San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

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12 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW January 2, 1909. Personals Harry Darlington is doing the Coast ahead of Why Girls Leave Home. Brewster's Millions will open its engagement of eight days on Sunday. January 10th. at the Van Ness. Tlie comedy-melodrama was seen at the Van Ness last season for two Seeks and will be played this year bv practically the same excellent company as that which appeared m it on tlie former occasion. Robert Ober will have the principal role. The attraction is under the management of Cohan & Harris, who have staged the plav on a very elaborate scale. The big yacht scene is said to be the height of stage realism. Conway Tkaki.k. leading man for the Ben Hur Company, is plaintiff in a divorce suit on file in Reno. Nevada. The action has been filed for some time. The identity of the plaintiff did not become known until last week, when Tearle's attorney, W. H. Schnitzer. appeared in court and asked that the time for hearing evidence in the suit be set for January 4th. Judge Pike agreed to this, and accordingly the case will come at that time. Mrs. Tearle is making her home in London, England. Service of the complaint was secured on her and she filed a demurrer. This was overruled last week, and the case will now come to trial. No contest is looked for. Desertion is the charge made. The parties to the action have no children and no community property is specified. Tearle has secured a leave of absence from his company to be in Reno and testify. Correspondence Watsonville. Pee. 30.— Jam ICyi .1" very light house; attraction gave good satisfaction. H. J. Lugg of Sacramento has (eased the Opera House. Dodge's Minstrels, :;i Mrs. Temple's Telegram, with L. K. Sto -kw.dl. cames Jan. '1. and The Holy City. 5 La Petite Theatre continues to play to rapacity, presenting moving pictures, illust rated songs and vaudeville. The Alvines were the attraction last week and Mack and Malone. the baseball dancers, this week. 1". J. BI RDICK. New Orleans, I >••>■. -Tulane Theatre — K H. Sutberii and his excellent company have plaved to a week of capacity business. In Richard Lovelace, Dundreary and Hamlet this incomparable artist runs the gamut from comedy to romantic drama and then to tragelv. giving an exhibition of her versatility and scholarly attainments. There are but a few actors In America who would set "ot such a task as Sothern'S in order to win the plaudits of the tickle public, but Sothern'S art rings true, and he is not the kind to shirk responsibilities and hard work in a repertoire to achieve the same measure of fame and success such as a single presentation such as If 1 Were King would bring. Of the three offerings, so unlike yet faultlesslv and sumptuously produced, it would be hard to judge of the precedence In point of favor. Lovelace has the dash and fervor of true romanticism, ending with a touch of pathos that strikes deeply and effectively. Dundready fittingly perpetuates the memory of the elder Sothern, and with its many laughable situations enthusiastically engages the best efforts of the son. Sothern'S Hamlet takes rank with the greatest masterpieces in that line. In the supporting company is found such excellent actors as John Taylor, Malcolm Bradley, Win. Harris. Sydney Mather. Rowland liuckstone, Virginia Hammond. Ina Goldsmith and Gladys Hanson, the latter a Southern girl, who bids fair to carve a brilliant future. Miss Hanson belongs to the newer generation of leading women, but with striking womanliness, grace and good looks created a most flattering opinion. She was selected by Mr. Sothern for her intelligent and capable rendition of Shakespearean roles, and her parts in the other plays were taken with the same exhibition of true genius and strong feminine individuality. Next week, A Stubborn Cinderella; Jan. 4, Eleanor Robson. Crescent Theatre — Thurston, the magician. Is the week's offering. Next week, Checkers. W. L. McCONNELL. Philadelphia, Dec. 27.— Broad iN'ixon & Zimmerman, mgrs. i — With a company changed from the original cast seen during Its long run in New York, hut still retaining Kyrle Bellew in the role of Richard Voysln, a part with which he has become closely identified, Henri Bernstein's play, The Thief, was presented for the first time in I'hiladephia this week. The effect it produced upon a large audience was such as to give endorsement to the deep impression the piece is said to have made in other cities as one of the strongest and most vivid dramatic studies given to the stage of this country in several years. Its suci ess In Paris, where it ran for many nnoiths. has been duplicated in New Y'ork, and it was slow in getting to Philadelphia, •h.is, who saw it obviously found it worth waiting for. In the part of Richard Voysin. Kyrle Bellew acts with the ease and regard for the niceties of dramatic portrayal which have long been characteristic of his work, and shows a firmer grasp of situation and more sincerity of feeling than he has often exhibited in the past. While Tlie Thief is essentially a play for a woman star, tlie best opportunities going to the actress who portrays Mrs. Voysin. Bellew has. In the second and third acts, a chance to win the sympathy of the audience, and this he did effectively. His acting had force, restraint and power. He is as gracefully pulishc 1 and debunnair as ever and lias lost none of his good looks. The intensely . inoiiniial role id' Mrs. Voysin in now in tlie hands of Etfle Shannon, who succeeds Margaret Illlnglon and Katherine Grey in the cast. Miss Shannon, who has not in the past had a reputation as an actress of exceptional emotional power, meets the exacting requirements of this character in a manner that furnishes something in the nature of a surprise. Isabel Richards makes an attractive Mrs. Lagardes. Sidney Herbert does well with the small part of the detective and Edward Eisner as a servanl .■alls forth comment. Herbert Keh-i-y was dmnil'n-d .iml sympathetic as Raymond Lagardes. Chestnut Street Opera House (Nixon & Zimmerman, mgrs.) — It was a rudely changed version of Mary's Lamb which Richard Carle presented at the opera house. From the status of a comedy with music which the Lamb had on its appearance h«re there has been evolved a lively, rattling burlesque, in which songs and dances follow in quick succession, while Carle himself, as the husband who is mercilessly 1 henpecked, usually occupies the e< titer of the stage when it is not held by a bevy of galloping girls. Cecilia Rhoda was artfully coquettish as the retired actress who makes mischief wherever she goes, and Nellie Brewster proved her possession of a clear and well-trained singing voice. There were more than dozen musical numbers, of which My Madagascar Maid and I Idolize Ida made the biggest hits. The chorus was mainly composed of pretty girls, whose " changes of costume were frequent, and sang with uncommon spirit and effectiveness, while brisk dances were interspersed on every possible pretext. Walnut i Frank J. Howe. Jr.. mgr.) — The popularity of Chauncey Olcott in Philadelphia was amply demonstrated, and the size and enthusiasm of the audience that greeted him in his new play. Ragged Robin. Written around and for him, the piece affords Mr. Olcott every opportunity, for his vocal powers are tested by some new ami melodious songs, of which the audience could hardly get enough. The scenes of the play are laid in Ireland, and the authors ( Rida Johnson Young and Rita I Hnitl. wife id' the comedian), have utilized the old-time belief in fairies in working out the story. Mr. Olcott is assisted by a large and capable company. Alma Belwin gave a sweet and fairly forcely characterization of the part of Margaret Grattan. and Mark Price was up to his usual work. The piece is staged with praiseworthy attention to detail. Garrick (Nixon & Zimmerman, mgrs. )— The Great Divide, with Henry Miller still playing the part of Stephen Ghent, but with Thais Lawton in the role originally played by Margaret Anglin, as Ruth Jordan, made its reappearance at the Garrick this week. The play has occasioned much criticism and discussion since its first production, and has been the object of some extravagant laudation as tlie great American drama. Mr. Miller exhibits as usual in his portrayal of Ghent the splendid poise, reserve power and rough simplicity that make a vital and lifelike figure of the uncouth Westerner. The other roles are in the care of the same actors who have played them heretofore, the whole performance being an enjoyably smooth and finished presentation of the play. Chestnut (Grant Lafferty. mgr.) — The rollicking farce, Charley's Aunt, which convulsed both American and English audiences more than a dozen years ago, was the Christmas w.ek's .ifTeriiig hy the Orpheum players. J. Hammond Dailey. who essayed the part of the bogus aunt, has seldom found a part better suited to his talent as a comedian. Marion Barney. Louise Randolph, John Stokes and Charles J. Harris, all cast for prominent parts, contributed their Individual quota to the success of the play. Grand (Stair & Havlin. mgrs.) — Clarence Harvey, as Tweedlepunch in Florodora. revived and presented by tlie Aborn Opera Company, was nearly the whole show. Agnes Finley, who was a member of the original cast, reappeared as Angela Gilfair. The bright, breezy music was rendered under the direction of Frank Oppenheimer. Dumont's (Frank Dumont, mgr.) — Dumont's Minstrels at the Eleventh Street Opera House offer a merry entertainment, appropiiati to the seas.m. giving a jolly new burlesque called Pade in Full. In the way of burlesque shows of the approved sort are Robie's Knickerbockers at the Casino, the Tiger Lilies at the Bijou and the Hastings show at the Gavety. CALVIN M. FRANKLIN. Moving Pictures We are the largest film renters in the W est. We are the Pacific Coast representatives for The Great Northern Film Co. All feature films. Bear in mind, we do not handle second-hand films. We carry all kinds of machines and parts in stock. Film cement. 10c bottle; strip tickets, 13%c M; roll tickets, 12%c M; electric carbons. $3.75 per C; Arco carbons. *:!.7"> per C; Fabrius Henri carbons, $5.00 per C; all size condensers, 75c; announcement slides of all kinds. PACIFIC COAST FILM EXCHANGE ,'-'l Fillmore Street. Phone West 9037. Los Angeles Branch, 547 So. Broadway. Mrs. Temple's Telegram.— Watsonville. Jan. 2: Sacramento, 3; Stockton, 4-6; San Jose. $-!>. May Nannery. — Coalinga, Jan. 3; Modesto. 4: Grass Valley, 6! Nevada City, 6. LOS ANGELES LETTER Continued from Page 5 ettes form a pleasing feature for the children, and George Yerman. in a Dutch makeup and with a Bavarian accent, tells a few harmless stories and sings a medley which is cleverer than its rendition. Sam Holdsworth's picture ballad and motion pictures complete the bill. PEOPLE'S Irish patriotism runs riot at the People's this week, where Charles Erin Verner and a more or less capable company are presenting Robert Emmett, the popular historical melodramatic success of a generation ago, needless to say with the entire approval of the regular melodramatic patrons. Telling the tale of Emmett's struggles against the English oppression, ii affords the her., amide opportunities for popular defiance of his oppressors, many hairbreadth escapes from deadly peril and as many fortunate rescues by his wits and his faithful servant. Mr. Verner is happy In his depiction of the renowned Celt, infusing a feeling anil naturalness to his heroics which go far toward robbing them of their st i 1 to Iness, due to the period in which the drama was constructed and the tale it unfolds. I'NIQl'E — A Busy Night keeps everybody amused at the L'nique this week during the presentation of the two-act musical comedy under that title. Will Armstrong as Flannigan, Ed Armstrong as Sommers. the police sergeant, Barney Williams as Scliultz the scrapping Dutchman, and Jack Curtis, were well cast in their comedy parts. There is no plot, and with Hie large number of laughs which come in rapid succession such an appendage to a musical fa ic c-comedy would really be out of place. The trouble starts wdien Sommers gives a function in honor of his appointment as police sergeant. Flannigan and Scliultz attend, with their wives. It appears impossible for the Dutch and the Irish to mix. and a mixup results. All hands are taken to jail, and from the time of their Incarceration until the curtain drops the fun is fast and furious. SCENERY The Chas. F. Rosa Scenic Studio Undersell any studio or individual in America. Write for a 'special" estimate. Studio, Van Ness Theatre, S. F. Theatrical Dressmaker and Costumer A large assortment of made-up wardrobes for stage, also orders taken. 11 Jones St., room 515. COAST TOUR (Watch Route in This Paper) of the Charming Cpmedienne Rose Melville The ONLY and ORIGINAL SIS HOPKINS WARNING!! MISS MELVILLE has no connection with nor Interest in plays being advertised as "Sis in New York," "Sis Perkins." or any other "Sis" fakers attempting to trade on Miss Melville's reputation. Ihis is the Only SIS HOPKINS Attraction, and MISS ROSE MEI.VII.IiE is with it. Direction. J. R. STIRLING 3pera House Block, DETROIT, MICH. WALKER — Haverly and Wills, the Gabbers from Gabville, offer a bright singing and talking act at the new Walker Theatre on Grand avenue, between Seventh and Eighth streets. Hazel and Hawkins present A Pink Tea, a comedy sketch that has been well received In other cities. Heisse and Riordan present a pleasing banjo act. Pearleta. who appeared recently at the Empire, repeats her success in her Dance of the Four Seasons. Ida Walker, soprano singer, will sing illustrated ballads In costumes of different nationalities. Motion pictures with new films complete the bill. C. M. EMORY. Absolutely Fire-proof The Theatrical Hotel of Los Angeles King Edward Hotel TOUSLEY COMPANY. Props. Best in California Fifth and Los Angeles Streets Los Angeles, Cal. Special Rates to the Profession Strictly First-class No Inside Rooms J. B. REIGHLEY Theatrical Hauling Promptly Attended To Telephone Market 1601 660 Guerrero Street, Bet. 18th and 19th Hotel St. James. Van Ness Ave., at Fulton St., San Francisco MISS E. MATTINGLY Official Stenographer and Typewriter to Theatrical Agents and Managers Theatrical Typewriting Plays and manuscripts copied. Press work and mimeographing. Opera, Folding and Assembly Chairs Full Line See Samples at 141 to 145 Grove Street SAN FRANCICSO The Whitaker & Ray Co. No Pirating OF Morrison's Faust As I have secured the rights to Morrison's Faust, and will present it with an elaborate production in the West next season, I hereby warn all stock or road managers against producing this play. W. C. GORMAN. Novelty Theatre OAKLAND, CAL. TONY LUBELSKI, PEES. & GENL. MGR. First-Class Acts Wanted at All Times. Send in Your Open Time or Call. Do you contemplate going to HONOLULU? If so, communicate with J. C. COHEN PROMOTER OP AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISES Managing HAWAIIAN OPERA HOUSE and ORPHEUM THEATRE. Honolulu, H. T. Both houses thoroughly equipped and stage capable of handling any show.