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“Th* Wolf.(Gal \eston News I “The Wolf.” playing two perform ances at the lt;3rand. Sunday afternoon land night, was not a new production for most of the Galveston theatre devotees, having been presented here in seasons past. It drew fair-sized audi*J, Vv.'i \.r\' . - rjences at both performances, however, las the play has always been a favorite 'with those appreciative of strong The play, a story of the CanadianNorthwe-t written b\ Kugem Walters* f *■•••- -j is the old story. foreihly and interest-dramatic action.. ingly presented. of the unscrupulousJ: M . || man and the innocent. inexperiencedmaid William McDonald, an American engineer, surveying a proposedrailroad through the Canadian wilderness. conceives a passion for the ’daughter of an old Scotch settler, An-jdrew McTavish. and seeks to lure her it way from her home by promises to her and lies to her father. Jules Banbien, it young Frcnch-Canadian. also inlove with Hilda, the girl, discovers McDonald s purpose and contrives ultimately to thwart it. The unique fight between McDonald and Jules Baubien at the conclusion of the last act is the ! most distinctive feature of the play. The fight is staged in complete darkness. One only hear the deep breathing and muttered Imprecations of thecombatant, and the final scream and-Sdying groan of the loser, of whose identity he is in doubt until a match ! is struck, revealing Baubien kneeling over the oust retched body of McDonald.The work of Lionel Lawrence, as Jules Baubien. leaves somethiug to be desired. His interpretation of the part is somewhat marred by a marked ten-dency to overact. J. Merrill Holmes, as William McDonald, is, in the main acceptable, though hardly possessing the physique necessary to an impressive rendition of the role Walter Curtis, as Andrew McTavish. leavesnothing to be desired in the matter of stature, at least, while his Scotch bur is altogether good. Miss Marie l.ati more makes a pretty and pleasing Hilda, and Walter Weems a clever and mirth provoking George Huntley.
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Victoria Daily Advocate
Victoria, Texas, US
Tue, Oct 17, 1911
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