Miss Irene Dunne Scores Great Triumph in "Irene"

 The return of "Irene" to the Atlanta theatre is marked by nothing less than a personal triumph for Miss Irene Dunne in the title role. Atlanta play goers could whistle all the music. They know every syllable of the delicious comedy lines. They were familiar with every clean and wholesome situation in which the musical play abounds.

 But not one could imagine the wealth of personal attraction possessed by Miss Dunne. Her predecessor in the part seen by Atlanta last year, was good to look upon. Her beauty became the most fleeting sort of a memory when one had gazed on the radiance of the girl who played the part Monday night. She has the grace of a kitten, the charm of a sorceress, and a magnetism more drawing than all the lodestones in the solar system.

 In addition to these few personal attributes, she has a singing voice that has the sweetness of a bird's, the clearness of a bell, and the accuracy of a flute. But words can't come near describing her.

 She is at the head of the company that remains in Atlanta all week. If you don't see her, it's your fault and your misfortune. 

 Miss Dunne is supported by an entirely adequate cast. The work of the entire company is faultless but the excellent characterization by Busby Berkeley is worthy of more than the passing notice that a holiday schedule permits at this hour. It would be unfair, too, not to mention the delicious quality of the work of Beatrice O'Connor and Mary Moore.

 "Irene" loses nothing by being a year old. If you saw it last year, go again. You'll enjoy it doubly.

(Atlanta Constitution, Fuzzy Woodruff, Dec. 27. 1921)  

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