Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 237, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1911 — A Superior Attraction. [ARTICLE]

A Superior Attraction.

It has been announced that a dramatization of Marie Corelli’s great story of the Norwegian hills, "Thehna,” will be presented at the Ellis theatre Thursday evening, Sept. 1&. Since this has become known the theatre goers have manifested much interest and we desire to congratulate them on such manifestation, for we are glad to know that they appreciate what is desirable in the theatrical line. There have been many dramatizations made, but the one that will be presented here has been made by Robert Sherman, a skillful playwright, Who has constructed a drama of real interest from an incomparable book. While the Author has kept within the ’bounds of the story, he has provided an abundance of comedy to conteract the highly dramatic scenes, and all are so happily blended that the result has been one of the best plays of the times. While the story is written around the hills of Northland and is always a favorite with the Swedes and Norwegians, it is none the less popular with all classes. It will be seen here Thursday, October 12. The company presenting it is claimed to be one of the very best on the road.