The Case of Becky at Hollis Street Theatre
Frances Starr in The Case of Becky at Hollis Street Theatre offers a novel psychological drama under Belasco. The central tale follows a girl with dual personalities under Dr. Emerson and features hypnotism, a protracted laboratory sequence, and a dramatic twist with a deceptive hypnotist. Starr delivers a restrained dual role with skill while Dalton Bruning and others provide strong supporting turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky
Frances Starr
David Belasco
Hollis
Belasco
David Warfield
Boston
Peter Grimm
Miss Starr
Morton Prince
Edward Locke
Emerson
Locke
Mr. Belasco
Charles Dalton
Albert Bruning
Dr. Emerson
Harry C. Browne
Hugh Dillman
John P. Brown
Mary Lawton
Alias Jimmy Valentine thrills Plymouth Theatre crowd in third-week run
H B Warner leads a strong cast in Alias Jimmy Valentine at the Plymouth Theatre beginning its third week. The play blends a gripping thief tale with a compelling love story and a tense final scene, drawing strong audience interest through a notable performance by Warner and a capable supporting lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Valentine
H. B. Warner
Plymouth Theatre
Warner
Frank Frank Kingdon
William Tur
Graham
Charles Riegel
Phyllis Sherwood
Helen Kirk
Alma at Tremont Theatre Captures Parisian Farce Interest
The piece Alma at the Tremont Theatre draws Parisian attention and features a breezy cast led by William Friend and George M. Annis. Cast includes Violet Jewel, Ezra Matthew, and Robert Hilliard set to premiere next Monday in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Tremont
Paris
Bosay
Wiliam Friend
George Mae Annis
Violet Jewel Riting
Ezra Matthewland
Abcott Adam
Robert Hilliard
Will Valanche
Majestic Presents Half-Way to Paris in First City Run
The Majestic Theatre staged Half Way to Paris a three act musical comedy with Paul M. Potter the lyrics by Arthur J Lamb and music by John T Hall The elaborate dances were arranged by Joseph C Smith The production features Fred Frear Joseph Herbert Alexander Clark Violet Seaton Sophie Brandt and a strong chorus with lively tuneful music and clever ballet work The show runs two weeks and is a genuine fun producer with delightful performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Majestic Theatre
Paul M. Potter
Arthur J. Lamb
John T. Hall
Joseph C. Smith
Folkstone
England
Boulogne
Fred Frear
Joseph Herbert
Alexander Clark
Violet Seaton
Sophie Brandt
Joseph C. Miron
Charles Angelo
Laura Guerite
Harold Vizard
Stanley Jesup
Jobyna Howland
Grace Turner
Dorothy Parker
Thomas de Vassy
Shubert Theatre Hosts Jollie Follie Run Extend to Four Weeks
Wanky Panky by Lew Field from Jollie Follie dazzles at Shubert Theatre after 200 nights in Chicago. Max Rogers Bobby North and Harry Cooper lead a lively two-act with encores, Florence Moore William Montgomery Vera Michelena Hugh Cameron Flora Parker Carter De Haven and a superb Lucia sextet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Field
Jollie Follie
Chicago
Shubert Theatre
Max Rogers
Rogers Brothers
Bobby North
Harry Cooper
Florence Moore
William Montgomery
Vera Michelena
Cleopatra
Hugh Cameron
Flora Parker
Carter de Haven
Lucia
Myrtle Gilbert
Virginia Evans
Lillian Lewis
Montgomery
Moore
Shubert
Mack Performs Tom Moore at Boston Theatre in Weeklong Run
Andrew Mack opened a four act Tom Moore in Boston Theatre last evening to a full house and enthusiastic reception. He read the poet’s verses with success and was joined by Mae Stevenson Alice Gilmore P C Hale Harry Leighton and John Fenton in supporting roles. The program featured Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms Heart of My Heart and The Last Rose of Summer among others. Julian Eltinge’s The Fascinating Widow scheduled to follow on April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mack
Tom Moore
Boston
Mr. Mack
Mae Stevenson
Bessie Dyke
Alice Gilmore
Malone
P. C. Hale
Buster
Harry Leighton
Sir Percival Lovelace
John Fenton
Robin Dyke
Mack
Julian Eltinge
Globe Theatre Weekly Programme Delights Audience
The Globe presents a varied week headlined by Cornalla and Wilbur acrobats and Jack Boyce with lively songs. Johnny Hoey and Jean nette Mozar perform a singing and dancing skit in Lady and the Groom, Knox brothers with Helene play instrumental numbers, Marathon Comedy Four entertain, Ernesto sisters perform on the wire, Raya and Rays offer song reviews, plus Pathé reels. Tonight shows feature professional tryouts, Thursday afternoon the Country Store ladies’ department preview, and Thursday evening the usual Country Store performance with Friday adding amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Globe
Cornalla
Wilbur
Jack Boyce
Johnny Hoey
Jeannette Mozar
Knox Brothers
Miss Helene
Raya
Son
the Wire
Rays
Pathe Weekly
Ladies’ Department of
Castle Square Theatre Delivers The School for Scandal At Castle Square
The School for Scandal at Castle Square draws hearty crowds with sharp wit and strong performances. Mary Young as Lady Teazle and Mr. Craig as Charles Surface receive praise for their vivid portrayals, while the ensemble is noted as notably competent. The Vincent Club benefit for Denison House is held this afternoon, with next Monday bringing Edward People's The Prince Chap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square
School For Scandal
Mary Young
Lady Teazle
Mr. Craig
Charles Surface
Sheridan
Vincent Club
Denison House
Edward People
Colonial Theatre Sees Siren Run Extend in Boston
The Colonial Theatre continues to host The Siren with Donald Brian as master of ceremonies and a skilled company. The musical has played four weeks in Boston, drawing busy ticket lines and features notable dancing by Alan Mudie and Donald Brian. Julia Sanderson, Ethel Cadman, Will West, Frank Moulin, Cyril Biddulph, and Florence Morrison also perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Brian
Boston
Alan Mudie
Julia Sanderson
Terpsichore
Ethel Cadman
Will West
Frank Moulan
Cyril Biddulph
Florence Morrison
N. Y
Wil West
Alan Mudis
Park Theatre Presents The Girl From Montmarte
Hattie Williams stars as the American comedienne in The Girl From Montmarte at the Park Theatre Boston. The cast includes Bert Cortell William Pruette Emma Pawle Arthur Stanford Edna Hunter Bertha Holly and others delivering Parisian acts with comic charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Williams
Park Theatre
Montmarte
Miss Williams
Montmartre
Boston
Herbert Cortell
William Pruette
Emma Pawle
Arthur Stanford
Edna Hunter
Bertha Holly
Boston Actor’s Fund Benefit Set For Next Thursday
Preparations complete for a Boston Theatre benefit to aid the Actors Fund of America and Titanic disaster relief. The event starts at 1 p m with doors open at 12 30 p m and features two new one act plays plus performances by noted actors and vocal groups, all aiding two charitable causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Actors’ Fund of America
Detective Keen
Percival Knight
H. B. Warner
Jimmy Valentine
Edwin Peple
Charles Dalton
Becky
Frances Starr
Hattie Williams
Julia Sanderson
Emma Janvier
Mary Young
Phyllis Sherwood
Donald Brian
Frank Moulan
Frank Kingdon
Herbert Cortell
Alan Mudie
Cyril Biddulph
John Craig
Andrew Mack
Will West
Frank Monroe
Charles Reigel
Aborn Opera Company
Keith's
The
Orpheum
Girl
Montmarte
Cosmopolitan
Dickens Festival at Tremont Temple Saturday Afternoon
Dickens Festival set for Tremont Temple next Saturday April 27 with Mortimer Kaphan presenting impersonations of Dickens characters in period costume. Illustrations by Barnard Phil and Cruikshank and photographs of Dickens life in London accompany readings from David Copperfield Oliver Twist Tale of Two Cities and Old Curiosity Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Tremont Temple
Mortimer Kaphan
Barnard
Phil and
Cruikshank
Mr. Kaphan
London
David Copperfield
Cities
Anceil
Dickens
National Theatre Presents Royal Italian Opera Company Vaudeville
The National Theatre secured the Royal Italian Opera Company for a season returning members from disbanded opera groups. Priscilla dazzled Back Bay audiences, while Ray and Rogers and Dan and Carrie Avery delivered comedy. Ed Eustis jokes about gravity. Johnson, Howard and Lazelle led a bustling musical act alongside Boston bangball returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Theatre Management
Royal Italian Opera Company
Priscilla
Back Bay
Ray
Rogers
Dan
Carrie Avery
Ed Eustis
Johnson
Howard
Lazelle
Boston
Yankee Doodle Burlesque Charms at Howard Theater
The Yankee Doodle burlesque troupe impressed with singing and comedy led by Harry Seyon. Performers include Mile. Veola, Lillian Keeley, Janet Faust, Boneset ti acrobats, Harcourt and Leslie, Lizzie Dailey, Egglestone and Smith, and the Dailey brothers. Next week Violet Mascottte’s burlesquers headline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Atheneum
Howard
Harry Seyon
Jim Hazelton
Eddie Boyd
Collins and
Hawley
Frank Stewart
Baptiste
Franconi
Mile. Veola
Queen of Comediennes
Lillian Keeley
Boston
Miss Keeley
Janet Faust
Worcester
Bonesetti
Harcourt
Leslie
Lizzie Dailey
Egglestone
Bowdoin Square Theatre Hosts Star Packed Show
The Bowdoin Square Theatre drew a large crowd with Clara Lane and J. K. Murray leading the Murray Lane sextette in From Grand Opera to Ragtime. Preritt Merrill offered an illusion act, Max Holden presented shadowgraphs, and Tony Williams gave a Boston monologue. Ardell Thurston Nat Clark and others performed with new material as bargain day and souvenir night announced for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Clara Lane
J. K. Murray
Murray-Lane
Preritt and Merrill
Max Holden
Tony Williams
Boston
la Dell
Ward
Ardell Thurston
Songbird
Nat Clark
Castle Sq. Opera Co
Bowdoin Sq
the Klondike
Pittsburg
Penn
The Winning Widow Opens at Gaiety Theatre
A genuine Broadway musical comedy opened at the Gaiety Theatre yesterday afternoon. Max Spiegel presents The Winning Widow with Joe M. Fields Florence Mills and George B. Scanlon as leading figures. Bonnie Farley Henietta Wheeler and Dannie Morrison deliver notable turns in scenes and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Spiegel
Gaiety Theatre
Joe M. Fields
Florence Mills
George B. Scanlon
Bonnie Farley
Geraldine O’brien
Henrietta Wheeler
Dannie Morrison
Bonnie Tarley
South End Theatre Delights With Annie Laurie
The stock company at the South End Theatre opened its third week with Annie Laurie to an enthusiastic audience. The show features Annie Laurie and her aunt, with Robert Reid’s daring rescue of Annie and Robert from torture, echoing romance by Dumas and Scott and leaving theatre lovers eager for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Annie Laurie
Bonnie Annie Laurie
Robert Reid
Dunbarton
Annie
Robert
Dumas
Scott
Orpheum Theatre Week Lineup Brings Wide Variety
The Orpheum offers a mixed bill this week headlined by Al Herman thick-face comedian and Roesner and Felton singers in On the Rocks with Hylda Hollis company in Three Fine Citizens. Other acts include Grey and Peters cyclists Betty Bond singing comedienne and more. In the latter half William Raynore and company in Between the Races Hyland and Farmer sister act Dorothy Meather Seymour and Dupree piano act and Josh Dale black-face comedian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theatre
al Herman
Roesner
Felton
Anderson and Evans
Hylda Hollis
Fine Citizens
Grey and
Peters
Betty Bond
The
Clevelands
Baker
William Raynore and
Company
Hyland
Farmer
Dorothy Meather
Seymour and Dupree
Josh Dale
Waldron Presents Star and Garter Show at Waldron's Casino
Charlie Waldron brings the Star and Garter revue to his Casino with The Flirting Widow a satire featuring Eloise Matthews in the widow role with soprano singing. Supporting turns include Fannie Vedder Isabella Collins Corinne Leer and a comedy cast led by Mason Conway Collins Francis and McDermott. The act includes Then King is in the Bathtub a popular travesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie’ Waldron
Star and Garter
Eloise Matthews
Dainty Fannie Vedder
Isabella A. Collins
Corinne Leer
Harry Lester Mason
Jack Conway
James J. Collins
Harry Francis
Harry McDermott
King
Roosevelt fights for the South in campaign tour
In Greensboro North Carolina on April 22 Colonel Roosevelt said if he wins the nomination he will campaign in the South to win over Democrats and Republicans. He claimed the right to Jacksonian democracy and vowed to break up the Solid South by appealing to voters regardless of party label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Roosevelt
South
Man With Steel Wire Hair Draws Crowds at Austin and Stones
The show at Austin and Stones Museum features Sasha the wire hair man lifting heavy weights from a platform, stunning crowds. Also on bill are Palliott's goats, Professor Phrizzo's magicians, Noocey Moorse's colored minstrels, Flor adora girls with Cassie French, Maud Dunn dancing, Ida Campbell songs, Frank Walsh comedy, and new life motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone
Sasha
Palliott
Phrizzo
Noocey Moorse
Floradora
Cassie French
Maud Dunn
Ida Campbell
Frank Walsh
Life Motion Pictures
Scenic Temple showcases Johnny Neff and varied acts
Johnny Neff headlined at the Scenic Temple in a week long engagement drawing near ovation. Annette Levine performed songs with colored dissolving views, while Lewis and Norton Company offered Betty's Haul. George E. Pierce and Josephine Knoll presented Taking an Order a lively travesty. Photos include an instructive Maine last rites scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Neff
Scenic Temple
Ann
Annette Levine
Lewis and Norton Company
Betty
George E. Pierce
Josephine Knoll
Maine
Odyssey film enters second week at Tremont Temple
The Odyssey continues its second week at Tremont Temple as the film depicts Ulysses life with remarkable realism. The production involved 1000 actors, expensive costumes, and filmed in authentic Italian buildings, gardens, and seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Ulysses
Italy
Roosevelt Tours Stormy Southern Swing in 1920s
Colonel Roosevelt spoke in Arkansas and North Carolina after arriving in Asheville amid a heavy rain. He said he would strive to win the old tar heel State if nominated and thanked crowds at multiple station stops during a rain soaked journey toward Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Arkansas
North Carolina
Asheville
Greensboro
Roosevelt Campaign Speech in Greensboro Veranda Visit
Senator Dixon introduced Colonel Roosevelt who spoke from a Greensboro mansion veranda about relying on plain people for support. He claimed victory is possible when people vote and noted Pennsylvania and Illinois as examples. Afterward he visited the State Normal College with an audience of 700 girls and one man and avoided a formal lecture on women’s duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Senator Dixon
Roosevelt
Plain People
Pennsylvania
Illinois
State Normal College
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Lew Brice
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Actor’s Fund
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Waldron’s Casino
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Tremont Theatre
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Richard Thornton
Kathleen Mavourneen
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Castle Sq
Winter St
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Julian Estinge
Sufferers’ Fund
Theatre Managers’ Assoc
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Joseph Smith
Pony Chorus
Daniw’’ In
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Hanky Punny
Ma Loew
Messrs. Shubert
Hugh Cameron Lewis Sisters
Lois Yeoman
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