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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1914
Page
9
Premier danseuse Lydia Lopokova transitions to dramatic stage in The Young Idea at Hollis Street Theatre. The Russian dancer previously impressed Boston audiences and now headlines this comedy written for her by Ethel Watts Mumford in its metropolitan premiere.
A frail girl sent to Germany for treatment returns after 12 years to a changed home. Euphemia Kendal has a superb body and mind, reading Tolstoi Sudermann Bernard Shaw and other writers. She adopts eugenics and free love and reshapes her view of marriage, causing upheaval when she visits her father’s house.
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Euphemia reveals a controversial focus as Lydia, a young stage newcomer with accent and limited technique, performs with dancing scenes. Eleanor Gordon struggles as a refined ingénue while Malcolm Duncan and Euphemia's father depict key roles. Kate Mayhew steals the show as Mrs Kendal’s mother, delivering sharp comedy and robust character work. The audience responds warmly as the new star gains early momentum.
Tremont Theatre's Potash and Perlmut ter continues four weeks of success with overflowing crowds. The Hebrew partners, portrayed by Julian Rose and Julius Tannen, charm as they clash and support a refugee, complemented by Ralph J. Herbert Maurice Barrett Leo Donnelley Harry Hanlon Carolyn Lilja Helen Salinger Blanche Aimee and Francesca Rotoll in the Boston run.
The Grand Opera House stage featured the Tango Queens burlesque group with Tom Coyne as principal comedian. Lena Daley and Mabel Leslie earned praise while Lena Daley led impressive numbers in a strong military drill. Cast included Jack Hubb, Jack Martin, Bob Nugent, Dorothy Hazen, Florence Byrne and others. A wrestling bout directed by George Toohey between Crackerjack Butler and Peter Goulette is planned for Thursday. Election returns were announced that night.
The Boston Theatre did not open last night with grand opera. Management blamed the illness of a leading singer, but cast and musicians suggested financial difficulties as the real reason.
A Boston theatre opera company canceled a performance after a cast member demanded payment. Management promised a correction today and refunded ticket buyers. Boston Mayor Curley urged immediate civic financial aid to prevent disbanding and preserve opera for the city.
The Shubert Theatre enters a second week with The Passing Show of 1914 offering a flurry of scenic novelties and elaborate humor. Star comedian Marilynn Miller charms audiences alongside Georges Munroe and Harry Fisher, with a cast including June Elvidge Frances Demarest Ethel Amarita Kelly Muriel Window Artie Mehlinger and Robert Emmett Keane.
Sylvester Schaffer, a 26 year old versatile performer described as a wonderful man who does everything, opened his Boston engagement at B. F. Keith's Theatre yesterday. He performs magic, oil painting on Delft, Japanese juggling, haute ecole on horseback, fox terrier foot juggling, marksmanship, violin, and ends with an earth globe finale. He is supported by Madden and Fitzpatrick, Ball and West, Dooley and Rugel, H. Bart McHugh, Roxy La Rocca, and the Gypsy Trio in a strong comedy lineup.
The Boston Opera House presented Julius Caesar and an arrangement from Rigoletto last night, with Lee, Karl, Amadi, and Serguson as principals. Jessie Cushing debuted as a classical dancer, performing a Chopin dance allegorique. Four performances remain due to Anna Pavlova’s upcoming engagements.
William Hodge leads a cheerful American home life drama at the Wilbur Theatre as Jim Whitman embodies native humor and grit. The third month of steady success showcases Hodge and Whitman in a bright village sketch lauded by many admirers.
The Fifth and final week of Plymouth Theatre’s "Wanted $22,000" drew a stylish audience including Harvard and Radcliffe dramatic clubs. Notables like Ernest G. Dinning and Desmond Kelley were called before the curtain as plan for Cyril Maude’s Monday engagement in "Grumpy" with Elsie Mackaye was announced and seats go on sale tomorrow.
The Scollay Square Olympia show promises entertainment with The Five Hurley's acrobatics O'Connell and Redding songs and pianologue Charles Mack and company in Come Back to Erin Tilford ventriloquist Blake's circus mule Maud Moore and Jenkins present Cora Carson's Musical Revue The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere two reel special and Whatsoever a Woman Sowe th organ recital by Richard Henry Warren In short an engaging program for patrons.
The National Theatre’s “Ireland A Nation” enters its third week with packed audiences. The historical drama stirs every Irishman and moves all viewers with the century long struggle for liberty and renowned Irish scenery.
The Thomas Musical Comedy Company led by T F Thomas presents a lively week of vaudeville and a five reel feature The Eagle's Mate with Mary Pickford. The program includes Musical Farm Yard, Original Bandy and Fields dance act, Silverlakes, Leo Feist Serenaders, amateurs and circus stunts, plus a Cabaret show Friday. Election returns are announced from the stage tonight.
New Modern Theatre presents Salomy Jane from Bret Harte in a special Liebler arrangement. Beatrix Michelena stars as the title role with House Peters and Andrew Robinson delivering prominent performances. Filmed on location in California, the production recreates the story’s native settings.
At the Majestic Theatre in Boston last night the production Today extended into its fourth week with high attendance. The play portrays the tragedy of an average woman's obsession with dress and social status, featuring Edmund Breese and a noted cast. Next week closes the Boston engagement as remaining seats sell out.
Scenic Temple at Berkeley Street and Warren Avenue hosts the Durand Musical Five for the first three days. The family group impressed patrons with instrumental, vocal, and dance skills. Sam Barber and Betts and Chidlow showcased "A Little Auto Talk on Autos" alongside the feature film "Perils of Pauline." An entire vaudeville change arrives Thursday with Morris Prince the Talkative Juggler and the Arion Quartet.
Miss Julia Arthur resumes stage work after a decade to headline a Friday afternoon benefit at the Boston Theatre. Proceeds aid the foreign actors fund and the American ambulance hospital Paris fund with support from prominent theatre companies and many city playhouses.
A special matinee of Peg on My Heart is presented at the Cort Theatre today with popular prices. Now in its eighth week, the entertaining comedy by J. Hartley Manners remains popular. Florence Martin excels in the title role with a touching performance that lends realism to the stage.
Gordon's Olympia presents Walter, Fowler and Barrett in Me and the Kid. Bordine and Bedell perform a European aerial novelty. Sullivan and Pasquelena show A C. O. D. Package. Loring Parquette and Company, Walton and Vivian, Pla Operatic Trio and Arabian whirl wind acrobats also on the bill. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw appears in the five part photo play Hearte of Des tiny.
Joe Welch headlines at Loew's Globe Theatre with two distinct monologues starting Thursday. The first half of the week features Charles Deland Mary Carr and company in Back to Buffalo with Klass and Burney and Edith Raymond and Stuart and Dacon. The last half adds Edna Whistler Merlin and Bean and Hamilton.
The Orpheum presents Tim Linton and his jungle girls in a musical comedy with ginger. Willard and Ben perform a sketch in blackface titled Detec tivism. Elsie White sings rag time songs with a new flair. Also on the bill are Harry Cutler, Carroll Gillett Four, acrobats, and more.
The Colonial Theatre ends its engagement of Ziegfeld Follies with one more week of performances. Cast favorites include Leon Errol Bert Williams Arthur Deagon J Bernard Dybyn Herbert Clifton C Morton Horne Leo Donnelly Anna Pennington Vera Michalena Dal Wayne and Louise Meyers. Next up is Julian Eltinge in The Crinoline Girl with seat sales starting this morning. All a day are offered as harvest incentives for Western wheat ranches five.
The Howard Atheneum staged a three part bill featuring burlesque and speed vaudeville with a Parisian flavor. Notables Abe Leavitt June Mills Fanny Vedder Rose Ford and Lizzie Raymond drew strong crowds. Frank Dobson Lelliott brothers and others showcased versatile acts as complete election returns were promised from the stage tonight.
George B. Reno headlines at Loew's St James Theatre with a strong company for the first half of the week. Rena Santos in a Boston debut adds charm while Niblo and Reilly perform blackface numbers. The act list includes Bean and Hamilton jugglers and acrobats, Arthur and Emma Cody lasso experts. The last half features Willard and Bond in Detectivism. Carroll Gillett Four, Elsie White and Countess Szechy perform the Hungarian Gypsy zimbalon.
The Gay New Yorkers at the Gaiety Theatre, led by Will Fox and Irving Gear, draws large crowds this week. The Morrissy sisters Dolly and Stella entertain, with Jack Manley aiding and several strong soloists. A 20‑member European chorus opens with lively numbers and notable singers Julia Kane, Dot Kane, Alma Fleming, and Ruth Maitland. Beatrice Woostur stars as the principal boy.
The Castle Square Theatre features James Montgomery's Ready Money with Craig and his players. William P. Carleton stars as Stephen Baird aided by counterfeiter roles, Betty Barnicoat and Mabel Colcord shine in supporting parts. Next week Henri Bernstein's The Thief with Mary Young leading.
Lew Kelly headlines Jack Singer's The Bebman Show at Waldron's Casino as a magnetic host drawing heavy crowds. The program features The Passing Review of 1914 with impersonations of Montgomery Stone Pavlova Caruso Eva Tanguay Mantell Eltunge and Scheff and a burlesque Shenandoah. The principal cast includes Lon Hascall Jean Irwin Jim Ten Brooke Vincent Mack Martelle Van Pynes Wynn Douglas and a beauty chorus of College Chappies.
Tremont Temple will present complete returns from all election centres in the state. The results will be shown during intermission of Cabiria and continued after the show until midnight with no extra admission fee for latecomers.
A non partisan Ward 10 Good Government Association event in Blackwell Hall debated the proposed Boston charter amendment allowing district representation and a larger City Council. Speakers warned it would curb voting rights and revive boss rule while opponents argued the current charter already distributes funds fairly and reduces corruption.
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