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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1904

Page

4

Sothern and Marlowe Star in Romeo and Juliet at Hollis Street

Edward H. Crosby reviews Charles Frohman’s company at Hollis Street Theatre. Sothern as Romeo and Marlowe as Juliet deliver a near perfect emotional portrayal with period stage settings. Supporting cast includes Sol Smith, Crompton, and Hunter. Dorothy Vernon at Majestic improves under Bertha Galland. Orrin Johnson and Frank Losee praised. Engagement for two weeks promises ongoing Majestic success.

Shakspere Charles Frohman Hollis Street Theatre BE. H. Sothern Romeo Julia Marlowe Juliet Verona Mr. Sothern Miss Marlowe Mr. Hunter Mercutio Dorothy Vernon Haddon Hall Bertha Galland Majestic Theatre Colonial Miss Galland Dorothy John Manners Orrin Johnson George Vernon Frank Losee Malcolm Vernon Carl Anthony the Earl of Rutland Edward Racey Perkin W. Peters Elizabeth Tudor Helen Tracy Mary Stuart Helen Bell Lady Vernon Kate Dennn Wilson Jennie Faxton Mary Faber Miss Gatland Carl Anthony Malcolm Queen Elizabeth Majestic Fiscalus Kingdon Paris Sydney C. Mather Montague Malcolm Bradley Capulet William Harris Romeo Othern Mercutio Hartson Hunter Benvolio Norman Hackett Tybalt T. L. Coleman Friar Laurence H. Crompton Balthasar Robert Gill Sampson Ewer Es Morgan Wallace Gregory Gilbert Douglas Peter Weer Rowland Backstage Abraham Edson R. Miles Malcolm Bradley Per Smith Lady Montague Ereer Seer Doris Mitchell Lady Capulet Oodwarid Juliet Dulia Marlowe NPSC Sol Smith Page Katherine Wilson Hollis Street F. E.G ST. Hollis Theatre Isaac B. Rich Charles Frohman Provepte

The Harvester at Park Theatre Earns Strong City Praise

Otis Skinner stars in The Harvester in its second week at Park Theatre with a poetic, harvest mood shifted to French Canada by audience and critics. Skinner’s performance matches his Willow the Vagabond past, Maud Durbin shines beside him in memorable scenes, supported by an excellent company.

Otis Skinner Park Theatre Canada Jean Richepin Mr. Tree England New England Mr. Skinner Willow Maud Durbin Aline

Love's Lottery at Colonial Theatre Delayed

The Colonial Theatre postponed last night's performance of Love's Lottery by Mme Schumann-Heink due to her husband Paul Schumann's death in Dresden. Ticket holders could exchange for later shows or receive refunds, and the show was announced to proceed tonight with the same cast and comic opera plan.

Colonial Theatre Mme. Schumann-Heink Stanislaus Stange Julian Edwards Metropolitan Opera House New York

Grand Opera House presents The Great Automobile Mystery show

The Grand Opera House stages Theodore Kremer's The Great Automobile Mystery based on a Buffalo tragedy. Dr. Warde uses hypnotic power to ruin a wife, plots murder, and ends with a double death in Central Park. Strong cast. Miss C Blanche Rice leads with Phyllis Hubbard. Arthur Hoops stars as Dr Warde. One week only.

Grand Opera House Theodore Kremer Buffalo Dr. Warde Central Park C. Blanche Rice Phyllis Hubbard Arizona Warde Newark

Gebhard Recital in Potter Hall with Miss Fletcher

Gebhard presents a piano violin program in Potter Hall featuring Schumann Debussy Chopin Liszt and Franck works. Nina Fletcher assists and performs violin solos alongside Mr Gebhard in a structured afternoon recital.

Gebhard Potter Hall Schumann Debussy Chopin Liszt Cesar Franck Nina Fletcher Miss Fletcher

Parsifal Returns to Tremont Theatre in Stellar Wagner Presentation

Richard Wagner's Parsifal was staged at Tremont Theatre with a robust Savage company. Performers included Maclennan as Parsifal, Griswold as Gurnemanz, Bischoff as Amfortas, Lind as Klingsor, Kent Parker as Titurel, and Lunn as Kundry. Critics praised the conducting and chorus, noted the first act's slower pace, but found the overall performance highly impressive.

Richard Wagner Tremont Theatre Kirkby Lynn Parsifal Francis Maclennan Amfortas Johannes EB. Bischoff Gurnemanz sPatnam Griswold Wreimbgoe Wegner Putnam Griswold Gurnemanz Johannes Bischoff Homer Lind Klingsor Robert Kent Parker

Keith's Theatre Refreshes Crowd With Comic Stage Acts

Keith's Theatre offers a weekly lineup featuring a Japanese troop mock Port Arthur finale and a string of comic sketches. Highlights include James Morton’s sharp wit, Buckley and Snyder's wind instrument comedy, and a new suburban city man sketch that drew big laughs.

The Knessel Quartet with Hoffmann in Potter Hall Concert

Josef Hoffmann, pianist, joins the Knessea String Quartet for a Potters Hall concert next Tuesday. The program features Brahms quintet in F minor, Bach quartet in G minor, and Beethoven quartet in C major Op 59 No 3.

Josef Hoffmann Knessea Potter Hall Brahms Bach Beethoven

Pyramid Pile Cure Claim Promises Quick Hemorrhoid Cure

A letter from W E Wallis of Piggot Arkansas touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a complete four day remedy for hemorrhoids. The ad notes prior failures with other treatments, urges publishing his endorsement, and offers a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan detailing causes and cures of piles.

Arkansas W.E. Wallis Piggot Ark Mr. Wallis Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich Lis

Boston Theatre Presents Primrose Minstrels Revival

George Primrose headlined a Western minstrelsy revival at the Boston Theatre, drawing large crowds with old favorites and new numbers. Eddie Leonard and Arthur Deming supported, with numbers like Oh Sall I love you till I die and Santa Claus, plus six elaborate Negro show scenes and encores.

George Primrose Boston Theatre Primrose Arthur Deming Eddie Leonard Foley Twins Nellie

Globe Theatre Presents Me Him and I A Farceful Musical

The Globe Theatre in Boston opened Me Him and I a three act farce with music by Vincent Bryan and book by Willard Holcomb. Story follows an English lord masquerading as a theater manager to woo an American heiress and ends in Klondike adventures with mischief from a German Irishman and a tramp. Cast includes George Bickel Harry Watson Jr Ed Lee Wrothe with Gertrude Hoffman Marion Stanley and Edward B Adams delivering lively performances. Spectacular costumes music and scenery accompany songs such as The Self Made Man Good Night Evangeline Abner Nit and My Yukon Belle. The show closes with a happy ending and the next attraction The Ninety and Nine.

Willard Holcomb Vincent Bryan Boston Globe Theatre Klondike Adventuress Dawson City George Bickel Harry Watson, Jr Ed Lee Wrothe Him Seattle Sal Gertrude Hoffman Marion Stanley Vera Heartburn Willie Roa Edward B. Adams Miss Stanley Frank Williamson Klondike Charley George Germaine Lord Storm Thomas Carlton Hiram Rolla

Castle Square Theatre Delights With In the Palace of the King

Castle Square Theatre drew large audiences for two performances of In the Palace of the King yesterday extending a second week. Lillian Kemble stands out in Dolores with strong dramatic intelligence and skill while Hansel and the rest of the cast contribute to the production’s success. The play runs only this week, then Boston’s first stage version of The Cavalier follows next week. Voting by Castle Square patrons on season selections last week will be tallied and announced next Sunday.

Keith's the Mikado Little Brown Fighting Men Keith Port Arthur James Morton Mr. Morton Harry Buckley George B. Snyder Frank Gardner Lottie Vincent Mills Morris Bellman Moore Lew Hawkins Robert Fulgora Delmore and Lee Mr. Cunningham Miss Lord Biograph Palace of the King Castle Square Theatre Lillian Kemble Dolores Howell Hansel Boston George W. Cable

Howard Atheneum Stage Show Delights Boston Audiences

A full day program at the Howard Atheneum drew large crowds from 1 pm to nearly 11 pm. The Gasch sisters and Bottomley troupe wowed with acrobatics on head balancing and high bars. Singer's monied antics, Greene and Werner, LaVine Cimaron trio, Brown, Anderson, Briggs, Marshall and Lorraine, Benner, Jones and Walton, Edmonds, Wilson and Davis, Quinlan and Howard all contributed varied acts. The Lost Child film series and a burlesque skit A Royal Flush provided additional entertainment.

the Howard Gasch Bottomley Boston Greene Werner LaVine- Cimaron Comedienne Harry Brown Bill al Anderson Billy Briggs Jones and Walton Joe Edmonds Wilson Davis Quinlan Howard Eee Europe America Greene and Werner la Vine-Cimaron Harry Brown Anderson

Boston Music Hall Vaudeville Delivers All Star Week Show

Boston Music Hall presents a top notch vaudeville bill with Reynard's Royal Exposition Midgets Tyrolean dancers, Professor Wormwood trained dogs and monkeys, Eugene Cowles in superb voice and four songs including Doughty Deeds, Low Back Car and The Armorer's Song. Also featuring Charles Dickson in A Pressing Matter, Smith and Fuller, Lotta Gladstone, Wills and Hassan and a silent kinetoscope scene.

Boston Music Hall Reynard Professor Wormwood Boston Eugene Cowles Bostonians Mr. Cowles Gertrude Howe Brandon Hurst Dickson Smith and Fuller Jennie St. George Josephine Gassman Lotta Gladstone Wills Hassan

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents The Victorian Cross Hit Show

The Victorian Cross a six act melodrama drew a popular price crowd at Bowdoin Square yesterday and earned instant praise for staging pacing and performances. Charlotte Hunt DeLasieur Hale Du Bois lead a strong cast with Miller Walter Clarke and others praised. next week Monte Cristo arrives.

Bowdoin Square Victorian Cross Charlotte Hunt Kate Maynard Miss DeLasieur Phyllis Miss Hale Miss du Bois Lady Aubrey Charles Miller Jack Baynton Wilmer Walter Richard Aubrey Redfield Clarke Sir Hugh Wheeler Thaddeus Grays Colonel Maynard Edwin Denison Nana Sahib Butler Haviland Andy Cregan Henry Alexander Harry Brooks William Colton George Lamson D. L. Gaylord Frank Lane Charles Wheelock Monte Cristo

Nickeldeon Resort Vaudeville Features Noted Acts

At the resort this week a strong attractions list includes Will Carringtons Georgia Minstrels in a plantation first part with songs jokes and dancing. Auger brothers aerialists perform on Romans rings and trapeze while Professor Hall presents legerdomain magic. An auditorium vaudeville show features Eddie Giguere Ilene Campbell Anne Le Joie May Harrison and George Loraine with The Black Statue. Friday marks amateur night.

Nickelodeon Will Carrington Georgia Minstrels Auger Eddie Giguere Ilene Campbell Comedienne Anne le Joie May Harrison George Loraine

Columbia Music Hall Burlesque and Vaudeville Night

The Columbia Music Hall offers a mixed program with vaudeville and burlesque. Highlights include Manning and Lang the Katzenjamer Kids, M Paulo and Mile. Marlowe in a bright sketch, the Belclaire Brothers, Kitty Bingham, Adonis Trio, Keno Welsh and Melrose, and Weber and Fields burlesque Hurly Burly. The cast pleases a high class audience.

Columbia Music Hall Manning Lang M. Paulo Mile. Marlowe Belclaire Brothers Kitty Bingham Boston Adonis Keno Welsh Melrose Weber and Fields The Columbia

Georg Henschel Lecture at Jordan Hall on Brahms

Georg Henschel will present Personal Recollections of Johannes Brahms at Jordan Hall on Thursday afternoon December 1. He will discuss modern music as part of the talk and tickets are on sale at Symphony Hall.

Georg Henschel Jordan Hall

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