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The Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
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Buhler Company's revised production of 'Under Two Flags,' a romance about a British soldier in the French army, opens at Orpheum tonight with new scenery, effects, and cast including Brenda Fowler as Cigarette. Runs three nights.
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The version of "Under Two Flags" that will be produced at the Orpheum tonight by the Buhler Company is altogether different from the version produced here a couple of years ago by the Neill Company.
This version clings more closely to the lines of the story. The most vital and exciting scenes having been woven into the warp and woof of a successful play.
A special effort has been made to make tonight's production notable. The company has been carefully cast for the respective parts, new scenery has been painted and splendid light and electrical effects have been arranged to produce satisfactory results.
The romance of "Under Two Flags" is an international one, as its name implies. The scenes are laid in England, France and Algiers. The play deals with France army life.
Mr. Buhler will assume the difficult role of Bertie Cecil, the transplanted British soldier.
Thos. Lowell plays Col. Chateau Roi, a French officer in the African service.
Henry Auerbach will play Rake, the faithful friend of the hero.
Mr. Rupert Drum will appear as Lord Rockingham, an excellent part.
The difficult character of Monsieur Earoni, a banker, will be played by Harry Earle.
The other male parts are in capable hands.
Miss Brenda Fowler will appear in the great role of Cigarette, the vivandiere. This is the best part in the play and gives Miss Fowler every opportunity for a display of her talents and emotional power as an actress.
Miss Lillian Hayward will be seen as Lady Venitia.
Jess Wharton has also a strong part.
Juliette Chandler will appear in a new specialty.
The piece will be played tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday nights. Next bill is "Monte Christo."
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Tonight, Tomorrow And Wednesday Nights
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The Buhler Company presents a new version of 'Under Two Flags' at the Orpheum, differing from a previous production. It closely follows the story of an international romance involving British soldier Bertie Cecil in French army life across England, France, and Algiers. The cast includes Mr. Buhler as Bertie Cecil, Miss Brenda Fowler as Cigarette, and others, with new scenery and effects. The play runs for three nights, followed by 'Monte Christo'.