The New York Clipper (September 1912)

i££Rl£Ajg Copyright 1012, by the Frank Queen Publishing Company (Limited) Founded by FRANK QUEEN, 1863. NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 21, 1912. VOLUME LX-No. 32. Prioa, 10 Cants. THE ROSENTHAL ATTRACTIONS. Manager Jake Rosenthal, of Dubuque, la., says the Oarslde Stock Co. hag completed an ciehtceu weeks' run at his alrdome. In that (Iit and holds the record (or Summer busi- ness there. The company left Sunday, Sept S for Faducah, By., where they appear all Winter. A banquet was tendered the com- pany by the management before they left for tbe South. A split week arrangement has been made by Manager Rosenthal with his new Majestic Theatre, In Dubuque, In. The magnificent theatre re-opened on Monday afternoon, Sept. 10 playing six acts twice weekly, the second show opening Thursday afternoons. The acts ■will divide the time with Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. la., according to routings made. Manager Rosenthal reports a splendid sea- son for Cora Beckwlth, tbe swimmer, who Is playing county fairs In Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Miss Beckwlth carries a large company with her, which includes the follow- ing roster: Jake Rosenthal, manager and lec- turer; George M. Hodge, lecturer and press agent; C. H. Jennings, In advance; Mrs. O. Si. Dodge, ticket seller; Clarence H. Mitchell, In charge of natatorium, and Will Clemens Jr., in charge of the canvas. Madison, Wis.; Kewance, III., and other cities are yet to be played this season, after which she will re- pair to her home In Dubuque for the Winter. < ■ » THE DENNETT ATTRACTIONS. Charles Bennett & Co. are sending out "The Price," opening their season at Easton, Pa., on 'Labor Day, to capacity business. Edna Marshall will play the leading role of Etbel Toscanl, originated last year by Helen Ware. all other plays of this firm have been leased for limited territory, as It Is Mr. Ben- nett's Intention to make 'The Price" his prin- cipal attraction this year. The roster of company Is: C. C. Bennett, Clarence Bennett, Fred wertbelmer, Roy Van Fossen, Geo. V. Dill, Jack Bnrhorn, Orrln Dibble, William Rllledeau, Violet Fisher, Glenn Porter, Edna Marshall, and Geo. J. Wetzel, New York representative. 4«» AUSTRALIA TO SEE "HONTMARTRE." Andrew McCann, general musical director for T. C. Williamson, of Sydney, Australia, has secured from Charles Frohman the Australian rights for "The Girl from Mont- martre," In which Hattle Williams and Rich- ard Carle are now appearing at the Cri- terion Theatre. The piece will be first pro- duced In Melbourne, and at the close of Its run there will be taken on tour in Australian and New Zealand cities. Robert Courtneldge will not make his production of "The Girl from Montmartre," at the Shaftesbury The- stre, until Spring. Mr. McCann also took with him the score and book of "The Ten- derfoot" 4«» BOND IN CARUSO CASE UPHELD. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court In Brooklyn has unanimously reversed the ruling of County Judge Fawcett, per- mitting a reduction In the $10,000 forfeited ball bond, furnished by Antonio Pellegrlno, a stevedore, for Antonio Mlsclanl. who was sentenced to Sing Sing for seven years and a half for sending a Black Hand letter to Enrico Caruso, to $6,000. 4«» HOWSON'S FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY. Albert E. How-son, who Is in "The Passing Show of 1012," at the Winter Garden, on Sent. 11 celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of hlg appearance on the stage by being the guest of E. H. Sothern at dinner. Mr. How- son made his first appearance In 1897 as a member of the old Lyceum Stock Company. SUTRO CURTAILS VISIT. Alfred Sutro, author of "The Perplexed Husband," suddenly curtailed his American visit a fortnight shorter than he intended it to be, because of John Drew's emphatic suc- cess in the Sutro comedy, "The Perplexed Husband." Mr. Sutro galled for England Wednesday, Sept. 11, on the Mauretanla. Be- fore sailing he closed a contract with Charles !• rohman for his next comedy. LEADING ACTRESSES NOT FOR THE "MOVIES." Charles Frohman states that the printed announcement to the effect that moving pic- tures, representing the home life of Maude Adams and Ethel Barrymore will be on view shortly at n local theatre, la' an announce- ment entirely without authorization, and completely contrary to the wishes of tbe actresses named. Scene from "THE ADVENTURE OF THE BUTTON," Essanay's Initial "fifth" release, Sept. 25. A snappy comedy drama. "WALLINGFOHD" SCORES IN AUSTRALIA. J. C. Williamson's new comedy company of American players, headed by Fred Nlblo. Harry Corson Clarke, Josephine Cohan and Margaret Dale Owen, opened at the Cri- terion Theatre. Sydney, Australia, Aug. 8, In "Gct-Rlch-Qulck Wallmgford." Late advices from that city state: "Play and players made an enormous hit, and the press and public were unanimous In pro- claiming It tbe best American company and funniest comedy ever sent over. At the conclusion of the performance the stage was literally banked in flowers, and the reception the warmest ever given to foreign players." + »» CHARLES FROHMAN RE-ARRANGES BOOKINGS. Charles Frohman has re-arranged tho book- ings of two of bis companies, so that he will be able to keep "The Girl from Montmartre," with Richard Carlo and flattie Williams, at the Criterion Theatre until October, and still bring John Mason Into New York In tho new Henry Bernstein play, "The Attack." Mr. Mason was to have succeeded the Richard Caric-Hattlo Williams company at tbe Cri- terion Theatre, but prosperity has come In ample abundance to this musical organization to earn It a longer local run. When Mr. Carle and Miss Williams go on tour they will first visit the cities In which Mr. Mason was to have played "Tbe Attack" throughout October. 4 ■» SIGNED FOR "THE GYPSY." Eleanor Kenty has signed with John Cort to create the part of Lady Lucy, In the new Plxlcy and Ludcrs opera, "The Gypsy," which will be used to dedicate the new Cort Theatre on West Forty-eighth Street 4 I > "COMING HOME TO ROOST." The first performance of Edgar Selwyn's new comedy, "Coming Home to Roost," will be held at tbe Hollls Street Theatre, Boston, on Oct. 14, and after a short tour the piece will come to New York. 4 ■ > SAVAGE ENGAGEMENTS. narry Davenport, "Bobby" Barry, Frank 8hea and Josephine Bancroft havo been en- gaged by Henry W. Savage, Mr. Davenport for "Tbe Million," Mr. Barry for a new com- edy by Rupert Hughes, and Mr. Shea and .Miss Bancroft for "The Merry Widow." 4» «■ ENGAGED WITH SOTHERN- MARLOWE. Lconore Chippendale has been engaged for Important roles with E. II, Sothern and Julia Marlowe. Miss Chippendale Is of an old theatrical family. 4 I » ENGAGED FOR "THE WALL STREET GIRL." Gcraldlne Malone has been engaged by Frederic McKay to piny the Western girl, with Blanche Ring, In "Tho Wall Street Girl." 4*» "A RICH MAN'S SON." James Forbes will produce his new comedy, "A Rich Man's Son," at Atlantic City on Oct. 7. After two weeks out of town the piece will be brought to New York. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. Under this heading we will publish each week lnportant amusement events occurring In the corresponding week a quarter of a century ago. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept, Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept Sept Sept Sept. Sept. 17,1887.—Alhnmbra Theatre, Iron- wood, Mich., burned. 17.—"Thrown Upon the World," Rufua Scott's version of "It's Never Too Late to Mend," originally acted at Putnam, Conn. 10.—New Grand Opera House, Buffalo, N, Y., opened. 10.—"Tho Red Lamp," by Outram Tristram, first acted hi America at the Boston (Mass.) Museum. 10.—'Nntatortutnt Memphis, Tenni, opened as raudevlllo theatre 10.—Lewis Opera House, Ottumwa, la., burned. 10.—."As Ir. n Looking Glass,'' adapted by Frank Rogers from F. C. Phillips' novel of same name, originally acted at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New York Cltly. by Mrs. Lnngtry and com- pany. 10.—"Two Roads," by James Cnrden, originally acted at tfio Windsor Thea- tre, New York City. 10.—Harry Braham made his dramatic debut, as Ben Chlbbles, la "Hoodman Blind," at tbe People's Theatre, New York City. 10.—"Little Puck." adapted by How- ard P. Taylor from Anstey's novel, "Vlco Versa," originally acted at the Academy of Music, Buffalo, N, Y. 10.—Hennepin Avenuo Theatre, Minne- apolis, Minn., dedicated. 10.—"The Marquis" first acted in Eng- lish in America at tho Casino, New York City. 20.—Rescue and Roblnl and the Fonte- Bonl Bros, made American debuts at Troy, N. Y. 21.—''Tho Great Pink Pearl," by Cecil Raleigh and R. C. Carton, first acted In America nt the Lyceum Theatre, New York; In It it. F, Cotton and Mme. Do Nnucaze made American debuts. "Edlthn's Burglar," drama- Sept Sept. tlzed by Augustus Thomas and Edgar Smith from Mrs. Burnett's story, was then first produced In Now York. 21.—Hale's new Opera House, Towaa da, Pa., opened. 21.—Opera House at Hyndman, Pa. dedicated by the Nobs Family, NAT GOODWIN RECOVERING. Nat Goodwin, the actor, who was seriously Injured In a boat accident in Los Angeles, Cat, several weeks ago. expects to be able to regain tbe use of his limbs and resume his stage work. It was reported that all hope of Goodwin's being able to walk again WILSON AND WILSON, Using the Feist songs with marked success. "EVERYWOMAN" IN LONDON. The production of "Evcrywoman," at the uruiy Lane Theatre, night of Sept. 12, was Pronounced by the English critics a magnlfl- gg °fic, but they did not fail, however, to aarrm the play Itself, with faint praise. n * lcxnna er Carlisle, In the title role, made n great personal success. TWO MATINEES WEEKLY FOR JOHN DREW. It has been decided at tbe Frohman offices, in response to the unusually heavy demand lor sonts. that John Drew will give Wednea- ?'" we',' as Saturday matinees of "The Sept 18 ,lusban<1 ." beginning Wednesday, 4»» 'BACHELORS AND BENEDICTS." ,i..Ui 5" p /**ee will make an Immediate pr> uuctlon of "Bachelors and Benedicts," the r«L? , i? y . , y,? ack8on D - Haag. Ho haa en- ft. 8 ™ J 1 *'^ 11 Herx for *be principal role. Mr. ra\l Vr?.^ bee ^. pIa y , "K tt e principal comedy role In "The Charity Girl." was given up. but Dr. Herbert the actor's IihyslcUn, said that by dally exercise while ylng In bed, and unless something unforeseen should occur, Mr. Goodwin should be able to walk wltbin the next few weeks. S i t "C. O. D." IN REHEARSAL. John Cort has put Frederick Chapln's comedy, "C. 0. D.," Into rehearsal with the following; players in the cast: Sam Edwards, Charles Murray, Percy Plunkett, Geo. Betts, J. Fred Holloway, Charles Walton, Antonio M. Moreno, Margaret Crawford, Isabel Ver- non, Claire Krall, Irma La Pierre, Grace Morrlsey, Ruth Gartland and Marcla Lawson. The company will begin a short tour at the Tcck Theatre, Buffalo, on Oct. 7, preliminary to the New York presentation. 4 » » ALEXANDER OARR FREED. The charge of homicide placed against Alexander Carr, an actor as a result of the death of five-year-old Frieda Goldman, who was killed by Carr's automobile at Second Avenue and First Street, Aug. 14, was dis- missed by Coroner Holtzhauser last week. 4«» MUSICAL PLAY IN REHEARSAL. "The Lady of the Slipper," a musical play, in which Elsie Janls, Joseph Cawthorn and Montgomery and Stone will appear, Is being rehearsed. It will be produced by Charles Dillingham. 4»» "THE CHARITY GIRL." In the cast which will present "The Char- ity Girl," a musical play, In the Globe The- atre, on Sept. 28, are: Claude Gllllngwater, Marie Flynn, Annabclle Whltford, Blossom Sceley, Harry Turpln and Henry Fink. 4»» ANOTHER PROF. PERFORMANCE. A professional performance of "The Master of the House" will be given at the Thirty- ninth Street Theatre some Sunday evening soon, to which members of the theatrical pro- fession will be invited. 4 •» ROBERT LORAINB HERE. Robert Loralnc and the English company that la to support him In "Man and Super- man." arrived here this week. The play Is booked to open at the Hudson Theatre on Sept. 80, after "Honest Jim Blunt" has had two weeks' run at that house. ■ AL. ERNEST GARCIA, Sella; Popular Player No. lit. BELMONT SINGING FOUR, Featuring Joe Morris' latest song hits. REGINALD DE KOVEN RETURNS. Reginald Dc Koven, the composer, who went abroad several months ago, In tho In- tciiKts of the Do Koven Opera Co.. arrived in New York Sept. 13, on tho Adriatic, of tho White Star lino. 4«» COL. BROWN HONORED. Cot. T. AI Ib ton Brown was made a life mctiilwr of the B. P. O. Blks, No. 1, at Its moetlng. iSund'ay night, Sept. 8. He Is the oldCKt due-paying member In the order, hav- ing Joined Aug. lfi, 1800. 4»» All Mil H IIV RON TO LEAVE "FINE FEATHERS." Arthur Byron, who on short notico went to Chicago to take the place of Wilton Lackayc, In "Fine Feathers," will retire from tho case on Sept. 21. # —» CARRIE REYNOLDS IN VAUDEVILLE. Carrie Reynolds, who has bcon seen In New York In several musical plays, will make her vaudeville debut at Proctor's Fifth Avenuo Theatre on Sept. 23, In a single singing act. 4»» HOPE LATHAM ENGAGED. Hone Latham has been selected for the principal female role In the Theodore Burt Hnyre-Clcvelnnd Rodgcrs drama, "Ransomed," which John Cort will produce shortly. ANNETTE KELLERMAM, Whom picture appears on the front page of this Ishiio, will appear, week beginning Sept S8, at Proctor's Fifth Avenuo Theatre, Now York City. At tills house Bliss Kellermann won much popularity on her earlier appear- ances In this city, earning- tho appellation of "Queen of tho Mermaids." Her work Is too well known to need comment here, hut It Is Mifc to gay alio will receive a hearty welcome from her legion of admiring friends, She arrived In this city Sept. 12, from abroad, where she made a triumphant tour, under the direction of William Morris, who will also manage her American tour.