L'étoile du génie

The famous French star, Mlle. Napierkowska, is featured in this story of the stage, its successes and failures. The young composer, Hurlburt, with mingled feelings awaits the day of the first rehearsal of his opera "La Tolosa." Critics and reviewers in the shoals are present to witness it and Hurlburt knows the importance of their verdict. Unfortunately for him the standard of merit demanded by them is not found in the opera and blasted in hope and ambition he leaves the theater. On his way home he encounters a poor young flower girl who has just been robbed by hoodlums. Taking pity on her he brings her to his home and gives her food and shelter. To his surprise he finds that she has a remarkable native talent for dancing and determines to make use of it in his next opera and in the meantime to be her benefactor. Some time later, filled with confidence both in his protege. Valerie, and in the merits of his new production. Hurlburt directs the dress rehearsal of "Caius Caligula