Show World (June 1909)

26 THE SHOW WORLD MANY WARM WEATHER SHO WS IN ST. LOUIS The Parks are Keeping a Rich Harvest with Splendid Theat¬ rical Offerings at Popular Prices By Basil Webb. Fraulein Lillian Herlein furnished the sensation of the week by being starred in an English play for the first time in her stage career last Sun¬ day night. Frau¬ lein Herlein is a magnetic prima donna at whose shrine the theater¬ goers of Paris and Berlin, as well as other European cities, have been wont to worship. She has been singing since the present summer season began at the Sub¬ urban Gardens and the West End Heights. Manager Oppenheimer wisely deter¬ mined to gain additional profit from her extreme popularity in this city and determined to star her in the “Social Whirl” at the West End Heights. The biggest crowd of the season was on hand at the Heights to welcome the great prima donna, who has been the sensation of Europe. Fraulein Herlein filled the leading role of Violet Dare to perfection and was splendidly received. Her gowns were European and magnificent and beg¬ gared description. The support ren¬ dered the star was only medium, but her presence alone is sufficient to insure a new lease of life to the Heights theater. Hitchccck Crowds Fishell Out. Raymond Hitchcock ' conclusively proved that it would take nothing short of an earthquake to shake his popularity with the St. Louis play¬ goers. The house was so crowded at the initial performance of “King Dodo” that Manager Fishell had to remain on the outside to makq room for one more. Hitchcock proved that he is different from all other come¬ dians. The oldest chestnuts take a fresh lease of life when uttered by Raymond. But good as he was, he was by no means the only star on the stage. Little Anna Tasker continues to climb in the estimation of St. Louisians, and each week her work, which seemed perfect in the previous production gets a little bit better. “King Dodo” also serves to introduce another talented artiste, Bernice Mer- shon, who has her first real oppor¬ tunity in this opera and certainly makes the best of her opportunities. The local press let loose an avalanche of compliments on Miss Mershon’s work in the Monday editions and she certainly deserved all she got. Elvia Seabrooke also scored as Queen Lil and Carl Hadyn handled himself in tip-top fashion, but unfortunately only had one song. For her farewell week at Delmar Mrs. Leslie Carter has chosen to ap¬ pear in her first love. “The Heart of Maryland.” Judged bv the crowded house and the enthusiasm. Manager Russell made no mistake in reviving the melodrama which thrilled play¬ goers'a generation ago. Mrs. Carter played the play as she alone can play it. Next week Manager Russell will present James O’Neill in “Virginius.” O’Neill arrived in tov/n on Monday to start rehearsals and intends to make this revival of his famous play an epoch in the-theatrical history of the city. At Forest Park Highlands. J. Francis Dooley and Corinne Saylfcs top the list of an excellent vaudeville bill at the Forest Park Highlands. Their comedy is of a quiet or.der, but nevertheless keeps the audience in an uproar of laughter. Sig. Travato, a Filipino virtuoso, plays the violin, ’cello fashion, and more than makes good. His imitation of bird-calls on one string is wonder¬ ful. The Rio Brothers present an acrobatic feature act way above the ordinary. Amelia Bingham is appearing in the well known English farce, “Mrs. Tem¬ ple’s Telegram.” The only possible fault to find with this play is that it is too funny and that it is rather too hot weather to laugh so strenuously. Miss Bingham fills the title role ex¬ cellently. Fenwick, as Mr. Temple, is especially good. This week’s vaudeville bill at Man- nions is far the best presented this season. Hamilton and Ronco offer an artistic musical specialty that is far above the average. A1 Tyrrel, in a black face monologue act, keeps the audience in screams of laughter. Nate Erber, the manager of the Mid West Theatrical Exchange, is doing a land office business and is sending out stock companies through the West.—WEBB. SILVER BEACH’S TROUBLES. St. Joseph, Mich., June 16. There is a possibility of the authori¬ ties closing Silver Beach. It is un¬ derstood that the mayor is not in favor of the amusements that are there. The knife rack and all games of c'hance have been closed, and the caroussell and other amusements have been given orders to close by the chief of police. The concessionaires be¬ lieve that the authorities are trying to hold them up for a city license.— DAVIS. Clifford at Mt. Clemens. Edwin Clifford, manager of the Na¬ tional Theater, is spending his vaca¬ tion at Mt. Clemens. “The baths are great,” he says on a souvenir postal. New York, June 17. Many interesting points in play writing and play producing have arisen in the case of “The Queen of the Moulin Rouge” company vs. Hur tig and Seamon. The latter are us¬ ing a play called “The Girls of the . Moulin Rouge” at their music hall, while “The Queen of the Moulin Rouge” is now on tour. The lawver for Hurti® and Seamon brought out some interesting facts. He stated that the original “Moulin Rouge” (Red Mill) is located in Paris and takes its name from the shape of the building and that the title “Mou¬ lin Rouge" has been used many times before Thomas W. Riley or his con¬ freres ever heard of it. Indeed, Law¬ yer Leon Lasky claims that “Moulin Rouge” has been used as a play title in various forms for the past fifteen years. He also claims that there is absolutely no resemblance between the Hurtig and Seamon production and the “Queen” shod. Harry Lind- ley, who is the manager of the Ryley organization, took oath that the pro¬ duction cost $60,000. The decision is anxiously awaited by the local theatrical fraternity. MUSIC NOTES. Hattie Lurad will appear at Pabst Park, Milwaukee, next week featuring Rossiters’ “Just for a Day.” Richard and Pringles Minstrels next season will use Will Rossiters’ songs. Adele Rowland is at the Majestic, Milwaukee, this week singing “Game of Childhood Days.” Herbert and Willing made a hit at the Majestic last week with “You Ain’t Talking to Me.” The Imperial Comedy Trio (H. D. Johns. Larry Keating and Ray Lar- gev) has reorganized and is in vau¬ deville. Darrow and Mitchell will sing Sha¬ piro’s “Wildflower” at the Trocadero Louise Teasedale, assistant- 111 . - a^er of the Shapiro offices, states that “I Love My Husband, Bu? Oh You Henry” is a big hit. “When I Dream in the Gloaming of You” is a big hit at the where it is put on by Asher B. Sam¬ uels. Bill-*’- Thomoson is verv optimistic over the future of “Pony Boy,” “Mur¬ phies’ Goat,” and “I Want Somebody to Play With.” Bredfield’s band and which furnished music for the unf® ing of the National League SHB on June 3rd, will be in service a|«k !1 and a special program has been ate ranged. Charles Hay, Charles Day-; ton, Tom Murphy are the singers.! This trio will sing “Pony Boy.” f; STREET CAR STRIKE HELPS KILL OPERA. Bloomington, Ind., June 16. The Herald Square Opera went to pieces here last night. They played TerregflljH week of May 24 to poor business, affldl the street car strike knocked them oat; at Evansville week of May 31. Busi¬ ness was good here last week, and having got hold of a pretty goSt bunch of money the manager ear; dently thought it a good time to qai.: After paying hotel hills, of the com¬ pany up (to Monday morning, he packed the wardrobe and left on tip midnight train. Some of the cqi& pany had money to get away, white “ others remained over awaiting remit¬ tances from home. It is said that the company was organized at Toledo,' Ohio. They gave a good ; show.— FELTUS. NEW AIRDOME OPENED. Winston Salem, N. C., June 14. 1 The new Airdome has been opened ; under the management of M. 0. Mead,: who has been the successful manager: of the Marvel theater of this city for several months. The Airdome is built on the most modern plan, having a seating capacity of eight hundred with a handsome illuminated front, a stage opening of 22 by 16 feet and 18 feet deep. The Airdome was built a# equipped by a local stock company df" well-known business men ad^^Hi sents an investment of about $3,000. The location is as good as could be desired, being just off the public sauare in the heart of the city.®po8 Slack’s orchestra of six pieces has been engaged to furnish music. The refreshment concession has been let to a well-known local firm.— GRAIN¬ GER. SINGER’S ENTERPRISES. The five companies which Mort H. Singer will direct next season are thi eastern and western companies phy J ing "A Stubborn Cinderella,' moon Trail,” “The Golden Girl” and “The Prince of Tonight.” The first of these to open is “Ho^^^B Trail,” which begins the season at Joliet, Ill., on August 29. The west! ern “Cinderella” and “The Goldeaf Girl” will give their first performancl on September 5, at Davenport, Iowal and the Century theater, St. Louis! respectively, while the eastenfe'C 111 ! derella” opens in Salem, Mass., am, “The Prince of Tonight” a{ Macau-’ ’ i theater, Louisville, Kv., on 5cp| tember 6. David Belasco Likes It. ere is a new beer on the gaark -n as S'chlitz’s Erlanger.