Many New Plays in Town This Week Across Theaters
The Majestic features The Melting Pot while The Colonial presents The House Next Door. The Shubert runs The Midnight Sons with Cohan Harris Minstrels at the Boston and Go in Some at the Globe, offering a varied New York theater lineup.
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Melting Pot
the Majestic
The
Colonial
Midnight Sons
Shubert
Cohan & Harris’ Minstrels
Boston
Globe
Majestic Theatre Hosts Zangwill's The Melting Pot in Boston
Israel Zangwill's The Melting Pot opened at the Majestic Theatre in Boston last evening. Walker Whiteside as David Quixano delivered a dramatic performance while Florence Fisher as Vera drew mixed notice for style though the play’s core idea of civic liberty and a new American nationality sparked thoughtful discussion.
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Israel Zangwill
Mary Ann
Boston
Majestic Theatre
Zangwill
David
Vera
Walker Whiteside
David Quixano
Florence Fisher
John Blair
Baron Revendal
Grant Stewart
New Yorker
Leonora von Ottinger
Globe Theatre Presents Going Some Farce in Boston Debut
The Globe Theatre opened Going Some a Boston debut of the Paul Armstrong Rex Beach farce about J Wallingford Speed a college boy who fakes a sprint to win a romance. The plot centers on a ranch race bribery and comic mishaps with a Yale runner, a Stanford singer and a cast delivering witty line readings.
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Paul Armstrong
Rex Beach
Boston
Globe Theatre
New York
J. Wallingford
Smith College
Speed
Culver Covington
Yale
Stanford University Glee Club
James Spottswood
J. Wallingford Speed
Walter Jones
June Mathis
E. L. Fernandez
Crosby Little
George K. Henry
George Leach
Clone Hamlin
Aubrey Beattie
Tremont Theatre Run Of Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm Continues
The Tremont Theatre enters its sixth week of Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm drawing a large audience. Edith Taliaferro is praised for her charming performance embracing real life and wholesome natural flavor.
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Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Tremont Theatre
Edith Taliaferro
Man Isrom Home at Park Theatre Lights Up Boston Ties
Daniel Voorhees Pike of Kokomo Indiana stars in The Man Isrom Home at the Park Theatre with William Hodge portraying Hoo sier. Boston favorites in the company bolster the production, keeping the ensemble strong and the play well received.
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Kokomo
Ind
Ixokomo
Boston
Daniel Voorhees Pike
Isrrom
Park Theatre
William Hodge
The House Next Door at Colonial Theatre Delightful Comedy
The Colonial Theatre presented The House Next Door adapted from German sources by J Hartley. Manners. The comedy centers on Sir John Cotswold and Sir Isaac Jacobson as their feud over family pride ends in reconciliation. Dodson and Josee star in strong character parts with praise for ensemble acting. The play runs for two weeks.
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J. Hartley. Manners
Colonial Theatre
John Cotswold
Sir Isaac Jacobson
Sir John
Sir John Cotswold
J. E. Dodson
Mr. Dodson
Frank Josee
J. Malcolm Dunn
Cecil Cotswold
Cotswold
Ulrica
Ruth Chester
Olive Temple
Lady Jacobson
Hsther Jacobson
Terena Atwood
Kania Marinoff
Adrian Jacobson
Regan Hughston
A. T. Hendon
W. H. Sams
Charles Diem
Herbert
Dickens Night at American Music Hall Delights Boston Crowd
Yesterday marked Dickens birthday with Bransley Williams offering character portraits that drew laughter and tears. The all star bill featured Juliet mimics, Harry Lauder impressions, Vesta Tilley and Clarice Mayner acts, Those Three Fellows, the Svengali Trio, Spellman's bears, Lamb's manikins, Tambo and Tambo with tambourines, Gertie LeClair and her epickanninnies, and Ralph Wilton Hebrew caricatures.
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Charles Dickens
American Music Hall
Bransley Williams
Dickens
Mr. Williams
Williams
Juliet
Boston
Harry Lauder
Vesta Tilley
Clarice Mayner
Spellman’s Bears
Lamb
Tambo
Gertie LeClair
Ralph Wilton
Bowdoin Square Theatre Hosts Varied Vaudeville Mix
Patrons praised the Bowdoin Square Theatre show featuring the continuous Dill skits the Billys Girl performance by Alice Mortlock and company a skating exhibition by Jeter and Rogers the Venetian Troubadours and a mirthful act by Howard and Jinder. Acrobats Bicknells Barrett and Scallon and ventriloquist Bassa Tarre entertained along with George O Malley whose eccentric dancing drew strong applause. The night also showcased a moving picture programme.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Alice Mortlock and Company
Billy
Jeter
Rogers
Howard
Jinder
Boston
Bicknells
Barrett
Scallon
Maida Dupil
Bassa Tarre
George O'Malley
O’malley
The Course of True Love at Theatre Comique
One of the most interesting motion pictures seen at Theatre Comique features the stock company with The Course of True Love as a highlight. Smugglers Game The Model Roller Skating The Samaritan's Courtship are noted as strong subjects alongside a fine singing program. Dave Marlow sings in two voices and duets by Jack Beasley and Marjorie Bray please, while Gertrude Mann performs soprano solos and Gordon Richards with Lilian Kelliher present illustrated songs.
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Theatre Comique
Dave Marlow
Jack Beasley
Marjorie Bray
Gertrude Mann
Gordon Richards
Lilian Kelliher
Scenic Temple Features Lent Season Entertainment
The Scenic Temple hosted a lent season program with Musical Lowe earning an ovation. Floyd and Russell presented strong colored troubadour performances. Boyd and Wealy offered a comedy sketch and the illustrated songs were well sung and encored.
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Musical Lowe
Floyd & Russell
Boyd & Wealy
Midnight Sons electrifies Shubert in Boston's grand debut
Boston audiences packed the Shubert Theatre for the eight scene musical revue Midnight Sons. The show features 125 performers plus 250 extras in a riot of song, dance, and dazzling stage effects including a crowded theatre interior and a mile-a-minute express flight.
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Midnight Sons
Boston
Lew Fields
Mazie King
Broadway
George A. Schiller
George Monroe
Maude Lambert
Clara Palmer
King Casey at Grand Opera House with John and Emma Ray
The Grand Opera House hosts John and Emma Ray in King Casey a lighthearted grotesque comedy. The duo present new musical numbers and business bits with stylish gowns and a polished, clean stage show. Matinees as usual will be performed.
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Grand Opera House
John
Emma Ray
King Casey
Mr. Ray
Casey
At Home and Abroad Burlesque at Waldron's Casino
Waldron's Casino presents a burlesque entertainment this week featuring the College Girls company in a two act musical comedy. The first scene on a college campus and the second in Paris with Lilian Lloyd portrayed by Florine Linden. Klara Vendrix Fannie Brice provide soubrette parts and Brice performs rag time selections. Joe Fields and George Scanlon lead the fun with a strong supporting cast.
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Waldron
Casino
College Girls Company
Paris
Florine Linden
Lilian Lloyd
Klara Vendrix
Fannie Brice
Miss Brice
Joe Fields
Heme Schmitz
George B. Scanlon
Dennis McFadden
R. M.knowles
Willie Weston
Herbert Waterbury
Joe Peltier
Edith Parfray
Florence Barry
Golden Crook extravaganza at the Gaiety Theatre
The Golden Crook spectacle at the Gaiety Theatre showcases Ida Crispi delivering strong talent and strong comic turns. A sextette dazzles with well sung selections while Misses St John and Farrell open with songs and dances. Jack Strouse’s Italian numbers win favor and Mile Taustina revives a ballet style dance. Burlesques allow a capable chorus to perform. The show, with clean costumes and lively acts, pleases the audience.
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Gaiety Theatre
Ida Crispi
The Tin Wedding headline at New Palace Theatre
The New Palace Theatre presents The Tin Wedding a laugh filled comedy by Allen Delmain and Harold with 15 minutes of roars. The Northern Quartet Morris sisters and Anton Zinka with xylophone solos plus Reynolds and Ashley entertain with song and dance. Walter Keith Boston boy introduces a new singing act and Everdeen Wanlecker perform a double pianologue. The film program includes His Just Deserts The Bad Man From Rileys Gulch The Bandit The Two Raffies Life Behind the Scenes and The Surprise Party.
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New Palace Theatre
Allen
Delmain
Harold
Speedh
Morris Sisters
Anton Zinka
Merry Widow
Reynolds
Ashley
Walter Keith
Boston
Everdeen
Wanlecker
Riley's Gulch
Raffies
Shore Acres At Castle Square Theatre Draws Warm Response
The Castle Square Theatre presents Shore Acres with a coastal New England setting and a conflict over farm land and burial plans. Cast members Martin Berry Nat Berry Josiah Drake Helen Berry and Ann Berry deliver strong performances as family tensions and romance unfold. The production is a hit and extended through next week.
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Castle Square
Berrys
Berry Brothers
Martin Berry
Nathaniel Berry
Tle
Martin
Helen
Sam Warren
Mr. Meek
George Hassell
Joel Gates
Miss Binley
Helen Berry
Miss Colcord
Ann Berry
Shore Acres
Lady Buccaneers head Howard Atheneum show earns praise
The Howard Atheneum presented The Lady Buccaneers with Joe Watson and a cast of girls to enthusiastic reception. Helen Van Buren led as the leading lady with Mae Mack and Marion Blake delivering strong turns alongside a lively supporting lineup including Pritzkow Blanchard yodellers Clemense brothers and Tilly Whitney.
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Harry Breen
Pongo
Leo
Pritzkow
Blanchard
Tilly Whitney
Thelson and Hood
Walsh and
Thorne
Kola Brothers
Bowman and
Terry
Fashion Plate Burlesquers At Columbia Theatre In My Uncle From New York
The Columbia Theatre presents the Fashion Plate Burlesquers in the musical comedy My Uncle from New York featuring Lew Dunbar Lou Morgan Eddie Clark Lillian Kelley Elsa Leslie Pearl Turner Ollie West and Caroline Duncan with the De Muths as added dancers. Scenic investment marks the show with special nightly attractions. George Sandelle meets John Perrelli on the mat Wednesday and matinees except Saturdays are bargain for women patrons.
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Columbia Theatre
New York
Lew Dunbar
California
Lou Morgan
Eddie Clark
Lillian Kelley
Elsa Leslie
Pearl Turner
Ollie West
Caroline Duncan
de Muths
George Sandelle
John Perrelli
The
Columbia
Ben Hur Season Seats Go On Sale At Boston Theatre
First week seats for the Ben Hur season at the Boston Theatre go on sale today. Box office and mail orders from nearby cities signal a record sale, matching the show’s strong advance interest that has already eclipsed other amusements in the city. Ben Hur has filled thirty weeks in Boston over its eight years on stage.
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Boston
Hub Theatre billed as biggest show with vaudeville acts
This week's Hub Theatre program promises one of the biggest bills ever with clear pictures and strong vaudeville including Mile Azer's animal act, songs and dances by Ferris and Dave, and Morgan and Chester in The Arrival of Jeffries.
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Hub Theatre
Mile
Azer
Ferris
Dave
Morgan
Chester
Jeffries
Glover Murder Trial Returns With Key Witness Details
Testimony recounts Albert Glover's visit to Attorney Elmore and the police search after Hattie La Blanc's arrest. Elmore admitted how the family believed Mrs Glover guilty and described the upstairs attic and basement searches and the dramatic discovery of Hattie under the bed during the Ward home investigation.
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Albert Glover
Elmore
Gove
Albert
Glover
Mr. Elmore
Seymour S. Glover
George A. Freeman
Hattis
Hattie la Blanc
Waltham
MclIntyre
Scott
Tupper
Seymour Glover
W. E. Walker
Lillian Marie Glover
Tlattie LaBlanc
Inspector McKenna
Mayor Walker
Hattie
Mr. Tupper
Glover House
Currin
Freeman
Sergeant Currin
Mr. Freeman
McKenna
Gloucester
Seymour
Clarence F
McIntyre
Countess Pierrefeu At Keith's In Ballet Of Light
Elsa Tudor known as the Countess Pierrefeu appears at Keith's after Jordan Wall debut, drawing crowds with Loie Waller’s Ballet of Light enhanced by new lights and scenery. The bill also includes Sewall Collins comedy Awake at the Switch and Pollock musical In Old Edam, plus Love's Garden Oriental opera and other acts.
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Keith's
Loie Waller
Countess Pierrefeu
Boston
Elsa Tudor
Jordan Wall
Keith
Miss Fuller
Margaret Moffatt and Company
Sewall Collins
Sam Chip
Mary Marble
Channing Pollock
Old
Edam
Edmund Stanley
Love's Garden
Pringle
Whiting
Leo Carrillo
Byers
Hermann
Dale
Boyle
el Cato
Hollis Street Theatre Sees Strong Attendance For Maude Adams
Maude Adams opens another week in What Every Woman Knows at Hollis Street Theatre with loyal crowds filling the seats. Richard Bennett stars as John Shand alongside a noted company. tickets are on sale for the entire remaining engagement in Boston.
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Hollis Street
Maude Adams
J. M. Barrie
Miss Adams
Scotland
Richard Bennett
John Shand
Christopher Wins Match in Portland Bowling Faceoff
John Christopher of Boylston, Boston, defeated George KE McConville of Portland at Longfellow Square Alleys. Final scores show Christopher leading with a sequence totaling 1528 pins against McConville's 1495.
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Christopher
Portland
John Christopher
Boylston
Boston
George KE. McConville
Longfellow Square
MecConville
Polo Results At Providence and Nearby Cities
Polo results from Providence Riverside and nearby towns show a 5 to 3 score for Worcester at Providence and New Bedford, with Taunton and Brockton both recording 3 and 5 respectively. Details are fragmented, but Worcester and Brockton appear as winners in their matches.
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Ter
New Bedford
Yalliver Bedford
Nee
Taunton
Pawtuck
Brockton
Watechers
Parker Defeats Nevin 300 242 In Amateur Billiard Tourney
In the 16th game at the Uule Palace last night Parker beat Nevin 300 to 242. Tonight Small faces Van Dyke in the tournament schedule.
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Uule Palace
Parker
Nevin
Ponight
van Dyke
Moran Baldwin Bout Draws Boxing Devotees in Boston
Boxing fans in New England await the Moran versus Baldwin lightweight clash at the Armory A. A. tonight after Baldwin's previous win. Tonight's card features rugged preliminaries including Twin Sullivan, Geary, Nelson, Conley, Hall, Brown, and Coster versus Walsh with a 10 round main event. admission requires a club membership card.
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New England
Moran-Baldwin
Armory
A. A
Baldwin
Moran
Dan Twin Sullivan
Joe Geary
School of Haymakers
Joe Nelson
Lawrence
Eddie Conley
Everett
Henry Hall
Joe Brown
Joe Coster
Jimmy Walsh
American Athletic Club
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Tie
Walsh
Acard
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