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THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW
January 15, 1910
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Correspondence
CARSON CITY, Ney., Jan. 10.— Carson Opera House (C. H. Peters, mgr.) — The stock company from the Grand, at Reno, favored Carson City with two productions this week, presenting .My Friend from India and Merely Mary Ann. The company decidedly made a pleasing impression and an effort will be made to have the members appear here once a month at least. A. H. M.
SAX BERNARDINO, Jan. 12.— Montie Brewster, with his million, was at the Opera House last night, and showed one of the largest houses of the season how to get rid of undesirable dollars. Royal Tracy, in the leading role, seems to have been created for the part, or the part for him, whichever way you want to take it. The support was excellent and the play thoroughly enjoyed. Dates" ahead: Tonight, Louis James in Henry VIII; 15, Forty-rive Minutes from Broadway; 17, Wright Lorrimer in the Shepherd King; 19, Charles R. Hanford in The American Lord. The Gdrton Stock Company has given way to first-class vaudeville at the Unique ; good business is reported. J. E. R.
NAPA OPERA HOUSE— (E. F. Hogan, mgr. ) — In Wyoming on the 31. Jan. 2, Liebler & Co.'s The Man From Home to a fair sized audience, under difficulties. The scenery and trunks did not arrive and the company had to play with the house scenery and no make-up, but nevertheless they "made good." Uncle Josh Perkins comes 16. The Hayes and Novelty continue to draw well with M. P. illustrated songs and vaudeville. S. M. KYSER.
CLOVIS, Cal., Jan. 10. — De La Genestes returned for a two nights' engagement, playing 6 and 7, to capacity house each night. It was impossible to keep people in their seats, so great was the enthusiasm. This week house will be dark — first time in many months.
FRESNO, Cal., Jan. 12.— At the Barton last week King Dodo, The Shepherd King, and The Writing on the Wall, each had their share of business. Quite a number of religious people were noticeable in the audience on the night of the 7th to witness the production of The Shepherd King, and who gave Wright Lorimer quite an ovation for his interpretation of the title role. This week The Alaskan and Brewster's Millions will hold the boards. At the Empire, the Rates Stock Company presented Forget-menot in a very creditable manner. Forget-me-not is the strongest production the Empire has given since East Lynne. and was warmly welcomed. Zoe Rates was not in the cast this week. Vaudeville is taking well at the Fresrto. De La Genestes, at the Star this week. Moving picture shows doing good business. M. H. G.
OAKLAND. Jan. 12— The new management of the Macdonough have started off with the right foot and if they fulfill the impressions already given the public their regime will certainly be a profitable one. This week they gaVe us their strongest attraction, David Warfield, in The Music Master, and the house was completely sold out at every performance. The play is too well known to permit of comment. The company is of the Relasco standard and the star, Mr. Warfield, was at his best. How he caused
his audience to mingle tears with smiles was a revelation which in itself was sufficient evidence of his great ability. Our ultra fashionables turned out en masse and a great ovation was tendered the great artist at the end of every act. Max Figman will appear next, Jan. 20-22. Monday was a notable event in the history of the Liberty. It marked the ushering into Oakland theatricals of Rishop's new leading woman. Blanche Hall. The young lady has a most pleasing appearance, a winning personality and an unquestioned degree of talent, and sprung into immediate favor with the audience. Her initial performance was satisfactory in every way and the most pleased persons in the entire house were Manager Rishop and Secretary Jackson. As Tri xie, in My Wife, Miss Hall had a splendid opportunity to display her talents and she exceeded all expectations. In addition to possessing a well modulated voice, she showed some fetching gowns which she wore with consummate ease and grace. As Gerald Eversleigh, the fashionable society man. Sidney Ayres scored strongly. As Hon. Gibson Gore, George Friend was funny, his comedy work being of the high order. As Monsieur Dupree, Walter Whipple was seen in an entirely new role, but created a good impression. Others prominent in the cast and who are entitled to favorable mention for their meritorious work are George Webster, William W'olbert. Robert Harrison, Andrew Rennison, Harrison Ford, Henry Shumer, Clarence Elmer, Mina Gleason, Maude Odell, Maribel Seymour, and Edith Lyle. The play was given a very elaborate production and I doubt if anywhere you could find as magnificent a performance at popular prices. The house is packed at every performance and evidence of prosperity is noticeable at every turn. The Morals of Marcus will follow, and then Rrewster's Millions. Alice Lloyd is making a real live hit at the Orpheum and is the recipient of a vociferous ovation at every performance. The other newcomers are the Brothers Permane and the McXaughtons. Of the holdovers, Melville & Higgins are easily the best. The other numbers are Hyman Meyer, A Rit of Old Chelsea, La Titcomb, and A Night in a .Monkey Music Hall. At the Bell, the following are giving some pleasing specialties which, judging from the applause, seem to go well with the audience : Les Jundts, the Three Keltons, Yola Yberri, Newman & DeCourcy, and Alber's Polar Bears. A version of St. Elmo will be given in the near future by Bishop's Stock Company, also The Warrens of Virginia. L. R. Henry, former business manager at the Macdonough, has moved to the Clunie Opera House, Sacramento, where he will continue to represent C. P. Hall. Theresa Carrena, the pianist, will give a concert at the Liberty. Feb. 4.
LOUIS SCHEELINE. SPOKANE, Wash., -Dec. 27.— Max Figman in Mary Jane's Pa closed a successful three nights' and Christmas matinee engagement at the Auditorium Theatre to large business. The Yankee Prince, with George M. Cohan and his Royal Family, opened night of ^26, to a packed house. All his songs were given hearty encores. The company is a large one, and nearly half are masculine, which results in a snappy military drill, which is one of the features of the show. They will give the performances to
capacity houses. The Soul Kiss, 29Jan. 2. The Spokane will be dark this week. The next attraction, The Land of Xod. The bill at the Orpheum is a very attractive one. Eight real Japanese Geisha Girls dance and sing to the delight of the audience. Yilmos Westony is a Hungarian pianist. Claude-Fannie Usher, in Pagan's Decision. Brown-Harris-Brown, in Just to Laugh ; Veronica-Hurl Falls, acrobats ; Cook-Stevens, comedy tumblers ; Gil Brown, dancing comedian, and ( )rpheum pictures. Christmas eve, after the performance, Max Figman and company and some of the Beverly Company, playing at the Spokane, and the attaches of both theatres, gathered on the stage at the Auditorium Theatre for a big Christmas celebration. A large tree was loaded with presents for every one. Max Figman officiated as Santa. The gifts were toys as well as some handsome pfesents for each of the Figman Company. The company appeared in freak costumes. Helen Lackaye, the leading woman, in a kid costume. Gretchen Hartman, who plays the part of Mary Jane, made up in evening dress. Ernest C. Warde, stage manager of the company, as master of ceremonies, kept things moving all the time during the four hours of frolic. Stunts by the following members of the companies: Franklin Searight, John C. King, Farnest C. Warde, Tony West, Edwin Chapman, Helen Lackaye, Dorothy Phillips, Gretchen Hartman, Xina Ainscoe. Helen Hartley, of Max Figman Company, and Raymond Whitaker of the Beverly Company; also Charles W. York, manager Spokane Theatre, and William Seibals, superintendent of the Auditorium Theatre, contributed to the speechmaking. Mr. York was presented with a gold watch from the boys working at the Spokane Theatre. Auld Lang Syne, Good Night and We Won't G.o Home Till Morning were the musical numbers. The George Cohan show arrived late, and the curtain did not rise on the opening night till 9:35, and rang down after 12. The place of Miss Josephine is taken by Lila Rhodes, who dances well.
SMYTH. SPOKANE. Wash., Jan. 10.— Marie Cahill. in The Boys and Bettie, was the attraction at the Auditorium Theatre. Jan. 7 and 8, and brought out
large audiences. A good company supports Miss Cahill. The chorus is beautifully costumed. Blanche Walsh, in The Test, Jan. 13 and 15, and matinee; Right of Way, Jan. 19 and 20. The Man of the Hour, at the Spokane, opened to a packed house Jan. 9 and will run the week ; for the engagement here the company includes Arthur Maitland. Felix Haney, John Moore, William Cullington. T. S. Guise, W. J. McOuarrie, Paul Byron, William Lloyd. Henry Hewitt, George A. Cameron. F. E. Warner, Madeline Winthrop, Anna Reader, and Florence Mack. The bill at the Orpheum is entertaining. Seldon's Venus is headliner, the act is artistic from beginning to end, the groupings being the work of an artist. The most striking groups are The Fountain, The Wrestlers, and The Abduction of the Sabines. Toby Claude, comedienne, is very "cute." The Five Mowatts. lightning club juggling: Knight Brothers and Marion Sawtelle. character impersonations and dancing ; Kate Watson ; Gus Cohen & Co.. in a sketch called The Hoosia Girl ; Lester & Kellett, comedy talking act that is good ; Carbrey Twin Bros., artistic dancing, and Orpheum pictures. An excellent program at the Washington includes the following numbers : The most noted acrobatic sensation of the world, Montrose Troupe ; one of the neatest of dancing acts is that offered by Elsie Harvey and her Goldie Boys ; James H. Rutherford & Co.. in Half-Back Hank; De Velda & Zelda, artistic equilibrists; Browning & Lavan, in Nearly a Soldier: Hickman Bros. & Co., presenting A Detective Detected, and motion pictures. The usual good bill at Pantages, the William Lloyd Troupe, sensational aerial acrobatic stunts, opening the bill. Maud, the mule, just as untamable as ever; Wm. D. Gilson, and moving pictures. S.
SPOKANE. Wash., Jan. 1.— The Spokane Theatre will change the policy of the house about March 20th. The Del Lawrence Stock Company, now filling an engagement in Seattle, are booked here to stay till September, when the Baker Company of Portland will come.
SACRAMENTO, July 12.— David Warfield will be seen at the Clunie, 15th. Pantages' vaudeville is drawing well, and Chas. Godard's bill at the Grand is most satisfactory.