Variety (October 1911)

VARIETY •tt the path of one Karl Frltsen, a private in the army. In his suit for the hand of a Junction, a Dcutscher matchen. Corporal Faller, another suitor (Prltaen'a superior), ia in a position to make life miserable for hla rival. In the finale, the schemes of the con- spiring corporal are exposed, and there la the usual happy conclusion for Frltsen and hla sweetheart. It Is authoritatively stated that General Manager Tyler of Llebler A Co. want to Germany for the stage effects. The re- sult of his efforts would seem to bear ont the genuineness of the statement. Twenty- nine speak Ins; parte are employed In the In- terpretation of the etory (an unusually large cast). In addition to five others who super- numerate aa army prlvatea Elsa, a rather Inconsequential part, la essayed by Florence Lester, and Sussnne Sheldon Interprets the character of Marianne, the aunt of Lenchen. The latter la a comedy role, and the actress plays It to perfection. Isette Jewell, aa Len- chen, a performer of more than ordinary ability, distinguished herself In the emotional passages. Walter Hitchcock, aa Captain Von Wlldau. looked and acted the part with the proper dignity and military bearing. As the gruff and grouchy Sergeant Kooter, Boill Hoch waa Ideally natural and earneat The appearance of Emmett Coriigan, who won theatrical honors here In "The Deep Purple," was a noteworthy event, theatrically, and hla work In the role of Christian Frltsen, the guardmaster, waa pleasing snd finished. An actor who contributes largely to the success of the play la Char lea Balser, who plays Karl Frltsen. His performance on the opening night atamped him a dramatic artiat of much ability and flnleh. The entire company haa evidently been selected with unusual care and judgment. Othera In the cast are Henry Schumann-Helnk, Karl Diets, Alfred Do Ball. Hardee Klrkland. Norman Phillips, Wlnneld Freeman, Emmett Bhackleford, W. Harry Lee, Arthur Newman, Herman Nagel, Paige Dav- idson. Joseph Lawrence, Frederick Moeley, Frank A. Lyon, William Tearanoa, Mr. Nagel, Douglaa Paul. Harry Harris, Ella Baker, "Urn Brown and Helen Weathersby. "The Affair In the Barracks" la here for four weeka HEBO. ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, mgr.; K. * B.)— "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," a rural com- edy-drama, presented here for the first time Sunday night, before an audience both large and appreciate. The eatabllahed success of the piece In New York had preceded It and as a consequence there never waa any doubt of Its reception out this way. Edith Talia- ferro la In the leading role and gave a credit- able performance. The production laeka noth- ing In the line of detail and equipment. Prominent In the supporting company are Clara Mesereau, Marie L, Day, Violet Meser- eau, Ellsa Qlassford, Viola Forteaeue, Ada Graves. Hayard Glnn, Archie Boyd, Edwin 8medley. Sam Colt. A healthy advance aale la strongly indicative of a prosperous engage- ment. P AUK WAT (A. H. Lewis, mgr.; agent. Frank Q. Doyle).—Edmonds and True, eccen- tric sketch artists, opened a strong "two-a- night" bill Thursday night of last week. Spotted farther down, this act would prob- ably have made a atronger ahowlng. Ed- monds is some dancer and alnger. He puts over a fairly good apatterlng of comedy, but as much credit cannot be Justly given his partner, whoso chief weakness la a squeaky voice. Gordon and Warren followed In a comedy sketch , entitled "Going Home to Mother." It Is a well written skit sbout a domeatlc quarrel. A baby ahoe la the me- dium by which the husband and wife are reconciled. Miss Warren was strong In her emotional moments, but the pathos was loot In the hands of Gordon, who scored only In the comedy portions. When this weakness Is overcome, the act will be good enough for a spot on the bigger time bills. A pair of entertainers, whose material had the right snap and ginger, were Franklin Brothers, blackface comedlana. They worked twelve minutes In one. C. Alphonse Zelaya, the Nlcaraguan pianist, on fourth, had the soft spot of the bill. After rendering sevral classic selections, he gave a burlesque Imita- tion of Paderewski that brought him more than one encore. The Clipper Quartet was in fine form and any time those boys are In trim big results may be looked for. They caught the Parkway patrons from the start. Huntress, a female impersonator, closed. He has a very pretentious offering for the "small time." Noticeably passe In years, Father Time has not affected his skill in the art of maklng-up. The artist introduces an Oriental dance suggestive of Ruth St. Denis. A re- volvlnK-globe butterfly dance, a la Lole Ful- ler, Is used for a finish. Huntress carrlea his own special scenery. The Parkway Is play- ing to a healthy business, and the quality of the offerings deserves It. HEBO. Charles W. Washburne, associated with Charles Harding last season In the operation of a booking agency, has made a business connection with the Chicago Tribune and holds down a consequential position in the labor-news department of the paper. Churles A. Mason and William Schrode are alternating In the part recently made vacant In the "Zlegfeld Follies" at the Colonial by Harry Watson. The management of the Grand Opera House is continuing to dispense with the service of an orchestra. The effect Is quite a severe handicap to the success of the current stage attractions. "Via Wireless" will be the attraction next week at the College theatre, where the Glea- son Stock players are entertaining. On the receipt of a telegram last Saturday, Orren and Millie Phelps terminated their en gagement at the Tndlana theatre in South Pond and hastened to the bedside of their son. who is seriously 111 at 2200 North Rock- well street, this city. WllWUm Hewitt erstwhile advance scout far travellnr combinations, la making; the Sara- toga hla headquarters this week while lay- ing off In Chicago. He came here direct from Kansas City, where he closed with the advance of the "Dante's Inferno" film show. Leaf e has taken over the Charles H. Doutrlck will furnish a hand of twenty-five pieces and not leas than eight circus acts for the Royal Arcanum show, scheduled for Nov. SI,- at the First Regiment Armory, Chicago. Burton Holmes will Inaugurate a series of travelogue lectures Oct' IS at Orchestra Hall In Michigan avenue. The Chicago. MUwaukee A .St Paul Rail- road la likely to be the defendant In a damage suit that will probably be brought by Jack Holllday and the Chartree Sisters for the al- leged ruin of their baggage recently at Free- port. 111., as the result of being allowed to re- main bottom aide In the rain on the depot platform; $210.00 la the amount of the claim, which la now pending adjustment Madle Leclalr, known profeaaloaally as "The Diamond Girl," fell through a trap door In the stsge one night laat week at the Hamil- ton theatre, a "pop" house on the Southslde, and sustained painful Injuries about the body. She is under the care of a physician aa a re- ault and haa been obliged to cancel aeveral weeka of the Doutrlck time. A damage ault la likely to eventuate. Leslie C. Langlols, the nominal head of the American Vaudeville Co., In the Chicago Opera House Block, was taken Into the cus- tody of the local authorities Wednesday of laat week and was subsequently released on ball for a hearing In the Harrison street po- lice station. He was charged by Frederick Greene, an aspiring amateur thesplan, with having practiced a confidence game through the sale of an alleged worthless vaudeville sketch. At the hearing Langlols was dis- charged. The latter gained a lot of unde- sirable notoriety laat spring by reason of having been the treasurer of the National Theatrical Corporation, a "bunk" concern that had a short-lived existence In Randolph street until broken up by the Federal authorities The application for a discharge from bank- ruptcy by Edward J. Ader. a theatrical law- yer, was denied last Monday by Judge Car- penter in the United Statea District Court In deference to his creditors, who contended that In view of the fact that If he waa able to in- dulge in a pleasure trip to Europe within a month of filing a petition In bankruptcy, he was financially responsible. Ray Cox, who waa engaged to replace Billy Dillon on the Majestic bill this week, did not appear at the Monday shows and It was an- nounced the engagement had been called off. Monday evening, Max Wltt'a "Four Kll- larney Girls" were placed on the bill, the show running one act ahort at the matinee. Thursday evening while Halligan and Ward were on th stage at Weber's theatre a min walked In and, after climbing the stairs to the balcony, made a running Jump over a few rows of seats to gain a place In the front row. He evidently figured the balcony railing would stop his flight, but It didn't. He crashed right on down Into the orchestra, landing on some one's head. After picking himself up and apologising, he brushed hla clother off end walked out. Fortunately no one was Injured. The team kept right on working and soon quieted the few who were nervously Inclined. Latest reports have It that the Sodlnl Cir- cuit will remain In the Western Vaudeville Managers' Association snd not go to Keefe as was at first announced. Keefe made all arrangementa with Chaa. Sodlnl to book his circuit and had a show laid out for the time, but at the last moment Sodlnl concluded he was satisfied with the association and would stick. The Auditorium Association has recovered possession of the Auditorium theatre, hotel and office bulVdlng by paying over to George J. Lawton the amount the latter paid for the property last week at a tax sale, and the extra $2,500 that was demanded as A bonus. A clerical error or oversight was attributed as responsible for the property having been allowed to go. The neglectful clerk Is said to have paid the penalty by losing his position with the Association. Auhrla Rich, who has been doing a single here In the West, was very recently granted a divorce from Jack C. Leroy. a musical-com- edy entertainer, by Judge McDonald In the Superior Court. The decree was by default snd gives the plaintiff the custody of her child. The fund that is being raised for the erec- tion of a new German hospital at Grant Place and Hamilton ourt, will be materially In- creased by a benefit theatrical performance that is to be given Oct. 22 at the Auditorium. Among those who will take part In the charity concert are Geraldlne Farrar, Edmond Clement, and Frank La Forge. The Whitney Opera House Is still dark. No announcement has been made of an at- traction to follow "Dear Old Billy." Adolph E. Meyers made a flying trip to New York City this week. The farce, "Over Night," has caught on splendidly at the Princess and seems destined for a run there. Walter J. Ki Ing of the Bmrrlsoa. Waukegon. Xty., and. the Majestic, Bscanaba, Mich. The latter house plays three acts and splits the week with Marinette. Jack Von Tllser, who stopped oyer In Chicago this week on his way to Denver, ex- pects to return to New York la about tan daya While here. Jack vainly epdeavored to discourage hla. brother Jules* ambition of entering vaudeville. Tell Taylor has engaged the services of a private detective firm here to locate the pub- lisher In Toronto who Is sending out copies of hla "MUlstream" song. Taylor holds British and Canadian rights and claims that someone Is printing duplicate ooplos In Canada and selling them to Canadian trade. A. H. MoKechnle haa opened a press bureau In the Crllly Building under the title of the International Press Service. The Maratino Four opened on the Hodklns time at Fort Smith, Ark. Monday. This act was formerly the Bteffaab Trio and Bobby Bird. The company now presenting "Pinafore" at the Lyric Is getting up In the parts of "The Pirates of Penzance," which will have Its Ini- tial performance shortly In the Eaat. AUDITORIUM.—"The Girl I Love." aecond week, for benefit Policeman's Aid Association. Going; big. One more week and the Aakln show takes to the road again. "Bvorywo- man" opens If. BLACKSTONE (Augustus J. Pltou, mgr.; K. * E.).—"The Grain of Dust" third ca- pacity week. Destined for a run. CHICAGO O. H. (George W. Kingsbury, mgr.; K. A E.).—Six suoceasful weeks Is the record of "The Littlest Rebel"; seats selling four weeks In advance. COLONIAL (James Jay Brady, mgr.; K. A B.).—"The Follies," second month. Chances bright for capacity business throughout Oc- tober. CORT ("Sport" U. J. Herman, mgr.).—Last week of Thoa W. Ross In "An Everyday Man." Next week Frasee * Lederer will pre- sent "Partners," a new play by Edith Ellis, author of "Seven Sisters" and "Mary Jane'a Psu" GARRICK (A. Toxen Worm, mgr.; Shu- berta).—Return engagement af "The Choco- late Soldier." Engagement Indefinite. O. O. H. (Harry Aakln, mgr.; Ind.).—Open- ing week of Llebler * Co.'s "An Affair In the Barracka," new piece adapted from the Ger- man by C. M. B. McLellan. ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, mgr.; K. * B.). —First time here, "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" with Edith Taliaferro. Engagement Indefinite. LA SALLE (Harry Aakln. mgr.; Ind.).—The frequent "sold. out" sign displayed In the lobby. Good for the season. LTRIC (A. Toxen Worm, mgr.; Shuberta). —Farewell week of "pinafore." t William Faversham cornea for' two Weeks tn "The Faun." McVTCKER'S (George Warren, mgr.; Ind.). —Souvenirs distributed Monday night, 200th performance of "The Deep Purple" in Chi- cago. Will remain throughout October. OLYMPIC (Sam Lederer. mgr.; K. A E.).— Last week of "Uncle Sam." Next week re- turn of "The Fortune Hunter," with Will Demliig aa star. POWERS (Harry J. Powers, mgr.; K. as E.) —Opening week of Mme. Naslmova In new play, "The Other Mary." Next week Nasl- mova will appear In two former successes, "The Doll's House" and "Little Eyolf." PRINCESS (Mort H. Singer, mgr.; Shu- berts).—The second big week of "Over Night." Engagement Indefinite. STUDEBAKER (George Davla. mgr.; K. A E.).—Initial week of Eddie Foy In his new play, "Over the River." Indefinite. ALHAMBRA (Roche-Marvin o., mgra.; Ind.) —"A Stubborn Cinderella." Next, "The Chorus Lady." BIJOU (Ralph T. Kettering, mgr.; Stair A Havlin).—Black Pattl. COLLEGE (T. C. Gleason, mgr.).—Stock. "Columbus." CROWN.—"Graustark." Next "The Rosary." HATMARKET (H. A. Bailey, mgr.; Stair A AHavlln).—"Three Twine"; next week, "The White Slave." IMPERIAL (Kllmt A Gazollo, mgrs.; Stair A Havlin).—"Mrs. Wlggs of the abbagi. Patch." MARLOWE.—"Qulncy Adams Sawyer." NATIONAL.—Rose Melville as "Sis Hop- kins"; next week, "The Dawn of a To- morrow." LINDEN (C. S. Hatch, mgr.; J. C. Mat- thewa, agent).—Jerome and Jerome, Aubrla Rich, Charles Mack and Co., Italian Trio, Pero and Wilson. Last Half: Cavana. Lew Welch and Co., Irwin and Herzog, The New mans. Freeman and Flske. A8HLAND (A. E. Weldner, mgr.; W. V. M. A., agent).—Lewis and Pearson. Alvln and Kenney. Landls and Knowles. Herbert. Last Half: Julia Redmond and Co.. Davey and Emmerson, Juggling DeLlsle, Caushlng and Waldron. WIL80N AVE. (M. Llcalzl. mgr.: W. V. M. A., agent).—Madden and Fltzpatrlck, Clarke and Verdi, Andrews Opera Co.. Archer and Carr. the Salvaggis. Last Half: Keno. Walsh and Melrose, Dorothy De Schelle A Co., In- ness and Ryan, Village Choir, Berry and Berry. WILLARD (J. O. Bush, mgr.; W. V. M. A.). —Keno, Walsh and Melrose, Dorothy De Schelle and Co., Inness and Ryan, Village Choir, Berry and Berry. Last Half: Julia Redmond and Co., Davey and Emmerson, Juggling De Lisle. Caushlng and Waldon. ACADEMY (Thoa. Carmody, mgr.; W. V. M. A., agent).—Alden and Alden, Mann and Staurt. "Humpty Dumpty." Elsie Tuell, Leo and Chapman. Last Half: Morette Sisters. Four Sulkys, Leonard, Louie and Gillette, Prof. Carl. EVAN8TON (Chaa. New. mgr.; W. V. M. A., agent).—Tuscano Bros. Star Operatic Trio, voeta , Last Half: Mr. and Mrs, Alright Olad- dlah and Cranston, Stewart Bister and B, Aur- thur Connolly, Six Klrksmlth Slstera 80UTH CHICAGO (Harry Wilson, mgr.; W. V. M. A., agent).—Bean and Hamilton, Davsy and Kverson, Johnson and Smith. Phe- nomena. Four Bradgdona, Last Half: Mile. Emerte, Laadls and Knowles, Shean and Marks, Chris ■Lane, Four Maaona KEDZIE (Win. Malcolm, mgr.; W. V. M. A., agent).—Drtscoll Hall and Co., Charlie Harria Klrkamlth Sisters, Hanley and Jar- vle, Erne Troupe. Laat Half: Bean and Ham- ilton, Barto and Clarke, Graham and Randall, Four Dancing Bugga, Four Provosts. LYDgV (Geo Hines. mgr.; W. V. M. A.. agent).—Rousell, Anthony and Bender, The Munsona Chris Dane, Nace, Murray and Olria Last Half; Marvlns Band, Phenomena, Bmersoa and Celeste, Colored Kandy Kids, Treats Sea I a SAN FRANCISCO By J. B. MeCLBNNAN. VARIETY'S San Franclaco Office. •08 Market St. ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, Orpheum Circuit).—Six American Dancera, high class specialty, pleased; Avon Comedy Four, secured full quota of laugha; World A Kingston, familiar favorites, substantial hit; International Polo Toama, real novelty; Sam Mann Players, made themselves solid in sec- ond week; Seven Belfords, opened the show finely; Oonlln. Steele A Carr, equalled last week's hit; Harry Breen. amused. Mra Pearl Oilman Allaky, one of the Gil- man sisters, brought suit for divorce this week. Mra Theo. Willis Is named as affinity. Mra Allaky Is a sister of Maybelle Oilman, the actress, who married U. 8. Steel Corey. Divine Dodaon la back In the bualness once more, after several years' absence. During the time off the stage, he conducted a milli- nery atore In Los Angeles, where he waa known as "The Man Milliner." George Lloyd, who took his brother's (Lee Lloyd) place on the Orpheum bill at Oak- land last week, made very good. Lee Lloyd Is confined at the St Winifred hospital here with aplnal menlngltla He has been very low, and was not expected to live, but reports are that his condition is improved. Puclnnl's wonderfully human "Madame Buttersy" waa preeented in excellent faahlon by the Lambardl Company at Idora Park Sun- day afternoon. Emilia Leovalll and Manuel Salasar (Cho-Cho-San and Lieut. Plnkerton) were given a tremendous ovation. The opera waa well mounted, and the minor parta and ensemble numbcra artistically sung. In the evening "Carmen," ever tuneful and popular, was presented with Elvira TJoaettl in the title role. It waa well received by a large houae. Elsie Boland, who waa with the Darling of Parta act when it played San Franclaco. and who toff the act here, and who, by the way, la the wife of Tyler Brooke, leaves for New York to-day. where she will visit her sister, Mra Tom Lewis. Mra Rebecca Jeffries, mother of Jas. J. Jeffries, died Sept 26 at her home In Los Angelea at the age of 74. News of their mother's Illness waa taken by a guide to Jamee and John Jeffries, to the wilds of Alaska, where they were on a hunting trip. The Auditorium, Loa Angeles. Is closed. Max Flgman opena a two weeks' engagement at the Majestic Oct 9 under the manage- ment of Belasco-Blackwood. Lollta Robert- son will be the leading woman. Mr. Flgman for the first week of his engagement will put on "The Old Curiosity Shop." the following week, "The Han on the Box," or "Mary Jane's Pa." Ferric Hartman will open at the Grand, Los Angeles, 16. Mr. Hartman promises a strong and well balanced company, and though some of the old favorites will not be In the cast, others of equal ability will take their placea. Myrtle Dingwall will still be with the company. Mlnta Dufree has been signed up to take Myrtle Dlndwall'a place In "The Campus." Ralph Bell will be put In to play Ferris Hart- man's part, and Louise Brownwell will be seen In the part of the President's sister, after Los Angeles is reached. At Fresno the combination season opened on 27 with "Miss Nobody from Starland." This will be followed by "The Flirting Prin- cess," and later Max Dill, In "The Rich Mr. Hoggenhelmer," and down the line, Including all the shows that come to the coast. Bert Donnellan, until recently proprietor of the Novelty, Stockton, was In Fresno look- ing over the situation, and very likely will locate there. Raymond Teal and Frank Wolf have leased the Novelty, and Intend to run It as a musical comedy house. The Armstrong Company will be the opening production. The Broadway, Oakland, will again change Its policy, beginning Sunday. Pop vaudeville will be discontinued. Nothing but Independ- ent moving pictures will be run. Lucille Culver, the new leading lady at Yr Liberty theatre, Oakland, opened with the leading part In "The Dawn of Tomorrow." She proved very effective. Thurston Hall playing the male lead again, scored an Imme dlate hit, in the role of Sir Oliver Holt At Tdora Park the Ohamcyeru Band hns closed Its season. They will be succeeded bv The Great Pekln Zouaves. Isabelle Fletcher, formerly leading lady of the Ye Liberty Stock Company, brought suit