San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

December 23rd, 1S99 Wonderful cMechanism THERE is a decidedly interesting mechanical side to the life motion picture exhibition of the JeffriesSharkey championship fight now being shown over the country. Stage wonders are so common in these days that the fact of our living in an era of scientific miracles almost passes without notice or comment. In making the illumination arrangements for the contest, there were provided 400 specially built arc lights. Reflectors were then placed over them, and so arranged that a correct lighting could only be had from a position occupied by four cameras. In all there was a total candle power of 800,000. This means, it is said, light enough to illuminate a city of 50,000 inhabitants, and yet it was all concentrated beneath reflectors that covered only 24 feet. Eleven electricians were placed directly over the reflectors and thus were enabled to operate these lights. Behind these cameras were twelve skilled operators. As a result there were seven and one-quarter miles of film and from this film 216,000 distinct pictures were developed. The films are 2 by 2% inches, the largest ever made in the history of moving photography. It will be rememl>ered that up to this time there had never been an attempt to obtain moving pictures except by sunlight, and that obtaining them by artificial light was largely in the nature of an experiment, consequently the surprise was greater when it was discovered that they were superior to any that had been obtained in the light of day. This has undoubtedly opened itp a new field in the moving picture world and no doubt will result in some very novel and curious experiments in the way of moving photography. Nance O Neil's Tour IVTan'CE O'Nkil's tour of the Orient, ' writes Jas. H. Love, to the Rkview, will open with the Australian engagement in Sydney, Feb. 26, playing twenty-two weeks in that city and Melbourne, returning to San Francisco and opening at the Columbia Sept. 10th for four weeks, when McKee Rankin will introduce Miss O'Neil to our theater-goers as Lady Macbeth. Then the company goes to New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago, for the balance of the season, which has already been booked. Mr. Love sails on the 27th for Australia. Hard Luck! J^ick COPEXY, who was here last year ahead of the Henschels, and is now in town in the interests of De Pachman, is one of the youngest advance men in the business and one of the most popular. They are telling a good story on him around at the California. Dick, since his advent into town, has had exceptional luck with the slot machine. It culminated last Saturday with a royal flush turning up, good for a bottle of Pommery. "Just the thing," he said, "for a good time a little later, and with it will be a small bird." But, alas! the floor was slippery and down went bottle and the pleasant hopes planned but a moment before. If a big, cold bot and a small bird figured together that night, the liquid did not depend upon the turn of the slot machine. On the <Rpad .Vance O'Neil Los Angeles, Dec. 3, four weeks. Georgia Minstrels Gilroy, 23; Santa Cruz, 24; Watsonville, 25; Monterey, 26; Salinas, 27; Haywards, 28; Oakland, 30. Lewis Morrison's Frederick the Great Co. Kansas City, 17-23; St. Joseph, 25. A Cheerful Liar Company Grant's Pass, 23-25; Eugene, 26; Roseburg, 27-28; Salem, 29-30; Albany, Jan. 1; Corvallis, 2-3; Independence, 4-5; McMinnville, 6-8; Hilsboro, 9-10; Astoria, i2-r3; Portland, Cordray's Theater, 14, week. A Hot Old Time Portland, 24, week; Salem, Jan. 1; Sacramento, 8-9; Stockton, 10; San Jose, 11-12; Oakland, 13; San Francisco, 14, week. Yon Yonson Leadville, 23; Cripple Creek, 24; Pueblo, 25; Denver, 30, ten days. The MooreRoberts Company Tacoma, 21-23; Seattle Theater, Seattle, 24, week. Shenandoah Portland, 25, week; Seattle, Jan. 1-4; Vancouver, B. C, 5; Victoria, 6; Tacoma, 8-9; Spokane, 11-12; Butte, 14— 15-16. My Friend From India (L. R. Stockwell) Los Angeles. 21-22-23; Fresno, 25. Girl From Chili Sioux City, 23; Lincoln, Neb , 25-26. Remember The Maine Company Seattle, Dec. 25. Dailey Stock Company San Diego, Christmas week; Los Angeles, holiday weeks to Jan. 14; Ventura, week of 15; Santa Barbara, 29. Human Hearts Company Portland, Dec. 17-23; Salem, 25; Astoria, 26; Chehalis, 27; Olympia, 28; Tacoma, 2930; Victoria, Jan. 1; Xanaimo, 2; Vancouver, 3; New Westminster, 4; New Whatcom, 5; Everett, 6; San Francisco, California Theater, 7-13; Sacramento, 14-16; Stockton, 17; Santa Cruz, 18; San Jose. 19-20; Oakland, 22-24. Murray and Mack in Finnigan's Ball Los Angeles, 19-23; Santa Barbara, 25; Oakland, 28; Sacramento, 29-30; San Francisco, Alhambra Theater, 31-Jan. 6. Harry Corson Clarke Austin, 25; Waco, 26; Belton, 27; Temple, 28; Galveston, 31; Houston, Jan. 1; Beaumont, 2. Hottest Coon in Dixie San Francisco, 17-30; Portland, Jan. 1-7; Seattle, 8-15. When Charles Fiohman presents Miss Hobbs at the Duke of York Theater in London, on December 18th, Evelyn Millard will play the title role, Susie Vaughn will appear in the character presented in New York by Mrs. Gilbert, and Agnes Miller will be cast for the role impersonated at the Lyceum by Mrs. Bloodgood. & PROFESSIONAL CARDS * * CHARLES and KITTIE A $2000.00 MUSICAL ACT Now touring the Coast. Exclusive direction Hallett's Agency, San Francisco, Cal. Flora REFINED VOCH l_ DUO Hastings & Hall Frances Introducing Repetoire — Strictly Up-!o-Date Operatic. Descriptive, Coon Medleys. Wardrobe Elegant. Particular attention is called to the harmony and range of these artists' voices. ARCHIE LEVY, Sole Agent j|8j^ LAURA CREWS fifl H\ Cissy, in H* ^B^HI What Happened to Jones ^^Wy with ^ ,^ Harry Corson Clarke Ida Gertrude Banning Alvina Starlight, in What Happened to Jones Mr. Frank Mathieu Frawley Company MRS. HORACE EWING Characters At Liberty Address this Office Ada Palmer Walker Prima Donna. Tivoli Opera House IDA WYATT OOl'BR -TTE— PREMIKR DANCKR. ENGAGEO ments solicited Lessons in Stape Dancing. Address 1 Dsn vers Street City, or this office* Charles H. Jones Stage Manager, Grand Opera House ERNEST HOWELL Characters and Light Comedy Alcazar Thrater E. J. HOLDEN Business Manager Dewey Theater Oakland, Cal. Miss Anna Lichter TIVOI.I OPERA HOUSB Gertrude Foster Leading Woman Alcazar Theatre. First-Class Repertoire Opera STAGE DIRECTOR ADDRESS THIS OFFICE. AT LIBERTY DANIEL HALIFAX With What Happened to Jones. LUCILLE ULMER THORNDIKE COMEDY AND CHARACTER Address this Office Cecilia Castelle TNGKNl'E AND GENERAL WORK, WITH _L Harry Corson Clarke Co. Hallett's Theatrical Exchange. Hattie Belle Ladd Contralto. Grand Opera House MISS JESSIE FOSTER T YRIC SOPRANO. Vocal Studio 915 Hyde St. I_J ( talian Method.) Reception Hours, 11 a. m. to 1:30 p M. Kngagements accepted Tor Opera, Concert, Church. Etc. SCOTT SEATON The Bishop, in What Happened to Jones CEC1LE VON SEIBERLICH yARAMATlC SOPRANO, CONCERT ACCOM1 ) panist and Coach for Operatic Singers and Stage Specialties Studio 1643 Polk St., cor. Clay, San Francisco 'Phone Polk 1046. GEO. E. LASK Stage Director Tivoli Opera House Standard Theater BAKERSFIELD, CAL. TJV M. CARRILLO & CO.. Props, and Managers _Tj The only First-class Theater and Largest Novelty Theater in Bakersfield. The Oldest and Most Reliable Variety Theater in Bakersfield. All communications regarding engagements and bookings to be addressed to Mr. F. M. Carrillo. Bakersfield, or Mr. Archie Levy, 6 Eddy St., San Francisco. Fares advanced to Artists of Reputation to any part of the State. Q F. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 180 Powell O. street. A thorough musical edcuation in all branches of music. Piano department in charge of G. S. BONELI.I, Director. Terms moderate. FRANCIS BYRNE With the Frawley Co. O. V. EATON A TTORNEY-AT-LAW. 43* Parrott Building. XI. Professional Litigation and Contracts. CHAS. MAYER, Jr. TEACHER OF THE ZITHER. Reception hour 1 :30 to 3 P. M. Studio 22M Geary Street, Easterbrook Building, Room 41. H. L. HASTINGS TEACHER OF BANJO. 312 Post Street. 'Phone 4982 Steiner. Residence 814 Shrader St. CLAIRE M. COLE TEACHER OF PIANO. Pupil of Roscoe Warren Lucy. Painist of the Corona Club. Concert engagements accepted. Reception Hours, from 9 A. M.. to 1:30 r. M. Thursday excepted. Address, 1317 Hyde Street. Telephone Larkin 281. Bernhard Walther Belgium Solo Violinist Open for Concert Engagements and at Homes 334 O'Farrell St.. San Francisco MISS ELEANOR GONNELL SOPRANO. Teacher of Singing. Begs to announce that she has returned from Europe and resumed teaching at her residence 1469 Sacramento street. Reception hours 12 to 2 daily. H W. STIREWALT, M. D. TT^ORMERLY RESIDENT PHYSICIAN GERMAN Jj HOSPITAL. Hours 1 to 4 and 7 to 8 P. M. 305 Kearny St., corner Bush, whole floor. Telephone Main 1474. Residence' Hotel St. Nicholas. MISS E. MclNTIRE SCIENTIFIC PALMIST. Hours, 1 to 5 p. M. Sundays excepted. No. 1218 Leavenworth Street, near Clay. Ladies only. Telephone East 264. H. JEROME FOSSELLI SCIENTIFIC PALMIST. 'Phone Black 661. 517 Mason Street, near Sutter. Hours 9 a. h., 8 p. M. Mrs. Eva Tenney QOPRANO SO LOST, Teacher of Singing. Soprano O at Plymouth Church and Bush St. Synagogue. Studio, 1199 Bush Street. Telephone Sutter 226. Reception Day, Wednesday. MRS. C. J. TOOKER & MISS ELSIE TOOKER TEACHERS OF THE GUITAR. Pupils prepared as Soloists. 722 Powell St. San Francisco.