Shubert Theatre Reopens with A Matinee Idol Farce
The Shubert Theatre resumed after a week’s darkness with De Wolf Hopper in A Matinee Idol. The farce with music by Silvio Hein and book by Armand and Bernard features Hopper, Louise Dresser, and a full company delivering light comedy. Hopper’s hoarseness aside, the cast charms. two weeks of engagement lead into a Mystic Shriners event this afternoon and evening.
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Shubert
Shubert Theatre
de Wolf Hopper
Silvio Hein
Armand and
Bernard
Moliere
Normandy
Rock Bottom
Hopper
Louise Dresser
Georgie Mack
Edward Earle
Mystic Shriners
New Palace Theatre Easter Vaudeville Bill
Opening Easter season at the New Palace Theatre features Jane Hood and Florence Mayer in The Suffering Tes Powers Bart company presents a umatic sketch Check the Bartons perform a thrilling aerial act Fred and Bess Lucier offer a rural comedy Raymond and Elliotte present the Bridge at Midnight Louie a singing comedienne Sarowski the violinist and Lander and Allen Those Minstrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Palace Theatre
Jane Hood
Florence Mayer
Powers Bart Company
Bartons
Fred
Bess Lucier
Raymond
Elliotte
Louie
Sarowski
Lander and
Allen
Secret of Charming Rosy Complexions
Mrs Mae Mar promotes a lotion made from Spurmax dissolved in hot water with glycerine as a skin whitener and beautifier. She argues powder harms skin and offers a simple inexpensive preparation for a natural clear look.
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Mae Marin
Los Angeles Examiner
Barry of Ballymore Opens at Boston Theatre With Olcott
Chauncey Olcott draws large Boston audiences in the first local run of Barry of Ballymore at the Boston Theatre. The three act drama centers on Tom Barry, Lady Mary Bannon, and Nanette with strong supporting turns by Edith Browning and Alice Farrell. Barry of Ballymore runs two weeks and promises musical appeal along with the drama.
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Chauncey Olcott
Boston
Boston Theatre
Barry
Ballymore
Mr. Olcott
Aida Johnson Young
Olcott
Emerald Isle
Thomas Barry
Paris
Ireland
Nanette
Lord Bannon
Tom
Mary Bannon
Mary
Edith Browning
Alice Farrell
Charles Wellesley
Edward Emery
George Sydenham
E. H. Reardon
Nesta de Becker
Arthur Jarrett
Alice Martin
Mary Johnstone
Marion Gasparo
Commuters Enjoy Ninth Week at Park Theatre
The Park Theatre audience packed the house last evening for The Commuters now in its ninth week. Laughter rang through every scene as Boston playgoers continue to embrace the cheerful comedy. The company includes Harry Davenport, John Robertson, Georgie Laurence, Florence Malone, Frederick Malcolm, John Cumberland, E. Y. Backus, Isabelle Fenton, Lillian Thurgate, Maude Knowlton, Adelyn Wesley, Amy Lesser and Pauline Duffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Boston
Harry Davenport
John §. Robertson
Georgie Laurence
Florence Malone
Frederick Malcolm
John Cumberland
E. Y. Backus
Isabelle Fenton
Lillian Thurgate
Maude Knowlton
Adelyn Wesley
Amy Lesser
Pauline Duffield
The Boston Area Draws Crowds for Brockton Giant Charles Jackson
Austin and Stone's Museum drew thousands yesterday as Brockton resident Charles Jackson, weighing over 600 pounds, attracted the crowd. He wore a blouse and short trousers, with calves 34 inches and biceps 24 inches, while wearing a size 16 shoe. Also on the program were performing goats, Tukao Japs, Hale Bennett trio, Tom Moran, Frank Lawrence in Pastimes of the Plains, Phil West juggling, Manhattan Maids, Miss Small and Miss De Haan songs, Running for Office by Walsh Flynn Campbell Walker, and new motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
America
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Charles Jackson
Brockton
Mr. Jackson
Tukao Japs
Hale-Bennett
Tom Moran
Smith and Ashcroft
Frank Lawrence
Phil West
Manhattan Maids Company
Miss Small
Miss de Haan
Frank Walsh
Tom Flynn
Ida Campbell
Eva Walker
St Elmo to Close Second Week at Globe Theatre
Yesterday afternoon St Elmo began its second and final week at the Globe Theatre. Adapted by Willard Holcomb from Augusta J Evans Wilson story it has drawn interest and been highly successful. Alsop as St Elmo gives an exceptional performance and an April 30 start offers another chance to see The Virginian with Western ranch atmosphere humor romance and thrilling scenes.
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St. Elmo
Globe Theatre
Willard Holcomb
Augusta J. Evans-Wilson
Mr. Alsop
Owen Wister
The
Virginian
Piazza Chair Painted Red and Green forleg Hard
Carpenter-Morton Co. advertises Piazza chair paint in bright red and green intended to keep forleg hard and lasting.
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Piazza
Carpenter-Morton Co
Sudbury
St. Adv
Tremont Theatre Debuts Jumping Jupiter at Tremont
Rich ard Carle opens a new week at Tremont Theatre with Jumping Jupiter a musical farce as a visiting dermatologist who juggles two wives Edna Wallace Hopper supports the New York Chicago duet with the Purple Lady role Joseph C Miron delivers a rich bass Will H Philbrick stands out Ina Claire performs lively imitations and more cheers follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Carle
Tremont Theatre
Jupiter
New York
Chicago
Edna Wallace Hopper
Miss Hopper
Joseph C. Miron
Will H. Philbrick
Ina Claire
Ethel Barrymore in Barrie double bill at Hollis Street
Final week engagement at Hollis Street Theatre features Ethel Barrymore in The Twelve-Pound Look and Alice Sit-by-the-Fire. Critics praise her growth and the mother daughter performances with Dalton, Louise Drew, and strong Boston reception. Next week Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm slated to return. Seats go on sale at 8 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Barrymore
Hollis Street Theatre
J. M. Barrie
Miss Barrymore
Boston
Alice
Amy
Mr. Dalton
Colonel Grey
Louise Drew
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Girl in the Train Ends Fourth Week at Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre closes its four week run of The Girl in the Train starring Frank Daniels who keeps audiences laughing. The supporting cast includes Edwin Wilson Sallie Fisher Philip Branson Vera Michelena Henry Vincent and others as box office lines form for the limited engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Daniels
Boston
Colonial Theatre
Edwin Wilson
Sallie Fisher
Philip Branson
Vera Michelena
Henry Vincent
Donald Hall
James Reaney
Aileen Hodgson
Martin Hayden
Gilbert Clayton
Edna Hunter
Leavitt James
New Century Girls Present Burlesques at Columbia Week
The New Century Girls perform two burlesques, A Surprise Party and In Ireland, by Sam Rice at the Columbia this week. Ellsworths star in the sketch, Saunders and Gear provide lively comedy, Brownie Carroll and Grace Lillian charm audiences, Tom Burnett's tenor earns encores, and Johnny Marion proves a standout. Vaudeville acts between the burlesques please a discerning crowd.
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New Century Girls
Ireland
Sam Rice
Columbia
Harry Ellsworth
Charles Saunders
Irving Gear
Jolly Brownie Carroll
Grace Lillian
Tom Burnett
Johnny Marion
George Cohan
The Rollicking Girlies at Waldron's Casino this Week
Waldron's Casino hosts The Rollicking Girlies with Arthur Vans and Jimmie Connors in leading roles. Connors delivers parodies to standout acclaim while a strong supporting cast and a bright chorus enhance the lively stage presentation. Tickets are advertised at popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Jack Mason
Rentz-Santley
Arthur Vans
Jimmie Connors
Mr. Connors
M. J. Sullivan
Boston
Bert Wellsborn
Isabel Miller
Eleanor Carroll
Moryn Williams
Audrey Lang
Flo Dumont
Lauretta Moore
Bobbie Mack
George Thompson
Majestic Theatre Revival of The Prince of Pilsen Excites Boston
The Majestic Theatre opens its Boston engagement with Henry W. Savage revival The Prince of Pilsen. A full week draws crowded attendance and strong response to Luders music. Cast features Jess Dandy Frances Cameron Vera Stanley Edward Mora Jethro Warner and others with Gustav Hinrichs leading the orchestra and a noted beauty chorus.
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Majestic Theatre
Henry W. Savage
Boston
Mr. Savage
Jess Dandy
Frances Cameron
Vera Stanley
Edward Mora
Jethro Warner
Walter L. Catlett
Robert O'Connor
Lillian Lawson
Dorothy Delmore
Wallace Berry
Big Jolly Company
Gustav Hinrichs
Black Patti Company Stages A Trip to Africa at Grand Opera
The Black Patti troupe led by Mme. Sissieretta Jones and Mr. John Larkins performs A Trip to Africa at the Grand Opera House this week. The cast includes top Black vocalists and dancers with Rastus Jenkins crowned king in Africa. Jones and Larkins receive strong applause for singing and comedy as the show runs through the week before Happy Hooligan follows with Ross Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Black Patti Company
Africa
Mme. Sissieretta Jones
John Larkins
Rastus Jenkins
Mme. Jones
Black Patti
Larkins
Ross Snow
Bowdoin Square Theatre Week Show At Bowdoin Square
A lively vaudeville program at Bowdoin Square Theatre runs this week until 10 30 with Captain Nat Ressler and company in a military feature and camp life recreations. The Zogarras revolving globe act, Davey and Emerson musical oddity, Spencer and Williams specialty, Lee Calder and company in A Financial Mistake plus Wanatea and Julia Gray performances entertain. Next week George N Brown will headline as champion heel and toe walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Nat Ressler
Zogarras
Davey
Emerson
Spencer and Williams
Lee Calder and Company
Wanatea
Julia Gray
George N. Brown
Castle Square Theatre Sees Record Boston School Audience
The Castle Square Theatre drew its largest crowds yesterday as Greater Boston school children filled the house to see Miss Lincoln's play under the Twentieth Century Club. The run nears its seventh week with demand unchanged and the holiday crowds promise two more full houses tomorrow. The success of The End of the Bridge keeps it running until further notice, with the 100th performance two weeks away and a celebration planned Tuesday evening May 2.
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Castle Square
Boston
Miss Lincoln
Twentieth Century Club
Craig
Orpheum Leap Year Program Headlines Hutchinson Act
At the Orpheum this week Willard Hutchinson displays his clean crisp humor in a leading comedy sketch. The lineup includes Leo Beers pianologue Imperial Comedy Trio Martyne serpentine dancer Laell brothers equilibrists Tony Williams Co Jerome Walker Carmen hoop roller Kenny Hollis and others as headliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hutchinson
Orpheum
Leo Beers
Imperial
Martyne
la ‘Ell Brothers
Tony Williams & Co
Jerome & Walker
Carmen
Hoop Roller
Kenny
Hollis
Hub Theatre Presents Nine Krazy Kids Vaudeville Act
The Hub Theatre showcases the Nine Krazy Kids as the week’s main vaudeville draw. The bill features male and female ginger performers, dancers, and comedians each with individual acts, plus the Close brothers gymnastics act and Rhea Ashner in a character change routine.
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Hub Theatre
Close Brothers
Rhea Ashner
Comedienne
Fred
Bess Lael
Trick Selle
Pete McCloud
vaudeville at B F Keiths showcases underworld drama
At B F Keiths Theatre a Paul Armstrong playlet A Romance of the Underworld portrays New York city life with 23 speaking parts and a courtroom acquittal. Cast includes L L Hollister Ralph Theodore Fania Marinoff. strong bill features Landry brothers Cooper and Robinson and others in an unusually strong program.
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B. F. Keith
Paul Armstrong
City of
New York
Sing Sing
Ll. D. Hollister
Ralph Theodore
Fania Marinoff
Landry Brothers
Cooper and Robinson
Mrs. Axkison
Minnie
Minnesota
Edwards
van and Tierney
Earnest Pantzer
Fred Duprez
Price
Tiger Lilies headline at Howard Atheneum delights audiences
The Tiger Lilies led a monster burlesque week at the Howard Atheneum headlined by Matt Kennedy. Zallah the dancing Venus, Don Ramsay’s harmonists, Helena Cambier’s living models, James Waters and the Dorane sisters drew praise for lively, varied acts and strong audience appeal.
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Bohemian Howard
Tiger Lilies
Matt Kennedy
Kennedy
Zallah
Barnum and Bailey
Vox
Foxie
Don Ramsay
Helena Cambier
James Waters
Mr. Waters
Dainty Dorane
Bernard Brothers
Marie Wynne
Gaiety Theatre hosts Knickerbocker Burlesquers for week
The Knickerbocker Burlesquers opened a seven day engagement at the Gaiety Theatre with favorites Snitz Moore and John F E Cain leading the bill. Misses Violet Rio Lucy Harron Zella De Mar and Rose Palmer star in Reno or a Race for a Divorce and The Love Kiss with Eugene Kelly and Violet Rio in Kip and Kippy. Harry Holden and Lucy Harron present The Messenger Boy and the Show Girl in a pleasing comedy sketch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knickerbocker
Gaiety Theatre
Gaiety
Snitz Moore
John FE. Cain
Violet Rio
Lucy Harron
Zella de Mar
Rose Palmer
Reno
Tove
Eugene Kelly
Kip
Kippy
Harry Holden
Scenic Temple Holiday bill of attractions at Scenic Temple
Hadter programme opens with the Mclachlan brothers singers and sidewalk conversationalists drawing crowds. John Gilroy, a monologist, delivers rapid fire comedy and parodies to instant success. A clever comedy sketch keeps audiences laughing. Anita the gypsy violinist from the Kascian School charms attendees. Motion picture exhibit remains select and educational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mclachlan Brothers
John Gilroy
Anita
Kascian School
Judge Warns Nonresident Drunkards In South Boston
Judge Joseph D. Fallon told 15 non residents charged with drunkenness in South Boston court that repeat offenses would be punished severely. Only two of 17 docketed drinkers resided in South Boston and the judge urged visitors who drink to excess to stay away.
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Joseph D. Fallon
South Boston
Fallon
Norwegian Thespians to Play in Boston
Mr and Mrs Anton Sannes famous Norwegian actor and actress will visit Boston to entertain Norwegians with a series of Scandinavian readings at the Dudley Street Opera House on Thursday evening. The program will include the death scene from Ibsens Per Gynt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Sannes
America
Boston
Dudley Street Opera House
Ibsen
Brokers Tie Up Funds In 1906 Bank Testimony
George M. Barnum a note broker and former Beacon Trust treasurer testified in the Sederquist Barry trial that D E Bigelow then cashier at Curtis Sed erquist said the firm did not want funds in the bank to be attachable and sought a certificate of deposit in December 1906. He added that others held trustee accounts and some certificates of deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Barnum
Beacon Trust Company
Sederquist- Barry
D. Eustace Bigelow
Curtis & Sederquist
Barnum
Hurlburt
Auto Injuries Fatal to Aged Malden Man
Michael Hurley aged 79 of Malden died after being struck by an automobile on Feilsway boulevard Medford last Friday evening. He died at Malden Hospital yesterday afternoon.
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Feilsway Boulevard
Medford
Michael Hurley
Fulton Street
Malden
Malden Hospital
Estate of Booker T Washington Sought by New York Syndicate
Wealthy Northport area residents form a syndicate to buy the Fort Salonga property recently acquired by Booker T Washington. He has been offered 1500 dollars above his purchase price and may receive another tract nearby if he accepts. Neighbors express dissatisfaction amid rumors of an education institution for African Americans.
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New York
Booker T. Washington
Fort Salonga
Northport
L. I
Sound
Dr. Washington
Washington
Sound Shore
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