A Brilliant Monday Night at Hollis Street Theatre
Howard H. Crosby reviews George Fleming's dramatization of Kipling's The Light That Failed staged at Hollis Street Theatre. Forbes Robertson anchors the cast as Dick Heldar with Aubrey Smith as Torpenhow and Gertrude Elliott as Maisie in a somber yet moving two act plus prologue production praised for its narrative clarity and restrained emotional power.
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Hollis Street
Rudyard Kipling
Dick Heldar
George Fleming
Maisie
Soudon
Torpenhow
France
Robertson
Atlantic
America
Auriol Lee
Rude Elliott
S .Forbes Robertson Torpenhow
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Aubrey Smith
Gertrude Elliott
Bessie Broke
Ruth Berkeley Ge
Georgette Serville
London
Mr. Kipling
Hollis St
Iron Ox Tablets Claim to Cure Neuralgia by Normalizing Organs
An advertisement explains neuralgia as nerve poisoning from waste in blood due to indigestion and sluggish liver and kidneys. Iron-Ox Tablets are promoted as a tonic laxative that restores kidney and liver function, tones stomach and bowels, and avoids violent purgatives. They claim gradual, natural improvement with no habit formation, priced 25 cents for 50 tablets from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co., Detroit, Mich.
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Iron-Ox Remedy Co
Detroit
Mich
Runaways musical dazzles Boston at Columbia Theatre
The Runaways opened at the Columbia Theatre last evening in Boston led by Fay Templeton with a strong supporting cast including Alexander Clark Edith Eldridge and William Gould. Reviewers praise the show’s music costumes and scenery while noting no plot yet a continuous flow of entertaining antics uplifting the crowd.
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Boston
Columbia Theatre
Armour Hardtack
Alexander Clark
Robert Gray
U. 8
Mabel Cartier
Princesa Angeleake
Table d'Hote
Edith Eldridge
Vanes
van Rensselaer Wheeler
Dave Budd
William Gould
Diagnosius Fleecem
Charles Dox Blutch
Freecem
Arthur Dunn Beef
Isle of Table
William Wolff Henry Pullet
William Stanton, Jr
Dorothy Hardtack
General Hardtack
Amelie Heaves
Mary McShane
Josie May
Flora Hengler
Ma Henan
Hobson Funston
Frankie Bailey
Fay Templeton
Columbia
Miss Templeton
Alex. Clark
United States
Arthur Dunn
D'Arville Sisters
Hengler Sisters
Office Boy at Colonial Theatre Delights City Audiences
Frank Daniels stars in The Office Boy at the Colonial Theatre in a lively musical comedy adaptation praised for its energetic acting and memorable tunes. Daniels dominates scenes with a standout entrance from a blown-open safe and strong comic versatility, supported by a capable cast including Louise Gunning Eva Tanquay Alfred Hickman Sydney Toler and Violet Halls as part of a well drilled chorus and engaging staging.
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Frank Daniels
Colonial Theatre
Sydney Toler
Damon Ketcham
Gilbert Clayton Pythias Cheatham
James C. Reany Reggy Higgins
David Bennett Percy Wiggins
Laurence Wheat
Euphemia
Louise Gunning
Eocceseeseess
Marion Harte
Spike Mtuggins
Frank Conway
Thuog Magafa
D. Lafayette
Harry B. Smith
Ludwig Englander
Mr. Daniels
Eva Tanquay
Claire de Lune
Alfred Hickman
Gilbert Clayton
Violet Halls
Audience Roars After First Act With Daniels Speech
The crowd grew demonstrative after the opening act prompting Mr. Daniels to deliver a signature speech expressing gratitude and addressing the enthusiastic reception.
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Mr. Daniels
King of Detectives staged at Grand Opera House
Large audience enjoys Sullivan Harris and Wood production The King of Detectives with J Irving White as James Pierce Virginia Thornton as the wrongly accused heroine The play features a Santos Dumont air ship balloon scenes a courtroom ending with moving pictures to prove guilt and innocence The performance impresses with elaborate scenic effects and strong cast
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Sullivan
Harris and Wood
Grand Opera House
J. Irving White
James Pierce
Virginia Thornton
The Volunteer Organist at Music Hall
New England life drama set in Vermont with temperance as a central theme. Reverend Howard Sturgis, portrayed by John Milton, receives warm applause alongside Tom Sturgis organist and supporting comic roles by George H. Nichols, Rose Braham, Lucille Gardner, John Gorman, James Allen, Charles Hasty, and Carrie Thomas.
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New England
Music Hall
Vermont
Howard Sturgis
John Milton
Tom Sturgis
George H. Nichols
Rose Braham
Grace Barrett
Lucille Gardner
Jennie
John Gorman
Hubbard Griffin
James Allen
Hanford Scott
Charles Hasty
Ebb Utter
Carrie Thomas
Lucretia Barrett
Runaway Wife at Bowdoin Square Theatre Wins Praise
The Bowdoin Square Theatre presents The Runaway Wife, praised for its sincere pathos, natural humor, and strong cast led by Miss McLean and Will Phillips. The production features lavish London mansion interiors and stylish costumes, with a weeklong run and daily matinees. Next week showcases Denman Thompson's The Sunshine of Paradise Alley.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
London
Lord Chamleigh
Miss McLean
Corinne Cantwell
Florence Hale
Beatrice Mara
Mary Atheling
Mr. Blackmore
Arthur Eastman
Will Phillips
Launcelot Travers
Denman Thompson
Paradise Alley
Sowing the Wind at Castle Square Delights Large Audience
Castle Square presented Sydney Grundys Sowing the Wind to a large audience last night. Howell Hansel impressed as Brabazon hiding his identity, Craven and Webber delivered strong turns, Lawrence stood out as Rosamond, and Berkeley and Sanders earned praise in comic and melodic moments. The run continues this week with The Cowboy and the Lady to follow.
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Castle Square
Sydney Grundy
Howell Hansel
Brabazon
John T. Craven
Mr. Watkins
Thomas MacLarnie
Ned Annesley
John F. Webber
Rone
Lord Petworth
Rais
John Sampolis
Sir Richard
Lindsay Morison
Mr. Deakin
Rosamond
Lillian Lawrence
Gertrude Berkeley
Searchlights of a Great City Opens at Hub Theatre
The Hub Theatre hosted the opening performance of Searchlights of a Great City, a sensational New York melodrama by Leander Richardson. Presented by the Near New Yorkers under Robert B. Monroe, the stirring production drew strong audience enthusiasm for its first show of the week.
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Hub
New York
Leander Richardson
New
Hub Theatre Review Highlights Panther Plot At Hub
A Boston style stage tale follows a blind girl pursued by the Panther with a strong ensemble. Frederick Murray as the Panther and Irene Langford as the blind girl receive praise while Herbert Corthrell is a notable police captain. Pleasing acts and yacht race moving pictures precede daily matinees. Next week Bar ney Gilmore stars in Kidnapped in New York with a Sunday concert.
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The
Stair & Wilbur
Frederick Murray
Boston
Herbert Corthrell
Irene Langford
Reliance
Shamrock
Barney Gilmore
New York
Hub
Richman Stars in Captain Barrington at Globe Theatre
The second week of Charles Richman’s engagement opened with a full house and strong audience enthusiasm. Critics note Richman surpasses prior praise as Boston embraces the patriotic drama attracting Daughters of the Revolution, Colonial Wars members, and educators alike. Tonight 300 patrons from patriotic societies attend. curtain at 8 and matinees at 2 on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Charles Richman
Captain Barrington
Globe Theatre
Richman
Boston
Daughters of the Revolution
Society of Colonial Wars
Majestic Theatre Presents The Virginian in Boston
The Majestic Theatre drew a large enthusiastic audience for The Virginian second and final Boston week last night. Dustin Farnum stars as the title role with Nanette Comstock as Molly Wood and Frank Campeau as Trampas. The dramatic adaptation by Kirke La Shelle and Owen Wister has improved since opening, and final matinees are scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
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Majestic Theatre
Boston
Owen Wister
Kirke la Shelle
Mr. Wister
Dustin Farnum
Nanette Comstock
Molly Wood
Frank Campeau
Quincy Adams Sawyer Dominates Boston Theatre Run
The Boston Theatre enters the fourth week of the New England rural drama Quincy Adams Sawyer with record crowds and rising advance sales. Severin DeDeyn streams the title role to enthusiastic reviews while familiar castmates return, boosting local excitement as Andrew Mack’s Arrah na Pogue follows. A charity concert drew a large audience, signaling strong appeal for upcoming Sunday performances featuring top musical and vaudeville talent.
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Quincy Adams Sawyer
Boston
New England Rural Drama
Severin DeDeyn
Andrew Mack
Boston Theatre
Prime favorite shines in lively stage portrait atims 8th birthday night
Boston audiences applaud a rich loving bachelor role with Mrs Gilbert spry and congenial presence. Oswald Yorke John Glendinning Margaret Huddlestone and the cast receive strong praise for their performances. Wednesday marks Mrs Gilbert's 8th birthday, promising a warm reception from the company.
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Boston
Mice and Men at Park Theatre Delights Large Audience
Annie Russell starred in Mice and Men at the Park Theatre last evening. The charming comedy of English life by Mrs Madeline Lucette Ryley drew keen interest with an enthusiastic crowd. Peggy, the foundling asylum girl, impressed as she evolves from wild youth to a loving young woman. Charles Frohman supplied a strong supporting company with excellent character portrayals led by John Mason.
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Annie Russell
Park Theatre
Madeline Lucette Ryley
Peggy
Foundling Asylum
Charles Frohman
John Mason
Keith's Theatre Ends Week With A Busy Lineup
Keith's Theatre offered a rich program with Holdovers and Mlle Nirvana plus her posing horse in living pictures. Cressy and Blanche Dayne presented The New Depot with strong humor and stage setting. Nat Haines and Will Vidocq provided top comic thrills, while Tom Morrissey and the Uptown Flat performers kept the audience in good humor. Amoros Werner and Mollasso troupe acts added variety, though turfing humor and juggling stood out as highlights.
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Holden
Mlle
Nirvana
Will M. Cressy
Blanche Dayne
Keith
Cressy
Nat Haines
Will Vidocq
Tom Morrissey
Morrissey and
Rich
Harry Thorne
Amoros-Werner
Mollasso
Terpsichore
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