San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

6 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW July 16, 1910 Correspondence SPOKANE, Wash., July 5.— The White Squaw, an unique comedydrama, by Delia M. Clarke, will be the attraction at the Auditorium Theatre, 8-10; Margaret Anglin, 1617; William Collier, 25-26. Thomas Dixon's The Clansman is the offering by the Sandusky-Lawrence players at the Spokane Theatre, week of 3. Del S. Lawrence as Ben Cameron, leader of the Klan, and Jane Kelton as his Northern sweetheart, give strong portrayals of the two leading characters. Alf T. Layne as Austin Stoneman is at his best. S. M. Griffith's study of the old Southerner, Dr. Cameron, is excellent. Lee Morris as Nelse was also at his best. Daisy Darra supplies most of the comedy in her role of Eve. Clara Beyers, "The little rosebud of the South," made the role prominent. Plucky Baldwin in a minor role was charming. Carl Stockdale earned hearty hisses as Lynch, the negro Lieutenant-Governor. The balance of the company are well cast ; large houses. Next week, The Love Route. The Orpheum offers a bright bill this week, full of ginger and strictly up to date. The cyclists, Valentine and Dooley, did a number of new tricks. Ed Fennel and Lena Tyson, in The Soph, and the Freshie, are very clever. Josie Heather, the dainty English comedienne, is one of the features on the bill. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGrecvy proved a strong comedy team. Bernard Granville and William Rogers were called back repeatedly. An interesting playlet entitled Working the Third Degree. There are five in the company, and the playlet is well received. The Four Fords, brothers and sisters, entertain with some fine dancing. Moving pictures of Roosevelt's arrival in New York conclude the bill. The Washington bill contains some excellent numbers. Tim McMahon's Pullman Porter Maids, with Ned Norton in rollicking darkey songs and monologue. George O'Mallev. Henry Lee in speaking likenesses of great men; he makes his changes in view of the audience, with three assistants. The Musical Irving. Alice Mortlock and Agents for Clancys STAGE HARDWARE her company in a playlet, The Other Woman. Lew Hoffman's juggling. Large houses. At Pantages, Arizona Joe, with his eight cow-punchers and three bronchos, presenting A Glimpse of Prairie Life, is the big feature act of the bill. Johnson and Rowland in The Maid and the Professor. Thomas and Ryan are fine dancers. Maxini and Bobby witlf their wonderfully trained dog hold the audience. Kresko and Fox a* The Prattling Pals are something out of the ordinary. SMYTH. SAX DIEGO. July 13.— Garrick-? (J. M. Dodge, mgr.) — July u-ial Margaret Anglin in The Awakenings of Helena Richie and Mrs. Dane's' Defense pleased large and fashionable audiences. For the fourth week of the summer engagement Charles King and his excellent stock company are offering Lena Rivers to big business. Hazel Buckham in the title role; is all that could be desired, there being not a moment that she doesn't fairly live the part. Charles King, as Harry Graham, is doing his usual good work. Godfrey Mathews, as the young lover, would be extremely hard to improve upon. Frank Bonner provides most of the comedy as Leol Slocum, and he does it in a most excellent manner. J. F. McDonald makes a most satisfactory Josiah Scvendyke. Elizabeth DeWitt. as Granny Nichols, gives an excellent portrayal. The other members of the company are well cast and handle their parts well. Scenic Artist Payton has provided the piece with some fine sets. Next week Manager King will put on Pierre of the Plains. In preparation, Strongheart. Oueen — (John Donnelan, mgr.) — Manager Donnelan has a dandy bill on for his patrons this week, which is headed by Kara, who has one of the most artistic juggling acts ever witnessed in this city. Verona Verdi runs a close second with her violin playing. Miss Verdi is accompanied by her brother, a master on the 'cello, and their act was very enjoyable. Richardson's Posing Dogs were well received. Moredock & Watson have a song and dance act that is "chuck full" of laughs. Rolf Rafaely is a good cartoonist witli several new and novel features in his act. He was well liked. Excellent motion pictures, and Peerless Orchestra round out bill. Princess — (Fred Ballien, mgr.) — Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Carroll in the Dancing Hebrew and His Lady Friend head the bill at this house. Tommy Carroll is an excellent dancer and their act scored a big hit. Ethel Leslie has an excellent singing act that was well received. Raymond and Complete Stock at Williams Zsfirz 974 Market Street SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. Phone Franklin 1506 Absolutely Pire Proof. Lobby Beautiful AGENTS AND MANAGERS' HEADQUARTERS THE CONTINENTAL HOTEL Class A Building. Vienna Cafe In Connection ON ELLIS STREET. NEAR POWELL STREET, DOWN TOWN. Near Orpheum, New Morris Theatre, New Columbia Theatre. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. F. P. SHANLEV, Manager, formerly manager Hotel St. James.