Further research indicates that Helen Shipman played the lead role of "Irene" (in the 1919 Broadway play, IRENE) after the role was first played (for a few months) by Edith Day. After Edith Day left the show, Helen Shipman evidently replaced her in the role of "Irene." Miss Shipman later took the play on the road to the mid-west and played to packed houses along the way. To most people of the time, she was regarded as the original "Irene" because she played the role for so long. In a 1921 New York fashion magazine, Helen is shown modeling some expensive dresses and was referred to as..." the youthful leading lady in "Irene." Mention was also made that Helen liked the frock she was modeling and compared it to her little "Alice Blue Gown."