San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

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July 2, 1910 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW Joe Galbraith Has Been Lured from the Easy Life of a Man of Means in Los Angeles to Hard Work in Seattle by George Baker' L< )S AXGELES, June 30. — George L. Maker, of the BelascoMorosco combination has been in town recruiting companies for the Portland and Seattle houses. Joe Galbraith, a former leading man of the Relasco, was signed for the Seattle house, opening there in about a month. Capt. Peacocke has writ ten a play called An American Bride, which has been accepted by A. H. Woods as a starring vehicle for Julian Eltinge. Capt. Peacocke will go to New York soon to superintend the production. W. H. Chine is building another picture house on So. Broadway, just above the Pantages Theatre Building, now under construction. James K. Hackett has been elected as one of the new directors of the Association of Theatrical Producing Managers at their recent meeting. Virginia Harned and her leading man. William Courtenay, will arrive in town the last of the week, and make preparations for their engagement at the Majestic. Ollie Mack is in town, arriving from El Paso, where his season at the Airdome was a rather stormy one. The city council has passed an ordinance prohibiting the maintenance of bill boards in front of the theatres. James K. Hackett gave a theatre party on Wednesday afternoon to the stiMcius of the Egan Dramatic School to wit ness a production of Henry Bernstein's Samson. After the performance. .Mr. Hackett addressed the students in the auditorium of the school. Sheldon Lewis, who will be remembered for his clever work while with the Belasco last summer, is in town as a member of Mrs. Fiske's company. Mr. Mestayer is being the guest of honor at many parting affairs. Among those entertaining for the Mestayers are Byron Beasley, Marjorie Rambeau and her mother, Oliver Morosco, James K. Hackett and J. C. Wilson. Members of the Ebell and Friday Morning clubs attended a performance of Pierre of The Plains, in recognition of Mr. N4estayer's efforts in behalf of the drama. Charles Quintard, who recently leased the Walker Theatre with Hortense Neilsen as his star, has been arrested at San Diego for passing a worthless check at Long I 'each. AUDITORIUM. — David Kessler, ihe famous Yiddish player, .surrounded by an excellent company from Mr. Kessler's Thalia Theatre, New York, is presenting several well known Yiddish dramas this week at the Auditorium. On Tuesday night, The Jewish Heart, a play the scenes of I which are laid in Romania, was harmingly played. Mr. Kessler is a superb artist of telling dramatic wver. Rosa Karp, Mr. and Mrs. Scbnier, Miss Goldstein and the others n the cast enact their parts with force ind emotion. On Wednesday night, lacob, the Smith, was given a splenlid production. On Thursday, God, Uan and The Devil, and Friday, The Truth. Mr. Kessler and his' assoiates are a company of distinguished )layers, giving finished performances, which have been highly appreciated. BFLASCO. — Going Some proved to be such a success that it is playing into the second week, with Charles Ruggles as Wallingford Speed and Lewis Stone playing Willie, the bad man. Going Some is good for many a hearty laugh, and the Belasco company are putting it on in a breezy style that makes good entertainment. BURBANk.— Pierre of The Plains brings Richard Bennett into view, to be greeted with an enthusiastic welcome. Pierre is one of the most fascinating of the Gilbert Parker creations, and as placed upon the stage by Mr. Edgar Selwyn is a charming bit of French-Canadianism. Happy, gay, care-free Pierre, full of the joy of living, but ready at a moment's notice to turn his fortune with the flip of a card, is an enticing study. Mr. Bennett's art makes of Pierre a lovable creature, minus a few virtues, but with a heart full of song, a head full of fancies, and a man when his honor is touched. Marjorie Rambeau makes Jen Galbraith a sincere and appealing picture. Harry Mestayer bids farewell to Los Angeles audiences in the part of Val. Galbraith, which he invests with his skill and sureness of touch. David Hartford, as Durkin, the guide, is impressively sincere, and his fight with Mr. Bennett in the third act is a splendid piece of business. David Lancleau, as the Sergeant ; Willis Marks, as the chore man. and Frederick Gilbertin, the part of Peter Galbraith are each cast in parts well suited to them. The stage settings are decidedly good, especially the cache, which is most realistic and picturesque. . MAJESTIC— This is the last week of James K. Hackett's engagement at the Majestic. Mr. Hackett concludes with a big play, Samson, by Henri Bernstein, author of The Thief. The underlying thought of the play is a big and appealing one, the action is swift and the story is told in a brisk, clear-cut way that stirs the listener to enthusiasm. Paris is the scene of the triumphs of one Maurice lirachard, a man of great achievement. From menial labor he rises to high position and marries into the Upper circle of Paris. Or) the part of the wife it is purely a marriage de convenience, but Brachard loves her devotedly. A friend enters into the family circle, and in trying to lure Ann Marie, the wife, into an intrigue, is discovered bv Brachard. Refusing to fight the fellow, Brachard starts in to accomplish his ruin in the financial world. This he succeeds in. but is carried down himself in the crash. Ann Marie, in the misfortune, realizes the strong and masterful spirit of the man, and turns to him with love in her heart, and he is then ready for mightier things. Mr. Hackett, as Maurice Brachard, gives a strong, well defined picture of the fighting, climbing man of honor. As to conception and production, the study of Brachard is perfect in the art of Mr. Hackett. Arthur Hoops is the treacherous friend, which part is delicately handled, leaving the impression The Henry McRae Stock Co. One of the Most Successful Stock Organizations West of New York, Featuring MARGARET OSWALD, Presenting Only High-Class Plays. "NOW ON A TOUR AROUND THE WORLD MenzeFs Dramatic Agency Now in new location. No. 815 Hewes Building In Connection Bert La Blanc's Vaudeville Agency Market and 6th Streets. Home rilone J 4329. of strong reality. Miss Beckly rises to the dramatic moments of .Ann Marie, the wife, in splendid style. Max D'Andeline is delightfully played by Edward Ewald, and Mr. Burton/ s 1 Eoriore Marquis D'Andeline is a clever piece of work. Florence. Oberle and Myrtle Vane play small parts in a thoroughly capable manner. MAS( )\\— Mrs. Fiske.in one of the greatest of her roles, Becky Sharp, opened the Mason on Monday with the play of that name. It can be readily seen why this is one of the most popular of Mrs. Fiske's productions, owing to the superb art of the actress and the fascinating qualities of the character. Becky, the cool, calculating little creature that she is, absolutely without a soul, but a genius, a genius always, is a very real bit of sarcasm, made so real and human by the startling power of Mrs. Piske. Holbrook Blinn, as the Marquis of Steyne, contributes a piece of acting that testifies to his intellectual strength. Robert Ferguson is delightful as Sir Pitt Crawley, and Sheldon Lewis makes a small part shine forth by force of good acting. The balance of the cast are satisfactory. On Wednesday, at the •matinee, Mrs. Fiske gave one performance of Ibsen's Pillars of Society. The story of Consul Benick and his efforts to keep down an indiscretion of his youth, with all the resulting unhappiness, is an intense one, with all the unfolding problems and brilliant dialogue that make the Ibsen play. Mrs. Fiske's Lona Hess,el is a brilliant performance, as the character is one that only a woman of Mrs. Fiske's attainments could cope with. Holbrook Blinn was a startlingly truthful Bernick, while Sheldon Lewis, as Anne, the aged ship builder, gave a splendid performance. Henry Stephcnsen and Mr. Mackav each did skillful playing, while Merl Maddern made a very charming Diana. The balance of the cast were absolutely perfect. GRAND. — Lost River, by Joseph Arthurs, is one of those plays wherein the stage director plays a very prominent part. What with a bicycle race in a storm and the big climax at the toll gate, where two real horses are put through their "lines," it calls for some activity and intelligence on the part of said gentleman. Lost River is one of the best of melodramas, with plenty of thrilling situations and a large amount of heart interest to appeal to the sympathies, with a generous spread of corned}-. Neva West, as the disowned girl who searches through four acts for" her father, finds him. and marries the right man before the final curtain, is a very clever actress, with an attractive stage presence and pronounced abilities as a leading woman. Ralph Clements brings spirit and emphasis to his work that makes a success of his role. Agnes Johns and Gertrude Claire each contribute sincere and clever pieces of acthig. The balance of the company are well cast. The scenery is of the best. ORPHEU M. — Self-Defense. a sketch by Ceorge Broa'dhurst, is the hcadliner this week, with Edwin Abeles in the principal part. Mr. Abeles' ability as a comedian is well known, but he now demonstrates his dramatic power in the part of the Italian boy, who is dumb but can hear, and who is accused of murder. The attorney, believing in the boy's innocence, asks him to tell of what he saw in his own way. Mr. Abeles' picture in pantomime of the awful deed is a vivid piece of acting. Frank Stafford, assisted by a girl and a dog, has a novel sketch, in which he imitates the birds and docs a little singing. The best part of the act is the very clever dog, who goes through all the hunting moves without an error. The act is a pretty one, and decidedly novel. La Toy Brothers are two capable and rather funny acrobats, who work fast. Fidler and Shelton arc a pair of black-face comedians, who make good with a lot of brisk fun. Lily Lena has some new songs, singing the old ones upon request, and is still a favorite. James Cullen also remains with new songs and stories, as does Mabel Bardinc and company in Suey San, and the aeroplane demonstration. LOS ANGELES.— The Balloon Girl is the hit of this week's bill, singing Wouldn't You Like To Sail With Me, and sailing out into, and above, the audience in a balloon. A pretty girl with a sweet voice makes this a bewitching spectacle. Joseph Bruno is a skillful player of the harp and his partner, Man Keefe, a Los Angeles boy, has an exceptionally Continued on cage 7.