San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

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I THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW June ii, 1910 THE SAN FRANCISCO Dramatic Review Music and Drama CHAS. H. rABBELL, Publisher Issued Every Saturday Address all letters and m ii n e y orders to San Francisco Dramatic Review, Van S e s s Thea I r >■ Bldg.. V a n Ness Avenue. Telephone Park 1773 Entered at San Francisco as Second-class Mail Matter. Established 1880 Maude Adams as Rosa lind Ten thousand people last Monday sight at the Greek Theatre enthusiastically enjoyed the Charles Frohnian production of As You Like It, with Maude Adams in the character of Rosalind. With all of the Frohman disregard for expenditure some forty people had been brought out from New York for this one performance, which will go down in dramatic annals of America as one of the greatest and most unique outdoor performances ever given. The play was given in the bowl of the theatre, and the huge stage was concerted into the Forest of Arden. A clever arrangement of masked footlights and the use of many spots brought the turf stage into a fine light, and the wonderful acoustics of the place lent themselves to the unusual appreciation of the vast audience. It is not our purpose to "view the performance from the point of straight dramatic work. The vastness of the theatre, the numbers employed and the large proportions of everything, make this impossible, but, as a spectacle, as a visual and acoustic accomplishment, the per forniance was a triumph unqualified. To the beauty of enhanced nature were added large and enjoyable male choruses and a baritone soloist who was immense. In considering the acting. Miss Adams was her usual delightful self, whimsical and loving and trusting, in the various moods of Rosalind's character. What if she did carry with her the little Irish-Scotch brogue she uses in What Every Woman Knows? What if she, in her dainty femininity, did not measure up to the imagination of the usually conceived Rosalind, masquerading with swagger in sock and buckskin? She was charming, and the little comedy touches of the character lost nothing in her presentation. Arthur Byron, playing his first Shakespearean character, gave a notably good and original reading to the part of Jaques. Martin Sabine was immensely pleasing as Orlando. In our memory he seems to be the best of the many we have seen. Combining the manly qualities with the finer romantic graces, he was a fine incarnation of the lover. K. 1'eyton C arter, in a quiet, logical way, was a clever and humorous Touchstone : < .eorge ( )sbourne as the Duke. J. Frank Burke as the wrestler. George H. Trader as William. Lilias Waldegrave as Celia, Margaret Gordon as Phebe and Desmond Kelley as Audrey, were most pleasing in the minor roles. John Cort Booms Fair XFW YORK. June 5. — John Cort, whose name today is extremely prominent in the theatrical eye. and whose theatrical interests in San Francisco and all the PacificCoast cities are of much m agnitude, when asked for his views as to where the exposition in honor of the completion of the Panama Canal in 191 5 should he held, said: 'San Francisco, without a doubt. New ( Means has certain advantages, as has many other cities South and West, but San Francisco holds certain magnetic inducements hardly explainable that attract and form a great desire in the minds of the masses to cross the continent in search of the entertainment and knowledge they know awaits them. The development of the West has been so rapid, the construction of huge enterprises so enormous and the hospitality of the people 96 genuine that no other city iii this grand country has the right to compare itself with San Francisco as a factor in the fight for location. The Supreme Moment By reason of some very startling originality. The Supreme Moment, a new play by Ray -Harden of San Jose, has attracted immense audiences at the Theatre Jose, where it is being given its first week's run. The play is brilliant and enjoyable, with clever comedy, and at every performance the theatregoers have voiced their decisive approval by enthusiastic applause and hearty laughter. The play is thoroughly American in spirit, the more serious scenes portraying the beautiful strength of a young American mother's love. In this role. Virginia Brissac does notable work. Kernan Cripps. as the young New York banker, has created an admirable character, which examplifies the beauty of man's eternal constancy for the woman he loves. James Guv ( slier, as the French count, and G. Lester Paul, as his attendant, are comedy heavies who create much amusement. Chas. Yule, as the wealthy Chicago packer, and Fstelle Redmond, as his ambitious wife, are purely comedy characters, calling forth prolonged laughter and applause. In juvenile roles, Clifford Thompson and Nisbe Howard are clever and entertaining. One of the hits of the show is the talent shown by little Arleigh Yule In a beautiful child role. This little actor carries his part with the ease and grace of a professional, his voice being of the quality which rings clear and distinct throughout the house, yet never losing the peculiar charm of childishness. The Supreme Moment is an unusual play, full of delightful surprises and at least one overwhelming sensation. It contains nothing dull or superfluous, and nobody thinks of their hat until the last curtain has fallen. 1 This is the Alcazar Company that finished the season of IQOQorganization, it has achieved a really ■IO last Sunday night. As an all around ivonderful success. Columbia GOTTEOB. MAKX & CO.. Managers Phones Franklin 150. Home C 5783. Monday. June 13th SECOND AND LAST WEEK .Matinees We.lnesday and Saturday Charles Frohmnn Presents William Collier In His Latest fflarce Bueces* A LUCKY STAR Prices — $2 to 25c. MARGARET ANGLIN In The Awakening' ol Helena Richie Alcazar Theatre Sutter and Steiner Streets Phones: West 1400; Home S4242 Belasco and Mayer. Owners and Managers. Week Commencing June 13th America's Distinguished Actress Virginia Harned Supporter by William Courtenay and the Aleazar Players in AN AMERICAN WIDOW A Comely, by Kellett Chambers Its IHrsI Presentation in San Francisco Prices — Night, 25c to $1; Matinee, 25c to 60c MATINEE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. New Orpheum O'Farrell Street, Bet. Stockton and Powel Safest and Most Magnificent Theatre Ii America Week Beginning this Sunday Afternoon Matinee Every Day Marvelous Vaudeville VESTA VICTORIA SECOND WEEK — GLORIOUS TRIUMPH England's Greatest Singing Character Comedienne—Entirely New Repertoire, lrelu ling her latest novelty. THE CHANTICLEER First Vv*66k GRIGOL ATI'S AERIAL BALLET; H. FRANKLIN and STANDARDS; WARREN and BLANCHARD; HAL MERRITT. Last Weei PAUL SPADONI; LYONS and YOiCO; NEW ORPHEUM MOTION PICTURES. Last Week, THE CODE BOOK, by De Witte Ka lan and Herbert Walter, witr Chas. Hammond and Allen Atwell. Evening prices 10c. 25c. 50c. 75c. Boi seats $1.00. Matinee prices (except Sun .days and hnlidavs). 10c. 25c. 50c PHONES: DOUGLAS 70; HOME C1570. WILLIAM MAXWELL ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Merchants' Exchange Building. Telephone Kearny 2565. Idora Park Oakland Key Route We've Cornered the Market of Fun! Everybody Is going to Idora! Some to hear the music, some to rule the thrillers; some to get rest and some to romp, and some to watch the others. nHEMEYER'S CORONADO BAND. Prairie Schooner, Mountain Slide, Circle Swing. Scenic R. R,, Auto Races, Social Whirl. Skating Rink (largest in U. S.). Moving picture Theatre, Shoot the Rapids and 2» other joy maker*. Admission luc. Round trip from S. F. via Key Route for 25c includes admissionTelegraph at 57th. Oakland. Beginning Next Monday — THAVIO and His Bnssian Mnsicians Will Begin Their Engagement. Princess Theatre Absolutely "Class A" Theatre Rnllrilnc Phones: West 6110. Home S3330 Ellis Street, near Steiner Samuel Loverich. Manager Tonight — EAST TIME — Tonight THE MAYOR OP TOKIO Commencing with Matinee Tomorrow , ( Sunday » FERRIS HARTMAN And His Superb Singing Company. Presem for the First Time in Sti ck Anywhere J George M. Cohan's Newest and ] Brightest Musical ComeJy The American Idea With the Most Beautiful Singing ChorM Ever Organized Special Summer Prices Evening Prices — 25c. 50c and 75c. Saturday and Sunday Matinee Prices. 25c and oOc Commencing Sunday Matinee. June 19 CHS YANKEE CONSUL GILLE PRINTING CO. _ SAN FRANCISCO THEATRICAL PrTntING OF ALL KINDS DOSTERC 17557 tMSSIM ST. ""^r W FRANCIS SHOW V*LENT,NE Printers vv. Thirteenth St., neat Mission, S. F. Cal. 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