Quo Vadis at Boston Theatre Opens With Merit and Splendor
The Boston stage crowd packed the house for Whitney and Knowles dramatic treatment of Quo Vadis from Stanislaus Stange. Praises for the cast, lavish mounting, and faithful adaptation back the performance, with Wilton Lackaye, Aubrey Boucicault, Edmund Lyons, and Georgie Olp among standout players. The Pride of Jennico receives applause at the Museum with Hackett and Bertha Galland delivering strong romantic leads.
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Chile
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Willard Returns to Boston in Garrick and The Silent Woman
Eminent English actor E.8 Willard opens a Boston engagement at Tremont Theatre after three years away. The double bill includes David Garrick with a curtain raiser The Silent Woman. Strong cast performances praised, Willard’s charm, voice, and reading praised, with Maud Hoffman and others starring. The run repeats all week except Wednesday afternoon featuring The Professor's Love Story.
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Boston
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Mr. Willard
Adam Iagot
Maud Hoffman
Ada Ingot
England
Francis Volpe
Simon Ingot
Ernest Stallard
Richard Chivy
H. Caine
Samuel Smith
Miss Cavendish
Mrs. Smith
J. G. Taylor
Mr. Brown
Laura Linden
Miss Brown
H. G. Lonsdale
Reginald Jones
Comedietta
Marie Linden
H. Cane
A.S. Homewood
Empire Stock Company Arrives at Hollis with Brother Officers
The Empire stock company of New York begins a two week stay at the Hollis presenting Brother Officers by Captain Trevor. The drama follows a brave soldier rising to officer, his front line deeds, social life missteps, and Lt Pleydell aiding him in tiger hunt, debts, and romance with Pleydell’s sweetheart.
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We Mean You Ayer’s Hair Vigor Claim
An old advertisement promotes We Mean You Ayer’s Hair Vigor claiming rapid hair growth, reduced hair loss, and restoration of dark color. It urges readers to request a book detailing the product’s benefits and usage.
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Miss Prinnt Delights at Columbia Theatre With Dressler
Marie Dressler headlined Miss Prinnt a three act musical comedy at the Columbia Theatre. George W. Hobart wrote the libretto with John L. Golden composing the music. The play centers on mistaken identity involving Miss Dressler as editor of Somerset Turnover and a libelous plot. The cast includes Theodore Babcock and Jobyna Howland with burlesque finale The Village Beauty. Dressler’s makeup and singing drew praise, and the ensemble delivered strong comic timing throughout.
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Marie Dressler
Miss Prinnt
George W. Hobart
John L. Golden
May Irwin
Miss Dressler
Miss Irwin
Helen Prinnt
Somerset Turnover
Dave Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Don
New York
Theodore Babcock
Jobyna Howland
Mr. Babcock
Miss Howland
Hous
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Catherine Weinyard
Adele Farrington Yeon Kohlman
Arthur Stanford
Frederick Richter
Lillian Russell
Lost River at Park Theatre Delights Boston Audience
At the Park Theatre last night a large, receptive audience enjoyed a New York cast led by William Courtleigh in Lost River. The production drew praise for its engaging performances and friendly reception, signaling strong local interest in the show.
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Lost River
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John Winthrop
Charles Abbe
James Lackaye
Ada Dwyer
Eugenie Thaisteat
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Mrs. Preson
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Revival of Sapho Impresses Boston Audiences
At Bowdoin Square Theatre last evening a magnificent Sapho revival drew praise for Laura Alberta in the title role and a largely familiar cast. The program promises a single week engagement with East Lynne to follow, while Keith’s bill also offered strong vaudeville acts led by Etta Butler and a Close Call sketch with vivid costumes.
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Pierre Legrand
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Miriam Law
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Etta Butler
Cissie Loftus
Severa
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Maxwell
Simpson
Dillon Brothers
Sanner
Alabama Four
Ben Harney
Anna Teresa Berger
Craigs
Secret Service thrills Boston at Grand Opera House opening
Undoubtedly the best play by William Gillette attracts strong crowds as Secret Service opens a week at the Grand Opera House. Nell Twomey debuts as Captain Orne, delivering an artistic, graceful performance in love scenes. Augusta True, Anna Vislaire, and Kingsley Benedict earn praise for refined portrayals amid a strong supporting cast. The company delivers a lively Boston debut with matinees Tuesday Friday Saturday and a follow up on November 19 with Sunshine of Paradise Alley.
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Secret Service
Grand Opera House
Boston Museum
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Chelsea
Mr. Twomey
Captain Orne
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Gillette
Augusta True
Edith Varney
Anna Vislaire
Caroline Mitford
Kingsley Benedict
Wilfred Varney
Clint G. Ford
Old Jonas
Darkey
Estelle Gilbert
W. H. Stuart
General Randolph
Loretta Wells
Arrah na Pogue Delights Castle Square Audience
The Castle Square Theatre packed last night for Arrah na Pogue by the stock company. Miss Lawrence shines in the title role and J Staig earns praise as Shaun, with Leonora Gnito Kate Ryan and others delivering strong impersonations. Arrah na Pogue closes this week, as next Monday Marie Doran’s Nell Gwynn debuts with a long cast.
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Shaun
Leonora Gnito
Kate Ryan
J. L. Seeley
Charles Mackay
Edward Wade
Indsay Morison
Warren Cook
John T. Craven
William J. Hassan
Tony Cummings
John J. Geary
Marie Doran
Nell Gwynn
Life in Greater New York at the Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre presents Life in Greater New York a modern melodrama with up to date stage settings humor and new scenic effects Severin De Deyn stars as Jack Ernst J J wens plays Harry Sheldon Frank J. Kirke is Old Bat Mullens Mildred Hyland leads as Jennie Mullens Virginia Thornton plays Laura Rawson Mrs Ernest is Jennie Kendricks Others include Thomas Carroll James Walsh FE. Bender George Harris and Izetta Jewell in popular turns
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J. J. Wens
Harry Sheldon
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Mildred Hyland
Jennie Mullens
The Howard Week Burlesque and Vaudeville Show
The Howard presents a mixed burlesque and vaudeville program headlined by George H. Carr and Foy and Clark. Act one features The Queen of the Orient burlesque with twenty women and ten comedians, plus a variety of musical, comic, and illustrated acts. The second act closes the program with Carr in standout performances and additional specialty acts including Agnes Piaron and Shorug.
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Herbert Ashley
Lillian Thelma
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Eloize Mortimer
Agnes Baron
Lu Davenport
Carrie Hawkes
May Merrall
Annie Posten
Madge Raymond
Beatrice Clarke
Crawford Sisters
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Howard
Bingham
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Bessie Bonehill Leads Boston Music Hall Vaudeville Night
Patrons called her the hit of the show as Bessie Bonehill, in male attire, drew loud applause with songs like I’ll Be Your Sweetheart and He’s a Jolly Good Fellow. Montgomery and Stone, Bessie Gilbert, Seeley and West, Frank Cushman, and others delivered a lively program of music, comedy, juggling, and vaudeville feats.
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Austin and Stone's Mentioned in Local Note
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Hefty European honeymoon couple tops heavyweight list
Mr Chauncy Morlan and his 624 pound bride returned from Europe and held at home receptions at Austin & Stone's Museum. Their weights pushed them to the lead among heavyweight couples though a weigh-in was not repeated after midday. A previous weigh showed Morlan at 678 pounds and his wife at 491 pounds eleven months earlier. The museum also showcased the 24 inch Prince Tinymite known as the "human atom."
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Edward Donnelly
James Otley
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Fannie Thatcher
Elizabeth Halloway
Chauncy Morlan
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Eduard Strauss Returns To Lead Vienna Orchestra In Pop Concerts
Eduard Strauss and his Vienna orchestra opened a string of Symphon Hall concerts with popular fare. The program featured Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 12, Waldmeister overture, Wiener Blut waltzes, Casanova march, polkas, and pieces by Moszkowski Gillet and Mendelssohn. The ensemble showed fine playing though brass sometimes overwhelmed strings. Strauss received a grand ovation and the audience including many musicians. The group plans nightly concerts this week with Tuesday offering selections from Johann Strauss Queen's Lace Handkerchief and Morning Journal waltz, Bizet Carmen, Delibes Sylvia, and works by Chopin Grieg Meyer-Helmund Reinecke and Eduard Strauss.
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Nathan Hale Play Secured For Howard Kyle In New Tour
Clyde Fitch's Nathan Hale, once played by Nat Goodwin, is secured for Howard Kyle in the title role with Nanette Comstock and a strong company. Rehearsals are underway and a New England Thanksgiving week tour is planned. Kyle is noted for fitting the leading part and may surpass Goodwin in many scenes.
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Nathan Hale
Nat Goodwin
Howard Kyle
Nanette Comstock
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Creole Beauties Return Draw Big Crowds at Nickelodeon
L B Walker presents larger cast this season after adding six ingenues from New Orleans Moulin Rouge. Curio halls feature Razaris Spirit of Life act, May Sonwell world champion bagere, Selim Sid conjuror, Captain Fisher tattooed man, Mme. Lincoln mind reader, Mons Tonia and London punch and Judy. Casey Parlor Theatre hosts two vaudeville companies with Nellie Hartford Jesse Boyden Nellie Buckley and others. Friday night showcases amateurs alongside regular acts.
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Altonia
London
Punch and Judy
Casey Little Parlor Theatre
Nellie Hartford
Jesse Boyden
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Herbert Warren
Mons. Deltino
Minnie Burke
McGuire
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Lottie Raymond
Partello
Marie Stanley
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Living Pictures
European sensation burlesquers charm Lyceum audience
The Lyceum Theatre hosted the European sensation burlesquers last evening with two sprightly acts The Reception of the 400 and The Paris Exposition Both burlesques were praised for humor cleanliness and lively performances The troupe will headline at the Lyceum every afternoon and evening this week.
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Barry Bryant's Burlesquers at the Palace Theatre
Barry Bryant's Burlesquers present a two skit program at the New Palace Theatre featuring Bargain Day and Miss Plaster of Paris with lively singing and dancing. The company includes Bryant and Saville, Tom Nolam and Cora White, Perry and Burns, Leo and Chapman, and Kennedy and Quatreill, along with circus burlesque acts and singing and dancing comedians.
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Duryea Will Contested Over Million Estate Disputes
NEW YORK November 12 The bitter family fight over Edgar E. Duryea’s 3 million estate heats up as sisters charge the decedent was of unsound mind and abused by Walter Duryea. He faces vows to drag out family secrets and secure wealth for himself, while Walter’s actions are defended by counsel for the sisters.
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Will of Mayor Strong Filed for Probate in New York
The late mayor's will directs all real and personal property to his wife for life, including her claim to his mercantile business. After her death the estate is to be divided equally between his son P. B. Strong and his daughter.
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