The New York Clipper (January 1914)

Jantjaby 31 THE NE¥ YORK CLIPPER. ONLY THREE WEEKS OLD AND ALREADY A POSITIVE HIT—THAT'S WHAT EVERYBODY IS SAYING ABOUT ERNEST R. BALLS LATEST BALLAD The stirring love story Is told In a passionate lyrlo , by the well-known author, GEORGE GRAFF, JR., and the music Is In MR. BALL'S best vein, flowing and easy to sing, with one of his famous "PUNCH CLIMAXES" that Just CAN'T FAIL TO PUT IT OVER. A few of his other successes that you will remember are "LOVE ME AND THE WORLD 18 MINE," "IN THE GARDEN OF MY HEART," "MY DEAR," "MOTHER MACHREE," "THE DOOR OF HOPE," "WHO KNOWS," "TILL THE 8AND8 OF THE DESERT CROW COLD," "TO HAVE, TO HOLD, TO LOVE," "GOOD-BYE, MY LOVE, GOOD-BYE," ETC., ETC. IS THERE ANOTHER COMPOSER OF THI8 PERIOD THAT CAN BOAST 8UOH A COLLECTION OF WONDERFUL 8ONG8? At present MR. BALL and MAUD LAMBERT are playing the Orpheum Circuit (this Week, Palace, Chicago.) In a telegram recently received from him he says: "I 8ANG MY NEW 80NC, 'WHILE THE RIVER8 OF LOVE FLOW ON,' FOR THE FIR8T TIME LAST NIGHT AND IT WENT BIGGER THAN ANY OF MY FORMER SUCCESSES." WE HAVE ORCHESTRATIONS IN FIVE KEYS A.flat (O to D-flstt) B.flat (O to E-flat) O (E to F) O <E-sharp to O) E-flat (O to A-flat) We have for quartets, arrangement for male, female and mixed voices. We have for musical acts, solo arrangements with orchestra accompaniment. We have solo arrangements for cornet and trombone with band accompaniment.^ There are beautiful slides by Wheeler, to be had of him direct. Our professional offices with their competent staffs are at your disposal. You will find them In charge of AL. COOK ,^'SSK..,,,. TOM QUICLEY "^'KVfci?- IRVING M. WILSON S'SiKS,^ IF YOU. CAN'T CALL, WRITE OR WIRE US AND YOUR COMMUNICATION WILL RECEIVE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION W. WITMARK «& SOIM Witmark Bldg., NEW YORK NEW YORK CITY. "THE YELLOW TICKET." El tin «ce (A. H. Woods, mgr.)— The Yel- low Ticket, a play In three acts by Michael Morton, produced Tuesday evening, Jan. 20, by A, H. Woods, with this cast: Margery Seaton Elaine Inescort John Seaton David Torrence A Walter Harry Llllford Harya V&renka Florence Beed Julian Bolte John Barrymore Baron Stepan Audrey John Mason Count Nlcolal Bostov Julian L'Estrange PetroT PaTiak Macey Harlam Peter, Polish Servant at Baron Audreys', Michael Wllcns Monsieur Zoubatoff Emmett Corrlgau, Bogloiky It. C P. Evans Well written and artistically acted melo- drama has always proved acceptable to American playgoers as theatrical entertain- ment. "The Yellow Ticket," possessing tbeso two qualities In high degree, should prove no exception to the rule. The play takes its name from the fact of a custom followed In the Czar's dominions of licensing women of the street and issuing to all applicants a yellow ticket that they might practice "the oldest profession in the world, unmolested by the police.. Armed with this certificate of admitted bad char- acter, a woman might travel wherever she will within the confines of the Busslan Em- pire. Like all other attempts at controlling; the sociological problem, the yellow ticket arrangement has its drawbacks, and offers the usual opportunities for graft, oppression and Injustice. . , . A young Jewish girl, who Is placed In a most undesirable position owing to the neces- sity of seeing her dying father in St. Peters- burg, 1* forced through circumstances to se- cure a questionable passport of the kind men- tioned, in Russia, as is generally known, Jews are not permitted outside of the pale of settlement. An exception is made only in the Instance of a woman "wtio is given a yellow ticket, which, while a doubtful and daring expedient, nevertheless is accepted by the young Jewish girl of the play as an heroic means to an end. Having accomplished her purpose in reach- ing her lather's side just before he dies, tbo girl, although Innocent of any wrongdoing. is unable to return to ber home because of the stigma she has been forced to place upon her name and reputation. In the first act we and her Installed as a governess in the family of an English resi- dent in St. Petersburg. Here she comes in contact with Julian Rolfe, a young American newspaper correspondent, and Baron Stepan Audrey, the head of the Secret Police, both of whom are smitten by her charm and In- tellecuallty. Rolfe's admiration Is sincere, bat the same cannot bo said of the Baron. In order that the girl might be placed In till power, through a well laid plan he man- ages to have her dismissed from the service of the English family. In doing this he ex- poses ber as the holder of a certificate of prostitution. Of course, it Is almost Impos- sible for the girl to explain why she has this paper, and, although a victim of circum- stances, is forced to leave under a cloud. The American newspaper correspondent, however, believes her story and plans to all her as much as it is in his power to do so. By means of a ruse the girl is lured to the apartments of the Baron in the middle of the night The Baron would attend to lier case In Bhort order and right her in the eyes of the world If—but naturally the re- ward asked by the rascally nobleman Is such that no decent woman could accept In a highly dramatic scene in the second act the grl kills the roue with a hatpin, much in s same fashion as La Tosca killed her persecutor in Sardou'a drama of the same name. The third act finds the girl in custody and about to be railroaded to Siberia without the benefit of a trial. Tbe newspaper cor- respondent comes to the rescue, however, at the eleventh hour, and threatens to cable his American paper of the true manner in which tbe Baron was killed. The autocrat's repu- tation must be conserved by all means, con- sequently tbe clever journalist succeeds In liberating not only himself but the girl as welt Presumably they marry, leave foe America and live happily ever after. The production end has been well taken care of, tbe three interiors in which, the action takes place being fully up to the Broadway standard of scenic excellence. Florence Beed, as tbe Jewish girl plays with a depth of intelligence and feeling. Her work, notable for artistic expression and repression, Is well nigh perfect John Mason, as Baron Andre;, plays a difficult role that might easily be overdone and made ridiculous in the bands of an in- competent Mr. Mason, an actor of ftneue, and an artist to his finger tips, renders a wonderful characterization. His perform- ance is a masterpiece of "polished villainy." Jack Barrymore, as Julian Rolfe, is light and breezy as of yore. Mr. Barrymore is that rarity among leading juveniles of tbe present day stage, a truly manly hero. Noue of the wrist-watch stuff for John, who Is there every minute in his clever, nonchalant manner, and who is convincingly earnest and strong in a role full of opportunities. Emmett Corrlgan. as Zoubatoff, portrays tbe role of the secret police chief as only a sterling artist of his experience and ability can. His characterization demonstrates the fact that be possesses marvelous versatility and superlative ability In his chosen line of histrionic endeavor. Macey Harlarn, as Paviak, the secret police officer, was another who contributed a caroeo- Uke character study. The entire cast, in fact la not only of all-star calibre, but of a high grade of artistic efficiency. Hew, i Irvine Place (Rudolf Christians, mgr.) —Jan. 21 brought the much heralded prem- iere of "Professor Bernhardt," a five act play by Arthur Schnltzler, -wlti tils cast: Prof. Bcrnhardl Henri. Marlow Prof. Ebenwald Ernst Holznagel Prof. Cyprian Willy Frey Dr. Pflugfelder Hednricli Mattbaes Dr. Fliitz Hans Hansen Dr. Tugendoetter Budl Bah* Dr. Loewcnstcla Ernst Robert Dr. Schrelmann Curt Man they Dr. Adler Willy Wob.1 Dr. Oskar Bernhardt Rndolf Alcher Dr. Kurt Pflucfelder Paul Diets Dr. Wengor, Assistant Rudi RaJo Hochroitzpolntner, Interne.. .Helnrlch Falk Ludmilla, Nurse Annie Rub-Focrster Prof. Flint Otto Stoeckel Stem Re^Prtert \ ■ -™ M Chrirtl ">' Dr. Feurmann Christian Boo Prof. Bernhardl's Valet.. ..Louis Pracborlus Owing to its highly Interesting plot which throws a strong light upon conditions In Austrian hospitals and institutions, the play has been barred from Austrian tieatrcs, and consequently the Interest in tbe production was pitched to an unusually high key, and the house packed for the first night The ex- pectations of the audience were fully real- ized, and the applause after each act was all the stage management and do actors could wish for. The acting was excellent and all the members of the cast contributed their full shares to the success of the oc- casion. In spite of the unusually largo num- ber of male members contained In this year's company, some of the actors had to play two parts In order to fill the ciccedioily large requirements in this respect, there being only one female part, during the first act The largest part of the success was due to the powerful acting of Herr Marlow, who portrayed the title part true to life, and successfully resisting tbd temptation to ex- agerate. Herr Christians, to whom also the task of the stage management had fallen, In- creased tbe number of Jls admirers consider- ably by his lovable portrayal of the priest and later played a second, minor part, while Herr Stoeckel acted the part of tbe ambi- tious, celf-consclous Commissioner, well. As a whole the play Is highly Interesting. SmSm (Continued on page SJ WANTED IMMEDIATELY fern WASHINGTOX. Academy (W. W. Wool folk, mgr.)—"In Old Kentucky" had big basinets week of Jan. 10. The house li dark 20-31. IIbubco (L. Stoddard Taylor, mgr.) — "The Family Cupboard" bad good business week of 10. '■Romance, 1 ' with Doris Keane, 26; "America's Wonderland," by Lawrence Grant, Sunday, 25. Columbia (Fred O. Better, mgr.)—"Hbamuen Dan," with Obauncey Olcott, had big business week of 19. "The Trail of the Lonesome l'loe," with Charlotte Walker, 20; musical spectacle and historical pageant, "Colombia," tor the benefit "Noel Bouse. 7 ' Feb. 8. KaTioML (Wo. B. Bapley, mgr.)—"Joseph and His Brethren" had bit business week of 10. Donald Brian, in "Tbe Marriage Market," 20; "The Beauty Shop," with Raymond Hitchcock, next. Poli's (James Thatcher, mgr.)—"Tbe Ninety and Nine" was admirably given by the Popular Players week of 10. Menard Buhler, Frank Shannon, Russell FUmore, O. W. Vance, W. D. Corbett, Frances Nellson, Helen Tracy, Louise Kent and Marie Drofnab. were all excellent Marie Stone, a new member of the Players, made a One Impression. Big boiinesa rated Cor tbe week. "Tbe World and His Wife" SO. "The Two Orphans" next. Casino (A. Julian Brylawskl, mgr.)—Bill week of 20: Tbe Malvern company cave), Arthur Krona, Musical Campbells, Isabel Miller and company, Lacy Tenia, sad new pictures. Sunday concerts do well. Cosmos (A. Julian Brylawskl, mgr.) — Bill week of 20: Perry's All Star Minstrel Hisses, fea- turing Joale Flynn; "Lydla," Jane Keppler and company, Jock McPheraon, Joe Lanlgan, and new pictures. Sunday concerts, with music by "That Orchestra," do capacity. Oatri (George Peck, mgr.)—Mollis Williams •nd her all star compear. In "Tbe Queen of Bohemia." did big basuwee week of 10. Uosoy Posey Glrli 20. Al. Beeves and hla big show next Bandar concerts do well. Ruth's (Roland 8. Bobbins, mgr.)—Bill «eek of 20: "Tbe Spark of Life," with Adelaide and J. J. Hughes; Madge Terry, Norton and Nichol- son, Lee Jonleys, Ben Ryan and Harriet Lee, the Elsie Jsnds Trio, Sam Lewis and Bam Dody, Uontambo and Wells, and new pictures. Sunday concerts do capacity. Tns management of Keith's announces tbe Chicago Grand Opera Co. for s series of grand operas, in the very near future. Drama Cbaoncey Olcott't engagement be made several very pleasant curtain apeeebea and sans a verse of ''Mother Uscbree," which were heartily received by the large audiences. Plusimt news for the patrons of Poll's is tke return of Gertrude BondhUl, who will be seen In the production of "Tbe Two Orphans, 1 week of Feb. 2. JTOTES. OaHBUt, HiHiOEB E. F. Albee, of the Keith circuit, was In tbe dry doling tbe last week on his way to Fionas, and was well pleased with the situation la Washington. Thsss are rumors of changes la policies of two bouses bere—Academy and Lyceum. Both •re now dark, but as rumor goes, will open soon under new management. T. Asthcb smith makes the following an- nouncement for the benefit of the musical patrons, "Flonssley Quartet" Jaa. Si-March 10. 1'bilbar- souk Society, New York. Mme. Julia Ottln, solo- ist. Feb. 10; Harold Bsnon Feb. 11, Knnelik Feb. 22, Philadelphia Orchestra, Mischa Bbsaa, soloist Melbs, Feb. 71. Comedian who can sing and dance, Live y, good soprano, good,high voice, tenor mnsical comedy, wire or write, JOHN GRIEVES, All this weelt, Jersey Shore, Pa. Generail{usiiiessWofflan AND General Business Ulan To do some Directing. Man doubling. Brass Preferred Join on Wire APPItEGATB HUGO COMPANY Newark, S. D., Jan. 29-31. Brltton, S. D., Feb, 2-3 Fornun, N. D., *-S At Liberty Characters, Rough Heavies Age so yrs.. height o ft. a in., weight 100 lbs* Experienced sad reliable. Also A, No. 1 Agent* Write or wire. THOsi. Footf, tm Lincoln ATO., Steuben vlll e, Ohio BEPEBTOIBG SCENERY FOR 8 AUG 22 Tack Drops. 8 on Battens. S Central Trunks, 40 Inch 2 Bill Trunks. Load of Flat Scenery, Taaselated Oronnd Cloth. Sea Cloth, 2 Lobby Frames. Props, Crates, Etc. All in Al condition. Colonial W. E. CLARK llttl Th eatre Co vtngton Covington, Ky. CLARA TURNER Wants Man for Gen, Bus. woman for Gen.Bus. One Bill a week AH particulars first letter HIT. F. UAIUIY, Mgr. Warbarton Theatre Vonk-n, It. V. Wanted-Band Actors at Once And for Summer lesion Also General Business People that double Piano, Drums, or Specialties. Want for Small Automobile Circus Musicians, Performers that do two or more Acts. Agent that can run automobile. Brcnnen Fostor and Friend write. LA aov stock co . . Mai ln.vllle, Ohio WANTED sTOR Stetson's U. T. Co Co. Woman who can play parts and has little girl for Eva. child must not be over 9 rears of age. Also man for Tuba who can Double Stage. Martin write. Address MOOS WASHBUBV Cheater, Fa. GET THIS RIGHT MADISOJf'» DBDGET No. IB. Is es- sentially a book for professional performers. It contains comedy material that would cost over tbree thousand dollars if writ tea to your special order. You'll never regret the dollar spent for BUDGET No. 15 Contents Include 19 dandy mono- logues, 8 wonderful acts Air two males and 7 acts for male and fe- male, 10 brand-new parodies on law test sonars, 3 great minstrel flrat Carta, a sldr-spll (ting tabloid farce -•Ides hundreds of original gags, Jokes, sidewalk bite, etc. Price ONE DOLLAR per copy. Back issues out of print, ex" ceptMo. 14; price, f loo, or Budgets U and la together. |l M. JAMES MADISON 1404 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK AT LIBBRTY Both Char, or Gen. Bus. Reliable Good Dressers. Btock or Hep, pehce wAnnus. Ola Wash. Ave. Newport, Ky. Tent for Sale to ft. R. T., Mil H. P., 10 ft. Walls. New, never been putnp. Made of flojIe'soKos. drill. Stored In Pew York. (Joes to highest bidder. OK0. LM BO v, 148 Lnroh Are.. Bogota, K. J. Want Middle Man That Can Catch Somersaults State Ago, Height, Weight and Lowest Salary. 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