Plays Shown Last Night Across City Theaters
New Plays such as Disraeli at Plymouth Home to Roost at Hollis On the Level at St James Such a Little Queen at Castle Square and other bills provided Thames era entertainment in local venues.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
16
Parker Play Portrays Disraeli In Biographical Drama
Plymouth Theatre presents a historically inspired drama centered on Benjamin Disraeli and the 1876 Suez Canal acquisition. George Arliss in the title role delivers a sharp, though dramatized, portrayal praised for accuracy, with Margaret Dale Violet Heming Arthur Eldred supporting in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Napoleon Parker
Benjamin Disraeli
Beaconsfield
England
Parker
Suez Canal
Russia
Disraeli
Victoria
India
George Arliss
Arliss
Richelieu
Great Britain
Margaret Dale
Violet Heming
Arthur Eldred
Downing Street
Tremont Theatre Hosts Large Boston Delegation Abroad Tour
A big Boston audience toured Europe virtually from Vienna to Poland during a two and a half hour journey as Tremont Theatre presents A Polish Wedding. Notable cast includes Miss Valli Valli Armand Kalisz Winona Winter and Sidney Bracey with Blanche King and Will Rogers upcoming in The Wall Street Girl next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Poland
George W. Hobart
Tremont Theatre
Valli Valli
Europe
Armand Kalisz
Winona Winter
William Burress
Ann Pennington
Genevieve Tobin
Sidney Bracey
Mathilde Cottrelly
Lincoln Plumer
Louis Casavant
Blanche King
Quaker Girl Delights Boston Audiences in Seventh Week
The Colonial Theatre hosts the musical comedy The Quaker Girl in its seventh Boston week with songs drawing enthusiastic applause. Cast includes Ina Claire Percival Knight May Vokes Gilbert Childs May Allison Roland Bottomley Maisie Gay Ruth Liegd Arthur Klein Lewys James W H Burton Eleanor Sheldon E W Martyn Nellie McHenry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
Boston
Ina Claire
Percival Knight
May Vokes
Gilbert Childs
May Allison
Roland Bottomley
Maisie Gay
Ruth Liegd
Arthur Klein
Lewys James
W. H. Burton
Eleanor Sheldon
E. W. Martyn
Nellie McHenry
Durbar in Kinemacolor and Yellowstone Travel Series
The Durbar in Kinemacolor will have its final Tremont Temple showing Saturday night. Next Monday, Lawrence Grant begins a travel series with Yellowstone National Park and the Crown Indian celebration. His color motion views promise vivid depictions of America’s wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Kinemacolor Company of America
Lawrence Grant
Yellowstone National Park
Coming Home to Roost at Hollis Street Theatre Delights
Edgar Selwyn presents Coming Home to Roost at Hollis Street Theatre with William Courtleigh Grace Easton in leading roles. A multimillionaire forsakes wealth for his wife's happiness as the cast delivers a sweet wholesome drama with humor and pathos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Selwyn
Hollis Street
William Courtleigh
Grace Easton
Colby
Gosh
Phyllis Bostwick
Felix Krembs
George Schaeffer
Elsa Berold
Otto Hoffman
George Backus
U. S
Frank Monroe
Fifth Avenue
Little Boy Blue Opens Second Week at Majestic Theatre
The Scotch operetta Little Boy Blue opened its second Majestic Theatre run last night to a large audience with strong applause. Gertrude Bryan and Eva Fallon lead the cast, Otis Harlan provides comic warmth, and supporting players John Dunsmore Franklyn Farnum Maude Odell and Katheryn Stephenson earn praise as bank officers plan a group attendance Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
Henry W. Savage
Gertrude
Bryan
Eva Fallon
Otis Harlan
John Dunsmore
Franklyn Farnum
Maude Odell
Katheryn Stephenson
Shubert Theatre extends Hoffmann engagement in Boston
The Shubert management announces Gertrude Hoffmann’s Broadway to Paris will stay in Boston for a fourth week starting Monday Oct. 28 due to enormous audience demand. The show continues to draw strong nightly applause and runs smoothly, reflecting theatergoers’ excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shubert Theatre
Gertrude Hoffmann
Broadway
Paris
Mescors
Shubert
Miss Hoffmann
Boston
Globe Theatre vaudeville lineup headlines week program
The Byrne brothers star in 8 Bells at Globe Theatre with fast fun and surprises. The Three Musketeers perform a novel comedy singing act. Martin and Courtney present a funny sketch At the Movies amid an upbeat Symphony Trio. Harada the rap cyclist showcases tricks. Marcus and Gartelle offer a piano and roller skating skit. The Rays perform song revue plus Pathe Weekly feature. amateurs join tonight with The Country Store planned midweek and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne Brothers
8 Bells
the Globe
Musketeers
Martin
Courtney
Symphony
Harada
Marcus
Gartelle
Rays
Pathe Weekly
On the Level at St James Theatre A Level Premiere
The St James Theatre presented Richard Madden’s four act drama On the Level before a large audience. Ned Varney embezzles from a New York bank to a woman who is discovered by director’s son Thomas Gerard and Varney’s wife is threatened. Varney is reconciled with his wife after a dramatic finale. The cast included Theodore Friebus Ethel Grey Terry Beth Franklin Charles Abbe Marguerite Bourne Dudley Hawley Bella Cairns and Sidney Riggs and the performance was praised as well written with good comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Theatre
Richard Madden
Ned Varney
New York
Varney
Robert Bangs
Gerard
Ethel Grey Terry
Nell Evans
Beth Franklin
Cora Whitely
Charles Abbe
Marguerite Bourne
Robert
Jenny Bangs
Dudley Hawley
Quincy Gerard
Bella Cairns
Sidney Riggs
Boston Theatre Ends Robin Hood Run After Four Weeks
Despite high demand the Boston Theatre cannot extend the engagement of Robin Hood beyond four weeks ending Saturday October 26. A matinee tomorrow features souvenir distribution and conductor Reginald de Koven. The de Koven and Smith operetta showcases a grand opera cast in rare magnificence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Reginald de Koven
de Koven
Such a Little Queen at Castle Square Theatre
Anna Victoria stars as a queen in exile living in New York in Channing Pollock's comedy Such a Little Queen at Castle Square Theatre. Mary Young portrays the queen with charm while Melrose Trader Colcord and Robers deliver strong supporting turns. Next week Craig presents George H. Broadhurst's drama The Man of the Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Victoria
Herzegovina
Channing Pollock
Castle Square Theatre
Queen Anna Victoria
New York
Stephen of
Bosnia
Mary Young
Mr. Melrose
Trader
Mabel Colcord
al Roberts
Donald Meek
Carney Christie
Walter Walker
Sylvia Bladen
Laurett Browne
Mr. Craig
George H. Broadhurst
Bowdoin Square Theatre Spotlight on Violet Mascotte Show
Bowdoin Square Theatre presents Violet Mascotte and her musical review girls in Boston. Contestants include Dolly Clifford Florida De Lisle Alice Dudley May Belmont May Hamilton May Osborne Zola sisters Wilson sisters and many more. Vaudeville acts feature Nelson d Milledge Carmen hoop roller Albano and Myers and Sachs Company. Baseball scores praised. Amateur night Thursday and Country Store Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Violet Mascotte
Boston
Miss Mascotte
Dolly Clifford
Florida de Lisle
Alice Dudley
May Belmont
May Hamilton
May Osborne
Zola
Wilson
Kittle Buhl
Mabel ‘Parsons
Blanche de Corret
May Waldron
Lillie Sutherland
Rose Emmett
Anna Berry
Eva Walker
Daisy Gallagher
Elsie Hill
Louise Baldwin
Anita Franklin
Allie Thornton
Nelson d Milledge
Glass
Carmen
Hoop Roller
Albano
Myers and Sachs Company
Girls
Dolly Clifford May Belmont
Myers-Sachs Co
Madame Olger
Voice of the People Sparks Farmer Quip
The column quotes Farmer Corntessel arguing that candidates who talk too much will owe their chances to be heard to the public. A brief civic prompt on listening and speaking in elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Corntessel
Burlesque at the Howard Athenaeum Stages Darlings of Paris
The Howard Athenaeum hosts a burlesque show titled The Darlings of Paris with original song and dance acts. Highlights include Gladys Sears in a Baby Doll specialty, comedic turns by J Theo Murphy, and performances by Pauline Robson, Lillie Crawford, Nellie Montrose and a featured chorus of noted performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Howard Athenaeum
Paris
Gladys Sears
J. Theo. Murphy
Pauline Robson
Lillie Crawford
Nellie Montrose
Cle Lamphere
Georgie de Arvilla
Josephine Kent
Genevieve Ralston
Ruth
Belle Wilson
Louise Weston
Gladys Greening
Lillie Crockett
Eva Homer
Mildred Morgan
Ethel Ross
Mabel White
May Williams
Marion Andrews
Beth Weidman
Mabel Hall
Brownie Beaman
Mile
Fifi
Fair Sex
Barton
Louie Dacre
Three O'Connor
Suzane
Wheeler
Goldie
Margaret Helbig
Paris Guris
Old Howard
Ralph Ash
Charley Harris
Sam Ward
Eddie Lynn
Little Jessie Busley Tops Boston Vaudeville Debut
B F Keith's Theatre presents Boston debut of Little Jessie Busley with Miss 318 sketches. Bert Levy and Andrew Kelly entertain with cartoons and stories. Coombs and Aldwell plus the Five Musical Lassies add songs. Other acts include McDevitt Kelly Lacey in The Piano Movers and Tom Davis Trio in Motoring In Mid Air. Montambo Wells and Boyle Brazil headline the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Busley
Boston
Miss 318
Comedienne
Bert Levy
England
Andrew Kelly
Coombs
Aldwell
New York
Lassies
McDevitt, Kelly and Lacey
Tom Davis
Montambo
Wells
Boyle
Brazil
B.F. Keith
New Theatre
Raines Hughes
Big
T Levy
Andy Kelley
Coombs & Aldwell
Tom Davies
Matt, Kelly & Lucy
Miller & Mack
Montambo & Wells
Patheister
Mrs. Langtry
Park Theatre Seven Weeks of Maggie Pepper Draw Crowds
Rose Stahl continues in Maggie Pepper at the Park Theatre on a seventh week run. The Boston success draws strong audience interest with her blend of humor and drama portraying life of the common people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Stahl
Park Theatre
Maggie Pepper
Boston
Miss Stahl
Burlesque Troupe Stars At Grand Opera House
The Lady Buccaneers head the burlesque lineup at the Grand Opera House with John C. Hanson as host. Marceline De Montague leads the female cast supported by Gertrude Ralston Clara Gibson and Anna Goldie. The Lorados present models amid the acts as week’s schedule features Country Store wrestling with Jack McGrath Ignaz Already and ref George Tuohey and Friday newcomers join the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
John C. Hanson
Marceline de Montague
Gertrude Ralston
Clara Gibson
Anna Goldie
Seven Lorados
Jack McGrath
Red Sox
Annie Goldie
George Tuckey
Ignaz Alcready
Bavaria
Boston
Ma Belle to Move to National Theatre After Keith's Run
National Theatre Boston plans an extended six day engagement for Ma Belle after a week at Keith's Theatre. A large audience greeted her at the National yesterday as her Sylvan Ballet drew strong praise alongside the famed Big City Four. Marshal Montgomery the ventriloquist drew repeat calls for his usual big hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ma Belle
Keith's
National
Sylvan Ballet
Big City Four
Marshal Montgomery
Gaiety Theatre Hosts The Behman Show This Week
The Watson sisters lead a lively program at the Gaiety Theatre with star Lew Kelly their co star. Fred Wyckoff the funny Mayor of Tanktown and Lon Hascall add comic flair. A Mix-up at Newport serves as the musical farce vehicle for the artists’ talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behman
Gaiety Theatre
Watson Sisters
Lew Kelly
Tanktown
Fred Wyckoff
Rube
Lon Hascall
Newport
Players and Acts Shine in Boston Stage Debut Parade
Grace Wilson makes her first Boston appearance while Middleton Spellmeyer and Co present A Texas Wooing. A real Indian actor joins the cast. Leightner and Jordan perform a lively two girl and piano act, and Jess Edwards with his wuzzy wuzzy dogs entertain the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Grace Wilson
Boston
Middleton Spellmeyer and Company
Leightner
Jordan
Jess Edwards
Auto Bugs Burlesque at Waldron's Casino Delights Audiences
Waldron's Casino hosts the two act musical burlesque The Auto Bugs this week. Comedians Billy Arlington and Ed Johnston carry the show with rapid gags and bright lines, supported by Al Turpie Jack Strouse Ed Boyd and Charles in a night of broad comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden, Crook , Extravaganza Company
Waldron’s
Billy Arlington
Ed. Johnston
al Turpie
Jack Strouse
Ed. Boyd
Charles
Notable acts and stars dazzle the stage show
The performance features Frank Mackey Cameron and Mme Veola with Eleanor Cochren Ella Golden and Jeanette Buckley. Highlights include Jack Strouse a character singer Johnston and Buckley in tough dances the City Comedy Four Imperial Russian Ballet and Billy Arlington with El ganor Cochran in the sketch A Defective Detective.
ORDER NEW TRANSFERS AT EGLESTON SQUARE
State Board of Railroad Commissioners orders new transfer privileges at Egleston square. Elev ated Company must issue transfers between Washington street cars and Columbus avenue Seaver street routes in both outbound and inbound directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egleston Square
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Elevated Company
Washington Street
Columbus Avenue
Seaver
Seaver Street
Harvard Alumnus Confirms Gift of Stadium Bridge
A letter from the Belgian ambassador to the United States confirms Larz Anderson, Harvard alumnus, will donate the new Stadium bridge to Bambridge and Boston in memory of his father. The gift excludes the approaches which the two cities must arrange. Minor design changes are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larz Anderson
Harvard
Stadium
Bambridge
Boston
Belgium
Miles Calls Roosevelt Principles a Menace in State House Visit
General Nelson A. Miles met Governor Foss at the State House for about thirty minutes and left a newspaper clipping arguing that Roosevelt principles threaten the country. He requested it be used on the stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
State House
Foss
Roosevelt
Essex Engraving Company Proclaims Voluntary Bankruptcy
The Essex Engraving Company at 236 Congress Street filed for voluntary bankruptcy after a stockholder vote. Liabilities total $3,276.85 with assets of $1,351.34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex Engraving Company
Congress Street
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