Modesto Junior College - Buccaneer Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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46 -un.-nn- 1m--unimica-viii-:ian-11.11lm-un--nn..m.1mn-nnn-lm- - Rose Webster, John Fiske Jane West, friend of Susan, Betty Fitch appeared as fluffy facef' Mrs. Fulver- ton-Fane, Widow, and Howard McBee traded his Southern accent for an English one and became Adams, the butler. Rip-roaring, side-splitting melo- drama found its Way to the Little The- ater next in the form of an 1840 moral lesson, Murder in the Old Red Barn, directed by Lynn Windus. 1937 - BUCCANEER Robert Ashley turned in a highly creditable performance in the role of the heavy lead , the villain, empha- sizing his dastardly deeds With dra- matically outstretched hand, leers and asides. Barbara Whitmore as the heroine, murdered by Ashley, handled the com- plex role deftly. Facial grimaces of Charlotte Smith in the part of the heroine,s sister con- tributed materially to her portrayal of this amusing role. Her partner in laugh- provoking was Comer Goble as the Hirst low comedian . Mamma and papa of the erring heroine were characterized by Jeanne Cool and Richard Lyng. Others in the cast Were: Bernard Larson, Clinton Mack, Lavern Carlson, Donald Montgomery, Leonard Weston, Floyd Allen, Martha Ayer, Pool, Pa- tricia High, Helen De Laney, Benjamin Roseman, and Bernice Lamb. The audience helped on this one too, pelting the Villain with peanuts and shells and colorful backdrops and an advertising-covered drop curtain added to the atmosphere of the produc- tion. Tense, gripping drama was presen- ted in A Bill of Diiforcement, the story Cast of The Romantic Young Lady

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BUCCANEER - 193 7 45 -un-uu-nn-uu- nn-uni nn1uu-nn--nun-nn--H111 nninun---:nu--im1.. -.m1,,,,..uuun.-ml1,,,,1,,,,.-nu1,.,,iu.,.....nuli1nn1,,,,1.ni:1,,,.MMU-In-H Stars of Murder in the Old Red Barn As a side issue, a high school play festival, the Hrst ever attempted here, was held Marcli 19 for six San Joaquin valley high schools. College Players were hosts and the Modesto Bee, sponsors. To finish the season, a program of one-act plays was given May 20, 21, and 22, the last evening production on the Little Theatre season. N 0 'Count Boy, and Fixilfs by Paul Green, and Dead M6l'Z Cafft H uri You, by Jewell Tulle comprised the program. Arlene Friedrich and George Maze carried the leads in the opening pro- duction-Miss Friedrich as Susan Cun- ingham, amateur detective Who solves the mystery of Arthur Ludgrove's murder, and Maze as her major accom- plice, the young English chap, Jimmy Ludgrove. Murderer Edward P. Carter was convincingly portrayed by Gordon Pool, While his nervous and despicable partner was played by Horton Karker. Pershing Olson fairly sent the audi- ence into hysterics with his excellent characterization of old P. C. Malle and Barbara Wfhitmore and Lee Vincent in a poignant s John Babcock pleased as the tolerant son and budding young investigator, l'Sargeant Mallet. Helen Smith dusted off her very best throaty English accent and put it into use as Mrs. Hugh Fothergill. The unfortunate victim of the murderer was portrayed by Lee Vincent Who carried the role with ease and natural- ness. Ethelyn Libby was the matter-of- fact and slightly bored young modern, C6112 ,

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CBUCCANEER - 1937 -nn1nu--nn. -im-m.-.nu-n1,1...,1ml-.,,.--nn1...,1,m-.ml.-..m1nn-. 47 n -nn,nn.-.,,,.....,m1,nel1nninninu-,,,,1nn-,,,,-IH,-.m,1...,.-4.,...uu1H The Modesto College Players of a man, confined to an insane asylum for fifteen years, Who returns to his home on Christmas Day to change the entire course of his daughter's life. Olson had the audience howling again, this time as the austere minister. Pool produced another line perfor- mance as Gray Meredith, in love with Margaret. Windus Was Well cast as the kindly old Dr. Alliot. Ashley was behind the footlights once more, as Kit, engaged to Sydney. Miss Fitch portrayed old Aunt Hes- ter, tight-laced and disapproving. Pa- tricia High was the housekeeper, Bassett. Gay, frothy arid light-a direct contrast to the sobriety of A Bill of Divorcementu-was The Ro1mm1fic Young Lady. Rebellious and romantic Rosario, the title role, Was played by Miss Friedrich, convincingly the senti- mental young Spanish Senorita. Dona Barbarita, Rosario's under- standing and pert grandmother who 'Qsaves the day was done by Miss Whit- more in a successful departure from juvenile roles. Within three days, three of The Romrmtic Young Lady cast were in Pasadena at the Pasadena Playhouse Tournament to give Fixi11's, Paul These three won honors at Pasadena Playhouse Green's one-act tragedy. Vincent brought home first actor's honors and the production placed second. Miss Whitmore and Pool completed the cast of this rural drama. Fixivfs was presented in the Little Theatre's last production with The N 0 'Count Boy and Dead Men Cmfft Hurt You. The cast for the former, directed by Pool, included Ashley, Charlotte Smith, Bob Sturtevant and Miss Cool. The latter was directed by Vincent' and had as its cast Jean Hodgert, David Rydbom, Carl Hunter, Bob Hazard and Martha Ayer. N ,