Show World (September 1907)

September 7, 1907. THE SHOW WORLD and prettiest playhouse, opened its sea¬ son on the North Side under the man¬ agement Of Eugene McMillan with The woman in the Case last week. Why morbid drama of the slums should been selected as the opening attrac¬ tion, I cannot divine, for a more un- whoeeOme theme scarcely could have ■ m presented to the clientele of this arming house. I am not an admirer of m,„h as are some managers who clamor - “is plays in the mistaken belief that etter class of theatergoers will in- jffl &vrnnasties in an effort to reach the°box office, but when Fitchian plays of the brand of The Woman in the Case are given, I prefer to spend my time to greater advantage watching the sad sea av es on the lake shore. The new company apparently is made p of capable players ss? " — a setter account " f “ Durkin, late of themselves „„ ___e bill this week. James [ssion was to uplift the drama and ;nt down to inglorious defeat for lack patronage, made the most of the lines given him by Fitch and of course, failed to score effectively, notwithstanding the ability he assuredly possesses. He reads ■ • •*- £ “s with force and he is a quiet, | actor, who doubtless is destined me a prime favorite with the theater audiences. Miss Louise Ripley, the leading woman, is an actress ■ '— address and it is certain that .... _ .rill win her clientele of ad¬ mirers. The supporting company as a whole is creditable one and when the players scome accustomed to their surroundings nd people, there is little doubt that th performances will be worth going far see. The shortcomings of the opening production were in a- measure unavoida- and it would be manifestly unfa’ sure the management therefor. _ .of plays already secured by Manager McGillan Is a pretentious one and the rons of his playhouse have many a ' i store for them during the current Qllckman’s Yiddish Players. Renovated so that it looks attractive e _ new pin the International theats opened its season last Friday night wit - - company of Yiddish players s __ been seen in Chicago. The play selected by Manager Ellis F. Glickman was The Wisdom of Women and it was heartily received. The play was repeated Saturday and Sunday nights and on Mon¬ day night David’s Violin was given. The new players secured by Manager Glickman made an emphatic hit with the patrons of the theater. Jacob Silbert, the leading man, is a capital actor and pos¬ sesses a tenor voice of wide range anc. Pauline Lavitz, well known irnational clientele, was given — and her performance was usuc. Mme. Elizabeth Silbert, an e: tlonal actress of no little power, created a fine impression. The old members of the company best known to the audiences are David Schoenholtz, comedian; Jacob Gertner, characters; Harry Cohen, David Hirsch, Henry Shore, Nathan Miller, Miss Finkelstein and Sadie Robinson. At the matinee Saturday Broken Hearts was the bill. 1,'lshall have more to say of ! this company at an early date. LOUISVILLE NEWS . BY J. S. SHALLCROSS L ouisville. Ky„ Aug. 31.—Macaui- ey's theater will open its doors Sept. 2. 41. G. Field's Minstrels will be the attraction, and the sale of seats in¬ dicates that the. S. R. O. will-fee hung out. Col. John T. Macauley says that he has a °f good things for his patrons. The regular season of the Mary Andsr- matlnees trill* (,° pen Mon . da y^. an d daily langer’s “Advanced Vaudeville.”. Some mighty big headliners are on the bills, will be presented . 8 Max Fabishl^the new stage manager. Frank Williams will be general manager. MasQnic.theater^ Col. A. C...Shaw’s cozy lavhnnsie, opened this week with Beulah in Lena Rivers. The cast is a and the advance sale has been "* in record for a season’s in- Just Out of College will Poynter ir ESRIP follow next w< JOE HURTIG’S Girls From Happyland Co. DORE & W00LF0RD NAT FIELDS Our Comedia CARRIE SEITZ HARRY HARVEY y Little Hebre MANOLITA Comedienne Espanola. HANVEY& CLARK s Who Can Sin SAM HYAMS Our Handsome Straight Man. SAM LEVIE Miss Emma Partridge is singing “Polly,” a light and , catchy piece, and is pleasing. The bill in the Pavilion is a crackerjack, and is packing the place, the headline attraction being the Three Poirers, who are great and marvelous gymnasts. Their performance is thrilling. An amusing turn is presented by Seymour arid Du¬ pree. They do some remarkable acrobatic work. Charley ■ Sharp, a good German monologist and saxaphone player, gets plenty of applause. Misses Carver and Pollard are properly billed as “breezy comediennes,” the musical Forrests in a clever instrumental turn make good, and ?w pictures on the kinodrome comph * le vaudeville hill. Crowds at Minor Houses. Chris. Wassman's Crystal theater packing them in. This is one of the me., popular houses in the city and enjoys big patronage. Miss Cora Burch is singing ] BP >Iil 8 a Kmc. ering Cherry Blossom: -erformr show . Of the_... 's Avenue theater is doing a business this week. The Juntain Express is the magnet. |g||— *- - capable actress Miss Theresa R 0 n lns is _ her Part well. „.„“®,Uity is still doing a banner busi-. new free vaudeville is headed y fhe novelty wire act of the Cevenes, SI'S® certainly clever. Collins and La SUP ? e , am ot knockabout equilibrists, "so furnish a startling and amusing act. * Pony Circus a Winner. ,.™eBne big feature is Charles Schepp’s. wasV,! U° s and P° n Y Circus. This act £ Positive hit that it was re- rXSF'’ V of Schepp is one of the rec- ,f?*2, animal trainers and his efforts r l"g* appreciated by the people. bu$?J?J ne S? rry Park is doing a big The splendid offerings are hi the people, who are turning out “fflBWds. Harry Cook’s Military Band rendering two splendid concerts daily. illustrated songs, and is meeting with considerable success. The Wonderland theater, Manager Ros- enfleld’s cozy little place, is still doing a good business. New songs and pictures being featured. Manager Irvin Simons’ gold _, _ 'reamland theater, cannot accommodate _.ie attendance, and he is doing one of the best businesses .here. The Williams Bros, are engaged,- indefinitely. The Empire theater, of which _ Hackstedt isthe owner, enjoys liberal patronage. New songs and pictures featured. George Heidelberg is fitting up a cture theater on Jefferson street. ill be the largest house in the city, with seating capacity of 500. New id-”’ 5 presented. Clark Boynton and his trourie nes are playing the southern circuit of parks. Prof. Boynton will go into vaude¬ ville the coming season. Owen Everson has signed with Under Southern Skies again, this season and will shortly leave to join his company. Larry Gerro and John Siveri, in con¬ junction with James Duncanson, are plan¬ ning some big things for the annual ban¬ quet of Louisville Lodge, No. 8, T. M. A. Many prominent out-of-town people will John L. Crovo, late of Macauley’s the¬ ater, is now manager of the leading house at Spartanburg, S. C. The local press of that city gave him a fine greeting and Bend-off. COLONEL JOHN H. WHALLEN Kentucky, noted for its fast- horses, beautiful women, old Bourbon, and Colo¬ nel Henry A. Watterson, is rapidly ac¬ quiring fame as a home of the drama. The belles of the Bluegrass State, who for- -merly drove- to their Derbies in smart equipages with blooded mares over the broad turnpikes with the perfume of sweet nature arising front the surround¬ ing shrubbery and fields; it is true are no more, but their descendents, stunningly gowned and as beautiful as their mothers, flock to the playhouses and sob or laugh as the nature of the offering demands. Among the best known theatrical men in the country is Colonel John H. Whallen of Louisville, whose picture appears ori the title page of the present issue of Wanted! Wanted! Wanted! The Carl Hagenbeck & Great Wallace Shows Combined ARE NOW BOOKING ARTISTS, PERFORMERS and ATTRACTIONS FOR SEASON 1908 This Mig-hty Amusement Institution, embracing the combination of the Carl Hagenbeck Trained Wild Animals and the Great Wallace Circus, with millions of capital and standing aloof from all SYNDI¬ CATES and SYNDICATE BOOKING AGENCIES, is now prepared to negotiate for Artists in all branches of the’ circus business. No act will be too big, or attraction too costly to engage, if having the merit of originality or novelty. The Equipment, Rolling Stock, Sleeping Accommodations and Cuisine of the Hagenbeck & Wallace Shows will be maintained at the same high standard as in the past, arid it will be the earnest endeavor of the Management, at all times, to make this show both in point of Equipment and Performance, the Leading Circus and Trained Animal Exhibition of America. Address applications and all communications of any nature direct to B. E. WALLACE, general manager (AS PER ROUTE) Carrollton, III., Sept. 4th; Carlinville, Ill., Sept. 5th:, East St. Louis. Ill., Sept 6th: Vandalia, Ill., Sept. 7th; Casey, Ill,, Sept. 9th; Rockville, Ind., Sept. 10th. OR TO THE GENERAL OFFICES, PERU, IND. Are You Satisfied 3 Film Service? . . WAYS ON TIME. SOUTHERN HEADQUARTERS FOR SUPPLIES Edison Exhibition Kineto- scope, complete, $115;' Edison Exhibition Kinetoscope, without take-up, $105: Write us il you want the best in Film Service and Songs. NO REPEATERS, nothing but the ’ ' ' AL- Roll Tickets,per 1000, $0.18; Imported CarbonsJ % in., per 100, $3.50; Condensors, each $1. In or4ering supplies, send money order to insure immediate delivery. NO. 79 MADISON AVENUE MEMPHIS, TENN. MEMPHIS FILM EXCHANGE, THE GREAT PATTERSON CARNIVAL COMPANY has just purchased the act known as Mile. Luba de Serema in “Sports From The Far East,” consisting of trained dogs, ponies and bull. All novel acts Now ready to book act in Vaudeville, in best houses for season 1907-8. Act was in burlesque last season. Also have animal act consisting of three lions and one dog, which is novel, sensational M^rVirt Lee “LEE & BESTOR” are still supplying the best in Songs and Parodies at the new address, 54 S. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago THEATRICAL APPLIANCES Builders qf Stage Properties and Magical Illusions of every description. We are the exclusive builders of THE LEVITATION ACT. We work out yqur ideas to suit your taste. E. A. ROTTER &, CO. 141-143 E. ONTARIO STREET, CHICAGO ham Theater Company, Colonel Whallen 1 been identified with the amusement -ness for years and occupies an en¬ viable position in this and other com¬ mercial affairs. Beside owning and con¬ trolling the Buckingham, the Whallen brothers are largely interested in travel¬ ing shows playing the Empire circuit. Colonel Whallen. was one of the first or-' ganizers of the Empire circuit and is the present time. treasurer_ _„J _ In addition to the numerous ... prises which he and his brother are ' with. Colonel Whallen is ’ iter- s H K WONDER AUTOMATIC PHOTO BUTTON MACHINE? The only successful Photo Button Machine in existence. Capacity 300 to 5,00 finished Photos per hour. Very simple and easy to operate; small in¬ vestment; large profits. Write for particulars. president and general manager of the White City at Louisville, and under his capable management this resort has been eminently successful. A busipqss man 6f integrity and initiative, a' gentleman Of sterling worth and one of the best knowfi men in the world of entertain¬ ment, Louisville and Kentucky rightfully refer with pride to Colonel John H. Whal¬ len as a native son.