Blue Jeans broad burlesque thrills Boston Theatre stock
Joseph Arthur's play Blue Jeans drew a large crowd with its breezy political satire of Southern Indiana. Eleanor Gordon, Nucilie La Verne, Rose Morison, Wilson Melrose and Walter Walker delivered standout character work as the ensemble brought lively humor and strong performances to the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Arthur
Boston Theatre Stock Company
Indiana
Eleanor Gordon
Nucilie la Verne
Sue Mudaly
Rose Morison
Samanthea Hankins
Mary Sanders
Belinda Tutewller
Wilson Melrose
Perry Bascom
Graustark
Dangers of Paris at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin Square Theatre presented Dangers of Paris. Charlotte Hunt stars as Marguerite St Maur in a tale of love and sacrifice alongside Edwin Denison as Pierre Valjean. The cast includes Harry Leland Isabel Sherman and others with strong applause for Hunt and Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Charlotte Hunt
Marguerite St. Maur
Claire Dumont
Henri Martin
Brigand
Martin
Pierre Valjean
Miss Hunt
Edwin Denison
Marguerite
Valjean
Harry Leland
Isabel Sherman
Louis Bresen
Charles C. Silk
Florence Hale
Mabel Florence
Mark Kent
Tommy Shearer
Frank Walsh
Dwight Gaylord
William Dale
Ollie Plunkett
Miners Americans Take Columbia Stage With Mixed Pickles Review
Excitement filled the Columbia last night as Miner's Americans presented Mixed Pickles a two act travesty of school life. Will H Ward led the fun with Wilbur Dobbs Pearl Ward and others delivering lively performances. The Devil Comes to Town caper by Ward Ward Steiger Hayes Mayo drew spellbound applause. The Wa Tour sisters Mozelle and others impressed as a singing duo and fire dance highlighted the program with Bessie Steiger’s illustrated songs earning praise. Friday night the amateurs will headline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Will H. Ward
Wilbur Dobbs
Will HY
Ward
Pearl Ward
Bessie Steiger
James Hayes
Pearl Mayo
Mozelle
Comedy
Rob Roy on Stage in Boston's Castle Square
The Rob Roy productions closed its run with final performances before a large audience at Castle Square. The cast included Miss Lane Mr Murray Miss Le Baron Mr Henderson and Mr Davies and received strong applause. A Scottish Night is planned for tomorrow with leaders of local Scottish groups in attendance. Verdi's Aida will debut at Castle Square on Thursday and run for one week with Madame Helene Noldi and Signor Achille Alberti in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Roy
Castle Square
Miss Lane
Murray
le Baron
Henderson
Davies
Scots’ Charitable Society
Caledonian Club
Boston
Vicinity
Aida
Madame Helene Noldi
Signor Achille Alberti
Beauty formula from French origin for rosy complexion
A high authority on facial beautification shares a French origin beauty formula now used by top doctors and society ladies. The mixture combines Rose Water Spirits of Cologne and Sartain dissolved in warm water, massaged into the face bust and arms for a pink glow and flesh development with continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Cologne
Hattie Williams Stars at Hollis Street Theatre Burlesque
Hollis Street Theatre crowded again for Hattie Williams second week performances with burlesque imitations in the second act featuring Mr Donnelly. Lively songs and fine music accompany a strong company including Mr Blakeley and Mr West as box office shows prepare for Lillian Russell’s one week engagement beginning Monday with her first non comic opera role in Wildfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Williams
Hollis Street
Miss Williams
Lillian Russell
Miss Russell
The Red Mill Charms Colonial Theatre Crowd Again
The Red Mill repeats at the Colonial Theatre with Montgomery and Stone as Americans in Holland drawing strong crowds. Ethel Johnson delivers lively singing and dance while Stanley Hawkins, Edna Fassett, D. L. Don, Allene Crater and six young performers boost the show with solid turns and engaging stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Red Mill
Holland
Montgomery and Stone
Ethel Johnson
Harvard College
Stanley Hawkins
Edna Fassett
D. L. Don
Allene Crater
Austin and Stone's Museum Features Bizarre Sideshow Acts
Audiences flocked to Austin and Stone's Museum for a big wrestling bout between Peter Carr and a bear and enjoyed acts like Len teni with three legs Libbera with one head and two bodies. The Casey Theatre offered free seats with Irene and Connors dancing and singing, Meadows company, and Mandy Bradford and the Tuscanos in varied performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone
Peter Carr
Bear
Lenteni
Libbera
Curio Hall
Monsalla
Russell
Braddon
Gibson
DeBonnaire
Trixie
Casey Theatre
Irene
Belle
the Connors
Meadows Comedy Company
Tom Meadows
Tom Bateman
Mile Belasco
Mickey Finn
Elmer Reed
Mandy Bradford
Tom Hayes
Lyceum Theatre bows to Boston Belles with fresh sets
Manager George Batcheller presents a full revamp of scenery costumes and principals at the Lyceum Theatre’s Boston Belles show. The Wanderer from Nowhere features an exquisitely costumed chorus and new musical numbers. Edgar Bixley leads with vocal comedy and acts, drawing curtain calls. The Poston Belles quartet and other favorites including Rice and Walters and the Morin sisters appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Batcheller
Boston Belles
Theatre Joliette Presents Week of Screens and Song
The Theatre Joliette showcases The Trainer's Daughter with a vivid horse race, The Chemist's Mistake as the comedy, The Inexhaustible Barrel as a colored subject, and The Innkeepers Wife as a fine film. Pictorial ballets include The Heart You Lost In Maryland You'll Find in Tennessee and Trading Smiles sung by Joe Roth. Ed Mahony Grace Milliken W S McGovern and F C Robbins provide impersonations and numbers. Thursday marks Malden night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Jolliette
Maryland
Tennessee
Joe Roth
Ed €. Mahony
Grace Milliken
W. S. McGovern
F. C. Robbins
Colonial Matinees Presents Three Distinct Plays Next Thursday
The Colonial matinee titled Plays of the Seen and Unseen features three novelties chosen by Clayton Gilbert. The program includes Shades of Night by Captain Robert Marshall The Shadows from a story by Mary B Wilkins Freeman and Les Romanesques in English as The Fantasticks by Edmond Rostand Each play will have a distinct cast and preparations are elaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Gilbert
Robert Marshall
Mary B. Wilkins Freeman
Edmond Rostand
Globe Theatre Opens Final Week With Shore Acres
Digby Bell as Uncle Nat Berry in Shore Acres at the Globe draws growing crowds as the second week begins. His Down-East lightkeeper portrayal earns praise for merit and sincerity, supported by a capable troupe. On Monday Edgar Selwyn will star in Strongheart at the Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digby Bell
the Globe
Nat Berry
Shore Acres
Bell
Rose of the Rancho opens final Majestic run
Frances Starr leads the cast in David Belasco’s The Rose of the Rancho at the Majestic Theatre in its final week. The California romance features Juanite and a strong supporting company including Charles Richman and Oscar Eagle amid vivid scenery and romantic mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rancho
David Belasco
Frances Starr
Juanite
Majestic Theatre
Charles Richman
R. Hamilton Revelle
Frank Losee
J. Harry Benrimo
Oscar Eagle
San Carlo Grand Opera Company Arrives in Boston
The San Carlo company arrives with principals, orchestra, and chorus to rehearse in Boston. Notable cast includes Alice Nielsen, Victor Maurel, Constantino, Blanchart, Segurola, and Noria. Recitals begin with La Gioconda and Trovatore on Dec 11, with Faust and Traviata previews and a two-week slate ending with Lucia. Box-office opens at the Majestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Carlo
Ponchielli
Boston
Russell
Madame Noria
Paris Grand Opera
Senor Constantino
Signor Blanchart
Royal Opera of Madrid
Senor Segurola
Alvise
Alice Nielsen
Gilda
Victor Meurel
Mme, Marchi
Mmes
Desana
Claessens
MM. Oppezzo
Galperin
Rossi
Giaccone
Miss Nielsen
Faust
M. Jani
Mr. Russell
Mme. Noria
Signor Constantino
Signors Blanchart
Segurola
the Majestic
Clockmaker's Secret Headlines Theatre Comique Season
A bill at the Theatre Comique draws crowds with The Clockmaker's Secret as its centerpiece praised for color and stage setting. The Unlucky Trousers and A Bad Boy's Joke at a Wedding provoke laughs while Master as General adds mirth. The program features a Moon ballad and Top of the Morning Irish song by listed performers with impersonations by noted artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Comique
Norma Beaux
Mileva Emerson
Luna Cooper
Fred Beauragard
Prim HW. Nadeau
H. J. Maeckler
Katherine Hawkins
Eunice McDougall
Catherine Schell
William Johnson
Joseph Conroy
Robert Sternberg
De Pachmann Recital Delights Jordan Town Audience
Vladimir de Pachmann, pianist, offered a long program in Jordan Tall yesterday afternoon featuring Mozart, Weber, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Moszkowski, Tschaikowsky and Chopin. The critic praised his tone color, purity, and spiritual delivery, noting especially the Mozart Sonata Fantasia and Chopin Études, and predicting unforgettable memories of his artistry. The next recital is announced for Saturday the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladimir de Pachmann
Jordan Tall
Soiva
Asis
Dominico Senarlatti
Mozart
G. Sgambstl
Raft-Henselt En AntomieMop
Tschaikowsky
de Pachmann
Clavier
Weber
Mendelssohn
M. de Pachmann
Park Theatre Hosts The Hypocrites Third Week Opening
A strong audience at the Park Theatre witnessed the third week premiere of The Hypocrites by Henry Arthur Jones. Jessie Millward and Richard Bennett lead a capable cast, with Millward as the devoted mother and Bennett as the conscientious curate who exposes hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Henry Arthur Jones
Charles Frohman
Jessie Millward
Richard Bennett
Miss Millward
Mr. Bennett
Paula Desmond to Exhibit Boat at Mechanics Hall Show
Miss Paula Desmond of Montgomery and Stone will exhibit her power boat Paula at the upcoming motor boat show in Mechanics Hall. She stars in The Red Mill at the Colonal Theatre and has previously won several Long Island Sound races in her craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Paula Desmond
Montgomery and Stone Company
Grand Opera House stage new melodrama Kidnapped for Revenge
The Grand Opera House presents a new melodrama Kidnapped for Revenge starring Will H. Vedder in a tale of a young thief torn between crime and honesty. Grace Vanbrough is endangered by a kidnap gang while Vedder rescues her. Sadie Colloney and Cathryn Palmer support. Next week Kilroy Britton's The Candy Kid arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlouse
Charlies E. Blaney
Will H. Vedder
Mr. Vedder
New York
Ife
Prince
Matthew Vanbrough
Grace
Sadie Colloney
Cathryn Palmer
Maggie Cassidy
Tessie McDonald
Baby David
Paul Klotz
Matt Malloy
Joe Allenton
Kilroy & Britton
the Candy Kid
Star Theatre Weekly Attractions Highlight Variety
Star Theatre offers a lineup including The Burglar and the Baby a emotional drama Colonial Soldier patriotic inspiring Economical Trip a humorous tale of a husband and wife on one ticket Inder False Colors a comedy sketch about two college men and the Irish ballad Kate Kearney becoming a hit with audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theatre
Kate Kearney
Keiths Theatre Features Abundant Vaudeville Bill
Keiths Theatre presents a lavish vaudeville week headlined by Marie Lloyd with new English songs and a fetching Spanish Burlesque dance. The Meredith sisters James Morton and the Macarte sisters headline a diverse cast including Agnes Scott Horace Wright ventriloquist Ed Reynard Our Boys in Blue and other novelty acts. The bill also includes Kinetograph and Stereovision pictures for added attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith's
Vauderville House
Marie Lloyd
London
Ittle
Meredith Sisters
James J. Morton
Macarte Sisters
Keith
Agnes Scott
Horace Wright
Wright
F. Reynard
Our Boys In Blue
Work
Arner
Dixon Brothers
Chris Bruno
Mabel
Avery
Batley
Wletcher
Kennard Brothers
Lowell B. Drew
Brooks and
Jeanette
Auto race on stage headlines Orpheum bill
Boston's Orpheum Theatre presents a one act comedy drama A Race for a Wife featuring two large automobiles breaking speed laws on stage. The bill includes the Elmore sisters Shenk brothers Raymond and Caverly Byers and Hermann Joe Maxwell and company Netta Vesta Goldsmith and Hoppe and the Dixie Serenaders in a varied lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hal Davis and Company
Elmore
Shenk Brothers
Raymond
Caverly
Byers
Hermann
Joe Maxwell
Netta Vesta
Goldsmith and Hoppe
Dixie Serenaders
Theatre Premier Presents Varied Entertainment Program
At the Theatre Premier a splendid bill features Selling His Soul with lively dance numbers and strong audience applause. A Norwegian wood industry novelty, Master as General, Pagliacci the clown's revenge, and It s Great to be a Soldier Man are highlights. Beth Robie Norma Abbott Alice Marshall George Francis William Chase Henry Plummer sing, with instrumental numbers by Norton Beasley Wilmore and impersonations by Loud Ramsdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Beth Robie
Norma Abbott
Alice Marshall
George Francis
William Chase
Henry Plummer
Harry J. Norton
Bessie Beasley
Ruth Wilmore
Loud and Ramsdell
Tremont Theatre Vaudeville Review Highlights Norworth and Acts
Tremont Theatre presents Happy Jack Norworth with stories and songs in a lively monologue. Trixie Friganza delivers witty singing and playful stage bits alongside Paul Cinqueralli cue tricks. The Georgetty acrobats and Captain Winston’s trained sea lions win strong applause as a full vaudeville program draws large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Norworth
Tremont
Jack
Dolly
Trixie Friganza
Dolly Madison
Washington
Paul Cinqueralli
Georgetty
Winston
Hub Theatre presents well received bill with standout acts
Yesterday at the Hub Theatre Miles Brothers curated an hour show praised for all acts. Miss Camella and Mr Montague delivered popular songs while Mr I J Murphy drew acclaim for a bold departure from typical illustrated ballads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Theatre
Miles Brothers
Camella
Montague
I. J. Murphy
Lusitania Sails Day Late Because of Fog
Queenstown December 2 The Cunard line steamer Lusitania sailed for New York at 9 40 today. She was a day late in leaving due to heavy fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
Queenstown
Cunard Line
New York
High School Girls at Howard Atheneum Impress with Burlesque Show
The High School Burlesquers wowed patrons with a lively comedy program at the Howard Atheneum. Actresses and vaudeville acts including Maida Dupree, Sutton and Sutton, and the Hurley sisters entertained, with world champion jumper Louis Guertin and Henry T. Waite providing standout numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Howard
Matt Kennedy
Maida Dupree
Robert Athon
Jeanette Young
Sutton
Living Pumpkin
Big Four
Threes Wiora Sisters
Hunt
Deltorelli
Glissandro
Collins
Trawley
Alexander
Finn
Louis Guertin
Kelly
Bertha
Henry T. Waite
John J. Sheehan
Bowery Burlesquers at Palace Theatre Weekly Show
The Bowery burlesque troupe headlines a three scene program On the Bowery The Sculptors Studio and The Essex Market Police Court. Acts include Ben Jansen Mike Kelly the Rack ets Arthur and Ithel Miller Harry Kohler Carmelita d Elecdere and more with a large chorus and new Palace scope films. Friday features amateur night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery
Palace Theatre
The
Essex Market
Ben Jansen
Mike Kelly
Racketts
Arthur
Ithel Miller
Harry Kxohler
Carmelita d’Elecdere
Venus
Harry Hillis
Neeley Limbach
Rube
Jolly Coon
Clara Douglas
Alma Burman
Ida Dayton
Gertie Hart
Palace Company
Palace Scope
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H. P. Hood & Sons
Rutherford Ave
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Orpheum Theatre
England
Chappell & Co
Vesta Victoria
Blanche King
Anna Held
Arra Wanna
Barney Carney
Ftreman
Panama
Rymiail
Kobler
McKinley
Century
Pais
Krey Music Co
Washington St
Bromfield
OLD South
Tremont Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Salem Studios
Frederick Broughton
Village Street
Marblehead
Mass
Frederick Paine Broughton
Boston Post
Arlington St. Joseph de Camp
St. Botolph
William W. Churchill
Fenway Studios
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