The American Flinister at Hollis Street Theatre
A review of the stage version The American Flinister by Paul M. Potter. Benjamin Franklin Lawton arrives in Rome amid New Orleans massacre fever and a stolen despatch. The plot drifts through crime, corruption, Mafia threats, and a happy ending, though the play is criticized for weak lines and distracting music.
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Hollis Street
Paul M. Potter
Benjamin Franklin Lawton
Italy
Rome
New Orleans
United States
Eternal City
Dr. Carondelet
Worthy
Legation
Christopher Columbus
Chicago
Cavalleria Rusticana
Mr. Crane
Women talk at Parker House gentlemens night and more
Mrs Frank Leslie will speak at the New England Women's Press Association gentle men s night at Parker House. A New York Women s Press Club meeting discussed a women driven apartment house venture with 40000 in shares already taken. Louise Aldrich Blake, London MB double first, daughter of Rev F J Peepee Welsh Bicknor. Mary Queen of Scots slippers and Queen Anne era items listed among Italian queen s glove and shoe collection. Fiora Kimball, California horticulturist, directed seven miles of tree planting in National City. Mme Bernhardt faced Vienna official inquiry on stage costume appearances. Polish princess separated from husband amid cards. Jean Ingelow s London home described as a garden retreat. Sarah Hallowell to oversee 100 modern master pieces at the World s Fair.
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Frank Leslie
New England Women’s Press Association
Parker House
New York Women’s Press Club
Candace Wheeler
London University
Louise Aldrich- Blake
F. J. Peepee
Welsh Bicknor
Herefordshire
Italy
Mary Queen of Scots
Queen Anne
Josephine
Fiora M. Kimball
California
National City
Cal
Jean Ingelow
London
Sarah Hallowell
Art Institute of Chicago
Miss Maguire's Musical Promise in Paris Education
Miss Elinore Traversie known as Miss Maguire of Roxbury plans to finish her musical education in Paris next winter. A New York Conservatory graduate, she studies dramatic action in this city in preparation for a grand opera career, possessing an excellent voice and strong dramatic ability.
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Elinore Traversie
Roxbury
Miss Maguire
Pp. J. Maguire
Paris
New York Conservatory of Music
Texas Steer at the Howard gives sharp satire on Washington
The Texas Steer at the Howard Square delivers a lively American melodrama about U.S. lawmakers with Hoyt's signature humor. Flora Walsh shines as the Western girl, Tim Murphy as the cattle king, and a male quartet adds negro melodies. The cast and rapid action please a large audience, with Hoyt greeting a thrilled crowd after the curtain call.
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Texas
Washington
Mr. Hoyt
Flora Walsh
Far West
Tim Murphy
Washington Society
Hoyt
William H Crane Brings Favorable Boston Welcome to Stage
William H Crane, a well known Boston comedian, returns to the stage with his distinctive breezy style. His presence is always welcome, and his performance is expected to lend a smooth, unctuous flavor to the production.
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William H. Crane
Boston
The American Minister in New Stage Run
A well balanced company led by G. W. Shannon, William Herbert, J. C. Padgett, and Adolph Jackson performs pathos with clever delivery. Hattie Russell and Anne O Neill appear in strong roles while George Backus, G F De Vere, Harry Braham, Mrs. Augusta Foster, Amy Busby and Gladys Wallis support. The American Minister runs three weeks, followed by John Drew in The Masked Ball starting Jan. 30.
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G. W. Shannon
William Herbert
J. C. Padgett
Adolph Jackson
Hattie Russell
Anne O’ Neill
George Backus
G. F. de Vere
Harry Braham
Augusta Foster
Amy Busby
Gladys Wallis
John Drew
Barrett Delivers Ben-My-Chree in Boston Curtain Calls Honor
At the Globe Theatre last evening Mr. Wilson Barrett was warmly received on returning to Boston in Ben-My-Chree. The company included Dan Mylrea played by Barrett and Mona by Miss Maul Jeffries. A railroad accident near Mechanicsville delayed the troupe but did not dampen the performance. The scenic effects were noted as fine and Barrett thanked the audience with a brief speech after the fifth act. Pharaoh to be staged tonight for the first Boston showing.
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Globe Theatre
Wilson Barrett
Boston
Ben-My-Chree
Barrett
Dan Mylrea
Miss Maul Jeffries
Mona
Miss Eastlake
Franklyn McLeay
Austin Melford
Man
H. Cooper Cliffe
Ewan Mylrea
The Hustler at Bowdoin Square Delights Local Crowd
Crowded Bowdoin Square house sees The Hustler entertain with George F. Marion in top form as dialect humorist Con McFadden leads a strong cast including Sadie Kirby Gus Mills and John Gilroy. Lively crowd reaction and standout performances underpin a night of robust comic theater.
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Bowdoin Square
George F. Marion
McFadden
Marion
Sadie Kirby
Messrs
J. B. Brecher
Barney Reilly
Leonard Somers
Hamilton Adams
Gus Mills
Cambridge Flats
John Gilroy
Bud
Harry Watson
Anhauser Busch
Count Spagnatti
Mamie Mayor
Hoyt's New Comedy Features Richards and Canfield
George Richards and Eugene Canfield lead Hoyt's latest stage comedy supported by a strong company. The cast, familiar from previous Hoyt productions, constitutes the best gathering Mr. Hoyt has assembled in this city.
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George Richards
Eugene Canfield
Hoyt
Mr. Hoyt
Agatha Returns for One Week at the Museum
A revival of Agatha opens last evening for a seven day engagement at the Museum. The show features Miss Hampton in the title role with the original cast including Miss Burress, George Wilson, Robert Edeson, Howell Hansel, Alfred Hudson, Fanny Addison, Ida Glenn, Sidney Booth and Olive Homans. Matinees are Wednesday and Saturday.
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Field
Miss Hampton
Miss Burress
Mercede
George Wilson
John Dow
Robert Edeson
Howell Hansel
Alfred Hudson
Fanny Addison
Ida Glenn
Sidney Booth
Little Olive Homans
Agatha
Hoyt Overses Nightly Plays While Serving in Concord
Author Charles H. Hoyt personally oversees nightly Park Theatre performances of A Temperance Town. He attends to legislative duties at Concord New Hampshire and guards constituents interest amid numerous attractions. He shows brilliance in state affairs equal to his playwright success.
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Hoyt
Charles H. Hoyt
Park Theatre
Temperance Town
Concord
N. H
Vanoni Captivates Boston in Babes in the Wood
French eccentric singer and dancer Vanoni bowed to a packed Boston Theatre audience last night in Babes in the Wood. Her Tour de Valse Georgie Municipal Guard and castanet song drew enthusiastic applause as the trio of Arthur Dunn Jim Cronin and Gilbert Sarong delivered ludicrous scenes grand ballet and acrobatic feats. The show remains a popular crowd pleaser with lively singing and novel dancing.
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Vanoni
Boston
Georgie
Arthur Dunn
Jim Cronin
Gilbert Sarong
Ole Olson at Grand Opera House in Swedish comedy debut
Last evening the Grand Opera House hosted Ole Olson the first Swedish dialect comedy staged here. Despite a heavy snowstorm the audience packed the theatre from orchestra to home. Ben Hendricks leads a bright cast with Lottie Williams as Genie Dimple and St George Hussey as Bridget in a tale of comic misadventure and clever escape.
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O’flannigan
Charles J. Stine
Ole Olson
Snake
Ben Hendricks
City Sports Comedy at Palace Theatre Week Show
A lively Palace Theatre program by City Sports features Flynn and Zitella, Sheridan, Thompson and Duclos, Melville trapeze display, Connie Leslie, West sisters, Sohlki and Bertoto. Two skits Murphy's Reception and the Merry Buccaneers anchor a strong variety bill with engaging dances and a constant flow of acts.
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Palace Theatre
City Sports
Flynn
Zitella
Phil
Chrissie Sheridan
Thompson
Duclos
Melville
Connie Leslie
West Sisters
Sohlki
Emma Rose
Lee
Lyceum Theatre Big Show At Grand Museum Stages
The Lyceum Theatre presented C. W. Williams vaudeville and Roland Reed drama at the Grand Museum yesterday. Performances featured ventriloquism, serpentine dances, eccentric singing, comedy sketches, musical acts, burlesque trapeze, contortion, and a finale comedy Kidnapped. Cheek by Roland Reed was the main drama with the Prindle Hunt company and Jay Hunt as Panes. Next week J A Stevens drama Unknown will headline by Glassford Barringer.
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Lyceum Theatre
C. W. Williams
Olympic Theatre
Chicago
Three Ravens
Richards
Matthews and
Harris
Gardner Brothers
Little Dick
Sherman and
Morrissey
von Goffe
Roland Reed
Grand Museum
Dover
Washington Streets
Prindle- Hunt Company
Lothrop
Jay Hunt
J. A. Stevens
Glassford- Barringer Company
Four-Legged Girl Delights Audiences At Local Show
Delighted crowds filled the house as Stone and Shaw presented a remarkable four legged girl who answers visitors questions. Professor J W Kennedy repeated a 2500 pound pig iron lift unmatched by any strongman. The bill also features Hamlin barefoot bridge walking and other acts from Barnum’s Miramba Band and specialty companies.
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Stone and Shaw
J. W. Kennedy
M. Hamlin
B. W. Franks
Barnum
Experts at Work In Our Cellar With New Hoe Jumbo Press
A small army of experts is now at work in our cellar preparing the installation of the Hoe Jumbo press. The new press is en route and will enhance production once in place.
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