Blanche Bates in The Girl of the Golden West at Majestic
Large Boston audience greets Blanche Bates in The Girl of the Golden West at the Majestic for a three week engagement. Critics praise her natural yet artistic portrayal and note Cuyler Hastings as sheriff offering an improved, restrained performance alongside Charles Millward as the road agent.
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Blanche Bates
Majestic Theatre
Boston
Miss Bates
Cuyler Hastings
Mr. Keenan
Mr. Hastings
Charles Millward
Verdi Rigoletto Thrills Boston at Castle Square
Boston audiences pressed Castle Square Theatre last evening as Verdi's Rigoletto drew high praise for the singing acting and orchestral interpretive power. Notable performances by Murray Lane Davies Shields von Buesing and others earned strong audience approval with fresh matinée cast set to repeat today headed by Blanche Edwards Huff and Taylor in key roles.
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Boston
Castle Square
Verdi
Mr. Murray
Rigoletto
Miss Lane
Gilda
Mr. Davies
Duke
Davies
Mr. Shields
Miss von Buesing
Maddelena
Blanche Edwards
Forrest Huff
Henry Taylor
Mantua
Globe Theatre review of A Lucky Dog by Nat M Wills
Nat M Wills stars in A Lucky Dog at the Globe Theatre with lively laughs and Wills parodies. May Harrison Victor Strong Reuben Haskins Adelaide Marland and others deliver strong turns while a 16 dancer gun and sabre drill led by Hilda Carle captivates audiences. Next week Billy Van presents Patsy in Politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat M. Wills
Globe Theatre
Mr. Wills
Happy Holmes
May Harrison
Madeline Grey
Frank Jones
Victor Strong
Charles W. Udell
Reuben Haskins
Adelaide Marland
Peter Griffin
Anita Zorn
James Vincent
Hilda Carle
Billy van
Patsy
Man's the Thing thrills Providence at Keith's Theatre
Cecil de Mille presents a new romantic playlet The Man's the Thing at Keith's Theatre in Providence. Five actors headlined by Carlyle Moore and Catherine Countiss delivered a strong vaudeville act. Countiss recently married manager E. D. Price following a New York romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Keith's Theatre Tonight
Cecil de Mille
Carlyle Moore
Catherine Countiss
E. D. Price
New York
Grace George Opens Divorcons at Hollis Street Theatre
Grace George returns to America with Divorcons after a London triumph. The Hollis Street Theatre engagement opens with box office sales starting at 8 o clock this morning.
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Grace George
Boston
Hollis Street Theatre
London
America
Follies of 1997 Box Office Opens for Limited Engagement
Those wishing front row seats must attend the Colonial Theatre box office at 8 this morning to buy tickets for the limited engagement. The program features Mile. Dazie and Salome dance, Nora Bayes, the Gibson bathing girl, and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Mile
Dazie
Nora Bayes
Quicksands Delights Boston Fans as Lorimer Earns Strong Fortnight
Wright Lorimer continues his Colonial Theatre engagement in The Quicksands with large advance sales for the second week. Audiences have grown in size and brilliance as the drama earns praise for its finish and reading, with Lorimer’s star power expected to attract further crowds before the engagement ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Lorimer
Colonial Theatre
Boston
Lorimer
Boston Theatre Stages Raffles With Quiet Charmer Onstage
The Boston Theatre last night presented H. W. Hornung sketches as a stage version with Raf fles a courteous thief who delights the audience. Wilson Melrose offered a polished performance as the amateur cracksman and lover, supported by MacLarne as Captain Bedford and Thayer Crawshay, Friebu s as Harry Manders, Walker as Lord Ameryteth, and Gordon as Gwendoline in a well received ensemble.
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Raffles
Boston Theatre
HE. W. Hornung
New Stock Company
Morison
Wilson Melrose
Mr. Melrose
Bedford
Crawshay
Thomas MacLarnne
Captain Bedford
Otis Thayer
Theodore Friebus
Harry Manders
Walter
Through Death Valley at Grand Opera House
The Western melodrama Through Death Valley at the Grand Opera House features James Edwards and Maretta Smart in leading roles with a strong cast. The play portrays early Mormon cruelties with a climactic rattlesnake scene, ending when a shot from a faithful Indian saves the hero as rain falls and lightning flashes. The Boston premiere drew strong reactions and signals a successful run here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Valley
Grand Opera House
James Edwards
Maretta Smart
Boston
Theatre Premier Week Offer Showcases Diverse Acts
A splendid week at Theatre Premier features A Modern Samson with a strength hero overpowered by hair loss, The Dancing Nigs with three colored performers, and The Fly depicting a wrecked house during a insect chase. Hunting the Devil ends in an exciting pursuit, Life in Roumania portrays local scenes, and Grace Merriman sings illustrated songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Roumania
Grace Merriman
Beth Robie
Lillian Rose
George Francis
William Chase
H. S. Harder
Harry J. Norton
Ruth Wilmore
Bessie Beasley
Travis of world’s strongest lifts at Austin and Stone’s museum
Austin and Stone’s museum drew full houses as Travis showcased feats dubbed the strongest man in the world. He back lifted 2700 pounds before spectators, hoisted a 1500 pound carousal on his teeth while it spun, and lifted a 1700 pound iron bar. The curio hall also featured Princess Thoma, Harry Allen, Nelson the juggler, Topp’s band, and a variety program with The Minstrel Maids, Milton Cook, Billy Fulton, Frank Larkin, Helen Clifford, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curio Hall
Austin & Stone's
Travis
Princess Thoma
Harry Allen
Nelson the Juggler
Topp
Milton
Cook
Billy Fulton
Frank Larkin
Helen Clifford
Marion Allen
Vesta Gilbert
Misses Campbell
Clark
Hoffman
Raymond
Merritt
Helston
Hood
The
Meadows Comedy Company
Senator
Lyceum Theatre Presents Cracker Jacks and The Saratoga Belle
Bob Manchester's Cracker Jacks filled the Lyceum with two performances. The Saratoga Belle introduced Bob Van Osten the man with the duck nose and featured Ruby Leoni as the adven turess with Lillie Vedder and 24 lasses. Warden Perry Wilber Millard brothers and Madcap Trio performed, closing with Nature In Marble Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Manchester
Lyceum
Saratoga
Warden
Perry
Wilber
Millard Brothers
Marble Hall
Frank Daniels Ends Hollis Street Run With The Tattooed Man
Frank Daniels closes the weeklong Hollis engagement with The Tattooed Man after a Boston start. His comic readings and timing draw laughs, supported by Julia Brewer Kopp and Louise Sylvester, with Grace George to follow in Divorcons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Daniels
Hollis
Boston
Mr. Daniels
Julia Brewer
Kopp
Louise Sylvester
Grace George
Shadows Behind the Throne at Bowdoin Square Theatre
The Shadow Behind the Throne by Alicia Ramsey and Rudolph De Cordova opened at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Set in China during the Boxer rising, it centers on the viceroy’s bid to force a treaty via American ambassador Calhoun and his aide Seaton, with Dorothy Calhoun as the bait. Dorothy is rescued by an American disguised as the mandarin. Jane Stuart and Clayton Legge lead strong turns in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Ramsey
Rudolph de Cordova
Bowdoin Square Theatre Stock Company
China
Calhoun
Henry Seaton
Seaton
Dorothy Calhoun
George Ingram
Dorothy
Tommy Shearer
H. J. Leland
O. L. Plunkett
D. L. Gaylord
James Waters
L. P. Oliver
Harry Brooks
Eva Wheeler
Palace Theatre Burlesque Show Delivers Variety and Laughs
Regular patrons witness a two act musical burlesque The Grafters at the Palace Theatre led by W Leon Errol and Ludwig landers with a cast including Joseph Ward Horace Mann the Zaras Fanny Vedder and a large chorus. The program also features a Final Rehearsal skit act sketches colored singers and dancers comedy acrobats illustrated songs and moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Jerry Lilies
Horace Mann
Toby Zara
William Zara
Joe Williams
Nat Franklin
Neil McKinley
Fanny Vedder
Dad Franks
Maud Raynor
Stella Chatelaine
Alio
Zaras
Franklin
Williams
Errol
Mann
Franks
Ward
Raynor
Palace
Clevelands
Bouldin
Quinn
Adolph Adams
Juniper
Hays
Bailey and
Fickett
John Lavin
Palacescope
King Philip Fishing Boat Still Running Despite Reports
The King Philip fishing steamer continues to operate, drawing the largest crowds to deep sea grounds. It provides tackle bait and free chowder to every round trip ticket buyer, priced at one dollar. Boats depart Commercial wharf daily and Sundays at 10 o clock, weather permitting.
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King Philip
Edward W. Dixon
Commercial Wharf
Park Theatre Week Two Opens With Caught in the Rain
Willie Collier begins the second week of his engagement at the Park Theatre in Caught in the Rain. The audience laughs at the bright dialogue as Collier plays Dick Crawford the bashful mining engineer and co author praised for the play’s surprises and breezy presentation. Collier continues through Sept 28 with Marie Doro set for Sept 30 in The Morals of Marcus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Collier
Park Theatre
Mr. Collier
Boston
Dick Crawford
Mortimer
Laurel
Miss Coller
Denver
Kentucky Belles Bring Royal Welcome to Columbia Audience
The Kentucky Belles, popular burlesque stars, opened with Mr Wise From Broadway as a nautical fantasy. Sheppard Camp led the show with James Diamond and Camp delivering strong comedy. Mae Taylor, Kittie Miller, and Stirnie Amato impressed. The Melvin brothers’ gymnastic act drew crowds, along with Flemen and Miller. Coccia and Amato danced vividly, while Andy McLeod charmed as the story teller. Tonight Dan McLeod and Jim Smart headline the wrestling bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Belles
Columbia
Mr. Wise
Broadway
Sheppard Camp
James Diamond
Camp
Mae Taylor
Kittie Miller
S41innie Amato
Melvin Brothers
Flemen
Miller
Coccia
Amato
Andy McLeod
Dan McLeod
Jim Smart
Orpheum Evening Delights with Volta and Varied Acts
A large crowd at the Orpheum enjoyed Edward Clark in Winning Widows William Dillon The Man With 1000 Songs La Croix Dusty Road Juggler Volta the Electrical Marvel electrified with high currents gas jets on tongue burning lights and welding iron in water Quinlan Mack Travelling Minstrel Wills Hassan new tricks Paul La Croix and Edwards company in a two scene tragedy The show received strong applause and broad audience approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Edward Clark
William Dillon
la Croix
Volta
Quinlan
Mack
Wills
Hassan
Paul la Croix
Edwards Company
Baseball Umpires, Athletes, and Oddities Stir Season Outlook
A lively preview blends baseball humor and observations from Scroggs Corners to Toledo Park. References to umpires like O Loughlin, Hank O Day, and Dan McGann mingle with boxing chatter about Tommy Burns and Jim Jeffries. Mentions of Spalding, national leagues, and football counts hint at a broader, fany cross-sport chatter.
Bertini Shows Quality as Potential Trotter and Sire
The three year old trotting colt Bertini, with a 2 29 1 4 record at Readville, shows high quality despite a break in the American Horse Breeder Futurity. Trainer Young later clocked a mile in 2 11 1 2, half close to 1 02. His offspring should be valuable brood mares, given strong dams and lineage from Bingen Kiel Kremlin Pistachio Nutwood Planetra Electitone and Planet. We would like a Bertini filly as brood-mare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertini
Readville
Futurity
Young
Bingen
Kiel
Kremlin
Pteris
Pistachio
Nutwood
Planetra
Electioneer
Planet
Keith's Theatre Show Mix of Politics and Variety
Keith's last night featured Burr Macintosh discussing the Philippines and Secretary Taft's trip to new insular possessions, triggering some audience protests before resuming. The program included Lasky's Robinson Crusoe's Isle with Ben Deeley as Friday, Walter C. Kelley, Christine La Barraque's debut, Almont and Dumont, the Reiff brothers, Griff the juggler, and two athletic acts by the Darras brothers with trapeze stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr Macintosh
Keith
Philippines
Taft
Insular
Lasky
Isle
Ben Deeley
Walter C. Kelley
Virginia
Christine la Barraque
Annie Laurie
Almont
Dumont
Reiff Brothers
Griff
Darras Brothers
Burr McIntosh
Sec. Taft
Walter C. Kelly
Robinson Crusoe
Griff Jestive
Theatre Jolliette Delivers Strong Show With Variety
Patrons praised Theatre Jolliette for a strong bill featuring The Blacksmiths Revenge as the feature, The Amateur Champion as headline comedy film with father as star, Knowing Dogs as another highlight, Charley's Dream in the humorous vein, and pictorial bal lads Dreaming Captain Baby Bunting sung by Joe Roth Mabel Foster Harry ONeill Maude Fenton and William OConnell. Ed C Mahoney Grace Milliken provided musical numbers with P Payson and F C Robbins handling impersonations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Jolliette
Charley
Baby Bunting
Joe Roth
Mabel Foster
Harry O’neill
Maude Fenton
William O'Connell
Ed. C. Mahoney
Grace Milliken
P. J. Payson
F. C. Robbins
Tremont Theatre Vaudeville Bill Draws Crowds
Tremont Theatre showcases a vivid vaudeville bill led by Mr and Mrs Jerry Cohan with Run ning for Office. Billy Van delivers a top act, Captain Woodward's seals entertain, and the Cutty family musicians receive a warm welcome. Arthur Prince returns with new ventriloquial material beside the Three Yoscarrys and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Jerry Cohan
George (Cohan
George Mack
Rosie Green
Cohan
Miss Green
Billy van
Loth
Captain Woodward
Seals
Cutty
Cuttys
Arthur Prince
Yoscarrys
Burton
Brooks
Foresto
Hub Theatre Presents Varied Bill of Laughs and Drama
The Hub Theatre features a mixed bill with The Baffled Burglar Absents Mindedness The Disintegrated Convict Eclipse of the Sun and Moon Roumania The Fly Who Owns the Pair Good Wine and more. May White Little Miss Clancy Master Willie Daly and F J Murphy shine with the ladies orchestra to close the show. An entire change in the programme of pictures is planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dover Streets
Miles Bros
Moving Pictures & Illustrated
Family Circle
Hub Theatre
Miles Brothers
Roumania
May White
Miss Clancy
Willie Daly
F. J. Murphy
Ladies’ Orchestra
Howard Atheneum Burlesque Opens With Variety Cast
The Howard Atheneum opened yesterday with Tom Dick and Harry in conjunction with the Avenue Girls company. Libby Blondelle Marion Alexander led a beauty chorus. Comedians Hanson Conroy Emerson thrilled the crowd along with Lore Payne top liners. Musical numbers by Marion Deane Scott Whaley and Pauline Slosson followed. Charles Nellie King Wood Lawson entertained with songs and dancing. Beech er Maye and Helen Francis joined in illustrated song with Howardscope pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom, Dick and
Harry
Avenue Girls’ Company
Old Howard
Libby Blondelle
Marion Alexander
John Hanson
Dave Conroy
Joe Emerson
Howard
Lore
Payne
Marion
Deane
Scott
Whaley
Charles
Nellie King
Boston
Wood
Lawson
Humes
Lewis
Warfield Stars In A Grand Army Man At New Haven
David Warfield appeared in A Grand Army Man at the Hysp erion Theatre New Haven in a four act Belasco play with Pauline Phelps and Marian Short. The audience applauded through the first act and warmly after the courtroom scene in the third act. The play set in Indiana follows a Grand Army man who raises a comrade’s son with selfless sacrifice and aims to launch Warfield’s talents. After a fortnight in New England cities Belasco will bring Warfield to the Stuyvesant Theatre in New York to open the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Hysperion Theatre
David Warfield
David Belasco
Pauline Phelps
Marian Short
Mr. Warfield
Mr. Belasco
Miss Short
Miss Phelps
Indiana
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Naps
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Joe Miller
J. Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Mr. Burke
Cleveland
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A. G
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Keith’s Theatre
Oston Teilerthe
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MATS
Graystark
Ecnx Wright Lorimer
Eve’gs
Bill Tuas
Ronmania
cLec
Davis
Oonmasakina
Volta Edwards
W. H. Dilion
Quinlan & Mack
Jas. J. Corbette
Th. Mats
Bowdoin
Tremont
Klaw & Erlanger’s
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McLeod
Harry O'Neill
William O’connell
Mi” Seles
ATRE
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Eral
Charles Frohman
William Collier
Satarc Jersey Lilies
American League
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Detroit
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