Variety (April 1912)

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VARIETY » ■ JULIUS STEGER AND COMPANY In the Dramatic Musical Playlet "JUSTICE" A STORY FROM LIFE. Life In prison makes a new play for Mr. Steger In which he shows all his customary dramatic skill.—NEW YORK HERALD. "Justice" is Mr. Steger's best little play. His splendid acting is supplemented with an exceptional company.—NEW YORK TRIBUNE. Mr. Steger acted this difficult role with rare dramatic fidelity. He moved his audience to tears. The keen judgment of Percy Wil- liams was in evidence.—THE GLOBE. In "Justice" Mr. Steger has the best vehicle of his career.— EVENING TELEGRAM. Mr. Steger plays his part in an effective manner and he is well supported.—NEW YORK SUN. The theme is a particularly novel one and Mr. Steger presents it excellently.—EVENING JOURNAL. In the unfolding of the story Mr. Steger demonstrated forceful qualities of acting. A very appropriate feature was the heart-appeal- ing song, "Teach Me to Pray."—EVENING MAIL. «« 'Justice" is a powerful and convincing story powerfully and con- vincingly acted. The audience is swayed and magnetized.—THE MORNING TELEGRAPH. "Justice" is Mr. Steger's best offering.—NEW YORK AMERICAN. The dramatic accuracy of Mr. Steger's portrayal elicited veritable fusillades of applause. The song, "Teach Me to Pray," held his audi- ence spellbound.—BROOKLYN CITIZEN. The play is strong and rings true.—BROOKLYN EAGLE. Outbursts of applause frcm a capacity audience made it evident that Mr. Steger has enriched high-class vaudeville with a most fas- cinating dramatic treat.—BROOKLYN TIMES. Julius Steger in his new playlet, "Justice," received all the atten- tion of a large audience at the Alhambra yesterday. He was at his best.—NEW YORK DRAMATIC NEWS. There is not a moment when the audience is not held firmly in the thrall of play and player. Go and see and hear Julius Steger in "Justice."—NEW YORK STAR. Every woman had a handkerchief to her eyes and many a man had his apple In his throat.—"Zit." EVENING JOURNAL. Mr. Steger in his newest offering "Justice" proves, that he is one of the few legitimate Players who are able to come back each season and deliver.—VARIETY. The Play has a wide appeal for Vaudeville audiences; it acts quickly and poignantly. Mr. Steger in "Justice" won instant favor NEW YORK "DRAMATIC MIRROR." "Justice" is a strong dramatic production; it is a treat to witness Mr. Steger's performance. He is an actor of power and fine taste He should be a favorite all week.—NEWARK "STAR." "Justice" succeeds because the performance carefully regards the tragic verities. Mr. Steger portrays the long termed prisoner faithfully and touchingly.—NEWARK "EVENING NEWS." This Week, Proctor's Theatre, Newark Sunday, Academy of Music, New York Next-Week, BRONX, NEW YORK SEASON 1912-13-BOOKE.D SOLID When avawcrinp advertisements kindly mention VARIETY