The Big Chance Melodrama and Stage Satire
The scanned piece previews a modified melodrama titled The Big Chance with a twist where villains become heroes and Mary Nash seems to marry the hero. It also references a naughty play TIGER and FISH, with a note about audience crowding and a finale where a heroine weeps. A playful exchange about subscribing to Bulletin appears, praising the newspaper’s news and comic sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Nash
Sliger
Tiger
French Cottage Scene Impresses in New Wigs and Cues Curtain
Review notes staging as key strength with a pleasant backdrop for the French cottage. Characters Miss Mayer in a French uniform and Miss Geer in notable boots attract attention while authors Miss Klopman and Mrs Peters earn praise for the play and performance.
Miracle Plays Bring Comedy and Drama to Campus
The Thursday program in Room 414 featured three miracle plays. Margaret Montgomery’s The Judgment of Solomon opened with grand staging and some unintended humor from snoring and acting gaps. B Kafka’s second Solomon drew stronger praise for Miss Ogden and Miss Van Brunt as the mothers, while the final Patience of Job with Miss Jennings as the Devil and Miss Granger as Job’s wife concluded the afternoon with a dramatic, if slightly restrained, display.
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Margaret Montgomery
Miss de la Fontaine
Solomon
B Kafka
Miss Schmidt
Mendation
Miss Ogden
Miss van Brunt
Job
E. Lindermann
Miss Jennings
Miss Granger
Tsumee
Bedford Farmerettes Host Saturday Party for Members
The Bedford Farmerettes invite all members to a party this Saturday at 8 o'clock in the new Club Rooms located at Anderson Galleries, Lexington Ave and 59th St. The note encourages attendance and promises a fun-filled event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Farmerettes
Anderson Galleries
Lexington Ave
59Th St
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