THE CRIMSON PLAYGOER

Chorus of Harvard men, gangsters, bushmen, faculty wives, and charming ladies: Donald Baker '37, Robinson Barker '35, John Ducey '36, H. Francis DeLone '37, Pierre Fraley '37, R. H. Gardner '37, F. Sewall Gardner '37, James Hoguet '37, Charles Houston '35, Guy Garland '36, Howard Kellogg '37, John Laverack '37, Arnett McKennan '37, Henry Miller '35, William Minot '37, Donald Rowell '37, Albert B. Sturges '37, Barrett Wendell '36, Francis A. Wendell '37, and Myron Wick '37.

The PRODUCTION Staged under the direction of Theodore Viehman.

The DANCES were arranged by William Holbrook.

The vigor and spontaneity which marks the first act of the Pudding show compare so favorably with a Broadway production that it is only fair to subject "Foemen of the Yard" to a critical review. Catchy music, fetching chorines, capable comics, and amusing situations combine to make the audience as enthusiastic as the cast. As a result, it is inevitable that one feels just a little disappointed to discover that the second and much shorter act constantly threatens to develop into a routine affair.

To select any single individual for special honors is impossible. Five or six members of the cast, the chorus, the composers, the directors and last but not least, the author have all contributed to the satisfying moments. Unfortunately, we must begin somewhere. William Hunt, as Dean Bounce, made University Hall consistently more cheerful than it is reported to be under its present staff, though possibly, the Pudding Dean cannot manage a bender with quite the incumbent grace. Gaspar Bacon, as Yankee Joe, brought forth great admiration for his clever dancing in the radium paint number. Mrs. Murphy or Lawrence Nichols dominated one scene, with her irrepressible joviality. Mrs. Murphy is a goodie. Anderson Page fills the role of the villain capably by completely deserting his own personality.

Francis Johnson's voice not only made many of the songs more enjoyable but made Mary Bounce an attractive heroine. He sings his song "I've a Good Imagination" so well that it comes near to being the outstanding musical number. Peter Jopling's difficult gyrations at the end of the first act were accomplished with unexpected grace.

As Dean Surley, Robert Grinnell accomplishes nearly as much for himself as he did for the Republican candidate last fall but he does it with ability. Walter Birge as Mrs. Bounce, Charles Bellows as "Stopper" Carter, and Arthur Jones as Fish, also turned in commendable performances. We seem to have forgotten Bill, the hero, but nevertheless, George Whitney leaves little to be desired.

The chorus shone in the radium number making unusual effects with painted hands. As burlesque queens, they also were convincing and their stomachs are bound to amuse audiences.

The most catchy pieces in the show are "I've a Good Imagination," "What's In a Name," and the more boisterous "Fun's Full." Since they played an important part in the success. Credit must go to the three authors Johnson, Camman Newberry, and Francis Moore.

Possibly, the reason why the second act seemed so much weaker is because all the high sports came in the first act. At any rate, it never gave one same interest. With the exception of "Let's