Salomy Jane shines as Boston first night at Hollis Street
Janet Robson stars in Salomy Jane at Hollis Street Theatre delivering a bold western tale from Bret Harte. The cast features John Sampolis as Jack Marbury and George W. Wilson as Colonel Starbottle with Ada Dwyer and H. B. Warner among others. The drama’s episodic structure and Robson’s rising romance culminate in a dramatic final act.
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Janet
Bret Harte
Paul Arme G
Boston
Kentucky
Salomy Jane
Baldwin
Salomy
Red Pete
Miss Robson
John Sampolis
Jack Marbury
Colonel Starbottle
George W. Wilson
Ada Dwyer
James Seeley
H. B. Warner
Scott Cooper
Yubia Bill
Earle Browne
Rafe Waters
Donald Gallagher
Jane
Stolen Sweets Burlesque at Palace Theatre This Week
Weber and Rush's Parisian Widows present a two act comedy burlesque at the Palace featuring Joe Fields Mark Wooley Matt Fox and a supporting cast including Olie Omega Adelaide Leeds Pauline Wells Jeanne Brooks Ralph Edwards James Daly Herman Crystal and others in a lively stage bill with acrobats singers and illustrated songs and moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Weber and Rush
Parisian Widows Company
Joe Fields
Mark Wooley
Matt Fox
Ralph Edwards
James Daly
Herman Crystal
Olie Omega
Adelaide Leeds
Pauline Wells
Jeanne Brooks
Messrs
Fields
Wooley
Fox
Daley
Edwards
Crystal
Omega
Leeds
Lockwood
Russell
Wells
Brooks
Rena
Smith
Raymond and Nolan
Garman
Bert Spear
John Lavon
Rentz Santley Company at Lyceum Presents A Day's Frolic
Abe Leavitt's Rentz-Santley Company returns to the Lyceum for a quarter century, delivering a high standard program. Opening burletta A Day's Frolic at Atlantic City features Glockers and Georgine Brandon. closing The Darlings of the Demon lampoons Belasco. A lineup includes Marshall and King, Louise and Dottie, Frank Ross, Webber, Jennie Edwards, Rosco and Sims, Fisher and Berg, bicyclists, and Carl Anderson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Leavitt
Rentz-Santley
Lyceum
Atlantic City
David Belasco
Charles and
Anna
Georgine Brandon
Fred Russell
Marshall
King
Louise
Dottie
Frank Ross
Charles D. Webber
Jennie Edwards
Rosco and Sims
Fisher
Hair Growth Promoter and Dandruff Remedy Ad
A promotional notice for a hair growth product promising luxurious healthy hair, stopping hair loss, removing dandruff, and keeping hair soft and glossy. Not a dye. Philo Hay Spec. Co. Newark NJ. $1.00 bottles available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. Jnc
The Lancers Opens in Boston With Noted Cast
The first Boston production of The Lancers directed by Henry Miller played at the Majestic Theatre last evening and drew strong praise. Cecilia Loftus and Lawrence D Orsay lead a fine cast including Boston favorites Mr. Van Buren and Mr. Ben Field. The lively military comedy follows officers quartered in Quebec and their comic encounters with a group of young ladies, with memorable songs and superb costumes adding to the charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
the Lancers
Henry Miller
Majestic Theatre
Cecilia Loftus
Lawrance D’orsay
Mr. van Buren
Ben Field
Quebec
Lancers
Tremont Theatre Week Offer Promises Varied Entertainments
The Tremont presents a balanced bill led by Claire Romaine an English style songstress. May Ward and Dresden dolls, Sager Midgeley with Gertie Carlisle as Sarah and Sammy, the Mowatts seven with dexterous juggling, Dan the intoxicated dog and the monkey policeman, Barnold animal act, Caicedo on slack wire, Keefe and Pearl and new moving pictures round out a full program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont
Claire Romaine
May Ward
Dresden Dolls
Sager Midgeley
Gertie Carlisle
Sarah
Sammy
Klaw & Erlanger
Sunday Post
Sager
Seven Mowatts
Dan
Canine
Monkey Policeman
Mr. Barnold
Bellman
Moore
Caicedo
Keefe
Pearl
Morals of Marcus shines at Park Theatre with Dor o
The Park Theatre presents The Morals of Marcus starring Marie Dora and company with C Aubrey Smith as Marcus Ordoyne. Set in London and Syria, the drama follows a young girl escaping a Syrian harem and her exotic sway. The Boston run impresses critics and loyal patrons.
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Turkey
Park Theatre
Marcus
Marie Doro
London
Dora
The
Boston
Syria
Carlotta
Miss Doro
C. Aubrey Smith
Marcus Ordoyne
Herald
Jhman
Marcus C. Aubrey Smith
Marcus Ordeyne
Dion O'Dare Opens At Globe Theatre With Notable Cast
The new Irish play Dion O'Dare stars Dion O'Hara with Florence Malone Lou Ripley Dorothy Gish and Thornton Cole at the Globe Theatre. Critics praise stage pictures scenery and performances though note overuse of the word extraordinary by Mr Cole and commend Mart Stevens and Frank Rolleston in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion O’dare
Fiske
O’hara
Globe Theatre
Mr. O'Hara
Dion O'Dare
Florence Malone
Mary Kyle
Lou Ripley
Dion
Dorothy Gish
Gillie McCue
Thornton Cole
Happie
Dublin
Algernon Goldingay
Mr. McKiernan
Mr. Cole
Mart Stevens
Frank Rolleston
Morgan
Theatre Joliette Presents The Chinese Slave Smugglers
The Theatre Joliette showcases a strong week with The Chinese Slave Smugglers as the headline film, followed by Purchasing an Auto and Easter Eggs, plus The Gypsy's Warning as an added attraction. Pictorial ballads include Neath the Old Acorn Tree Sweet Estelle and Bye Bye Dearie sung by a quartet with supporting musical numbers and impersonations by a noted cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Jolliette
Dearie
Joe Roth
Maude Fenton
George Stedman
William O'Connell
Frances Stedman
Mahony
Grace Milliken
W. F. McGovern
F. C. Robbins
Parisian Model dazzles Boston with Leopold Held act
Anna Held headlines The Parisian Model at the Colonial Theatre last night in a lively revue. The show features the Frenchy set pieces, such as dressmaker studios and living pictures, plus the bold Mattchiche dance. Otis Harlan and Miss Held deliver charming numbers while a large cast including Henri Leoni and Edith Decker tops the performance with singing, dancing, and skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Colonial Theatre
Winthrop
Harvard
Miss Held
Otis Harlan
San Francisco Bay
Mr. Harlan
Henri Leoni
F. Stanton Heck
Eugene Redding
George Wharnock
Edith Decker
Mabella Baker
Roma Snyder
Edith Daniell
Phyllis Gray
Sky Farm at the Boston Theatre Aims for Heart Interest
Edward E. Kidder's pastoral Sky Farm presented by Manager Morison's stock company. Berkshhire ambiance and a post office scene drew amusement. Eleanor Gordon and Wilson Melrose lead with Maida Reade and Theodore Friebus praised for performances. Strong ensemble including Rose Morison, Lucille La Verne, Otis Thayer, Mary Sanders, James Devine, Walter Walker, and Thomas MacLarnie. Demand high, next week added to this week's bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Kidder
Boston Theatre
Morison
Berkshire Hills
Jonquin
Eleanor Gordon
Nixon
Wilson Melrose
Marigold
Maida Reade
Miss Nance O'Neil Headlines Keith's Vaudeville Night
Miss O'Neil starred in a condensed Leah and drew overwhelming praise with a fervent tragic portrayal. The Keith's bill also featured Howard and Howard, Genaro and Bailey, Niitty Traney, Jimmie Lucas, the Five Madcaps, and Paulinetto and Pique in comedic acrobatics and stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance O'Neil
Keith
Miss O’neil
Leah
Miss O'Neil
Niitty Traney
Jimmie Lucas
Paulinetto
Pique
A Japanese Girl's Love Story Leads Theatre Comique Program
The program features A Japanese Girl's Love Story about a Japanese girl's affection for a Russian POW, plus Jack the Kisser with escalating trouble. Other acts include Hey Look Out There, Lovin' Time, Yesterday, two illustrated songs, and a roster of entertainers such as Mildred Emerson, Luna Cooper, Alice Evans, H. J. Denver, Clarence Haskell, Henry Beauragard, Katherine Hawkins, Eunice McDougall, Katherine Schell, and Philip Sternberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Comique
Jack the
Mildred Emerson
Luna Cooper
Alice Evans
H. J. Denver
Clarence Haskell
Henry Beauragard
Katherine Hawkins
Eunice McDougall
Katherine Schell
Philip Sternberg
Orpheum's Dublin Minstrel Fogerty Tops Boston Vaudeville
Frank Fogerty, a new Boston performer billed as the Dublin Minstrel, won top honors on the Orpheum vaudeville bill last night with Irish storytelling and songs. The program also featured Cecil De Mille’s The Man's the Thing in a 20 minute Benbow-style presentation by Carlyle Moore Cathrine Countiss and company, plus The 17 Human Flags, burlesque acts by Blacksom and Burns, and other singers and dancers including Black and Jones Welch Francis Co Charles Wayne Co Milton's dogs and Blan phin and Hehr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Frank Fogerty
Boston
Orpheum
Fogerty
Cecil DeMille
Carlyle Moore
Cathrine Countiss
Moore
Belasco
Miss Countiss
Ethelyn Palmer
Frank Sylvester
Blacksom
Burns
Black and Jones
Welch, Francis & Co
Charles Wayne & Co
Milton’s Dogs
Blanphin
Hehr
The Gambler of the West at Grand Opera House
A South End audience filled the gallery to cheer The Gambler of the West. Morris Burr as Lucky Jack Gordon leads a rescue amid thrilling escapes as heroine Mabel Grey, pursued by villains and aided by the gambler hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Grand Opera House
Morris Burr
Lucky Jack Gordon
Marie Pavey
Mabel Grey
B. A. LaMarr
Mike Clancy
Milt Sherman
Boston Jake
Madeline Clark
Little Great Bear
Columbia Theatre Delights with Married by Telephone Sketch
The Columbia Theatre stage sparkles as Brigadiers perform the musical skit Married by Telephone with Tim Healy delivering surprise humor. Ed Rogers and Emma Krause draw praise, Minnie Harrison shines in song, and a Cotton Blossoms playlet captivates. Jim Smart faces Strangler Lewis Jr in tonight’s wrestling tourney. amateurs join Friday’s bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Theatre
Tim Healy
Ed Rogers
Emma Krause
Minnie Harrison
Rogers
Warren
Joker
Lester
Moore
Lester Pike
Cotton Blossoms
Jim Smart
Strangler Lewis, Jr
Farren
Pretty Pauline Russell Charms at Austin and Stones Museum
The article praises Pauline Russell called the lady of the leopards for bravely handling snarling brutes at Austin and Stone's Museum in Boston. It highlights a plush program with Medalia one man band Les Noire and John Topp brass, Trixie snakes, and a Punch and Judy show along with vaudeville acts and a new Meadows comedy company production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone
Pauline Russell
Lady of the Leopards
Austin & Stone’s
Boston
Medalia
Les Noire
John Topp
Trixie
Snakes
Demonella
Charlie Miller
Foster and Hughes
Joyces
Vesta Gilbert
Cramer
Beverly
Bernardo
Florence Emmet
The
Meadows Comedy Company
Mickey Finn
Tom Bateman
Sonnambula Returns to Castle Square in Boston Revival
After twenty years Boston audiences flocked to Castle Square Theatre last night for Vincenzo Bellini’s La Sonnambula. Miss Alice Kraft Benson led as Amina with praised vocal technique, alongside Tallman as Elvino, Lois Hall as Lisa, Le Baron as Theresa, Shields as Alexis, and Murray as Count Rudolph in a visually refined production.
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la Sonnambula
Boston
Castle Square
Vincenzo Bellini
Masson
Switzerland
Alice Kraft Benson
Amina
Lois Hall
Lisa
Miss le Baron
Theresa
Mr. Shields
Alexis
Mr. Murray
Count Rudolph
Hub Theatre bill showcases Miles brothers acts and strong chorus
Variety thrives at Hub Theatre as Miles brothers' moving pictures and illustrated songs headline the program. Hyelyn Irwin and Willie Daly delight with a new duo number and Willie appears as a picturesque pickaninny. Graves and Mack deliver solid numbers while the ladies’ orchestra provides lively instrumental pieces. An encore proves audience enthusiasm as the current program runs through Thursday when a complete change arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Theatre
Miles Brothers
Moving Pictures
Hyelyn Irwin
Willie Daly
Coen
Little Willie
William H. Graves
Joseph Mack
Washington and
Dover Streets
Miles Bros
Farmer Giles
Japan
Family Circle
Theatre Premier Delivers Varied Feature Pleasures
The Theatre Premier attracts large audiences with a program of features including Returning Good for Evil a humorous Drink and Late for the Wedding plus The Amateur Detective and Brain storms. Musical acts feature Beth Robie Grace Merriman Lillian Rose George Sfrancis William Chase H I Harder Harry J. Norton Ruth Wilmore Bessie Beasley with Loud and Turner. An entire programme change is planned for Thursday.
Bewitching Burlesque at Howard Atheneum Delights Boston
The Sam Devere burlesque company charmed audiences at the Old Howard yesterday with Mr. Planet From Mars, The Belle of Boston, and a lively travelling act. Acts by La Velle sisters, Teddy Simonds and Dorothy Warde, Innes and Ryan, Nibbé and Bordouex, Joe Hardman, the Morellos, Geraldine McCann, Stirk and Lou Dan, Foley and Dale, and Frank L Browne drew strong applause along with popular moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Devere
Hunter
Ali
Teddy Simonds
Dorothy Warde
Howard
Charles Innes
Maude Ryan
Nibbé
Bordouex
Joe Hardman
Morellos
Mark
Bowdoin Square Theatre Delivers When the World Sleeps Melodrama
The Bowdoin Square Theatre presented When the World Sleeps yesterday a crime mystery with Virginia Grey accused of murder and Robert Carlisle confessing to save her. Virginia Grey carried the role with natural artistry supported by Clayton Legge and the stock company in a satisfying ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Virginia Grey
Robert Carlisle
Charlotte Hunt
Clayton Legge
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Edward Harold Crosby
Lyceum Theatre
Aig
Tremont Theatre
Liatestic
Sony the
Elean OF
Robson
Ar 7
Meier Dear Welw
Pavany
Helo
Keith’s Theatre
Nance O’neil
McKee Rankin and Co
Kitty Traney
Equestrienne Genard and Bailey
Paulinetti and Piquo
Waterbury Bros
Tenney
Howard and
Messenger Boy
Orpheum Theatre
Hollis Chas, Frohman
Rich & Harris
Lessee
ST. Theatres & Managers
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Liebler & Co
Minune
Paul Armstrong
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WEO
O'Hara
Fiske O'Hara
Dorothy Vernon
Haddon Hall
Majestic
D’orsay
ALL Star
Trenont
Klaw & Erlancer
Claine
Romaine
Piccadilly
Theatre Jolliette Bowdoin Square
Joe Roth Maude Fenton
Wm. O’connell
Castle Square Theatre
Adaluriem Medicine Co
Sixth Ave
New York
Oston i Teleatre
Vee Eeee Ewee
Edward EB. Kidder
SKY Farm
F. Ziegfeld, Jr
Flacs Moore
Countiss Co
Frank Focerty
Chas
Waynne
Blocksom and
Burna
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Tel
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Mats
Fra Diavolo
Bowdoin
Bill
Animate
Admissio
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Good For Evil
Jrink
Reve
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Sam Devere Burlesque Co
Santley Co
Sally
Howard Atheneum
Exhibition Hall
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Billy Prtl Wens
U. S. Marine Band
Ceylon Gort
Mass
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Women’s Dept
Chickering Hall
Olga Samaroff
Symphony Hall
Co. A. Ellis
Mme
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Washington St
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