Crowded Boston crowds enjoy The Girl Who Has Everything
The Hollis Street Theatre staged Clyde Fitch's four act comedy with Miss Eleanor Robson in Boston. Sylvia Lang and Philip Waring drive the plot of forgery and inheritance while Robson's performance draws praise for moving power and nuanced detail. The cast includes Ada Dwyer Laura Clement and H. B. Warner. Remaining shows run through Saturday with The Rollicking Girl to follow next week.
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Clyde Fitch
Eleanor Robson
Hollis Street Theatre
Boston
Miss Robson
Cleveland
Cincinnati
New York
Sylvia Lang
Sylvia
Weems
Waring
Mary Ann
Viola Savoy
Donald Gallacher
Teresa
Tommy
Philip
Os Aeeasiein Hee
Josephine Mack
Phillip Waring
Vctvnes
H. B. Warner
Guy Weein
Earle Browne
Tommy Weems
Donald Gallaher
George Brunt
Ccc
Crc
Reuben Fox
Warner
Mr. Browne
Guy Weems
Hollis
Sam Bernard
Hattie Williams
The Pearl and the Pumpkin Opens Second Week at Boston Theatre
The Boston Theatre enters the second week of The Pearl and the Pumpkin with a full house showing notable performers like Harry Gilfoil and Gertie Carlisle. The revue blends Yankeeland and Fairyland music by John W Bratten, with popular numbers Lily White and A String of Pearls drawing encores. Following this, Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch tickets go on sale next Monday at the box office.
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Boston
Harry Gilfoil
Harry MacDonough
George Richards
Sager Midgley
John Mayon
Gertie Carlisle
Ida Hawley
Ethel Johnson
John W. Bratten
Lily White
Mrs. Wiggs
Boston Theatre
Majestic Theatre Ends Mizpah Run With Large Audience
The Majestic Theatre closes its engagement of Mizpah in its final week drawing a large audience including many Order of the Eastern Star members. The production blends Esther themes with dramatic stagecraft and strong performances by J. H. Gilmour Adele Block William Harcourt Olive Oliver Charles Harbury Ralph Delmore Stanley Dark and Frank Tannehill.
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Mizpah
Majestic Theatre
Order of the Eastern Star
Xerxes
J. H. Gilmour
Adele Block
William Harcourt
Olive Oliver
Charles Harbury
Ralph Delmore
Stanley Dark
Frank Tannehill
On the Quiet at Park Theatre Impresses City
William Collier leads a standout cast in Augustus Thomas comedy On the Quiet at the Park Theatre last evening. The plot follows Robert Ridgway who must spend four years at Yale before marrying Agnes Colt, leading to witty misunderstandings and a yacht climax. Cast highlights include Maude Fealey as Agnes Colt, Percy Ames as the Duke, and Charles B. Poore as Dr Wolcott. The production draws praise for lively, unexaggerated performances and is a limited engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collier
Park Theatre
Augustus Thomas
Phebe Ridgway
Fade Arevanes
Grace Hadsell
Duke of Carbondale
Percy Ames Hlyde Ogden
George D, Parker
Judge Ridgway
John Saville
Agnes Colt
Rene Maude Fealey
Robert Ridgway
R Spoor
Charles B
Poore
Ethel
Duchess
Carbondale
Helen Collier
Horace Colt
CHO Ee Ae de Acons
John W. Dean
Satsuma
Lrisco Matsuho McGcrchoy
Eau
George Nash
RSA
Eiese
DSH
Flint Thomas Garrick
Atlantic
Ridgway
Yale University
New Haven
Maude Fealey
Percy Ames
Charles B. Poore
Dr. Wolcott
McGeachey
Merrymakers at Columbia Stage with Running for Mayor farce
A lively review notes the Merrymakers touring Columbia with the political burlesque Running for Mayor and Mayor’s Vacation. The piece praises the playful take on graft pull and party bosses, highlights entertaining vaudeville acts by Exposition Four Grace Patton Alma Kelley and others, and mentions high kicking chorus girls and a Back Bay society audience.
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Columbia
Farren
Exposition Four
Grace Patton
Alma Kelley
Sherman and Fuller
Brown and Robinson
M. J. Kelley
Strouce and Young
Dramatic Bowdoin Square Theatre Bill Delights Patrons
The Wicklow Postman and Ben of Broken Bow Ranch share two matinee and evening performances at Bowdoin Square Theatre and Globe Theatre. Notable casts include Charles Miller, Wilmer Walter, Edward Denison, Annette Marshall, Pearl DeSousier, Leila Russell, Evelyn Fenton, Marion Rubkerts and Franklin Woodruff. The Wicklow Postman showcases Irish intrigue with a daring escape and duel at sea. Ben of Broken Bow Ranch blends Western grit with New York comedy and romance across four acts.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Wicklow Postman
Eugene O’ Rourke
Squire Anderson
Joyces
Paddy and
Ellen
William Neary
Richard Conway
Brian
Conway
Charles Miller
Wilmer Walter
Quinlan
King’s Guard
Edward Denison
Niel Donlan
Butler Haviland
Nora
Annette Marshall
Pearl DeSousier
Eileen
Leila Russell
Rose Anderson
Ben
Broken Bow Ranch
Globe Theatre
Edith Ellis Baker
Plains
Nebraska
New York
Evelyn Fenton
Marion Ruckerts
Kit Baxter
Marie Rawson
Geraldine Deering
Pearl Ford
Robert Martin
Henry J. Thomas John Martin
David Miles Bert
Bertram
Lord Farquar
Charles J. Bell Budge Matthews
Frank Wunderle
Dandy Harding
John A. Hoenich
Peowrig
R. A. Thorne
Estrada
Franklin Woodruff
West
Ben Martin
Kit Thay
John Martin
Evelyn
Kit
Frederick Remington
Marion Rubkerts
Mr. Woodruff
Dr Agnews Catarrhal Powder Breath Diffuses Quick Relief
One puff of the blower spreads the powder through the nasal passages. It relieves catarrh hay fever colds headache sore throat tonsillitis and deafness. Painless and delightful to use. 50 cents. 27.
Beau Brummel at Colonial Theatre Opens Final Week
Richard Mansfield stars in Beau Brummel at the Colonial Theatre finishing his stay. A strong supporting cast includes A G Andrews Henry Wenman E C Warde Irene Brahar and Eleanor Barry. Future lineup lists Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Don Carlos King Richard III The Scarlet Letter The Merchant of Venice and Man and Superman with seat sales opening this morning.
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Colonial Theatre
Richard Mansfield
Beau Brummel
Clyde Fitch
Mr. Mansfield
A. G. Andrews
Mortimer
Henry Wenman
Oliver Vincent
E. C. Warde
Reginald Courtney
Beau Brummell
Irene Brahar
Mariana Vincent
Eleanor Barry
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Don Carlos
Richard III
Robert Loraine
Man and
Superman
African Mansfield
DR. Jekyll and
King Richard III
Mr Mansfield
Boston
Stella's Reception Dominates Palace Theatre Burlesque Bill
Harry Bryant leads a two act burlesque at the Palace Theatre this week with Edith Bryant and Marion Blake. Yorke Comedy Four, Carmody juggling, George X Wilson and Camille de Montville duo, Terry and Elmer dance act, Bush Devere Trio and more entertain large crowds with varied vaudeville performances.
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Harry Bryant
Palace Theatre
Alip
Yorke Comedy
Carmody
George X. Wilson
Camille de Montville
Terry
Elmer
Bush-Devere
Zaza Brings Mrs Carter to Tremont in Formidable Return
Mrs Leslie Carter opens the final Tremont engagement with Zaza, praising her artistry in a softened yet intense title role. Charles A Stevenson and Oprah Adams also star in a strong supporting cast led by Lasco, with a realistic set and Spanish-style costumes. The two weeks of performances renew the drama’s Boston prominence.
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Leslie Carter
Tremont Theatre
Azaza
Boston
Rejane
Charles A. Stevenson
Dufrene
Oprah Adams
Florianne
Frank H. Westerton
Vanity Fair Extravaganza charms Lyceum Theatre crowd
Patrons witness a first class Vanity Fair Extravaganza company show ranging from On the Fall River Line to Female Drummers with new lines songs and features. Tokio performs a clever equilibrist act, Ward and Raymond deliver witty dancing, Reed and Shaw showcase gymnastic feats, and the Wangdoodle Four colored singers entertain with music and humor.
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Lyceum Theatre
Vanity Fair
Fall River
Tokio
Ward
Raymond
Reed
Shaw
Wangdoodle
Glenn
Goodall
Robinson
White
Empire Theatre Delivers Notable Camille Revival
The Empire stock company staged a successful Camille with Mathilde Heron as Camille and Mary Hall in a debut title role. Howell Hansel as Armand Duval and a strong supporting cast earned praise as the revival drew a large audience. Next week the company plans The Taming of the Shrew.
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Empire Stock Company
Dumas
Camille
Mathilde Heron
Mary Hall
Miss Hall
Howell Hansel
Armand Duval
William Hasson
Mons
Duval
Edwin Nicander
Gaston
Fransic Byrne
Count de Varville
Gertrude Berkeley
Mme
Prudence
Rose Morison
Olympa
Mary Sanders
Nichette
Marion Longfellow
Nanine
Shakspere
Curse of Drink at Grand Opera House Offers Strong Drama
A temperance play at the Grand Opera House stars Augustus Anderson as the drunken Fr with a capable supporting company. The production blends melodrama with comedy and pathos, including a poignant scene a child prays for her delirious father. Elaborate stage effects like a snowbound locomotive enhance realism. Next week features Tracked Around the World.
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Grand Opera House
Augustus Anderson
Dr. Anderson
Four
William Clifton
Esther Cornwall
Massachusetts Expo Funds Backed by Committee
The legislative committee on federal relations voted yesterday to report favorably the resolve for an appropriation not exceeding 75 000 dollars to support Massachusetts participation in the Jamestown exposition.
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Legislative Committee On Federal Relations
Massachusetts
Houdini Escapes Straitjacket At Keith's Theatre
Houdini freed himself from a canvas straitjacket in full view of the Keith's audience amid loud cheers. The program featured Jim Morton and Thomas J. Ryan in a new Haggerty sketch, Mary Richfield, Dan Quinlan, Kellar, six Proveannies from Europe on bicycles, Willie Eckstein on piano, and other acts including juggling, racing, and motion pictures.
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Houdini
Keith's
James J. Morton
Thomas J. Ryan
Mary Richfield
Jim
Mr. Ryan
Miss Richfield
Haggerty
Mag Haggerty
Ryan
Dan Quinlan
Kellar
Proveannies
Europe
Keith
Willie Eckstein
Willie
Genaro and
Bailey
Henry Leone
Alice Dale
Matthieus
Shields
Rogers
Lelia Taylor
Carew
Hayes
Morton and
Diamond
Reopening At The Music Hall Zoo Draws Crowds
The Music Hall Zoo resumes with a large patronage surge since reopening. The collection of animals is kept well and informative lectures on their habits engage visitors. The Pamahasika trained birds are shown hourly by the owner. The Zoo is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Music Hall Zoo
Howard Atheneum vaudeville bill delights crowds
The Howard Atheneum presented a strong vaudeville show with George B Alexander headlining a diverse lineup. Acts included Dolan and Len Harrin The Wire Tapper, James Richmond Glenroy, the St Onge brothers, Madge Fox, Tom Moore, the Czars, Siddon brothers, Rice brothers, Harris and Nelson, the Alabama Comedy Four, the Howardscope, a burlesque in On Velvet, and performances by Jennie De Haan Emily Fenner and other favorites. The show ran from 1 to 11 pm with Friday souvenir giveaways and Wednesday night broadcasts from the Nelson MacGovern contest in Philadelphia.
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James Richmond Glenroy
St. Onge Brothers
Madge Fox
Tom Moore
Czars
Siddon Brothers
Rice Brothers
Harris
Nelson
Alabama Comedy Four
Howardscope
Burlesque
Jennie de Haan
Emily Fenner
Julia Crosby
Mazie Yale
May
Anna Belmont
Alice Thornton
Milliship Girls
Gertrude Chick
Philadelphia
Prince Otto at Castle Square Theatres A romantic drama
Otis Skinner presents Prince Otto Friedrich and Princess Sera phina as targets of prime ministerial intrigue in Castle Square Theatre's current week bill. Craig impresses as Otto, Kemble shines as Princess, Ballon as Minna earns applause, Waldron and Young praised in supporting roles. A theatre cat cameo lightens Act III.
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Otis Skinner
Prince Otto
Hope
Zenda
Prince Otto Friedrich
Seraphina
Baron von Gondremark
Mr. Craig
Miss Kemble
Miss Ballon
Minna
John Waldron
Miss Young
Countess van Rogen
Willard Howe
Edward Wade
William McKay
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