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James J. Corbett, the ex-pugilist., is a good actor, and although “The Burglar and the Lady,” in which he appeared at. the Bucklen Friday evening, abounds in impossible situations, it is an excellent vehicle for Corbett to display his histrionic tal ont, and he makes good use of the op portunity. The play is a take-off ou “Raffles,’ ’in which Corbett has the role of a drawing-room thief, who cleverly outwits the famous Sherlock Holmes. The supporting company was fully competent, and special mention is due Lillie Sinclair as a German4J nurse maid. The scenic investure^was complete to the minutest details. vPhe presentation was warmly received. “Oh. Mr. Corbett’s here?” asked n well known young man as he scanned Hotel Bucklen register Friday afternoon. Yep. Would you like to meet him?” inquired Clerk Miller, who had read the young man's yearning, and at the same time winked at President Pierce of the Pierce Specialty Mfg. Co., who stood several feet away, at the same time calling Mr. Peirce and introducing him to the' Elkhartan as the pugilist. Mr. Peirce played the part well, though he doesn't look it by any means, and most of the five minutes conversation with the delighted Elkhartan was devoted to explanations that the pictures of Gentleman Jim” were all made to show him “highly magnified.”
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Elkhart Daily Review
Elkhart, Indiana, US
Sat, Dec 01, 1906
Page 8
Full Page
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