EMPRESS THEATRE.
Comedies have tho power of attracting large audiences, and an added attraction is the appearance of the renowned comedian, Charlie Chaplain. It was little wonder, then, that the Empress Theatre was crowded at all sessions on Saturday, when a burlesque on the . opera "Carmen," with the popular star in the lead, was shown for the first time. Chaplin as a fun-maker has few rivals, and his performance in Carmen was quite up to the usual standard. In the part of "Darn Hosiery,", he was inimitable, and his various antics were responsible, for continual laughter. His supporting company was a good one, and included Edna Purviance, who in the title role did all that was required of her. Also onl the programme was another burlesque on the opera, performed by a company of .juveniles, which is headed by "Chip" Monahan, and a 0. Henry story, "Vanity, and Some, Sables," starring Wallace Mac Donald and Mildred Manning. In addition Mr. Charles Melvin sang a pleasing chorus song, "The Light That's Burning in the. Window."
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Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 128, 2 June 1919, Page 3
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174EMPRESS THEATRE. Evening Post, Volume XCVII, Issue 128, 2 June 1919, Page 3
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