The Hollis Street Theatre and the Blundell Scandal
A Boston review of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero’s play Mid Channel at Hollis Street Theatre. The plot follows Theodore Blundell and Zoe in a turbulent marriage, their affaires, separations, mutual confessions, and a tragic end. Ethel Barrymore is praised for controlled emotion and nuanced performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wing Pinero
England
Boston
Sir Arthur
Theodore Blundell
Zoe
Elf
Italy
Ise
Saleen
Ethel Barrymore
London
Miss Barrymore
Charles Dalton
Mr. Dalton
H. Reeves-Smith
Conway Tearle
Robin
Nina Severing
Theodore
Majestic Theatre Hails Miss Charlotte Hunt in The Blue Mouse
Miss Charlotte Hunt headlines at Majestic Theatre in The Blue Mouse, headlining her own stock company to an overwhelming ovation. She shines in a natural, spontaneous comedy performance and receives many curtain calls and floral tributes. The balanced troupe features Richard Buhler, James A. Bliss, Harry Brooks, Olive Rea Tempie, and Eleanor Brownell with strong character work from Norman Macdonald, J. J. Owens, and others as The Blue Mouse continues this week and next before The Great Divide follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Hunt
Shakspere
Majestic Theatre
Miss Hunt
Clyde Fitch
Richard Buhler
James A. Bliss
Harry Brooks
John Dunton
Olive Rea Tempie
Eleanor Brownell
Faversham Opens Final Week At Shubert In Herod
William Faversham stars in Stephen Phillips Herod at the Shubert Theatre with Julie Opp as Marianne. Next week Joseph E. Howard brings The Goddess of Liberty, a musical farce in three acts, opening May 16 with summer season prices. Nella Webb features in the large cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Faversham
Stephen Phillips
Herod
Shubert Theatre
Mr. Phillips
Mr. Faversham
Marianne
Julie Opp
Joseph E. Howard
Joseph Howard
Cinderella
Mabel Barrison
Nella Webb
Park Theatre runs 19th week of The Man From Home
The Park Theatre in Boston shows The Man From Home for a 19th week with strong attendance. William H. Hodge stars in the sterling comedy as its central figure and draws sustained audience interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Boston
William H. Hodge
County Fair Week Brings Laughter at Castle Square
The second week of The County Fair at Castle Square drew three hours of continuous laughs. Donald Meek as Aunt Abby delights with his sharp character sense, Mary Young's Tages shines with youthful buoyancy, and Hassell delivers a keen Yankee sketch. Next week My Wife stars Mary Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square
Donald Meek
Abby
Mary Young
Mr. Hassell
Scenic Temple Entertainment Delights Large Audiences
A varied program at Scenic Temple yesterday afternoon and evening drew large, enthusiastic crowds. Campbell the juggler showed dexterity, Tanner and Gilbert were instant hits, and Ira Kessner the famous tenor received a standing ovation. Motion pictures delighted with humor and wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Tanner
Gilbert
Ira Kessner
Tremont Theatre Delivers Spice and Wit in Girl in the Taxi
Tremont Theatre packed with fashionable Boston crowd last night for Stanislaus Stange's Girl in the Taxi. Carter de Haven wins praise, with Millward Millington and Bageard delivering witty performances amid a press of romance and caused much applause for the clever comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tremont Theatre
Stanislaus Stange
Carter de Haven
Jessie Millward
Gertrude Millington
Frederick Bond
John Glendinning
Fremont Benton
Max Freeman
Morgan Coman
Jeannette Bageard
Frank Farrington
Great White Way
Mr. de Haven
Jeanette Bageard
Mignon
Three Twins At Boston Theatre Impresses Crowd In Eleventh Week
Boston Theatre draws a large enthusiastic audience for Three Twins with Clifton Crawford and a big company. The Girl Up There introduces a faceograph showing Myrtle Tyson’s features enlarged on a backdrop. The device is demonstrated live to prove it is not a moving picture machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Twins
Boston Theatre
Clifton Crawford
Joseph M. Gaites
Big Company
Myrtle Tyson
Colonial Theatre Delays Opening For New Play Dress Rehearsal
There was no performance at the Colonial Theatre last evening as arrangements for Robert Edeson's new play required a Tuesday start to allow a final dress rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Robert Edeson
Savoy Theatre Gains Popularity in Boston VAudeville Scene
The Savoy Theatre on Washington Street opposite Siegel's becomes a busy Boston playhouse within days of opening. A modern movietone projection machine enhances viewing pleasure while the vaudeville bill features Tenney the juggler and Michael Brahan’s company in He She and It. Geoffrey Whalen, a noted dramatic lecturer, draws strong crowds and has been retained for a long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy Theatre
Boston
Washington Street
Siegel's
Tenney
Michael Brahan
Geoffrey Whalen
The Merry Whirl Burlesque at Waldron's Casino
Waldron's Casino features The Merry Whirl a leading burlesque two act show with a strong plot and lively musical numbers. James C. Morton as a clock and Frank Moore as the snowman headline with Marie Beaugarde as soubrette entertaining the audience alongside Eleanor L Estelle Phil White Walter Pearson and a large chorus of attractive dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
James C. Morton
Frank Moore
Marie Beaugarde
Eleanor L’estelle
Phil White
Walter Pearson
James Doyle
Lew Harkins
Edwin Jerome
Jack Wells
Grace Hammond
Noette Aimes
Francis Dubonnet
Alice Emerald
Keith's Theatre Feature At Country Club Debuts George Spink Piece
Keith's Theatre presents At the Country Club by George Spink with a lively score that stirs dancing urges. The cast includes Tom Nann and Anna Marble's When Pat Was King, plus Willette Whittaker, Les Tromibettas, Dolly Burton, Lena Panz er, Bell Claire, Herman, Wilbur Mack, Nella Walker, Minnie St. Clair and others in a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
George Spink
Bill Simmons
Spink
Jesse Lasky
Tom Nann
Anna Marble
Pat
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Mr. Nawn
Willette Whittaker
London
Atlantic
Dolly Burton
Lena Pantzer
Bell Claire
Herman
Wilbur Mack
Nella Walker
Minnie St. Clair
Black Beauty stage adaptation at American Music Hall
Nell Twomey’s Boston actor presents the animal tale Black Beauty in three scenes at atteara Hall. The performance, praised for artistry and kindness to animals, drew curtain calls. The Romany opera company offered Sicilian songs in Calabria square. Other acts included Cliff Gordon’s German Senator routine, Hardeen’s escape feats, Alva York’s English comedy, and the Mayvilles plus Kelley and Ashby with billiard bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atteara Hall
Nell Twomey
Mr. Twomey
Boston
Twomey
Romany Opera Company
Calabria
Cliff Gordon
Hardeen
Alva York
Comedia
Kelley
Ashby
Eight Acts at New Palace Theatre This Week
The New Palace Theatre features Frank Trenor and company in A Straight Crook, the Fondelier troupe juggling, Detzell and Cawley blackface comedy, ventriloquist Will Paleen, Southern humorist J Early Hughes, Rice and Lyons in The Wise Kid, Gertrude Reese with a baritone, and TdNian Herbert in a refreshing character turn. Motion pictures are shown and tomorrow night offers tryout acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Palace Theatre
Frank Trenor
Fondelier
Detzell
Cawley
Will Paleen
J. Early Hughes
Rice and Lyons
Gertrude Reese
TdNian Herbert
Grand Opera House presents Mme Sissieretta Jones in A Trip to Africa
Mme Sissieretta Jones known as the Black Patti opens at the Grand Opera House in A Trip to Africa. The sketch blends music and comedy with a rescue plot as John Larkin stars in dual roles including King Rastus. The show runs this week only before summer vaudeville and films begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Sissieretta Jones
Black Patti
Grand Opera House
Africa
John Larkin
Jolly
Rastus
Mme. Patti
Bowdoin Square vaudeville show wows Bowdoin patrons
The Bowdoin Square Theatre audience yesterday enjoyed a feature packed vaudeville program. The Demacos aerial act drew a sensation while Diana's models offered marble and bronze reproductions. Madison and Burke teased with The Stuttering Kin and Soubrette. Henella performed a mystery feature and singing head. Coleman and Morton did a singing and crayon act. Edward Markie impressed as a Scotch impersonator and Gertrude Carlyle pleased with singing. Young Brothers tumblers and the moving pictures provided strong comic and melodramatic bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin
Demacos
Diana
Madison and
Burke
Henella
Austin and Stone’s Museum Colored Carnival Fun
A lively carnival at Austin and Stone’s Museum drew large crowds with jolly entertainers from the South. The show featured back and wing dancing by black performers, a Mississippi colored orchestra, and a standout chorus of 60 natural-born vocalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Land of
Cotton
Darkey
Mississippi
Harvard Crew and Golf Schedules Set by Athletic Committee
Harvard Athletic Committee approved a tight schedule for May and June. Crew events include interclass races in Cambridge on May 12, a May 21 Henley regatta and a May 30 match at Cambridge, plus trips to Concord and Groton. Golf matches run May 14 Providence, May 18 Allston, May 28 Wollaston, with May 25 Oakley at Belmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Athletic Committee
Dean Briggs
W. F. Garcelon
Association of New England Colleges
City Club
Boston
Cambridge
Groton
Henley Regatta
Middlesex
Concord
Harvard
Corneil
Providence
Allston
Wollaston
Oakley
Howard Athenaeum Burlesque Show Delights Boston Patrons
Yesterday at the Howard Athenaeum patrons enjoyed Porky Flynn in a burlesque bill with Who Wins featuring George Perry Jack Sheehan and others Flynn showed skill ahead of his proposed bout with Stanley Ketchel The West End night featured Tiger Lilies Billy Spenter Mae Hadley Lee sisters and a strong supporting cast including Sam Mann Jack Dunham Guy Torley Joe Farrell and Al Patterson The chorus included Effie Weston Peggy Davis and many others with De Pace brothers Copeland Phillips Kimball brothers and more in the extended lineup
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porky” Flynn
Flynn
George Perry
Jack Sheehan
Porky
Boston
Stanley Ketchel
Tiger Lilies
Billy Spenter
Mae Hadley
Lee Sisters
Sam Mann
Prof. Ditto
Jack Dunham
Guy Torley
Joe Farrell
al Patterson
Effie Weston
Peggy Davis
Margaret Sheridan
Gladys Dawson
Lillie Kirby
Frances Willard
Edna Hatchgraft
Fay Follett
King Sisters
Alta Pound
Billie Grydon
Emma Kopple
Ina Bright
Edith Brown
Hunt
de Pace Brothers
Copeland and
Phillips
Kimball Brothers
Jolly
Grace de Marr
Baker
al Libby
Jack Marshall
Abundant Fish Landed By 29 Trawlers At Boston Wharf
A large catch was brought in totaling 680,200 pounds by 29 trawlers at the wharf since Saturday night. Haddock led with 319,200 pounds, followed by cod 129,900 and hake 71,000. Prices ranged from 4 to 7 cents per pound. Fleet includes Spray and Josie & Phoebe among others. swordfish plans discussed by captains ONeill of Valentinna and Rose Standish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hang
T Wharf
Josie & Phoebe
George H. Iubee
Rose Dorothea
Alice
New York
Boston
Imr
Fulton Market
Charles O'Neill
Valentinna
James O'Neill
Rose Standish
Haddock
Yankee
John Dench
Nokomis
John Pettypaw
Hake
Pollock
Spray
Twr
Josie & Phebe
Mary ©. Santos
Walter P. Goulart
Helen B. Thomas
George H. Lubee
Philip P. Manta
Mattakeeset
Barkentine
Antioch
Brunswick
Willie H. Child
Pensacola
William P. Haines
Glasgow
Moville
Mystic Wharf
Halifax
Patrick Killeen
Limon
Carnival week at the Columbia Theatre features
Manager Farren presents a full program at the Columbia Theatre with Alcazar Beauties in A Wooden Venus and Up in the Air. Featured performers include Harry Sevon Joseph Dixon Harry Hearn Sam Hawley and Charles Collins with choreographed acts by Robinson Le Favor the Sayons and the Gladstone sisters. Highlights include a chorus contest Wednesday a Mexico champion bout Thursday a society dance contest Friday amateurs and Saturday top wrestling contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Theatre
Farren
Harry Sevon
Joseph Dixon
Harry Hearn
Sam Hawley
Charles Collins
Robinson
le Favor
No-Man’s- Ville
Sayons
Collins
Hawley
Gladstone Sisters
Dixon
Hearn
China Town
Sadie
Jack Perrelli
Leable
Mexico
Globe Theatre Draws Big Crowds For Vaudeville And Film
Large audiences filled the Globe for a continuous program of vaudeville and moving pictures. European acts Germaine and Langley entertain with a revolving ladder routine, while the Valley Forge Comedy Four and the McLean sisters provide song and dance. Edwin George, a skilled juggler, headlines with Jack O'Donnell and Jimmie Maxwell joining in strong numbers. the films shown are noted as very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Germaine and
Langley
Valley Forge
Mclain Sisters
Edwin George
Jack O’donnell
Jimmie Maxwell
Emerson Seniors Present Old Play As You Like It
Emerson College of Oratory staged the annual graduate play last night by the class of 1909. About 20 young ladies formed the cast with careful staging and costumes. Lead participants included Miss Minnie Farron Miss Lila Stillman Miss Elizabeth Barnes Miss Rebecca Swartwood and Miss Elizabeth Foss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Emerson College of Oratory
Minnie Farron
Lila Stillman
Elizabeth Barnes
Rebecca Swartwood
Elizabeth Foss
Shipping News Mini Almanac Highlights May 10 Arrivals and Clearances
Maritime brief lists sun timings, high and low water, tide rise, and day length. Reports May 10 arrivals including steamers Romanic and Parisian via multiple ports, with sailings to and from Naples Genoa Havana Balti more Johns River ports. Cleared vessels named, including liverata Yarmouth City of Memphis Ontario and schooners Reavola Orozimbo Flyaway noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romanic
David
Genoa
Naples
Palermo
Ponta Delgada
White Star
Parisian
Haines
Glasgow
Halifax
N. S
Limon
Smith
Port Limon
Bradford
Ger
Oertel
Port Antonio
Jam
Ida Cuneo
Everson
Sama
Cuba
City of Memphis
Johnson
Savannah
Ontario
Bond
Baltimore
Newport News
Waltham
McConnell
Norfolk
Cienfuegos
Francis C. Hersey
Baker
Lynn
Beechwood
Pine Forest
Philadelphia
Charles T. Gallagher
Guilmet
Portland
Cumberland
Svendsen
Portsmouth
Schoonera Scotia
Hutchinson
Georgetown
S. C
Willie H. Child
Watts
Pensacola
Fla
John R. Penrose
Dodge
Fernandina
Antoinette
Lewis
Charlotte W. Miller
Gurney
Albany
N. Y
O. D. Witherell
Parsons
New York
Itaska
Arey
Millbridge
Mary A. Hall
Haskell
William Keene
Hathaway
Red Beach
Gloucester
Marguerite, Geyer
Ipswich
Mass
Liverata
Liverpool
Ida’ Cuneo
Nor
Boston
Yarmouth
James
Whitney
Reavola
Dorchester
N. B
Orozimbo
St. John
Flyaway
Lewiston
Jacksonville
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Holls
Tremont
The
Majestic
Hollis Street Theatre
Edward H. Crosby
Eles
Sanchard
Hsmabrooks
Thomas T
Castle Square Theatre
Waldron’s Casino
Chas. H. Fletcher
Keith's Theatre
Bowdoin Square Theatre
U. K
Howard Athenaeum
Japan
Gray
Mason
George Matthew Adams
Cape Hatteras
Costa Rica
Simon
Long Wharf
Jamaican
Nantucket South Shoal
H. R. Luther
Newton Centre
Buchanan
G. Johnson
A. J. Johnson
I. Parks
Iversen
Cuneo
Custom House
Athouse
Mosher’s Ledge
Monument Beach
Buzchard’s Bay
John 8. Presson
North Shore
Burnt Island
Port Clyde
Machias
Ramon
Essex
Globe Theatre
Shipping News
Sachem
Fornebo
Louisburg
Sandwich
Farragut + Leader
Tobyhanna
Hoboken
Lyon
Charlies T. Gallagher
Harrisburg
F.C
Burnett
Barnett’s
Joseph Barnett Co
India St
Bester
Father John
Thos. Snow & Son
North Market St
St. Vitus
Jos
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