Awakening of Helena Richie staged by Anglin at Colonial Theatre
Margaret Deland's novel The Awakening of Helena Richie becomes a stage drama starring Margaret Anglin. The Boston cast delivers strong performances with refined timing and self control, notably Anglin as Helena and John Findlay as Dr Lavender. The production runs two weeks at the Colonial Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Deland
Helena Richie
Charlotte Thompson
Margaret Anglin
Colonial Theatre
Helena
Wwe
Dr. Lavender
John Findlay
Findlay
George Probert
Sam Wright
Eugene Ormonde
Boston
Lloyd Pryor
Sally Williams
Gertrude Swiggett
Charles Wyngate
Charles Rowan
Raymond Hackett
David
Ruth St Denis Delivers Oriental Body Dances at Park Theatre
Boston critics praise Ruth St Denis for an all East Indian themed program at Park Theatre. A 12 member Hindoos company supports the performances with incense, exotic sets, and dances portraying cobra, incense, Nautch, Hindu saint meditation, and Radha in a temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ruth St. Denis
East India
Miss. St. Denis
Miss St. Denis
Isadore Duncan
India
Ganges
Scenic Temple celebrates third anniversary with special program
Scenic Temple marks its third year with an enhanced program of seasonally suitable motion pictures, illustrated songs by talented vocalists, and colored dissolving views. The Thursday change of picture exhibit and Saturday continuous performance begin at 2:30.
The Wolf at the Globe Theatre A Boston Debut Melodrama
Eugene Walters The Wolf at the Globe is a three act melodrama set in Hudson Bay with six performers. Carl Anthony as Jules Beaubien and Joseph Chaillie as Batiste Le Grand receive praise for vivid stage presence and dialects. Alice Baxter as Hilda shines in the wilderness role while William Norton and George Huntley provide strong supporting turns. The play runs from noon to sunset with a blend of romance and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Boston
Eugene Walter
North Woods
North Country
Jules
Carl Anthony
Jules Beaubien
Joseph Chaillie
Batiste le Grand
Mr. Chaillie
Alice Baxter
Hilda
Joseph Greene
William Norton
McDonald
Jack Devereaux
George Huntley
Batiste
the Globe
Waldron's Casino Theatre Opens Soon With Irwins Majesties
The Casino Theatre on Hanover street nears completion as managers aim to open next Monday. Manager Waldron backs a mighty force of workmen to finish in time. Opening act will be Irwins Majesties, a six member burlesque company praised as the best seen in the city. Letters requesting seats flood the box office signaling strong anticipated demand. The new venue adds another fine entertainment house to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover Street
Waldron
Irwin’s Majesties
Boston
Fool There Was attracts crowds at Hollis Street Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre enters week three of A Fool There Was as Robert Hilliard earns fresh honors amid curtain calls. Katherine Kaelred and William Courtleigh receive strong praise for their support. John Drew to appear next Monday in Inconstant George. seat sales start at 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street
Robert Hilliard
Katherine Kaelred
William Courtleigh
John Drew
Holis Street
George
The Diverines Delight at American Music Hall Boston
The Diverines designed by Peter S. McNally wow the crowd with underwater stunts in a grotto scene. Miss Shuman and Miss Sullivan perform as twinlike mermaids while champion high diver Charles Bigney closes with a ladder dive. Consul the chimpanzee impresses as a clever act in week two. The bill also features the Karno London comedy company with A Night in a London Music Hall and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter S. McNally
Mr. McNally
Miss Shuman
Sullivan
Charles Bigney
Boston
Consul
Karno London Comedy Company
London
Elite Musical Four
la Danseuse
Wroe
Boyd and Gilfain
Honey Johnson
Rice
Moran
Bowdoin Square Theatre Enjoys Banner Night
Yesterday at Bowdoin Square Theatre the program mixed moving pictures vaudeville and drama. The drama On the Mississippi with Frederick Van Rensselaer and Edytha Ketchum drew laughs and thrills while Hall and Pray offered singing and cartoon specialty. Hindoo Sam performed a basket act and the Gaultlain sisters plus Ray Camber enriched the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Frederick van Rensselaer
Edytha Ketchum
Hall and Pray
Hindoo Sam
Tremont Theatre Lively Show Ends Week with Follies of 1909
Eva Tanguay leads a bright Tremont Theatre night with vivacious comedy and standout dances by Bessie Clayton and Annabelle Whitford. Billie Reeves and Arthur Deagon add to the jollity as the troupe closes the engagement. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm arrives next Monday with Edith Taliaferro in the title role. seats go on sale at 8 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Eva Tanguay
Bessie Clayton
Annabelle Whitford
Billie Reeves
Arthur Deagon
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Klaw & Erlanger
Edith Taliaferro
Wilton Lackaye Opens Closing Week In The Battle At Majestic
Wilton Lackaye closes his Cleveland Moffett drama The Battle at the Majestic, portraying John J Haggleton a multimillionaire in a strong supporting company. Dick Whittington follows next week with seats going on sale Thursday. Shubert cast includes Louise Dresser Laura Guerite Kate Ellmore Irene Dillon Dorothy Webb Bernice Mershon Dorothy Parker Alexander Clarke Edward Garvie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Lackaye
Cleveland Moffett
Mr. Lackaye
John J. Haggleton
Lackaye
Haggleton
Messrs. Liebler & Co
Dick Whittington
Majestic Theatre
Shuberts
Louise Dresser
Laura Guerite
Kate Elmnore
Irene Dillon
Dorothy Webb
Bernice Mershon
Dorothy Parker
Alexander Clarke
Edward Garvie
Post and Russell
Albert Grady
Edward Lamar
Money and the Woman at Grand Opera House in Boston
Langdon McCormick presents Money and the Woman at the Grand Opera House. The tale follows a waif left to struggle in a saloon home and an Indian half breed ally as she fights a false murder accusation. Strong cast and dramatic romance wrap the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Boston
Langdon McCormick
Nature
M. Turner
Keith's Theatre Delivers An Enchanted Evening Of Variety
A sharp contrast to cold weather, Keith's Theatre presents a varied bill headlined by Little Billy whose singing and dancing wow the crowd. Betty in Dreamland features Cathryn Clifford and Arthur Wil with Hill as a dog. Johnson and Harry entertain with clever singing. Frank Fogarty amuses with Irish storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Little Billy
Betty
Cathryn Clifford
Arthur Wil
Mr. Hill
Miss Clifford
Johnson
Harry
Carrie
Frank Fogarty
Alcide Capitaine
Torelli
Walberti
Binns
The Man From Home Comes to Park Theatre
William T. Hodge returns to Boston in The Man From Home at the Park Theatre with the original cast. Box office opens at o'clock this morning for the Monday evening premiere, following long runs in New York and Chicago. Liebler & Co. directs the tour and promises a top production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Park Theatre
Boston
William T. Hodge
Mr. Hodge
Liebler & Co
Howard Atheneum Vaudeville Show Highlights Boston Lineup
The Boston crowd enjoyed Jeffries Sharkey and Johnson Burns mill fight pictures with Jack Sheehan providing narration. The bill featured Follies of the Day burlesque, the Lulu Bees on Trio, Miss Beeson dancing, Laney Haskell and other acts including the Jaurie sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Howard
Jack Sheehan
Tle
Larry McCale
Itarry
Ward and
Webber
Laney Haskell
Watson
Young
Jaurie
Dotson and Lucas
Fay Leslie
Ralph Daly
Howardscope
Sam Rice Leads Merry Maidens at Columbia Theatre
Sam Rice and the Merry Maidens staged two burlesque farces at the Columbia Theatre with crowd pleasing humor. Patti Carney and Chiquita drew strong notice for song and dance while the ensemble delivered spirited support. Tomorrow features Sam Anderson versus Paul Bowser in a finish catch as catch can bout. Friday promises a lively amateur bill to start the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rice
Columbia
Coney Island
Patti Carney
Chiquita
Sam Anderson
Paul Bowser
Farren
Theatre Comique Presents Dav e Marlow Sings Lie and Voice
Theatre Comique feature week includes Dave Marlow a renowned double voiced singer capable of tenor or baritone solo. The Talking Pictures present Buried Alive and other films including The Card Board Baby The New Chief and The Persistent Poet. Long brothers songs with Marjorie Bray Lillian Kelcher and Jack Beasley offer illustrated numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Theatre Comique
Dave Marlow
Long Brothers
Marjorie Bray
Lillian Kelcher
Jack Beasley
Sensations at Austin & Stone's Museum Impress Crowds
Weldmere created new sensations yesterday at Austin and Stone's Museum where he has mystified hundreds daily since beginning his engagement a week ago. The curio hall showcased the giant hog J. D. Cramer elastic skin man Alistaire Wilkie and Frank the broom king while a splendiferous vaudeville program featured the Van Serley sisters Elsie French the Hurley sisters Mike Scott and Tom Bullock. The Manhattan girls also drew attention with their dancing and singing as motion pictures entertained and educated the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone
Weldmere
Austin & Stone’s
J. D. Cramer
Alistaire Wilkie
Frank
Curio Hall
van Serley
Elsie French
Hurley Sisters
Mike Scott
Tom Bullock
Manhattan
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Edward H. Crosb
Waldron’s Casino Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre
Castle Square Theatre
Boston Public Lakes
Castle Square
Dr. Ward
George Hassell
Donald Meek
Friebus
Mary Young
Gertrude Binley
Wilfred Young
Mabel Colcord
John Craig Stock Company
Keith’s Theatre
the Man
Howard Atheneum
Columbia Theatre
Theatre Comique
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Detroit
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