San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

April 24, 1909 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW 1 Star Theatre It looks as though another winner in the vaudeville has sprung into life in the Mission. That former white elephant, known as the Globe Theatre, was opened this week as a five and ten-cent vaudeville house, and a large and increased attendance is in evidence at every performance. It takes a good many people to fill the house, but you have to look pretty closely to find the empty benches. A rattlinggood sHbw is to be had for little money, and the Missionites are takingadvantage of the fact. The programme is composed of good highclass acts and a wide range of variety is to be found in conjunction with the interesting moving pictures. The Lazelles contribute some clever singing and dancing stunts. A high-class musical attraction is to be found in the Melbourne Brothers. Their act is neatly costumed and their work is refreshing. The Bernsteins also contribute some clever work in the song and dance category. The Barrell Jumpers win well merited applause for their work. Tbe comedy of the evening is supplied bv Clayton and Glennon, assisted by their clever donkey, Jasper, in the amusing burlesque, The Matador. The act is in capable hands, and the costuming is good, but a detraction from the atmosphere of the playlet is to be found in the scenery, which is hardly appropriate for a scene laid in Mexico. It is hardly possible that a bull fight in Mexico would be held in the backyard of a building resembling a New York tenement. Good motion pictures complete a big show for little money. Bookings At the Sullivan & Considine, San Francisco Office, through Archie Levy, their sole booking agent, for week of April 23. 1909. NATIONAL, San Francisco — Mme. Doherty's Poodles, Mr. and Mrs. Robyns, Brindamour, George Wilson, Iva Donnette and Canine Pickaninny, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller. BELL, Oakland — Carlyle's Panronmine Co., Manual Romaine & Co., Eva Westcott, Delmore and Oneida, Rose Stevens. WIGWAM, San Francisco — Mueller and Mueller, Anne Crewe & Co., Wartenburg Bros., Little Hip, Atlantic City Four, Tom Dugan. NOVELTY, Stockton — Marco Twins, Hetty Urma, Joe Watson, Kelly and Brown. NOVELTY, Yallejo — Ellsworth and Lindon, Errac, Joe Flynn. LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles — Flora Browning and Kellar, Don Leon's Youngsters, Les Georgettys, Elmer Tenley, Alice Davenport & Co. QUEEN, San Diego — Sarah Cogswell, Booth Gordon Trio, Coin's Dogs, Black and Grant. Vaudeville Notes Pearlita, the danseuse, had the misfortune to sustain a painful injury while dancing on the stage of the Broadway Theatre of Nevada City, April 15th. She was in the midst of one of her alluring dances when she suddenly collapsed and fell to the floor of the stage. She was immediately assisted to her dressingroom and a physician sent for. An examination disclosed the fact that some of the cords of the left knee had been injured. She will be only temporarily disabled. The Armanis, appearing at the Empire this week, in their beautiful vocal and instrumental scene, A Night in Naples, are all well known upon the operatic stage abroad. Signor Armani, baritone, was for a number of years under contract to Mascagni, the great Italian composer, and also in support of Schumann lleink at Beyreuth. Signor Barile, tenor, was for a number of seasons at the Royal Opera House, Naples. Rella Calacc, contralto, is also well known on this side of the water, having been leading prima donna contralto for the Savage Opera Co. for several seasons. Signor Ciociano. maudolinist, has the reputation of being one of the finest mandolin players on the continent. His playing in the act ably upholds the contention. Rosa Carmela is also a clever player upon this instrument. The scenery carried in the act was painted by Bertin, of the Grand Opera House, Paris. A new theatre will lie erected at Sixteenth and Church Streets, to be called The Haymarket. It will be devoted to vaudeville. Mortimer Dodge has been promoting the scheme. Ola Hayden, the once phenomenal female baritone, who joined Jim Post's Company in Fresno a couple of weeks ago, was taken ill on the stage a week ago last Saturday, and was removed to a hospital, where a severe operation was performed. Although at all times in imminent danger, Miss Hayden rallied, and is rapidly improving, and as soon as she is able will rejoin Mr. Post's Company. Her father, Joe Hayden, is with her, and the sick girl is receiving every care. Siebert and Lindley, assisted by Howard Foster, are playing S. & C. time, presenting Her Own Mother. They will be in San Francisco in a few weeks. The N. Y. Hippodrome show, an aggregation of vaudeville performers, piloted by Tom Bates, stranded in Livermore, Sunday. Sarharet, conceded to be the world's greatest danseuse, who will shortly make her appearance in San Francisco, was discovered by Archie Levy in a peculiar manner. Quite a number of years ago when Fred Bogner was an equal partner with Gus Walters in the old Orpheum, and later sold out his share to Walters and started the old Alcazar as an opposition vaudeville house, he secured the services of Cyrene, at that time a well known and famous dancer, as a special attraction. Mr. Randolph, her husband, and Bogner had a controversy over the financial question, and Cyrene refused to appear. This left Bogner up in the air for some one to fill her place. Saharet, then known as Clara Campbell, had just arrived from Australia with her mother, and was appearing at the Midwinter Fair in a resort known as the 49er. Mining Camp. Levy went out to the camp and engaged her. He rehearsed her to go on that night at the Alcazar. The next difficulty was a name appropriate for a feature attraction. In the old property room down stairs Levy found an old bible. Picking it up and casually opening it his eyes lighted upon the words — Saharet at the well. Right there and then Levy gave her the name of Saharet, which she has retained ever since. Opening Sunday matinee at the National, a high-class programme of variety will be presented. The Marvelous Brindamour, world's champion handcuff king and jail-breaker, will head the bill. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins present their great sketch, The Counsel for the Defense. Madame Doherty's trained dogs, consisting of eighteen snow-white poodles; "Waltzme-again" Geo. Wilson, the millionaire minstrel ; McDermott and Raymond, peerless comedy entertainers ; Iva Donette and her canine pickaninny ; Emerson & Co., inventors of new songs and dances ; the very latest in moving pictures, will complete the programme. A decidedly high class program will be on the boards at the Wigwam opening this Sunday matinee. The headliner will be found in that diminutive specimen of a massive beast, Little Hip, who has been the drawing card wherever he has appeared. The Wurtenberg Bros, will present some foot juggling that will make you sit up and take notice. Ann Crewe & Co. in My Lady Raffles will hold intense interest. The Atlantic City Four will render some delightful and tuneful musical and vocal selections. The Four Haydens, exceedingly clever tight-wire artists. Tom Dugan, Mueller & Mueller and high class WANTED TO LEASE THEATRE OUTSIDE OF SAN FRANCISCO For Moving Pictures and Vaudeville State particulars in first letter. MANAGER, 540 Shotwell St., San Francisco. moving pictures will conclude the program. Irene Ormsby, a protege of Archie Levy, now playing on Broadway, closes her eastern engagement this Saturday night and will leave immediately for the coast under contract to Sullivan & Considine. I Have 3 Sketches That have proved successful in the big ICastern vaudeville houses. I want a lady partner to go in with me to play a long season of good time. J. FRANCIS CASSIDAY 1207 Market St., San Francisco WHEN OPPORTUNITY knocks at your door don't wait for it to climb over the transom. You can get a new act almost for the asking. Send for MADISON'S BIO BUDGET No. 11, price one dollar. Of priceless value to any performer who has the ability to spring the many good things contained therein. Contents include 9 of James Madison's best monologues (all styles), 12 sketches for 2 males and 3 for male and female (sure hits); 28 parodies that always get the applause; also two great comedy afterpieces, besides hundreds of new stories, end gags, sensational recitations, etc. Price $1. A GRAND OFFER. For $l.r,0 will send Budgets No. 10 and 11 while supply lasts. For sale in San Francisco by L. PARENT, 818 Van Ness Ave.; GOLDSTEIN & CO., 821 Van Ness Ave., or direct of the publisher, JAMES MADISON, 1404 Third Ave., New York, who also writes to order all kinds of vaudeville acts. Rates reasonably high, but absolutely first-class work guaranteed. M. M. RILEY G. A. KELLEY THALIA Concert Hall 514>4 PACIFIC STREET Up-to-Date Vaudeville NO ACT TOO BIG FOR THIS HOUSE The Armanis In Their Beautiful Instrumental and Vocal Scene A NIGHT IN NAPLES Direct from European successes — first appearance in America. Hit of the season, Pantages' Circuit. Elaborately costumed and special scenery painted by Bertin, Grand Opera House, Paris. ai. Luttringer-Liiiian Lucas Co. IN VAUDEVILLE Soon to tour the Coast after their tremendous Eastern success in A girl OF THE WEST, by H. D. Cottrell (4\ SantaFe % w Santa Fe BACK EAST EXCURSIONS SALE DATES May 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 31. June 1 to 4, 14 to 19, 25 to 27, inclusive. July 1 to 7, inclusive. Aug. 9 to 13, inclusive. Sept. 7 to 10, 13 to 15, inclusive. SAMPLE OF RATES Chicago $72.50 New Orleans $ 67.50 Kansas City 60.00 New York 108.50 Memphis, Tenn 67.50 St. Louis 67.50 Ask for Back East Excursion pamphlet. Gives details. JAS. B. DUFFY, Gen. Agt., 673 Market St., San Francisco. SANTA FE