Belasco, David, 1853-1931; Theater -- United States
Belasco’s presentment of this play in New York was a gem of histrionic
illustration,--the grouping and movement of the players and the many
super-numeraries, the employment of light and sound, every expedient
alike of action and repose, every detail of dress, every accessory of
scenic embellishment, all were so adroitly used and blended as to create
an impression of perfect verisimilitude, and the spectator seemed to
behold two veritable segments of Chinatown life. The acting, especially
that of Mr. Powers as _Chan Wang_ and of May Buckley as _Loey Tsing_, a
Chinese girl who loves him, was exceptionally earnest and effective.
This was the cast:
_Loey Tsing_ May Buckley.
_Chow Pow_ Ellen Cummins.
_Chan Lee_ Carrie E. Powers.
_Dr. Pow Len_ George Osborne.
_Man Low Yek_ Charles Bryant.
_Chan Wang_ Francis Powers.
_Hop Kee_ J. H. Benrimo.
_Chum Woe_ Harry Spear.
_Kwakee_ John Armstrong.
_Duck Low_ George Fullerton.
_Sum Chow_ Harry Levain.
_A Chinese Ragpicker_ Walter Belasco.
_A Provision Dealer_ Fong Get.
_Chan Toy_ Venie Wells.
_Way Get_ Joseph Silverstone.
{ Ysobel Haskins.
_Tourists_ { Florence Haverleigh.
{ L. I. Fuller.
{ Hugo Toland.
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