The Great Divide in Boston Pleases Audiences
The Great Divide with Henry Miller and Anglin debuted in Boston last night, a Western melodrama with a psychological core. Miller carried the lead as Stephen Ghent, delivering a striking performance, while Anglin struggled with a role ill suited to her strengths. Laura Hope Crews and James Kirkwood provided light relief and solid support as Polly Jordan and Lou Anderson. The play, set in an Arizona cabin and Milford Corners Mass, follows Ruth Jordan from rebellious acting to reconciliation, and is expected to attract large crowds for its two week run.
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Ruth Jordan
Arizona
Ruth
Stephen Ghent
Milford Corners
Mass
Mr. Miller
Miss Anglin
Laura Hope Crews
Polly Jordan
James Kirkwood
Lou Anderson
Thomas Whiffen
Black Person's Cabin Delights Grand Opera House Crowd
Last night at the Grand Opera House the time honored Black Person's Cabin drew a full house including many schoolchildren. The play centers on the sale of a white slave's child and a river crossing to Canada, mixing pathos with humor through Eva Topsy and Mr Harris. The production, though different from Stowe, succeeds by staging changes and strong performances.
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Grand Opera House
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Canada
Uncle Tom
Eva
Topsy
Mr. Harris
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Distinctive St. Regis Hotel Praised For Comfort
A New York hotel feature extols the St. Regis at Fifth Avenue and Fifty-fifth Street as the finest hostelry in the world offering unmatched comfort at standard prices. It notes furnished rooms from $4 a day, rooms with bath from $12, and restaurant charges on par with other first class hotels.
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New York City
St. Regis
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-fifth Street
New York
London Times
The
John Drew and Billie Burke Star in My Wife at Hollis Street Theatre
Boston fans saw John Drew share honors with Billie Burke in a four act comedy. Burke shines as Mrs Newlywed opposite Drews aristocratic bachelor in My Wife. Dorothy Tennant and Ferdinand Gottschalk provide strong support in a witty, tasteful staging.
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The
Majestic
Boston
John Drew
Hollis
Billie Burke
Little Billie
British Isles
Mr. Drew
Maude Adams
Isabel Irving
Miss Burke
Josette
Dorothy Tennant
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Sunday at the Boston Theatre Showcases Stock Company Talent
Manager Morison presented the first stock company run of Sunday at the Boston Theatre to a large, pleased audience. Eleanor Gordon's nuanced portrayal anchored a strong cast including Thayer, Walker, Meek, Friebus, MacLarnie, Lucille La Verne, and Olive Oliver in a vivid 49 era ensemble. The production leads into Clarice by Gillette next week.
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Boston
Morison
Eleanor Gordon
Towzer
Davy
Lively
Jacky
Messrs
Thayer
Walker
Meek
Friebus
Thomas MacLarnie
Colonel Brinthorpe
Lucille la Verne
Mrs. Naresby
Globe Theatre Stars The Bells With Thomas Shea
Thomas Shea delivers Mathias in The Bells at Globe Theatre despite a severe cold. Supporting roles by Spencer Charters and J B Gilbert add light moments as Father Walter and Hans. The company earns praise for strong performances as Shea plans further shows including Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and A Soldier of the Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas KE. Shea
Globe Theatre
Walter
Hans
Spencer Charters
J. B. Gilbert
Christian
Joseph Cavanski
Catherine
Annette
Mr. Shea
World Beaters Burlesque at Lyceum Theatre
J Herbert Mack's World Beaters showcased two burlesque and vaudeville skits at the Lyceum Theatre featuring 35 cast members, bright musical numbers, elaborate costumes, and scenic effects. Notable performers included Reid and Maitland, Reded, Hadley, Gene Pollard, and Mr and Mrs Charles Buckly with Frank Martin.
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Lyceum Theatre
J. Herbert Mack
World Beaters Company
Newport
Isle of Rubbernecks
Dlo
Reid and Maitland
Reded
Hadley
Gene Pollard
Charles Buckly
Frank Martin
Theatre Jolliette Presents Stirring March Song and Laugh Provokers
Yesterday at Theatre Jolliette the audience joined in a stirring march song amid a strong program. Pictorial ballads drew audience applause and the bill featured A Slave's Hate The Pleasant Side of a Soldier's Life The Pretty Typist and A Kind-hearted Gentleman all drawing laughs. Incidental music and impersonations were excellent.
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Theatre Jolliette
Ben Greet Players Open Shakspeare Season In Boston
The Ben Greet Players opened a three week engagement at Jordan Hall with As You Like It presenting scenery and costumes Ros alind Irene Rooke received instant applause Milton Rosmar as Orlando Charms the audience and Miss Agnes Eliot Scott as Celia also praised The company plans She Stoops To Conquer and Everyman during the run and revival evenings noted.
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Ben Greet
Jordan Hall
Shakspere
Mr. Greet
Enterprise
Boston
Rosalind
Rosalind By Mr. Greet’s New Leading Lady, Miss Irene Rooke
Milton Rosmar
Orlando
Jacques
Goldsmith
Weare Veryman
Hakapere
Everyman
Goldsmith's
Herrick’s
Midas
Golden Touch
Castle Square Theatre
Hampton Institute
Herrick's
Orpheum Theatre Show Delights with Thrills and Laughs
Last evening at the Orpheum Theatre offered a pleasant mix of thrills and humor. Clarence Wilbur and his Ten Funny Folks led the bill with Irish songs by the six O Connor sisters drawing repeated recalls. Colonel Bordeverry performed hair raising feats including shooting balls from heads and a clothes removal finale, while the Zanettos dazzled with flaming torches and rapid juggling. Gardner Crane and partner revived their popular sketch Am I Your Wife, with extra charm, and Armstrong and Clark delivered witty comedy. The program also featured Will Macart, the American Comedy Four, the Five Musical Spillers, and notable kinetograph pictures.
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Orpheum Theatre
Clarence Wilbur
Zanettos
Gardner Crane
Armstrong and Clark
Boston
Adeline
Will Macart
Four
Boston Belles Thrill Palace Crowd In Crowded Premiere
The Boston Belles at the Palace Theatre wowed a packed audience with a bright light extravaganza led by Edgar Bixley and Minnie Burke. The show features a versatile company with novelty acts, dancers, vocalists, and new moving pictures, promising further full houses.
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Boston Belles Company
Palace Theatre
Palace
Edgar Bixley
Minnie Burke
Boston Belles Quartet
Russell
The
Palace Company
Maginleys
Smith and Bowman
LaBelles
Sam Barlow
Major Keller
Sousa
Palacescope
Scenic Temple Shows Heavy Patronage at Berkeley Corner
Scenic Temple at Berkeley street and Warren avenue proves its status as a major amusement resort with two full performances nightly at 7 and 9 o clock. The program features Ira Kessner in illustrated songs, Bong and Bong, Charley Farrell in a Ethio pianist act, the Temple Quartet, old melodies, and new moving pictures.
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Berkeley Street
Warren Avenue
Ira Kessner
Bong
Charley Farrell
Temple
Colonial Theatre Promises Western Spectacle And Comedy Duet
The Colonial Theatre presents The Round Up with authentic frontier action and a vivid battle scene. Maclyn Arbuckle shines beyond The County Chairman while Orme Caldara and Wright Kramer duel for love. Brewster's Millions, starring Howard Abeles, follows Feb. 10 with the full New York cast.
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Colonial Theatre
Boston
Maclyn Arbuckle
Elmer Grandin
Charles Abbe
J. M. Colville
New York
Howard Abeles
Jolly Grass Widows at Columbia Stage Draws Laughs
Columbia Theatre presents Gus Hogan’s Jolly Grass Widows with George Guhl and Will Fox delivering rapid humor. Winnie Richards Lillian Boyd and Annette Wiltsie lead lively performances while Falke Coe and the Three Musketeers entertain. Shad Link and Perelli headline a Wednesday wrestling match and a big amateur bill is set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hogan
Columbia
George Guhl
Will Fox
Abe Levy
Winnie Richards
Lillian Boyd
Annette Wiltsie
Falke and Coe
Musketeers
Deltons
Shad Link
Perelli
Manhattan Girls at Austin & Stone's Museum Delight Audiences
The Manhattan Girls by Colonel A B White drew large crowds at Austin & Stone's Museum Theatre yesterday. Dorothy Norton led the company with lively costumes and military uniforms while The Load of Wood offered fresh comedy with Mickey Finn and Vera Belasco. Other acts included Grace Toledo and the Aztec twins in curio hall attractions.
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Manhattan
A. B. White
Austin & Stone
Museum Theatre
Dorothy Norton
Olive Sisters
May Stemple
Cecil Gray
Loretta Leroy
Peggy Ballou
Ruth Warren
Lillian Hargraves
Cassie French
Eleanor Lawrence
The
Meadows Comedy Company
Mickey Finn
Vera Belasco
Tom Meadows
Grace Toledo
Norma Phara
Eva Marsh
Watts Trio
Moving Pictures
Curio Hall
Charles Kilpatrick
Prince Sontouki
Vortex Sisters
Thompsons
Big Python
Patience Star Clara Lane Shines at Castle Square
A large Castle Square audience last night applauded Clara Lane in Patience with vivacious acting and strong singing. Praise extended to Davies Clark Ladd Le Baron and Murray. Lane gave a thank you speech after act one. Souvenir portraits were distributed as memory of the complimentary testimonial night. The final Patience shows tomorrow with Il Trovatore to follow Thursday.
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Castle Square
Clara Lane
Davies
Clark
Ladd
le Baron
Murray
Tremont Theatre's The Man of the Hour draws wide notice
The Man of the Hour at Tremont Theatre in Boston sparks wide comment for its portrayal of modern political conditions. The play is described as clean with a romantic throughline and uplifting love story. Actresses Lillian Kemble Louise Rutter and Harriet Otis Delennbaugh are noted for exquisite gowns, especially in the administration ball scene.
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Boston
Tremont Theatre
Bendler
Lillian Kemble
Louise Rutter
Harriet Otis Dellenbaugh
The Dairymaids at Park Theatre Nears End
The Dairymaids musical comedy runs at Park Theatre with strong demand for seats many praise the 22 numbers the jokes and the three leading men in drag in act two staging is stylish two acts promise a lively finale and Boston audiences may not see it again soon Bessie Janis to join next week in The Hayden with a complimentary benefit for manager William D Andreas.
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Park Theatre
Boston
Bessie Janis
William D. Andreas
Theatre Premier Week Show Highlights
The Theatre Premier features Caught a detective story with New York police rounding up a gang of robbers. At the Dogs Music Hall a trained dogs troupe performs with almost human skill. Two comedies please women and children. An illustrated song Like This Flower My Love Is Fading draws heavy applause. Notable performers include Madeline Ripley Marie Carilla Alice Hollins Prim Nadeau Arthur Spaulding Herbert Smith Mileva Emerson Ruth Wilmore Bessie Beasley and Loud Ramsdell.
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New York
Madeline Ripley
Marie Carilla
Alice Hollins
Prim Nadeau
Arthur Spaulding
Herbert Smith
Mileva Emerson
Ruth Wilmore
Bessie Beasley
Loud and Ramsdell
Theatre Comique Offer A Night Of Varied Entertainments
Patrons enjoy a diverse bill at Theatre Comique with The Slave's Hate as the feature, The Charmed Sword and Picturesque Smyrna among acts. The show includes The Skilful Policeman and The Pretty Typist with new songs Sweetheart Days See Saw, and vocal selections by Otto Fischer and others. instrumental pieces by Marjorie Bray Suzanne Calhoun and Katherine Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Comique
Smyrna
Otto Fischer
Fred Beauragard
H. J. Hackler
Luna Cooper
Olive Nelson
Kittie Howard
Marjorie Bray
Suzanne Calhoun
Katherine Hawkins
Johnson and Sternberg
Scollay Square
May Irwin Delights At Keith's Vaudeville Show
May Irwin headlines Keith's Theatre in I am Afraid to Go Home in the Dark. The bill also features James J. Morton the child wonder and comic, Ed Gray, Nick Long and Idaléne Cotton in a playlet, Aurie Dagwell singing Dixie, Captain Winston's sea lions, Akomine trio, Camille trio, Alice Hanson and Gussie Nelson, Frank McCrea, Lememier and Brown, Zane the magician, the Chamerons, Maybelle Meeker, Valeni, and a slate of lively films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
May Irwin
May
Irwin Sisters
James J. Morton
James
Morton
Rockefeller
Ed Gray
Nick Long
Idaléne Cotton
Aurie Dagwell
Dixie
Winston
Akomine
Chamerons
Maybelle Meeker
Valeni
Star Theatre Presents A Strong Vaudeville Week
The Star Theatre lists a diverse bill with At the Dogs' Music Hall as the main dog act. The Pleasant Side of a Soldier's Life adds comedy, The Miser's Nephew delivers pathos, and The Gainsboro Hat closes with laughs. Hits include You're the Brightest Star of All My Dreams and She's My Girl.
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Star Theatre
Dogs’ Music Hall
the Dogs’ Music Hall
Mieser
Gainsboro
Night at the Club thrills at Howard and Boston carnival
An athletic carnival grandly entertained spectators yesterday at the Howard and Boston ring. Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons showcased a novelty sketch A Night at the Club with a cast including James F. Murray Henry Myers Julia Gifford Fitzsimmons Robert Fitzsimmons George Byers Billy Payne and Jack Sheehan. The burlesque featured the Ideal Burlesquers and notable acts Perrin Somers Tillie Storke Murphy and Magee Provost and Provost the Big Four and other showcases with Howard’s own offerings and feature acts.
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Howard and
Boston
Robert Fitzsimmons
James F. Murray
Henry Myers
Julia Gifford Fitzsimmons
George Byers
Billy Payne
Jack Sheehan
Robert
Billy
Ruby Bob
Perrin Somers
Tillie Storke
Murphy
Magee
Provost
Howard
Fitzgerald
Whilson
Barrington
Martell
Hennings
Mitchell and
McCauley
le Favor Brothers
Burke and Farlow
Tommy Hayes
Trick Bone
Howardscope Pictures
Bowdoin Square Theatre Performs Across the Rockies
The Bowdoin Square Theatre stock company presented Across the Rockies to a full house yesterday. Arthur Maitland earned praise as Jock Ridley, Hal Brown debuted as Tom Dersy, and Isabell Sherman and Jane Stuart impressed as lead figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Pattens
Arthur Maitland
Jock Ridley
Hal Brown
Tom Dorsey
Isabell Sherman
Jane Stuart
Jack Ridley
Charles Stevens
Jim Stanley
Florence Hale
Tommy Shearer
Olive Skinner
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Majestic Theatre
Edward H. Crosby
Hollis Street Theatre
Boston Theatre
Columbia Theatre
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Mechanics’ Building
E. Bova
Bunker Hill Monument
MR. Zanetto
Orpheum Theatre Company
Col. Bordeverr
Armstrong & Clark
Orpheum
Clarence Wilbur Nous
Gardner Crane Zanettos
ST. Theatre Mats
MY Wife
Empire Theatre
Monte Bank Officers Association
Richard Carle
H. L. Heartz
GLOBE
Thomas E
Ad Garris
DR. Jekyll & MR. Hyde
the Bed Boy
His Teddy Bears
Klaw
Erlanger
OS Toodni Theatre
Lindsay Morison
Tremont Row
Lyceum
PF. M. Orchestra
Tal
Symphony Hall
Gadski
Margaret Andlin
Henry Miller
Tremont
Winter St
Gilbert & Sullivan
Bowdoin “Satar Theatre
Byre
Howard Atheneum
Winston's Sea Lions
Idalene Cotton
Camille Trion McCrea
Poole
Janson
Nelson
A. Brady
Jos. R.a
Eetc
George Broad
New England
John Perelli
HUB
Washington and Dover
Miles Bros.’ Moving Pictures
Olympia Quartette
Orcchestra Orchestra
Family Circle
Charles Frohman Pre
Wed
W. Martin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Chinatown
Theatre Jolilette
Bowdoin Square
Bob
Ideal
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