Passillon Cirl Wins Approval for Cat and Canary Work
Glenn Argue approves Passillon Cirl for her portrayal in The Cat and The Canary. The review highlights her stage presence and alignment with the production’s period mood.
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
5
Glenn Argue approves Passillon Cirl for her portrayal in The Cat and The Canary. The review highlights her stage presence and alignment with the production’s period mood.
The program lists Blossom Time with Schubert music, Keith vaudeville six acts, Irene Rich and Henry Gordon in My Wife and I, Louise Dresser in The Goose Woman, Charlie C in The Gold Rush, Bob Caster in The Bloodhound, plus a Radio Show at the Auditoriem.
The performance features Mise Arcee as Susan Sillsby delivering strong, convincing work in a humorous, logical mystery. Argoe shines in every city, while Louise Price struggles with the leading role. Overall the troupe offers solid entertainment with clear plot mechanics and restrained thrills.
The Lyceum presents a balanced bill with Danny Dugan and a xylophonist delivering graceful acts from old-fashioned waltzes to Charleston. Creedon Davis perform well with bright lines and popular songs. Brooks and Al Smith provide lively comedy while Marin and partner stage aerial stunts and a one act comedy about two children and their new father.
Constance Bennett, famed for flapper roles, delivers one of her most sympathetic performances in The Goose Woman at the Mozart. She portrays a wholesome heroine whose innocent charm wins the affection of a boy raised in grim surroundings.
Press agents praise the cast and music of Blossom Time the operetta by Shubert presented at the Grand theater for tonight and Wednesday. Joseph Mendelssohn leads the Vienna born cast in Franz Schubert's tragic love tale as Canton sees a final chance to view the production before its brief tour ends. The program promises high enthusiasm with a strong cast and New York repeat of the show.
The Orpheum showcases The Bloodhound with Rob Custer in dual roles amid rugged Northwest backdrops and strong support from Mary Beth Milford and others. At Mozart, Louise Dresser stars in The Goose Woman, a Rex Reach mystery drama about a singer who loses her voice and spirals into ruin. Also opening is Land O` Dance ballroom on Market avenue North with Ross Franklin's band and other acts. Burlesque Talk of the Town headlines Grand Theatre slate with Slim Timblin and Van Russell.
The cast features noted performers including Lou DeVine Dan Deering Marie Vernon Alvin Baker Angelus Lee Chas Fracier Walter Brown and Walter Deering plus the Talk of the Town Quartet. The sensational hit is touted as better than ever across several seasons.
Canton residents flocked to a three day radio show praised by the Chamber of Commerce for its educational and scientific value. Mayor Ball welcomed visitors as displays showcased farm radios, broadcasting stations, and real working models illustrating radio transmission and reception.
The exhibit displays current storage type BR cells and how acids act on lead plates to store and discharge current for receivers. A B eliminators, loudspeakers, new cone and mustcone forms, and a wide range of receivers from small home sets to expensive console units were shown. WEAR broadcast stars perform, with doors at 7 pm and program from 7 45 to 10 15. A children's matinee, and Wednesday night entertainment by the Stewart Warner WEAR quartet, are planned with detailed schedule to follow.
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