The San Francisco Dramatic Review (1908)

10 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW March 21, 1914. ijj; Columbia Theatre Henrietta Crosmaii's engagement in the comedy, The Tongues of Men, will continue for a second and final week, commencing Mon;lay night, March 23rd. This comedy is certainly the best play that Miss C rosman has ajjpearcd in since her ])r()duction of Mistress Nell some ten years ago, and as such, is receiving a full share of recognition from theatregoers here. The Tongues of Men is a])tly des- cribed as a comedy with grand oj^era atii'Dsphere. ami is hmn led on St. Paul's famous saying: "Though 1 speak with the tongues of men and of angels-and have not charity. 1 am be- come as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal." This does not mean that The Tongues of Men is i)reacliy. It is really the Cliurch and the Stage. Miss Cro.sman is splendi 'ly surrounded by her New York cast. Matinees are <nven on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Cort Theatre Margaret lllinglon, witii llie same splendid supporting cast intact, re- turns to the Cort Theatre tomorrow evening in Bayard X eiller's enormous- ly successful drama of modern metro- ])olitan life. Within the Law, whicli, w-hen first presented here two months ago, registered one of the most sen- sational popular triunips in die theat- rical history of San l-'rancisco. Be- cause of the remarkable vogue it is enjoying in America—ten co n])anies ai)])earing at present in dilTerent sec- tions of the country—the story of Within the Law is already too well known to theatregoers to re(|uire re- counting here. Miss lllington's per- formance of the role of the persecuted shop girl proved a real acting delight. Howard Gould, Hilda Kcenan, Vniuk E. Camp, Robert I'.lliott. Sonia Jas- per, Jo.seph Slaytor. Neil Moran and Agnes Barrington will again be seen in the roles in which tliev ('emon- strated their abilities. Tlie usual Wednesday and Satunlay matinees are announced. Alcazar Theatre N'ext week at the .\ka/.ar 1 lerl)ert Kelcey and Lfiie Shannon w ill be seen in a revival of Martlia Morton's charming and intensely interesting play of American and English life. Her Lord and Master. This play served the two po])ular stars as a ve- hicle in the East and it met with great success, as it also did on I'le occasion of its production at the old Alcazar several years ago with Mr. Kelcey and Miss Shannon in llie lea !ing roles. Its revival is very timely, owing to the various discussiDiis that have arisen over the marriagt' of wealthv American girls to titk-il ICnglishmen. The supi)orting cast will be excellent, and will include .\dele I'.elgarde, Louise Brownell, .\. Ihnt Wesner, Kernan Cripiis, Howard C. Hickman. Edmond S. Lowe and Charles Conip- ton. pany headed by Rock and I'Tilton was late, and, in conse(|uence, the curtain was tardy in arising, the welcome ac- corded the cast of favorites was un- diminished at 9:00 o'clock when Mr. Rock, who is not only the principal coircdian, but the director of the stage as well, announced, like "Bill" Jordan, "let her go." The Candy Sho]) is seasoned with the spice of iwyelty, sweetened with the ])resence of a bevy of beauties, enlivened by countless I'ances, diversified by specialties, and distinguished by tlie presence of Rock ami i-idl.)n. Will IMiillbrick. Mary Ambrose. .\1 Sliean, Kitty Doner, Mazie Kimball, Helen (iofi', the jirima donna with a real singing voice. Eran- ces White, Oscar Ragland. h'rederick Santley. Ethel lioyer. not to for- get Bessie I'ranklyn and Thomas C. Leary, the latter comes last because he is the latest addition to the show, he having been engaged specially for the San brancisco engagement to fill tlie role of Xed llogan, a Coney Island anuisement promoter, which role he accomplishes with his usual maximum of effect with a minimum of effort. The career of The Candy Shop will brighten O'b'arrell Street for aiif ther week at least. Gaiety Theatre The Candy Sho]) has returned to the (jaiety Theatre to sweeten with its music, its humor and its merriment the aflfairs of the pretty playhouse in O'l'arrell Street. Mondav ni^ht wit- nessed the return of "the spotless and plotless fashion, fun and song show." Though the train that iiore the com- Savoy Theatre b'or the first time on any stage, the Harry Lauder singing and talk- ing pictures will be shown at the Sa- voy Theatre on Mon lay evening. Those that have been privileged to see these i)ictures declare that they rei>resent jx-rfection in their type. Perfect synchronization has been ob- tained, and the art of the great Scot- tish comedian is rei)roduced with ab- solute fidelity. In addition to the singing and talking pictures, the Lauder travelogue is to be gi\en. showing the comedian on his world torn-. Also there will be vocal se- lections and Scotch singing and danc- ing, and the ])ii)ers that were with Lau<Kr during bis recent record- l)reaking engagement at the Cort, will also contribute to the program. .\ conuilete orchestra will fm-nish music. Matinees are to be given daily after tile Monday opening. Tuesday after- noon will be a professional matinee. Special Scotch decorations w ill be in- troduced for the occasion. Sniash- the N ice Trust, the .sensational i)hoto drama, will be shown for the last tin ts at the Savoy Theatre this after- noon and evening. The Orpheum Pritzi Schefi", tlie brilli;int X'iennese prima donna, who is reiieating in vau- deville the snlen 'id triumoh she scored in grand and comic oiiera. will enter on the last week of her engage- ment this Sunday matinee, wdien, in conjuncti" n with her. a great new sIkwv will be presented. Paul .Arm- strong will ]Mesent his late>^t cflfort, a one-act drama, called To .Save One Ciirl. To Save One Girl will be jire- sented by a strong cast, which in- cludes T')onald I'uller. Ruth P.oyce, Scth Smith, John Ritler, Gns P. Thomas. Ben Piazza. Ralnh Thayer and laddie Watson. Mindell Kingston, who has 1 mg been one of the joys of vaudeville, has joine I forces with George I-'buer. a comedian of recog- nized ability. They will present a sin'.iing. talking and dancing skit, cnlleil A \'audeville Elirtation. Shirli Rives w ill appear in The Song of the WINPIELD MAXJDi: BLAKE and AMBER AMUSEMENT AGENCY (I'mler City and State Liicen.se) Talent Kupplieil for all occa.sions. Our Author's Exchange lia.'? on lian l at times n niiinht r of iliajiiatk- an 1 ronie ly skctolie.s anil plays f'lr .sale i>r on rnyaUy. TIVOIiI OFESA HOUSE—3ra floor. Phone Dotiglass 400 i leai t. a story of graml opera life written by Edgar .\llan Woolf. with music by .\iiatol b'riedland. She will be su])i)orted by an excellent com- jiany. The Hartleys are luigli.sh novelty ju!ii])ers. Hartley holds the iMiglish clianipionsliii) belt for the run- ning broad jump, having cleared a little (iver forty-five feet. The Kauf- man P>rotliers, black-face comedians, w ill entertain w ith recent come ly coon songs and bright new chatter. MatiMa ami I'.lyira. novelty singers and dan- cers, will introduce The Eortune Teller's Dance. It will be the last week of b'dward Gillette's monkey bowlers, \dani and Eve. cales of the paraphernalia in the hang- J ing room. ()f the regular bill, Ed- r\ win Keongli and Helen Nelson, in their suprise act. called .\nibition, a ■ genuine novelty in three .scenes. Wcs- jj ton and Leon, a dut) of winsome' i young misses, have a rollicking piano- } logue. E. J. Moore is known as the "talkative trickster." .An acrobatic act different from the usual routine is the Spanish Gol linos. A great dancing novelty will be iire.sented by ten girls in a spectacular legend, with s|)ecial scenery. The Empress The Rossow Midgets will headline a bill at the I'jniiress Theatre that as- sures jilenty of comedy and novelty. The Ros.sow Midgets have a very ofbl ;md novel acrobatic and lioxing act that furnishes much ejitertainment and anuisement. Hazel P>erke and .Alex- ander Korae are another little couple on the bill. It is selilom that two youngsters are blessed with the tal- ent and musical genius of this charm- ing little pair; that is why they have 1i*en given the title of "The Little Mellia" and "The Little Paderewski." There is a fascination about a bur- glar sketch that grips the most unim- aginative person. The Stick-l p Man is the title of just such a sketch, and it is presented by Robert O'Con- ner and Company. It is one of the most thrilling and realistic tablai 1 dramas of the "un lerw^orld." Mur- ray P.ennett is a recent recruit to vau- deville from the musical comedy stage. Kings of the aerial revolving ladder are the Dennis P.rotliers. who offer a series of amazing tricks in rajiid-fire order. The Colu nbia Park P.oys' P.and. who have just returned frr>m an all-around-the-wfirbl tour, will be a special feature. The P.and consists of fifty iiieces. Other ad 'ed attractions and the world's best idioto jilay^ will round out the bill. The Pantages Hanged, a grii)))ing ei>isode of San Ouentiii, w ritten -l^y fohn D. Barry, a local newspaiier writer, will be the headline attraction on the new bill which opens Sunday. The playlet is a story of intense interest, with the lirobleni of anti-capital punishment as its theme. Those who have read the niece declare that liarry has ojiened a new field for vaudeville an 1 that Hanged will create wide di.scussion. The climax of the jdaylet is one of the most sensational staged on any I l- eal stage. A big cast will he u.sed m I laiiged. thirty iiersons being needed for Its pre.st'ntation. The .scaft'obl was sjiecially constructed by Roy Stephen.son. master mechanic at the Pantages, wdio visited San Ouentin several times to procure exact dupli- Correspondence A 1. P. A .\ V. March 8.—BLIGH ( Bligh .\niusenient Co; I'Tank D. Bligh, res. mgr.): Sunday, Col- gates" feature to good business. Mon- day and Tuesday, Harris and Harris, colored, in a musical act that w ent fine. Wednesday and Thursday. The .Mu- tual Girl, The Battle of Gettysburg; to good business. Eriday. home tal- ent. .\ Xiglit of Laughs, presented by 1 larry Ennis and Company of Los An- gxles, under the auspices of the .Al- bany Military Club, to good business .A gf)od show and well presented. Sat- urday. Ruchmutli and Muller, Swis> musical act; fair—good business Coming Monday and Tuesday Madame ?, the woman in the blact mask. ROLEE (Geo. Rolfe, mgr.)' I'irst half. Licensed pictures. Ha- waiian Trio in one of the best musi- cal acts shown here; was much ap- reciated by the large audiences. Last half. I'itzgerald in a novelty barre iumping act that went fine; pictures Coming: Dr. Boyd's King Pharaoh The Colonial Players closed their en gagement at the .ANTLERS. Rose- iiurg. and the comjiany disbanded, pay- ing all in full. .A new comjiany will bi organized under the direction of Rich ai d Darling and Steve Burton and vvil be known as The Rex Players. Tliej will open at the WEXEORD Theatre Salem. Sunday, the fifteenth, for ai indefinite engagement. .XLl'.roCEROCE, March 12.- .\ S. R. O. card greeted some peopli at that wonderful performance o that wonrlerful jday. Within the Law this week. It was a decided and satis fying treat to ail. "The best show,' ever saw^ in my life" was the verdic^ of many. Margaret lllington was a her very best and every other mem her of the cast scored, b'reckles alst cTune to us this week, with Johi W lie in the lea 'ing part. He has : good voice and did his part well, bu the support was poor. The Oroheum Stock Company jilaving valley towns, is under th- maiiagement of Walter Pugh, and 1 conipo.sed of the following people Louis Koch. Inez P.righam. Wm Leino. I->ances Rolierts and Ray W Hatton.