San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

8 THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW December 4, 1909 THE SAN FRANCISCO Dramatic Review Music and Drama . H. FABBELL, Publisher d Every Saturday Address all letters and money orders to San T r a n e 1 sco Dramatic Review, Van Ness Theatre Bldg., Van Ness Avenue. Telephone Park 1773 Entered at San Francisco as Second-class Mail Matter. Established 1880. Harry Bernard The best producing musical comedian on the Coast is Harry Bernard, who is achieving a sensational success at the American Theatre with a series of short comedies, of which an attractive chorus is a great feature. Mr. Bernard is a very unctuous comedian, and during the past two years he has played long engagements around San Francisco with unvarying success. At present he has ordered several new comedies, and the first one is now finished. It is from the pen of Will Carlton and will have its first production next week. Other new pieces will follow in rapid succession. Mr. Bernard's company is noted for the ability of the actors, the clever, fine work of the chorus, and the real humor brought out so plentifully in the performance. Correspondence T VCOMA, Xov. 27. — Tacoma is to have a new vaudeville theatre, situated on Pacific Ave., between nth and 13th Sts., two blocks distant from the present theatre district. Peter Sandberg, who is erecting a seven-story building on the property, has leased the two ground floors to an Eastern vaudeville enterprise for a period of five years. N. C. Darling, for the past three months manager of the Pantages Theatre in this city, leaves next week for Denver to take charge of the Pantages Theatre there, relieving Manager W. J. Timmons, who will return to Tacoma. Mr. Timmons has a host of friends in Tacoma who will be glad to see him on duty at Pantages once again. King Dodo returned to the Tacoma Theatre Nov. 21, drawing the usual Sunday night crowd. Wright Lorimer, in The Shepherd King, opened 23rd for an engagement of two nights. The play was interesting from a historical and scenic standpoint, and was well acted by a large and capable company. Mr. Loiimer made an excellent impression here and the play was well patronized. The Traveling Salesman, at this house Thanksgiving afternoon and evening, displayed his samples and "delivered the goods" at the same time. The theatre was decorated with Hags and pennants for "out in front." The real thing in the Traveling Salesman line was present in the shape of the Tacoma association, who filled the boxes and one hundred seats in the parquet. The play, given to an S. R. O. house, was so pleasing that a return engagement has been secured for Dec. II. Mark Smith as Bob Blake was a big hit, and the other male members of the company were well cast. Miriam Nesbit created an excellent impression and Diana Huneker contributed a well acted character sketch. Interesting to the older patrons of the Tacoma was the fact that Mr. Smith's father, Mark Smith II.. was the popular baritone singer with the Duff Opera Co. that opened the "Tacoma Theatre in January, 1890. Tonight the always popular Forty-five Minutes from Broadway was greetedby an enthusiastic audience. The company suffers perhaps in comparison with those formerly appearing here in the play, but was in the main satisfactory. Charley Brown, who played the part of Kid Burns, is a former resident of Tacoma, and while here was the guest of his brother, City agent of one of the transcon" tinental railway lines. Coming atractimis — The Bugle Hand. Nov. 30: In Dreamland, Dec. 1 ; Kreisler. violinist, recital, Dec. 3; The Third Degree, Dec. 4-5. At the Pantages this week, Prof. Herbert's trained dogs and cats were a big drawing card and the act an enjoyable one. Coyne & Tinlon had a clever athletic act. Disguised as clowns, Del Torelli & Glissando gave a musical act that was unique as well as comical. Eddie Redway's act was a laugh getter. He was assisted by Gertrude Lawrence. Kane & Adams in musical nonsense, and James R. Walter in character singing, made up the balance of the bill. Next week — Tyrolean Sextette. The Three Lucifers, dancers ; Moore & St. Claire, in comedy; Emery & Silvern, acrobats ; Fisher & Burkhart, musicians, and Cornym, with his blockhead family. The bill at the Grand was a diversified one. Sydney Deane & Co., in a playlet embracing humor and pathos, demonstrated what Christmas on Blackwell's Island might be. A clever acrobatic act was given by the Brothers Damm. Nellie Burt offered some good character songs and dances. Johnnie Hoey and Jeannette Mozor pleased with a sketch introducing some clever dancing. Max Duff ex had a contortionist, including a musical, stunt. George H. Wood, the black face comedian, got the laughs as usual. Next week Myrtle Burns and company, sharpshooters ; The Bohemian Sextette; Nat Nazarro Troupe; Gertie Everette, comedienne; Wilson and De Mondeville. SAN DIEGO, Cal.,| Dec. i.— The Shuberts have secured a lease on the Isis Theatre, the largest and finest house here, and one of the most attractive on the Coast, and it is their intention to book at least two of their attractions in here every week. The .Man from Home will appear here for two nights, Dec. 14-15, to be followed by Charles Cherry in The Bachelor. The house was built some twelve years ago by John C. Fisher, of Floradora fame, and was known for a number of years as the Fisher Opera House. The Theosophists have had the house for the past four years, during which time no traveling companies have played the theatre. A boycott was placed on the theatre at the time they secured control of the house by the labor unions here, but this has been raised for the Shuberts, as the management of the house will employ nothing but union labor. W. B. Gross, known all over the country as King Edward, owing to his striking resemblance to his Majesty King Edward VII, has been appointed local manager for the Shu berts. Mr. Gross was for years connected with Shore Acres and knows the show business from A to Z. Mr. Gross of late has beetl acting as assistant manager of the Garrick. and has a large following here. His many friends, both in and out of the profession, will be glad to learn of his new appointment and wish him much success. The Garrick is dark until Dec. 5-6, when The Three Twins appear here. Manager Jack Dodge is wearing the smile that won't come off, as there is some advance sale. Looks like S. R. O. both nights. The Singing Bandits, with Persee and Mason, follow, Dec. 7-8. Charlie King and his excellent stock company are doing good business at the Pickwick this week, with Florence Roberts' great success. The Strength of the W eak. The company, as usual, are all handling their parts in a commendable manner. Miss Rambeau continues to be the bright twinkling star, and gives an excellent portrayal of her difficult part this week. (."has. King, Pietro Sosso and Frank Bonner are also conspicuous for their good work. Anna Eva Fay is the headliner at the Queen this week, and the crowds are just Mocking to see her. On account of the enormous business. Manager Donnelan is running special matinees daily. The balance of the bill is below the average and consists of the Floydells, comedy gymnasts, who have nothing new or startling to offer, and Dorothy Vaughn, who has a fair singing act. Motion pictures and the Queen's Peerless ( )rchestra conclude. Thomas HEFFRON has become stage director for Vaughn Glaser in his Cleveland stock. G. L. Schlesixc.er, who is regarded as one of the greatest box office generals of the country, with a wonderful record in the Colonial Theatre. Chicago, is this season manager, back with The Yankee Prince Co. WILLIAM MAXWELL ATTOBBET-AT-LAW Merchants' Exchange Building. Telephone Kearny 2565. Valencia Theatre Valencia Street. Near Fourteenth Phone Market 17 This Saturday Afternoon and Evening, last times of Chabi.es cherry In THE BACHELOR. Starting Sunday Matinee, December 5th. Regular Matinee Saturday. For Two Weeks, John P. Slocum's Presentation of the Brilliant New York Comic Opera Triumph, The Gay Musician By Julian Edwards, with Miss Texas Qulnan and a select all star cast of prominent favorites. Splendid chorus; beautiful show girls; magnificent costumes; augmented orchestra. Night prices: — r>0c. to $1.50; Saturday Matinee. S5c. to $1.00; seats at the theatre Hid Kmporium. Next: THE MAN FROM HOME. New Alcazar Theatre Tel. West 1400 Cor. Sutter and Stelner Sts. Belasco & Mayer, Owners and Managers Absolutely "Class A" Building Monday Evening, December S. and Throughout the Week, the Play Beautiful. A Message From Mars 3y Richard Ganthony. Its First Stock Theatre Presentation in San Francisco. Prices — Night, 25c to $1.00. Matinee, 25c to 50c. MATINEE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY New Orpheum O'Farrell Street, Bet. Stockton and Powell Safest and Most Magnificent Theatre In America Week Beginning This Sunday Afternoon Matinee Every Day A BIG NEW SHOW EVA TAYLOR & CO., in the Laughable Hit, Mrs. Jones Smith Carey; FLORENCE BINDLEY, in the Musical Monologue, An Atternccn at Heme; STELLA H. MORRI3INI AND HEB LEAFING SIBERIAN WOLF HOUNDS; FOUR FLOODS; THE TWO BOBS (Adams & Alden) ; QUINLAN & MACE; MABEL McCANE; NEW ORPHEUM MOTION FICTUBES. Last week, WM. H. THOMPSON & CO., presenting first time here, Sir Henry Itving's Masterpiece, Waterloo. EVENING PRICES — 1 Oc, 25c, 50c, 75c. Box Seats. $1.00. MATINEE PRICES (Except Sundays and Holidays) — 10c, 25c, 50c. Phone Douglas 70 Princess Theatre Absolutely "Class A" Theatre Building Phone West 663 Ellis Street, near Fillmore Samuel Eoverich. Manager SK( 'UNI' BIG WEEK Kolb ft Dill Present Themselves in the Great N. Y. Success The Rich Mr. Hoggenheimer Evening Prices and Sunday Matinees. PUB 009 'OS: 'S33UUBW XBpjnlBg '[$ OJ 3 SZ 75c. AMERICAN THEATRE Market St., near Seventh Abe S. Cohn, Manager Fhone Market 381 for Good Seats The Flayhouse of Comfort and Safety AMEBICAN VAUDEVILLE Will be Inaugurated Next Sunday, by a Ten-Act Vaudeville Show This theatre will now book the best vaudeville acts obtainable under the booking direction of Edward Homan. No Acts too big. No Price too big. GILLE PRINTING CO. SAN F~ RANC I SCO THEATRICAL PRINTING OF ALL KINDS FIOSTERC 2257 MISSION ST. "irV FRANCIS SHOW ™-ent,nb printers Thirteenth St., near Mission, S. F. Cat. Spacious Headquarter* RHONE-MARKET 2114 for Theatrical Agents Sena Bills ot Lading to us. We <flll take care of your paper