The Green Bird Opens at Majestic in Boston
The Green Bird a tropical musical fantasy staged at the Majestic features a large cast led by Fred Lennox as John J. Jones and George A. Schiller as the cannibal king. The plot follows Jones hunting a green bird on the island of Okoko and elevating himself to throne and queen via a staged horoscope. Strong singing and dancing performances, colorful costumes, and elaborate scenery mark the premiere amid broad audience applause.
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Green Bird
Boston
Majestic Theatre
D. K. Stevens
John A. Bennett
James Francis
Rumstie
King of
Okoko
George A. Schiller
Snitz
Royal Astrologer
Will H. Sloan
Wilful Willie
Dick Winner
New Yorker
Charles H. Bowers
John J. Jones
Peau Keeeeseeer
Alice Hosmer
Eoodesess
Lovey
Blue Monkey
Eeeeeese
Henry Milto
Rumstio
Jones
Arives
Lallapaloosa
Happy Qnan
Fred Lennox
M Jones
Elsa Ryan
Hilda
Darky
Eleanor Kent
Alpha
John P. Kennedy
John Lorenz
Henry Milton
Helen Hayes
Castle Square Theatre Hosts Old Home Week Opera Double Bill
The Castle Square Theatre opened Old Home Week with Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. Lois Ewell led as Josephine with Louise Le Baron as Hebe, Hattie Belle Ladd as Little Buttercup, Otis B. Thayer as Sir Joseph Porter, J. K. Murray as the Captain, and Harry Davies as Ralph Rackstraw. Clara Lane starred as Santuzza with Tallman as Turiddu and Murray as Alfio, while Le Baron portrayed Lola.
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Castle Square Theatre
Mascagni
R. M. Field
Boston Museum
Lois Ewell
Josephine
Louise le Baron
Hebe
Hattie Belle Ladd
Otis B. Thayer
Joseph Porter
J. K. Murray
Harry Davies
Ralph Rackstraw
George Shields
Dick Deadeye
Clara Lane
Santuzza
Boston
Mr. Tallman
Turiddu
Mr. Murray
Alfie
le Baron
Lola
Coquette
Cape Ann Steamship Rounds North Shore for Pleasant Gloucester Tours
The Cape Ann steamer runs round trips daily and Sundays up the north shore to Gloucester. New passengers join in large numbers this year and enjoy quaint landscapes of Magnolia Swampscott Beverly Nahant Manchester-by-the-Sea and Marblehead. music accompanies each trip.
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North Shore
Old Gloucester
Magnolia
Swampscott
Beverly
Nahant
Manchester-by- the-Sea
Marblehead
Gloucester
Wine Woman and Song shines at Globe Theatre
The merry musical review Wine, Woman and Song opened at the Globe Theatre to an enthusiastic crowd. Bonita drew praise for her beauty and singing, Nat Carr sparked laughter with David Warfield mimicry, and Lew Hearn impressed as Sheriff Tucker with No Wedding Bells for Me. The show runs three weeks with matinees on Monday Wednesday and Saturday, next 2:30 pm to coincide with a civic parade.
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Globe Theatre
Merry Musical Review
New York
Bonita
Nat Carr
David Warfield
Lew Hearn
Sheriff Tucker
Light house Robbery thrills Bowdoin Square crowd
Old Home Week opened at Bowdoin Square Theatre with The Light house Robbery a tale of fisherman Tom Manley and Rose Prescott. Guardians oppose marriage. Tom loses fortune to James Hammond but justice follows and Rose earns most of her fortune before marrying Tom. Charlotte Hunt Clayton Legee lead with Shearer notable.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Tom Manley
Rose Prescott
Squire Hammond
James
Manley
Hammond
Tom
Lighthouse
Goddess of Fortune
James Hammond
Nell
Rose
Charlotte Hunt
Clayton Legee
Tommy Shearer
Si Kidder
Isabel Sherman
Jane Stuart
Edwin Denison
Ralph Brown
Frank Wright
Leonard Broughton
Irene Martin
Theatre Joliette Opens Week with Genevieve of Bra brant
The theatre opened yesterday in its tenth week with the film Genevieve of Bra brant as the main feature. It promises strong acting and beautiful surroundings, plus a humorous lineup headlined by The Matinee Idol. Pictorial ballads by Joe Roth, Jack Clahane, and Julia Sweeney drew good notices with xylophone solos and strong impersonations throughout the program.
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Geneveive
Brabrant
Joe Roth
Jack Clahane
Julia Sweeney
Blue Hill Reservation Ride Connects City to Scenic Park
Blue Hill street railway runs from the Dudley street terminal toward the Blue Hill Reservation via Mattapan. The line offers a pleasant southward trip through residential areas to a famed public parkway with scenic charm unmatched. Visitors during Old Home Week can also extend rides to Canton and Ponkapoag Ponds for outings.
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Frank Daniels Stars In The Tattooed Man At Hollis Street
Boston actor Frank Daniels appears in The Tattooed Man during Old Home Week at the Hollis Street Theatre, his regular venue. The event showcases local talent in a period theater program.
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Boston
Tattooed Man
Hollis Street
Keith's Theatre Lights Up Old Home Week Bill in Boston
A bustling Keith's Theatre program in Boston during Old Home Week drew crowded audiences. The Fadettes Orchestra led by Caroline B. Nichols performed classical and popular pieces, while William Courtleigh and company impressed with Peaches. Grigolat staged aerial ballet with doves, and Paul Revere living-picture recitation delighted viewers. Leo Carrillo and the Gregsons offered engaging acts, with Gymnastic jesters Work and Over provoking awe. Stereopticon and kinetograph added parade and Derby highlights to the evening.
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Caroline B. Nichols
William Courtleigh
George W. Hobart
Grigolat
Paul Revere
Leo Carrillo
San Francisco
Gregsons
Clifford
Burke
Philadelphia
Richard Croker
Tremont Theatre Delivers Ninth Week of The Hurdy Gurdy Girl
The Hurdy Gurdy Girl at Tremont Theatre enters its ninth week to a warm reception. Cast members John Ransone Jacques Kruger Harry Stone and John Hazzard shine with clever comedy. Arthur Conrad’s phonograph dance and a sprightly chorus number refresh the first act. A second visit will reward those who missed the new edition.
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the Tremont
John Ransone
Jacques Kruger
Harry Stone
John Hazzard
Arthur Conrad
Convict 999 Delights Grand Opera House Crowd
At the Grand Opera House A H Woods staged John Oliver's Convict 999 with a packed audience. George Whitaker and Jack Sharkey led strong performances as hero and villain while Adelyn Estee Hall Miriam Lancaster and Elizabeth Rathburn Alice Bradston impressed. Comedy by A H Lang and a vivid Sing Sing escape delighted Boston patrons.
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Grand Opera House
A. H. Woods
John Oliver
George Whitaker
Jack Sharkey
John Blaisdell
Adelyn Estee Hall
Miriam Lancaster
Alice Bradston
Elizabeth Rathburn
A. H. Lang
M. A. Kelly
Tom
Boston
Sing Sing
Jessie le Fibre
Mazie Harrison
Richard Quilter
Martin Brown
Old Home Week at Austin and Stone’s features many acts
Yesterday crowds at Austin and Stone’s watched an Old Home Week celebration with the old time museum show. Performers included strongmen, knife throwers, grocer lectures, ventriloquists, and the Isabella troupe. Musical acts and comedy sketches drew applause from visitors throughout the day.
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Trixie
Glenfield
Punch and Judy
Masotti
Isabella
Professor Hutchins
Majone
Minnie Burke
Miller
Lillian Courtney
California
Harry North
Mabel Joyce
Violette Dale
Arthur Peters
Messrs
Benedict
Carroll
Cook
Murphy and
Tally
Brigham
Meadows Comedy Company
Nantasket Steamers Ready To Meet Summer Crowds
With the season at its peak the Nantasket steamers depart Rowe's wharf at 20 minutes after the hour and attract thousands during Boston’s gala week. The fleet carries sightseers to Para gon Park, the promenade, band concerts and the famed beach. Boats run on strict schedule with no crowding or delays, earning praise from citizens and officials.
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Rowe's Wharf
Boston
Old City
Paragon Park
King Philip Sail Provides Prize For Largest Cod Catch
Old Home Week in Boston offers a deepsea trip aboard the King Philip commanded by Captain Edward Dixon. Passengers compete for a $150 gold prize split among winners for the season's largest cod or haddock. The round trip includes lines bait and chowder free for dollar fare.
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Boston
Deepsea
King Philip
Edward Dixon
Edward W. Dixon
Commercial Wharf
Theatre Comique Promotes Old Home Week Program
The Theatre Comique presents a strong Old Home Week programme featuring The Seaman's Widow with its sea voyage and orphan home scene. Also shown are The Paris Auto Race Drunkard in Spite of All Boston New and Old stereopticon views with Governor Guild Mayor Fitzgerald and President Roosevelt. Performers include Madeline Ripley Kathrine Schell Norman Beaux John Magann Joseph Conroy F T Hutchins Helen Qualey Eunice MacDougall Katherine Hawkins and Johnson Gibson.
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Theatre Comique
Casey
Paris
Boston
Governor Guild
Fitzgerald
Roosevelt
Madeline Ripley
Katherine Schell
Norman Beaux
John Magann
Joseph Conroy
F. T. Hutchins
Helen Qualey
Eunice MacDougall
Katherine Hawkins
Johnson and Gibson
Theatre Premier Show Mixes Drama and Laughs in Vivid Program
The Theatre Premier presents The Vengeance of the Algerine as lead feature with a love tale and desert siege followed by The Nine Lives of a Cat and Too Stout. Musical numbers include Good Old United States and a full special by Harry J. Norton with Ruth Wilmore and others. Little Dave performs bone singing and playing to applause.
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United States
May Vincent
Beth Robie
Grace Merriman
H. A. Bruce
Frank Cohan
George Francis
Harry J. Norton
Ruth Wilmore
Bessie Beasley
Sig Panin
Howard Cheney
Charles Turner
Little Dave
Palace Theatre Presents Burlesque and Vaudeville Week
Old Home visitors fill the Palace for another summer burlesque bill by Charley Waldron. Two burlesques Frolics of a Night and Hay What Is It feature John Black T Thomas and a witty chorus with Grace Toledo Pearl Black Annie Goldie and Aimee Barnard. High class vaudeville acts and new funny moving pictures accompany two daily shows at 2 15 and 8 15 with cool comfort and smoking allowed.
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Palace Theatre
Charley Waldron
John Black
Hay
T. ¥. Thomas
Messrs. Black
Buckley
Schuster
Dixon
Thomas
Grace Toledo
Pearl Black
Annie Goldie
Aimee Barnard
Louise Brandon
Alio
Hub Theatre Bill Showcases Miles Brothers Pictures
Yesterday at the Hub Theatre the Miles brothers presented a varied program of comedy and sensational pictures. The bill features titles such as The Window Cleaner Chasing the Motorists Sham Beggar The Troubles of a Cook Drunkards in Spite of All My Lady's Revenge Lighthouse Keepers on the High Seas and Shooting the Rapids at Killarny. Ben F Loring sings I Never Loved Another Girl as I Love You Ralph Drew and Walter Collier perform illustrated ballads. An excellent hour includes an outstanding instrumental and incidental music program by the ladies orchestra.
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Hub Theatre
Miles Brothers
High Seas
Killarney
Ben F. Loring
Boston
Ralph Drew
Walter Collier
Ladies’ Orchestra
Bass Point to glow with thousands of lights tonight
Bass Point will host a banner day with thousands of bright jets of electricity welcoming visitors. City boats become floating palaces of fire and the war game in the bay adds spectacle as forts blaze in homage to the host. Otis wharf steamers run frequently all day and evening.
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Bass Point
Otis Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
Old Colony to Plymouth Excursion Daily from Rowe's Wharf
The Old Colony steamer leaves Rowe's wharf at 10 am for a full day trip to Plymouth with a three hour sail for sea breezes and coastal sights. Passengers have ample time for sight-seeing and dinner in Plymouth before returning to Boston about 6 30 pm.
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Old Colony
Plymouth
Rowe’s Wharf
Boston
Boston Party to See Time the Place and the Girl in New York
A group of Boston friends of Harry Askin will attend the New York debut of The Time the Place and the Girl next Monday after successful runs at the Colonial and Tremont theatres. The show played in Chicago and Boston previously and will tour New England starting September 2 in Lawrence. Coming Thro the Rye opens the Colonial Theatre season on Labor Day with a musical attraction as Ezra Kendall resumes his eastward tour after two years away, with Weather Beaten Benson replaced by Swell Elegant Jones.
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New York
Harry Askin
Colonial Theatre
the Tremont
Chicago
Boston
New England
Lawrence
Labor Day
Colonial
Ezra Kendall
Pacific Coast
Benson
Elegant Jones
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