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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1915
Page
8
The Majestic Theatre premiered The Law of the Land by George Broadhurst in Boston. Julia Dean led a strong cast as the wife with Edward Crosby noting the play’s clever plotting and a finale where the inspector unravels the crime. George Fawcett shone briefly as the inspector.
A powerful lawyer Mr Harding tyrannizes his wife who seeks solace with Geoffrey Morton. Harding learns the child is Geoffrey’s and vows to punish the wife by horsewhipping the child, while the mother defends the offspring.
Christie MacDonald leads a strong supporting cast in a brief Colonial Theatre engagement of Sweethearts, a two act musical comedy by Smith de Gresac and Herbert. The revival draws large crowds as MacDonald delivers top voice with charm while Conkey, Beattie, Nairn and the rest contribute solid performances and an able chorus and orchestra.
The piece notes musical comedies are usually short lived but Sweethearts may endure. It highlights a tangible story and music not Herbert’s peak but still strong from a prior period, suggesting lasting appeal beyond a revival.
The Beauty Parade at Waldron's Casino features operatic stars comedians and chorus girls in a three hour program with singing dancing and a pantomime. Notable performers include George F Hayes Ambark Ali Tyson and Barbour along with Lilla Brennan Ruth Barbour and others delivering lively entertainment with diverse acts.
The Bowry Burlesquers presented by Hurtig and Seaman at the Gaiety Theater drew two capacity crowds yesterday. Fitzgerald and Quinn head the show with Maybelle Morgan leading the female cast. The main burletta The Plain Clothes Man runs two acts followed by A Trial on Trial. Eddie Fitzgerald Jack Quinn and company keep audiences laughing with Flo Davis and the Four Haley Sisters providing song.
Patrons at the Park Theatre enjoyed Dustin Farnum in Captain Courtesy about the 1840 Mexican invasion. Farnum’s riding and the Park topical review plus Paramount Travel Series Part 1 impressed audiences. Vera de Bassini performed a popular musical vaudeville act with the Park concert orchestra delivering a fine overture.
Two large holiday crowds enjoyed the London Gaiety company in Tonight's the Night at the Shubert Theatre yesterday afternoon and last evening. The show made a strong impression here, matching its four months run in New York, with a distinct style of musical comedy and character portrayal that offers a welcome alternative to American performances.
Beatrice Herford and Manuel Quiroga headlined a strong Keith's Theatre program in Boston. Herford's monologues drew laughs with "The Lady at Lunch" and "The Five-and-Ten-Cent Store" while Quiroga offered four varied violin selections. Also featured were Sam Chip and Mary Marble in The Land of Dykes and a new act Veterans starring Harry Fern and company with a G A R veteran rescue.
Stanley Houghton’s three act comedy The Younger Generation runs at the Plymouth Theatre in Boston and will likely remain for some time. The English family setting, crisp dialogue, and strong cast led by Mary Forbes and Lillian Brennard earn high marks for performance and overall satisfaction.
Opening last night marks the second week for A Modern Eve at the Cort Theatre. The operetta follows a modern lawyer woman raising two daughters while keeping her husband under control yet drawn back to an old love. The catchy score boosts a capable chorus capable of lively dance and strong singing.
Patrons enjoyed a holiday bill at the Howard Atheneum with Havana scene reels of Jess Willard the new champ and his Cuba title win. Eddie Murphy headlines an athletic sketch Preparing for the Contest. The Heart Charmers burlesque with Mildred Stroller and 25 chorines, plus Sam Rice Lulu Beeson Trio and other acts.
New Yorks biggest laughmaker for the present season will be the attraction at the Colonial Theatre next Monday evening Hello Broadway quickly made itself the talk of the metropolis with two popular comedians William Collier and George M Cohan in the cast. The revue features travesties and a strong company including Charles Dow Clark Lawrence Wheat Sidney Jarvis Harry Delf John Hendricks James Cody Louise Dresser Irene Enright Rozaika Dolly Belle Blanche and Peggy Wood.
The Grand Opera House held Patriots Day with a large crowd greeting the Gay White Way Burlesque girls. Ben Small provided humor while Lyne Cantor drew praise for popular songs and performances. Dorothy Barnes, Ollie Oden, and Emma Cook were noted for their beauty and dance, with chorus gowns in new designs.
The Wilbur Theatre entered the fifth month of its successful showing of the merry farce A Pair of Sixes with large crowds. Despite ongoing attendance the engagement will end soon to honor existing contracts before season’s close.
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