Girls of Gottenberg at Colonial Delights Boston Audience
The Girls of Gottenberg adaptation from London’s Gaiety Theatre remains at the Colonial for weeks. Cast includes James Blakeley as Max and Lionel MacKinder. stars May Naudain Aimee Angeles Louise Dresser with strong turns by John B. Hazzard Ernest Cossart and others. The revue features bright music lively dance and comic horseplay in a bustling Gottenberg setting with a Red Hen beer garden and a US middy appearance.
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Gottenberg
Boston
Colonial
Strand
London
Gaiety Theatre
Esau
Blue Huzzars
Red Dragoons
Otto
Max
Lionel MacKinder
May Naudain
Aimee Angeles
Louise Dresser
Miss Naudain
Miss Angeles
John B. Hazzard
Ernest Cossart
Overton Moyle
Leslie Gaze
Sarony Lambert
Ethel Vivian
The Man of the Hour Delights Boston Theatre Crowd
Boston Thea tre patrons filled the house as Brady and Grism er staged George Broadhurst s The Man of the Hour a sharp satire on politics with witty dialogue and two love stories. Cyril Scott debuts as the mayor with Lilian Kemble and Dallas Wainwright delivering standout turns amid a strong ensemble performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Messrs. Brady and
Grismer
George Broadhurst
Alwyn Bennett
Cyril Scott
Will Rong
Lillian Kemble
Dallas Wainwright
James Phelan
Harry Harwood
Richard Horrigan
Rapley Holmes
Dainty Little
Marion Chapman
Cynthia
Kate Lester
Mrs. Bennett
James E. Wilson
Charles Wainwright
Edward le Saint
the Schemer
Scott
Globe Theatre Presents Wine, Woman and Song with Lew Hearn
Lew Hearn stars at the Globe Theatre in Wine, Woman and Song with Bonita in a strong second week. Bonita unveils new costumes while Mullen mimics Robert Mantell and Ethel Hall performs as Maude Adams. The End of the World skit features Nat Carr and Mamie Walker. the engagement ends March 20 before Brown of Harvard with James Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Bonita
Lew Hearn
James Mullen
Robert Mantell
Shaksperian
Ethel Hall
Maude Adams
Peter Pan
Alan Coogan
George M. Cohan
Nat Carr
Mamie Walker
Mr. Carr
Brown
Harvard
James Young
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Boucicault Revival Arrah Na Pogue
The Bowdoin Square Theatre staged a sumptuous revival of Boucicault's Arrah Na Pogue by the stock company. Frances McHenry as Arrah, Tommy Shearer as Shaun, Harry Brooks as Michael Feeney, Hal Clarendon as Colonel O Grady, Hal Brown as Beemish McCool, Kathleen Clinton as Fanny Power, and Edwin Denison as Sergeant Donovan drew strong applause. Moving pictures between acts added entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Boucicault
Frances McHenry
Ariah
Tommy Shearer
Shaun
Harry Brooks
Michael Feeney
Hal Clarendon
Colonel O'Grady
Hal Brown
Beemish McCool
Katherine Clinton
Fanny Power
Edwin Denison
Sergeant Donovan
Charles Stevens
Harry Humphrey
Harold Clairmont
Sam Brack
Paul Linton
Palace Theatre Burlesque at Van ity Fair Delights Local Audiences
The Palace Theatre offers a bright burlesque week by the Vanity Fair company with two acts titled A Night in Bohemia and A Night at the Vaudeville Show. Billy Ritchie Rich McAllister lead a strong cast with Frick Griffith Emeral Harris McCabe Seiler and Winnifred Francis Mile Ann Lill Sadie Duff Nina Vernon Maud Emerald in main roles. Winnifred Francis sings topical songs while Mile Ann Hill performs a trapeze act and the Musketeer Quartet is highlighted. Amateurs perform Friday night.
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Palace Theatre
Vanity Fair
Bohemia
Billy Ritchie
Rich McAllister
William W. Frick
J. P. Griffith
Charles Emerald
Charles F. Harris
J. D. McCabe
George H. Seiler
Winnifred Francis
Mile
Ann Lill
Sadie Duff
Nina Vernon
Maud Emerald
Musketeer
Ann Hill
Spectacular Bow Amid Lions and Dancers at Austin & Stone’s
A Boston audience enjoyed Austin & Stone’s Museum yesterday with Mlle Irwin performing with leopards and mountain lions using a riding whip to control the animals. Princess Cario staged a snake dance while Jenny Leroy wowed on the flying rings and a cast including Ovette, Paddy Joyce, Tom Bullock, Charley Kenney, Elsa, Campbell, Clara Steele, Cassie Wrench, Gertie Campbell, Gladys Gray and Annie Ross performed. A violin act by Deltuta and a film showcase closed the bill.
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Austin & Stone
Mlle
Irwin
Cario
Boston
Jenny Leroy
Ovette
Manhattan Girls
Paddy Joyce
Tom Bullock
Charley Kenney
Elsa and Campbell
Clara Steele
Cassie Wrench
Gertie Campbell
Gladys Gray
Annie Ross
Deltuta
Finn
Hadwin
Hughes
Foster
Park Theatre Presents Peggy Mahree Irish Comedy O Mara Stars
Joseph O Mara opens the Park Theatre St Patrick week in Peggy Mahree a Patrick Bidwell comedy with music by various composers Adrienne Augarde as Peggy delivers four songs and strong Irish performances from Dan Fitzgerald John D O Hara Jennie Lamont and Katherine Moran Peggy Machree runs two weeks before William H Crane stars March 29 in Father and the Boys
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St. Patrick's
Park Theatre
Joseph O'Mara
Peggy Mahree
Patrick Bidwell
Mr. O'Mara
Peggy Macree
Margaret O'Driscoll
Downhilty Fair
Barry Trevor
Barry
Peggy
Lady Margaret
Adrienne Augarde
Billy's Tombstones at the Orpheum Wins Laughs Again
Sydney Drew headlines the Orpheum showing Billy's Tombstones a bluesy sketch that still elicits convulsions from Boston audiences. Lucy Weston performs several numbers while Charles R. Sweet delivers a strong musical burlesque act. The program also features the Huxters tumblers, Royal Musical Five, Caron and Herbert, Mills and Morris, Willie Hale, Kelly and Adams, and Dick MacFayden with illustrated songs.
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Sydney Drew
Orpheum Theatre
Billy
Mr. Drew
Lucy Weston
Charles R. Sweet
Iris
Royal Musical
Caron and
Herbert
Mills and Morris
Willie Hale
Kelly and Adams
Dick MacFayden
Theatre Premier brings Cameraphone acts to city stage
The Theatre Premier features the Cameraphone with top novelties this week. Mlle Dazie from Follies of 1908 performs brilliant solos, Ex celsior Quartet offers a medley with an Indian number The Courtship, Jim Jackson debuts Summertime. Kenilworth dramatizes Sir Walter Scott, Travellette shows Alaska across seasons, and film favorites A Smoking Lamp and The Lure of the Gown delight audiences.
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Mlle
Dazie
Excelsior
Jim Jackson
Kenilworth
Walter Scott
Alaska
Theatre Comique Showcases Motion Pictures and Acts
The Theatre Comique presents educational films on helping blind children become useful. Diamond and Smith headline with motion choruses and pictures including A Sad Awakening and A Cowboy Arguers Revenge. Also featured are The Visit from the Old Folks and Life Savers of Cape Cod with George Steadman and Mae Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Comique
Diamond and Smith
Cape Cod
George Steadman
Mae Vincent
Witching Hour Brings Final Week At Majestic Theatre
John Mason stars in Augustus Thomas telepathy drama The Witching Hour at the Majestic in Boston. The production receives high praise for its inventive concept and strong company performance as the weekly matinees run each Wednesday and Saturday.
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John Mason
Boston
Majestic Theatre
Augustus Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Child of the Regiment charms Grand Opera House cast
Walter Wilson as Tom Hadley and Violet Holliday as The Little Major drew strong approval in the Grand Opera House performance of The Child of the Regiment. The show featured vivid scenery including a third act blizzard and drew notable support from Eleventh Company of the First Heavy Artillery who paraded to the theater in full dress uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilson
Tom Hadley
Gambler
Violet Holliday
Grand Opera House
Great Northwest
United States Army
Hadley
Battery 3
First
Heavy Artillery
Massachusetts Militia
Irvington Street
Columbia Theatre Show Caps Off Week With Brigadiers Burlesque
The Columbia audience enjoyed Sheppard Camp's two act burlesque Mr Wise from Broadway set in Panama. Highlights include original songs like Cobblestone and Dreamy Panama with the Melvin trio acrobats delivering top stunts. Rosalind May drew strong applause and Joe Rusek battles Sam Anderson in wrestling tomorrow night.
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Columbia
Sheppard Camp
Mr. Wise
Broadway
Panama
Canal Commission
Cy Young
Melvin
Rosalind May
Joe Rusek
Sam Anderson
Norwood
Scenic Temple Opens With Crowd Pleasing Show
A large audience welcomed the opening performance at Scenic Temple this week. The program featured illustrated song numbers regarded as the best yet, with solos by Mr. Thomas RB Clifford of Boston. An augmented ladies orchestra performed selections that complemented the show.
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Scenic Temple
Thomas RB
Clifford
Boston
Kitchen outfit on display aboard battleship North Dakota
Invite to hotel and steamship men to call and examine the kitchen equipment shown on the battleship North Dakota now exhibited at Morandi-Proctor Company. Located at 51 Union Street Boston Massachusetts.
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North Dakota
Ethel Barrymore Delights in Hollis Street Final Week
At Hollis Street Theatre Boston Ethel Barrymore opens her final week in Lady Frederick. The performance showcases her range and charm with strong early and middle acts. Bruce McRae returns after an illness and is joined by Jessie Millward Norman Thorp Anita Rothe Arthur Elliot Charles Hammond and Vira Stowe in supporting roles.
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Ethel Barrymore
Boston
Hollis Street Theatre
Lady Frederick
W. Somerset Maugham
Miss Barrymore
Itate
Jessie Millward
Norman Thorp
Anita Rothe
Arthur Elliot
Charles Hammond
Vira Stowe
Tremont Theatre Anglo American Kittty Grey Opens in Boston
The Tremont Theatre hosts the Anglo American touring company of Kitty Grey with G P Huntley as chief fanmaker. Performances feature Valli Valli Julia Sanderson Eva Kelly and others with a strong chorus. Boston engagement lasts only this week and next.
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Kitty Grey
Tremont Theatre
Atlantic
G. P. Huntley
Valli Valli
Julia Sanderson
Eva Kelly
F. Hope Stamper
Barbara Huntley
Charles Angelo
Boston
Swan's alligator act tops Hub Theatre bill
The Hub Theatre presents Swan's alligators as the week's highlight led by Bert Swan England's famed swimmer and diver hypnotizing alligators shooting the chute and wrestling a 300 pound gator. Billy Cole and Roland and Morin add comedy with a Persian doll. Thursday features a full programme change.
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Hub
Swan
Bert Swan
England
Billy Cole
Roland and
Morin
Eddie Foy to Star in Hamlet Musical at Majestic
Eddie Foy leads a two week engagement of Mr Hamlet of Broadway at the Majestic starting next Monday. Seats go on sale Thursday morning with Maude Raymond and Casino beauties among the familiar cast.
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Eddie Foy
Hamlet
Fashion Forecast From Paris To Home Wardrobe
Colors in veils favor black remains dominant while sleeves shrink in presence. Gowns introduce epaulette shoulders and tunics as prominent features. Natural pongee bindings and filet lace trim anew and small to medium hats regain popularity. Pink gowns with black accents, Billiken belt buckles appear for children, and house coats echo 1870s polonaise style.
Keith's Theatre Review Brings Standout Vaudeville Run
Keith's Theatre presents a strong week with Mabel Hite and Mike Donlin in Stealing Home drawing long applause. W S Fields the Master Manipulator and Voices of the Empire City Quartet earn praise while Martinetti Sylvester’s acrobatics stumble. The bill also features Dave Jones Harry Mayo Richard Carle impersonations and a roster of variegated acts including the Quigley brothers and Emil Subers.
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Keith’s
Mabel Hite
Mike Donlin
Mike
Mabel
Italy
W. S. Fields
Empire City
Martinetti
Sylvester
Dave Jones
Harry Mayo
Richard Carle
Junie McCree
Harry Lauder
Ralph Herz
Sam Bernard
Montgomery
Stone
Catherine Nelson
Elizabeth Otto
Quigley Brothers
Hill and
Hill
Belle Montgomery
Robert Henry Dodge
Howard Atheneum II Delivers Staged Night of Variety
Yesterday afternoon at the Howard Atheneum II the quick verdict of approval praised Charmion the trapeze star leading the house bill with souvenirs distributed to the crowd. Dave Marion's Dreamland Company delighted Western wheel circuit patrons with tuneful numbers and a standout star performance by Mr Marion.
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Charmion
Dave Marion
Dreamland Company
Mr. Marion
Agnes Behler
Adelaide Fell
Louie Rice
Frankie Lawrence
Viola Napp
Miss Behler
Fred Ireland
Hunt
Lamebert
Williams
Dubois
Mannia Worth
Louise Charland
Knights of the Red Garter at Gaiety Theatre Week
Rose Hill Folly company opens a week at the Gaiety Theatre with a three act musical melange. Stars include George W. Rice T. F. Thomas The Four Londons John E. Cain Blanch Newcomb Idylla Vyner Henrietta Wheeler Mlle Beatrice Flossie Gaylor Henrietta St Felix Andy McLeod Billy Chase the York sisters and Hassan Ben Ali's Toozoon in Arabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaiety Theatre
Rose Hill Folly Company
Knights of the Red Garter
George W. Rice
T. F. Thomas
Londons
John E. Cain
Blanch Newcomb
Buster Brown
Idylla Vyner
Henrietta Wheeler
Mlle. Beatrice
Flossie Gaylor
Henrietta St. Felix
Andy McLeod
Billy Chase
the York Sisters
Ha Hassan Ben Ali
Fire creates two accidents on Chardon street
A small fire on Chardon street led to two incidents yesterday afternoon. Gershon Sharef, 75, was struck by Chief Mullen's auto while crossing State street and hospitalized with a scalp wound. A Leverett street engine collided with an L repair wagon at Portland and Merrimac, injuring a horse but leaving crews unharmed.
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Gershon
Mullen
State and Exchange Streets
Chardon Street
Gershon Sharef
Portland
Merrimac Streets
Sharef
Brunswick Street
Roxbury
State Street
Relief Hospital
Leverett Street
Merrimac
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Boston Theatre
Austin & Stone’s Museum
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Ipyco
Castle Square Theatre
John Craig
Castle Square
John Craig Stock Company
Clandon Twins
Dolly
Philip
Mary Young
Bert
Gloria
Gertrude Binley
Murray
Mr. Hassell
William
William Evarts
Columbia Theatre
HUB Theatre
Idaragraph
Ane
Paris
Billiken
Blake
Keith’s Theatre
Howard Atheneum
W. L. Douglas
W. J. Douglas
Rae
Washington St
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Summer St
Lincoln St
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