COHAN’S NEW PLAY STAGED (09-08-1908)

COHAN’S NEW PLAY STAGED.

“The American Idea” Is a Satire on International Marriage.

BUFFALO, Sept. 7. — George M. Cohan’s new musical comedy, “The American Idea,” was produced at the Star Theatre to-night.  The young author-composer and his family were cheered repeatedly, and Mr. Cohan was forced to make two speeches, and had to beg off from a third after the last act.

“The American Idea” is a satire on international marriage, with its scenes laid in Paris.  The title-hunting American is held up to laughter.  George Beban as a bogus Count, Hugh Mack as a mysterious stranger, Al Reeves, Trixie Friganza, Gilbert Gregory, Stella Hammerstein, Carrie Bowman, Walter Leroy, Richard Taber, Lois Merrill, Rosie Green, and Gertie Vanderbilt were conspicuous in the cast.
Originally published in The New York Times on Tuesday, September 8, 1908