles.
The members of the Secret Service force were ably captained by Francis
McGivern, as Captain West. Mr. McGivern acted his part in a shrewd, capable
and forecful way. He was assisted by Hammond and the lieutenants, Messrs, A.
Rempe, A. Cover and John McGinn.
The stage setting was strikingly beautiful, especially in the first two acts.
The rooms of the young millionaire were handsomely furnished and tastefully
decorated on the occasion of the party given to his friends.
The College Orchestra, under the able direction of Professor Paarman, outdid its past excellent record by falling in with the happy spirit of the evening,
the young man gave a very fine account of himself, and placed himself high among
the stars of College theatricals. Playing the opposite role to Mr. Cone was Louis
Rohret, as the shrewd, scheming business man. Mr. Rohret's manner is especially
adapted to such an exacting part, and he certainly was admirable in the interpretation of his lines and the matter-of-fact execution of his part. Both he and Mr.
Cone gave their parts in a manner that would do credit to professionals. Mr.
George Volz, too, was happy in his characterization of the inconsistent Wall Street
broker, Sumner Holbrook. Though this was Mr. Volz's first appearance, he showed
himself to be perfectly at home, and no doubt will be seen in coming plays at the
College Auditorium.
The comedy end of the play is centered largely in the Tyler family.
The Hon. John J. Tyler, retired banker, was handled in a unique and exceedingly clever way by Edward M. O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor in the past has delighted
audiences at the College Auditorium, but he was at his best in his portrayal of
the kindly old gentleman, who is the victim of a domineering wife. Arthur Mal-
lon was vigorous in his presentation of the designing head of the Tyler household
with marriageable daughters on her hands. Arthur in his acting, voice and carriage, exceeded the fondest expectations of all interested, and created a high
standard in the interpretation of the "woman" in College shows. The family
always appeared together and evoked much laughter, and they never quitted the
stage without drawing rounds of applause. Paul Lehnen and Charles McDonald,
as Margy and Ida Tyler, looked and acted their part. "Charlie" was the vivacious
little thing and Ida the cold, dogmatic suffragette. Thomas Wolfe was the third
daughter of the Tyler family. As Grace, the friend of Stephen Baird, she was
clever in handling in a very creditable manner a difficult role. Thomas won fresh
laurels, and showed full well that he understands the woman's art of readily passing from smiles to tears and from tears to smiles. His wistful eye and bewitching smile captivated many a strong heart in the audience.
William Rogers, as the head waiter, captivated the audience with his ever-
ready flow of French, and his gesticulation would put to shame any true, polished
Frenchman. Edward Smith, in a striking make-up, played the role of valet to
Sam, and John Gimbel was the typical office boy. These three actors made major
parts of their minor roles.
The members of the Secret Service force were ably captained by Francis
McGivern, as Captain West. Mr. McGivern acted his part in a shrewd, capable
and forecful way. He was assisted by Hammond and the lieutenants, Messrs, A.
Rempe, A. Cover and John McGinn.
The stage setting was strikingly beautiful, especially in the first two acts.
The rooms of the young millionaire were handsomely furnished and tastefully
decorated on the occasion of the party given to his friends.
The College Orchestra, under the able direction of Professor Paarman, outdid its past excellent record by falling in with the happy spirit of the evening,
Date
1916
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