Boston Theatre Delights with Thomas Jefferson Rip Van Winkle
The Boston debut of Thomas Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle drew large crowds and critical praise. His impersonation, while homage to his father Joseph Jefferson, proved his own merit through faithful makeup, gesture, and earnest performance. The run spans two weeks with The Old Home stead to follow. Edward H. Crosby reports from Boston.
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Boston
Thomas Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Boston Theatre
Joseph Jefferson
Elijah
Elisha
Jefferson
Rip
Derrick von Beekman
Joseph
Thomas
Frank C. Bangs
Ethel Fuller
Earl Western
Cockles
Lauretta Francis
Malcolm Duncan
Heindrich Vedder
Cleveland
Party
Edward H. Crosby
The Maid and the Mummy Returns to Colonial Stage esta
The Colonial presents The Maid and the Mummy a lively musical burlesque by Richard Carle and Robert Hood Bowers. The cast features Washington Stubbs Mark Lane Adele Rowland May Boley and Janet Priest with seven choreographed chorus groups delivering bright song and dance. Performances run this week with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. tickets go on sale at 3 am.
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the Colonial
Richard Carle
Robert Hood Bowers
Washington Stubbs
Curio
Mark Lane
Bolivar
Fred Warren
Elisha Dobbins
A. Beane Eor MacSwat
Stanley Murphy
Don Romero de Caban
Edward Groh
Michael McGovern
Bowery
T. J. Normoyle
Flo Dobbins
Adele Rowland Trixie Evergreen
May Boby Astoria Dobbins
Rose Walker Muggey
Janet Priest Rae
Farle Dewey
Een Times
Daisy Johnstone
Stubbs
Adele Rowland
Rose Walker
Janet Priest
Mr. Bowers
May Boley
Miss Boley
Polly
Tokio
Philadelphia
Japan
Castle Square Theatre Presents Under the Red Robe in Boston
The Castle Square Theatre offered the romantic drama Under the Red Robe by Stanley Weyman. John Craig starred as Gil de Berault with Titan Kemble as Renee de Cocheforet and Charles Wyngate in the Marquis de Pombal role. Cast members included Spottiswoode Aitken John Waldron Marion Ballau and Willard Howe in key parts. The production showcased strong company performances and will run this week only before The Royal Box arrives with John Craig as Clarence and Wyngate as the Prince of Wales.
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Castle Square Theatre
Marquis de Pombal
Spottiswooden Aitken
Captain Lavolle
John Waldron
Cardinal Richelieu
Willard Howe
Henri de Cocheforet
Marion Ballau
Maurice Franklin
Edward Wade
Mas Kent
Leonora Bradley
Leah Winston
William McVey
Royal Box
firet @tock company
Boston
John Craig
Clarence
Charles Goghian
Charles Wyngate
Prince of Wales
Fast Life in New York at Grand Opera House
Last night Grand Opera House staged Fast Life in New York a melodrama about rich powerful New Yorkers and the quest for justice. Maude Irving played by Frances Cameron Rose with John Drew as protector, Julian Rose as Sammy Ikenstein delivered strong dramatic lines with supporting turns from Alexander Leonard Harry Welch Frederick Smith and May Noble. The four act production by A H Woods showcased Chinatown Herald Square Guy Standing studio and Canfield's gambling palace as settings. Next week More to Behes Than Scorned screens as the attraction.
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New York
Grand Opera House
Metropolis
Maude Irving
Frances Cameron Rose
John Drew
A. St. Clair Evers
Julian Rose
Sammy Ikenstein
East Side
Mr. Rose
Alexander Leonard
Harry Welch
Frederick Smith
May Noble
A. H. ‘Woods
Chinatown
Herald Square
Guy Standing
Canfield
Hub Theatre Brings Strong Vaudeville Annual Program
Hub Theatre opens under Kouf and erner with popular vaudeville and cheap prices. This week features Feldman’s musical talking pigs and Marr impersonations, plus a Cameragraph moving picture praised for variety. Acts include Farry Green illustrated songs, Manvene, Dale and Rosai, Dutch comedians and more.
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Hub
Kouf
Erner
Casey Theatre
Feldman
Uyigen Bedett
Farry Green
Manvene and
Dale and
Rosai
Golders
Palace Theatre Delights With New York Stars Burlesque
The New York Stars bring a lively week of burlesque and vaudeville to the Palace Theatre. Catherine Taylor heads the female leads with Maggie Lee Clark and Lottie Freemont, while Campbell Caulfield, the Faust trio, and Raymond Clark provide comic and musical variety that has audiences roaring. The Majestica musical corps closes with a standout act.
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Palace Theatre
New York
Campbell and
Caulfield
Faust
Raymond and Clark
Majestica Musical Corps
Catherine Taylor
The
Bostonians
Empire Theatre Presents All the Comforts of Home Revival
The Empire stock company scored a pronounced success with William Gillette's All the Comforts of Home. Notable performances included Tom McDow portrayed by Edwin Nicander and Alfred Hastings by Howell Hansel. Next week the company plans A Message from Mars at popular prices.
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Empire Stock Company
William Gillette
Elmer EB. Swart
Edwin Nicander
Tom McDow
Howell Hansel
Alfred Hastings
Tom
William Evarts
Theodore Bender
Frank Losee
James Seeley
Christopher Dabney
Francis Byrne
Victor Smythe
Mary Hall
Fifi
Gertrude Berkeley
Josephine Bender
Olive White
Rosabelle
Mary Sanders
Evangeline Bender
Flora Juliet Bowley
Emily Pettibone
Mars
Majestic Theatre Opens Ramund Burke with Olcott in Boston
Chauncey Olcott stars in Ramund Burke a four act drama at the Majestic Theatre during its final Boston week reception was enthusiastic. Miss Phillips and Verner Clarges headline a strong supporting cast with Browning as a clever French adventuress delivering praised performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramund Burke
Theodore
Burt Sayre
Chauncey Olcott
Majestic Theatre
Boston
Edmund Burke
Mr. Olcott
Olcott
Biss
Miss Mary
Miss Phillips
Verner Clarges
Lord Nugent
Mr. Harlam
Messrs. Jarrett
Greenleaf
David
Ogle
Miss Browning
Columbia Theatre Burlesque Night Draws Peak Audiences
A Columbia Theatre program last night mixed moving pictures of the Britt Nelson fight with a burlesque revue and vaudeville acts. Notable stars included James B. Mackie, Mrs James C. Marcus, John F. Burke, and Lida Dexter among others in a show described as the year’s best audience draw.
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Columbia
Britt Nelson
New England
Wise Mike
James B. Mackie
Hoyt
Mrs. James. C. Marcus
Alvin Joslin
John F. Burke
Markie and Moran
Eugene Jorge
Aleen and Hamilton
de Onzo
Elliott
Lida Dexter
Henry and Hodges
A Gentleman Burglar at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin Square Theatre presents A Gentleman Burglar a five act play with a dozen scenes featuring Charles Miller as the burglar and Thad Gray as Tom Gibby. The cast includes Edwin Dension Butler Haviland and others with Annette Marshall and Fern Foster in popular roles. Matinees daily with bargain prices for ladies. Next week Northern Lights with Charlotte Hunt follows.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Price Theatre
Lothrop Stock Company
Charles Miller
Henry Alexander
Wilmer Walter
Charley Wheelock
D. l L. Gaylord
Therm
Arion Rudkert
Pearl de Sousier
Annette Marshall
Fern Foster
Northern Lights
Charlotte Hunt
Metropolitan
His Grace de Grammont Triumph at Park Theatre
The Park Theatre hosts a highly prosperous run of His Grace de Grammont with Otis Skinner as the romantic De Grammont. Clyde Fitch’s witty dialogue and staging charm the audience as Helen Ware and Marion Abbott lampoon court flirts while Skinner displays charm and valor in a lively garden lovers scene.
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Grace de Grammont
Park Theatre
Clyde Fitch
Otis Skinner
Skinner
de Grammont
Hamilton
Helen Ware
Marion Abbott
Mr. Skinner
the Park
Globe Theatre Presents Breaking Into Society Farce
The Globe Theatre staged Breaking Into Society a satirical three act musical farce with a large Morton family cast led by Major Mike O Donovan and Sam Morton. The story follows railroad strike intrigue at the Montague mansion ending with a society break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Mike O’donovan
Sam Morton
Jack Montague
Paul Morton
Clara Morton
Margaret
Kate Morton
August Montague
James Cooper
Conreid Hammerschmidt
Ford Sterling
Reginald Carlyle
Kehlin P. Gayer
H. Smiley
Sergeant Clark
Ceebees Vee Arry Hearn Jenkins
Ybaeed Ewan’ Arthur Lee Simpson
Cere Te Gee
Aileen
Montague Mansion
Newport
Mortons
Mike O'Donovan
Kitty
Clara
Conreid Hammersmith
Harry Hearn
Ecklin P. Gayer
Reggie Carlyle
John H. Smiley
Grace Belmont
Trixie Gibson
Senorita
Columbia
Colleen
F. W. Smith
Marcus Superbus
the Globe
Hollis Street Theatre Brings Heir to the Hoorah to Fourth Week
The Hollis Street Theatre reports full crowds and strong laughter as The Heir to the Hoorah enters its final week. Cast includes Guy Bates Post and a capable ensemble with Jane Peyton, Nora O'Brien, Louise Rutter, and Louise Morewin delivering strong comedy and heart moments. Kyrle Bellew joins next week in Raffles with a stellar cast, limited two week engagement.
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Hollis Street
Europe
Guy Bates
Ernest Lamson
Wilfred Lucas
Jane Peyton
Nora O’brien
Louise Rutter
Louise Morewin
EB. M. Holland
Frank Connor
Clara Blandick
Mr. Bellew
Ed mund Burke opens matinee at Majestic Theatre
Chauncey Olcott presents his new four act Irish drama this afternoon at the Majestic Theatre. Boston principals and supporting companies join in, including Thomas Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle and Otis Skinner with His Grace de Grammont, with many other notable troupes attending from nearby cities.
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Chauncey Olcott
Majestic Theatre
Edmund Burke
Boston
Thomas Jefferson
The
Colonial
Guy Bates Post
Mrs. Post
Wright Lorimer
Shepherd King’ Company
Providence
European Sensation Burlesquers at Lyceum Theater
The Lyceum presented the European Sensation Burlesquers with dazzling costumes, scenery, and electric effects. Principals Ford and Dot West, Nellie Bert and Gussie Vivian, plus the Gerkoger brothers and a trio of acrobats entertained with comedy and dance.
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Lyceum
Ford
Dot West
Nellie Bert
Gussie Vivian
Keno
Welch
Montrose
Tom Morrisey
Anna Rich
Sorgeker Brothers
Secret of Suffering Linked to Catarrh Claims
A testimonial asserts Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder cures catarrh and headaches. One application allegedly provides instant relief by clearing nasal passages and stopping head pain. The ad promotes the product as quick, safe, and reliable.
Tremont Theatre Plays The College Widow Draws 300 Delegates
An unusually large Tremont Theatre party will attend The College Widow tonight as 300 druggists convention delegates sit in the orchestra. Now six weeks into its Boston run, the play still has rosy prospects with several weeks left before a tour. Reserved seats and solid regional interest indicate strong demand four weeks ahead.
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the Tremont
Druggists
Boston
Ade
The Virginian at Majestic Theatre opens next week
The Virginian comes to the Majestic Theatre for one week starting Monday. Dustin Farnum stars as the title role in this stage adaptation of Owen Wister's novel, praised for its wholesome scenes and picturesque characters. Seat sales begin tomorrow morning at the Majestic.
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Majestic Theatre
Owen Wister
Dustin Farnum
Olcott
Edmund Burke
Pope Plans Catholic Political Party in Italy
Rome dispatch reports Pope Pius X plans to unite Italian Catholics into a single political party to send representatives to Parliament and form a future parliamentary Catholic center, mirroring structures in Germany and Belgium economies.
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Pope
Italy
Rome
Pius X
England
Reichstag
Chamber of Representatives
Keith's Theatre Presents Military Octet and Variety Program
A lively Keith's Theatre bill features a military octet with two costumed female performers and "the girl with the baton" performing scenes from Russia, India, and the United States set to popular airs. Also on stage: A Wall Street Battle, Daisy Harcourt in English songs, Gillette's musical dogs, burlesque acrobats, and multiple acts including Cressy Dayne, Piroscoffis, and ventriloquists. The kinetograph offers a steelmaking film and a melodrama titled Rescued by Rover.
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Keith's
Russian Hussars
Siberia
Royal Fusiliers
India
Boys In
John 8. Leick
Lydia Knott and
E. E B. Rose
Wall Street
London
Gillette
Blocksom
Burns
Klekko
Fravoli
Five Piroscoffis
Mattie Lockette
Nessen
Althea Sisters
Ww. H. Whittle
Jaci
Gilda Cannon
Rover
Lowell claims N Y prisoner in pending larceny charge
Frank Carlton a 40 year old man described as well dressed and slightly gray claims Helena Montana residency. He was remanded in bail until tomorrow in a Brooklyn court on vagrancy charges with a grand larceny accusation to be filed by Lowell Massachusetts authorities who have been notified. Carlton was arrested last night at the instigation of Frank Morrell who says he is the prisoner's uncle.
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New York
Frank Carlton
Helena
Mon
Brooklyn
Lowell
Mass
Carlton
Frank Morrell
Division Avenue
Howard Atheneum Heads Bill With May Duryea and 20 Acts
The Howard Atheneum presents a 20 act vaudeville bill headlined by Mortimer and May Duryea with strong comedy and a 20 minute playlet. Highlights include the Rathbuns on elevated bars, La Vine Cimaron trio, Fraser trio sword dance, Les Laroses slack wire, Sullivan and Pasquela in The Newsboy's Appeal, Guerton the jumper, and moving pictures in the Howardscope. Additional headliners and new burlesquers are promised next week.
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Will Mortimer
Flying Rathbuns
la Vine-Cimaron
Fraser
Les Laroses
Sullivan
Pasquelena
Louis Guerton
Fern
Tascott
Bryant and Saville
Will Dockray
Thomas and Payne
George W.W. Hussey
Philbrick and Reynolds
Henney
Steele
Moving Pictures
Howardscope
Howard
Kid Nelson Dominates Wrestling Night at Walker's Museum
Crowded Walker's Museum shows tickets paused as Kid Nelson, 136 pounds, easily scores a fall against numerous opponents. Hartford and Campbell stage a burlesque with Nellie Hart ford and Ilene Campbell in The Earl of Woonsocket, a Lunatic Asylum, with Herbert Warren spoofing the bogus earl and 16 supporting girls.
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Casey
Kid Nelson
Hartford & Campbell
Fielding
Nellie Hartford
Ilene Campbell
Earl of
Auto Hits Horses In Worcester. Mysterious Driver Flees
A large touring car crashed into two horses hitched to McIntosh's express on Worcester street. The collision broke a windshield but caused no other visible damage. The owner of the car fled the scene and remains unknown.
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Wellesley
Worcester Street
McIntosh’s Express
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Columbia Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre
Lyceum Theatre
Tremont Theatre
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Paul Armstrong
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Winter St
Boston Stage Society
Royal Bow
Empire Stock Co
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Symphony Orchestra
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Annocent
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DAIL
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Chicago
Wright & Ditson’s
Washington St
Herrick's
Copley Square
Charles
Dion
Richard Erle
Clobe
Four
Ence McCarty
Thomas Jeferson Nele
Ml 1
Saturdad
RIP van Matinees
Tomorro
Keith’s Theatre
N. Y
Keith
Daisy Harcourt
Lydia Knott
Piroscoffis
Althea Twins
W. H. Whittle
Cressy
Dayne
Chassino Klekko
Fravols
Nessen and
Mattle Locket
Gillett’s Musical Dogs
Howard Atheneum
Mae
Julian
Mats
York
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Matwortinelli-Powell's
King Philip
ED. W. Dixon
South Side Commercial Wharf
Walker’s Museum
Henry W. Savage
George Ade PY
Mt Pees
N.Y
Fall River
Frank Pa
Kennebe
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