Ser vant in the House at Tremont Theatre A mixed reception
Crowded Tremont audience hears Henry Miller's Players perform The Servant in the House by Charles Rann Kennedy. Critics debate its idea and symbolism while noting uneven acting and limited stage vitality. Walter Hampden as Manson and Tyrone Power as the fallen brother draw attention.
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Tremont Theatre
Henry Miller
Players
Charles Rann Kennedy
Benares
Walter Hampden
Manson
Arthur Lewis
Lancashire
Tyrone Power
Frank Mils
Edith Wynne Matthison
Mabel Moore
Ben Field
Edith Wynn Matthison
Frank Mills
Sam De Vere show dazzles Columbia with songs and laughter
The Columbia Theatre opened its Sam De Vere engagement with two lively farces. Comedian Brown led the scenes as Ruth Everett and Mae Nash drew applause with singing and dancing. Bartoletti’s toe dancing and the Four Banta brothers’ acts highlighted a night of excitement. Wrestling and amateur bouts teased the crowds for upcoming performances.
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Boston
Sam Devere
Columbia
Brown
Ruth Everett
Mlle
Bartoletti
Mae Nash
Miss Nash
Mile
Banta Brothers
Emil Pons
George Bothner
Theatre Comique Promotes New Ladies Orchestra and Fire Songs
Theatre Comique showcases Louise Eaton leading a ladies orchestra and Stedman and Hask performing illustrated songs with motion pictures. The regular bill features titles such as The Jolly Sports The Mysterious Double The Maid and the Millionaire The Photograph Habit and Help, Police. Mae Vincent Alice Nichols and Lena Haviland perform additional songs. The entire bill changes Thursday.
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Popular Theatre Comique
Louise Eaton
Stedman and
Hask
Mae Vincent
Alice Nichols
Lena Haviland
William H Crane Stars in Father and the Boys at Park Theatre
Boston audiences saw George Ade's four act comedy Father and the Boys featuring William H Crane as Lemuel Morewood. The play blends humor with a western subplot as Morewood pursues a breezy western love interest while his sons seek suitable matches. Crane's performance earns praise for warmth and comic touch. supporting turns by Margaret Dale Forrest Orr and Thomas Meighan receive note.
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Park Theatre
William H. Crane
Boston
George Ade
Mr. Crane
Lemuel Morewood
Morewood
Mr. Ade
Bessie
Margaret Dale
Bessie Brayton
Forrest Orr
Thomas Meighan
Mr. Whiting
Major Didsworth
Dan Collyer
Tuck" Bartholomew
Harry Dodd
Vivian Martin
Ivy Troutman
Belle Bohn
Percy Brooke
Scott Dailey
Gaiety Theatre Presents Burlesque Queens and Lively Acts
Manager George Batcheller showcases Sid Lifters burlesquers at the Gaiety Theatre with two burlesques The Burlesque Queen starring Blanche Martin and Slop Suey or the Soul Kiss with scenes in an artist studio The program features the Kadura Imperial Japanese Troupe acrobats and acts by Jack Davis Rose and Ellis Lee Hickman John Jess Ben Walker and Charles Barrett in varied sketches and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Batcheller
Gaiety Theatre
Sid Lifters
Blanche Martin
May van Leer
Hattie Mills
Maude Ellston
John W. Jess
Charles Barrett
Ben Walker
Jack Davis
Lee Hickman
Rose and Ellis
John Jess
Gaiety
Hub Theatre Presents Banner Week Of Vaudeville
The Hub Theatre schedule features Camp bell and Shorey as headline act for the week with a playlet One New Year s Eve and Lanotre and Levis and Lloyd appearing only first three days. Miles Brothers moving pictures and illustrated songs supplement the program with a full change on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Theatre
Vaudevillians
Campbell and Shorey
Charles Lanotre
Levis
Lloyd
Miles Brothers
Majestic Theatre hosts Eddie Foy in Hamlet of Broadway
Audiences applauded Eddie Foy as he begins the final week of his Majestic engagement in Mr. Hamlet of Broadway. The Shubert dress and chorus elevate the production with colorful costumes and songs. Next Monday Mrs. Fiske opens Salvation Nell in a three act East Side life drama. matinees Saturday. box office opens Thursday noon.
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Majestic Theatre
Mr. Hamlet
Broadway
Eddie Foy
Mr. Foy
Colonial Theatre hosts final week of The Girls of Gottenberg
The Colonial Theatre enters the third and final week of The Girls of Gottenberg with lively music and dances. Cast includes James Blakely as Max and Johan H. Hazzard in the comedic dialect bits, with Louise Dresser, Aimee Angeles, and May Naudain delivering popular numbers. George M. Cohan appears next week as The Yankee Prince, promising strong crowds and a testimonial sale for T. B. Lothian, the theater’s manager.
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Colonial Theatre
Gottenberg
James Blakely
Max
Johan H. Hazzard
Louise Dresser
Queenie
Aimee Angeles
May Naudain
George M. Cohan
T. B. Lothian
The
Colonial
Texas Jack at Grand Opera House This Week
The western melodrama Texas Jack stars Fred Eckhart as Texas Jack and Bonnie Maie as Bess at the Grand Opera House this week. A large company presents scenes with clever acting and novel situations as the plot centers on Jack’s love for Bess and the fight to save Lucky Ranch from an eastern promoter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Klint
Grand Opera House
Jack
Alex Fairfax
Lucky
Bessie Fairfax
Fred Eckhart
Texas Jack
Bonnie Maie
Bess
Bowdoin Square Theatre Review of On the Bridge at Midnight
Patrons at Bowdoin Square Theatre thoroughly enjoyed the production On the Bridge at Midnight with a lively plot from Richard Hastings to a prison final. Katherine Goodrich stands out as Reddy the newsboy and Edwin Denison as Henry Chatham impresses in the cast.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Richard Hastings
Bird of Prey
Katherine Goodrich
Reddy
Miss Goodrich
Hal Clarendon
Herman Shultaburg
Frances McHenry
Kate Hastings
Edwin Denison
Henry Chatham
Harry Humphrey
Fiarry Brooks
Tommy Shearer
Mike Rooney
Katherine Clinton
Florence Hale
Hal Brown
President Taft
Panama
Gin for the Kidneys and Urinary Health
An old remedy promotes gin with Buchu and Murax compound as a quick relief for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to cleanse the kidneys, prevent Brights disease or diabetes, and should be taken in doses after meals until symptoms clear.
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Bright
Gillette stars in Bernstein drama at Hollis Street Theatre
William Gillette opens a strong second-week run in his Boston engagement adapting Henry Bernstein’s play. The cast includes Pauline Frederick, Marie Wainwright, and Arthur Byron, with Frederick de Belleville, George Probert, and Desmond Kelly delivering strong support in a vivid Parisian tale of temptation and vengeance.
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Samson
Hollis Street
William Gillette
Henry Bernstein
Mr. Gillette
Boston
Marseilles
Paris
Pauline Frederick
Dorchester
Marie Wainwright
Arthur Byron
Frederick de Belleville
George Probert
Desmond Kelly
Hollis Street Theatre
Austin and Stone's Circus Week Delights Audiences
Crowds packed the Austin and Stone museum for a three ring show featuring Professor Hutchings as ring master. The Rosenweig brothers wowed with acrobatics beside Colonel Baker and Leah May the tallest pair, amid stages by the Martella brothers and a menagerie. The Manhattan Girls troupe, Ted Steele, Dan Maulundy and a slate of singers and dancers provided the night’s varied acts. Princess Cairo headlined the second act with a famed Cleopatra snake dance, while the Houghtons and others showed motion views and performances.
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Austin & Stone
Curio Hall
Barnum
Great Exhibition Hall
Professor Hutchings
Rosenweig Brothers
Colonel Baker
Leah May
Martella Brothers
Ted Steele
Dan Maulundy
Coster
Ben Drohan
Cassie French
Pearl Ross
Elsa
Campbel
Gladys Gray
Clara Steele
Annie Ross
Cairo
Houghtons
Flynn and
Howard
Tony Rennichi
All on Account of Eliza at Castle Square Theatre
The comedy centers on Elizabeth Carter a demure schoolmistress and the rural New York community around Franz Hochstuhl a comical German store owner. Gertrude Binley as Elizabeth and Craig as Walter Hochstuhl lead a flexible cast with strong character work from Miss Colcord Miss Cleveland and Miss Ryan.
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Eliza
Franz Hochstuhl
New York
Mr. Meek
Miss Cleveland
Miss Ryan
Joshua Appleton
Mr. Craig
Hovey & Co to Enlarge Old Boston Retail Store
C F Hovey & Co announces a long lease on 9 19 Chauncy Street Boston. The plan includes extensive improvements and a new front with large show windows connecting Chauncy and Avon street to expand display space and enhance customer service. Work starts mid July with completion aimed for early fall to serve summer return shoppers.
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C. F. Hovey & Co
Chauncy Street
Boston
Hovey & Co
Chauncey Street
Avon Street
John A. Ainsley & Co
Summer Street
Jeffries Headlines Orpheum Show With Bold Sparring Output
The crowd greeted undefeated heavyweight James J. Jeffries at the Orpheum Theatre last night. His sparring with Sam Berger drew waves of applause as he refused to fight until in condition. A California life sketch June featured Mayme Gehrge and company with comic energy and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theatre
James J. Jeffries
Big Jeff
Sam Berger
Jeffries
Mayme Gehrge and Company
California
Edmund Day
June
Miss Gehrge
Finley
Burke
C. W. Littlefield
Dolly Burton
Campbell
Barber
Stuart Skollins
Carmen Sisters
Ripon
Rhodes
Engel
Esther Ray
Mayme Gehrge
Finley & Burke
Julian Eltinge
Kid Burns Delights at Globe Theatre in Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway
A crowded Globe Theatre crowd enjoys Kid Burns in Forty-Five Minutes From Broadway with Broadway slang and humor. Frances Gordon shines as Mary. Scott Welsh plays Kid Burns with strong scenes with Mary. Eugene McGregor dances well as Tor. the cast includes Mary Cunard Elizabeth Drew Susan Chiswell and James Manning, with a striking chorus.
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Kid" Burns
Broadway
Mary
Kid Burns
Jay
Forty-second Street
Scott Welsh
Frances Gordon
Tor
Eugene McGregor
Mary Cunard
Elizabeth Drew
Susan Chiswell
Purday
Cronin
James Manning
James Bennett
Parrow Posts Strong 18 Wins in 27 Games at Wells Memorial
W. C. Parrow of Boston, noted checker champion, scored 18 victories in 27 games at Wells Memorial Institute last night. He drew eight games and lost one, a standout performance. Next Monday night William P. Smith of Wakefield and A. J. Spellman of Boston will meet all comers.
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W. C. Parrow
Boston
Wells’ Memorial Institute
Mr. Parrow
William P. Smith
Wakefield
A. J. Spellman
Keith's Theatre presents star vaudeville lineup this week
A strong Keith Theatre bill features Nance O Neil in a dramatic sketch “1000 Reward” and Mathews and Ashley with “Held Up” plus Sam Chip and Mary Marble in “Old Edam.” Clarice Mayne imitates top stars, the Asahi troupe performs Japanese acrobatics, and the Barrows Lancaster company offers “Like Father Like Son.” Moving pictures of Taft’s inauguration are also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Theatre
Nance O'Neil
Mathews and Ashley
Sam Chip
Mary Marble
Clarice Mayne
Barrows-Lancaster Company
Miss O'Neil
Mathews
Ashley
James W. Tate
Miss Mayne
Harry Lauder
Mabel Hite
Lila McIntyre
Alice Lloyd
Asahi
Delaur
James Donovan
Rena Arnold
Farley
Clare
Gus Onlaw
Hallaways
Piantadosi
Dunham
Belle Montgomery
Taft
Scenic Temple Prepares Another Distinctly Musical Week
The Scenic Temple follows a successful week with more musical entertainment. Singers joined in all numbers while new Boston first time motion pictures entertained audiences. The Empire Women's Orchestra of 16 soloists performed an encored program with up-to-date illustrated songs and colored dissolving views.
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Scenic Temple
Temple
Boston
Empire Women’s Orchestra
Safe Blowers Shoot Marshal in Pursuit at Trenton
City Marshal George Caraway led a citizen posse in pursuit of two safe blowers when he was shot and probably fatally wounded in Trenton Missouri. The incident occurred March 29 as authorities tracked the suspects through the town.
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Trenton
George Caraway
Hardeen Delights Howard Patrons With Daring Escape Feats
The Howard Atheneum audience watched Hardeen free himself from handcuffs irons and a strait jacket in dramatic feats. Sailors from Uncle Sam’s ships challenged him on stage in an afternoon act. The Brigadier troupe plus Dam sel Farr and others followed with burlesque and variety acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardeen
Howard
Uncle Sam
Sheppard Camp
Mr. Wise
Broadway
Damsel
Farr
Collins
Ballard
Morrison
Davis
Marion
Brisser
Emerson
van Horn
Addie St. Alva
Comedienne
Pete Griffin
Howardscope
Theatre Premier Features Romantic Childsong and Travelogue
The Cameraphone program at Theatre Premier includes Baby Bunting sung by a young performer, Helen Johnston’s Scotch ballads, a Raymond Hitchcock novelty number, and The Rube Sketch. A travellette on the Canadian Northwest and several short films like The French Training Ship and The War den's Nightmare are shown. Illustrate songs feature Edith Mellor and others delivering solos to happy patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Johnston
Raymond Hitchcock
Canadian Northwest
Jones
Edith Mellor
Gertrude Mann
Dixie’ Norris
George Geroff
World Beaters stage at Palace Theatre wideawake Slumberland
This week at the Palace Theatre features The World Beaters in Wideawake Slumberland an extravaganza with lively music songs and dances. Bohannon and Corey present The Man Who Fights the Fire and The Devil in Art. Van Der Koors perform comedy illusions. Yorke Comedy Four provide songs and wit. the finale The 5000 Purses brims with humor. Pretty girls in elaborate costumes appear in burlesques and 16 musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Bohannon
Corey
van der Koors
Devil
Yorke
Barnes
Russell
Thorndyke
de Groot
Worcester Dog Show Last Call for Entries Tonight
Last call to enter dogs in the Worcester dog show with joint headquarters at 69 North Market Street open until 9 p.m. tonight.
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Worcester
North Market Street
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Willie
Salome
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Austin & Stone’s Museum
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Asahi Troupe
Two
Piantadosti
Parley
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Charles Frohman
Rich & Harris
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Geo. M. Cohan
Relkins Yiddish CO
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Pez
HEME
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Pagliacci
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Texas
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HU Theatre
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Ofice
Washington
Howard Atheneum
DOG Show
Colonial Theatre Curtain
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Sat
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Girls of
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London
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Uimser
By Charles Rann Kennedy
ST. Theatre
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T. Charles Frohw
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Joe Wat
Estic
Hamlet
Ee Broadway
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Mrs. Fiske
Nell Hale House
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