Fools of Nature Opens at Hollis Street Theatre with Julia Marlowe
Julia Marlowe opened her Boston season at Hollis Street Theatre in Henry Esmond's Fools of Nature. The piece centers on Martin Branchester a widow and her affair with Cecil Bannister as his jealous wife enters the scene. The review notes uneven drama though Worthing's Captain Jim Chirdl shines and Marlowe struggles in a modern role. The cast includes Fred Tyler Sir James Babblcombe Frank Kingdon Cecil Bannister and Beverly Sitgreaves. New scenery and costumes accompany the production running three weeks.
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Boston
Hollis Street Theatre
Henry V. Esmond
Gregory Fieldon, Bart
Fred Tyler
James Babblcombe
Frank Kingdon
Jim Chirdl
Frank Worthing
Cecil Bannister
T. Lovell Butler
George Brighton
John Hugh Percival Venterfield
Lord Branchester
Atlantic
Martin Branchester
Cecil
Capilan Jim Choral
Martin
Esmond
Miss Marlowe
Julia
Juliet
Mr. Worthing
W. T. Lovell
Beverley Sitgreaves
Noel Compton
Edward H. Crosby
Vivian's Papas at Park Theatre Aired as Farce
Park Theatre presented Vivian's Papas a farce last evening with a large cast led by Frederick W Walker and John C Rice. Critics fault the play saying there is little if any amusement and plot or cohesiveness are weak though some performances by Elizabeth Tyree Hazel Chapple and Sally Cohen receive praise. The production will run for two weeks with the cast delivering steady efforts despite weak material.
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Vivian
Boston
Park Theatre
Leo Ditrichstein
Frederick W. Walker
Thomas A. Wise
Chester D. Farnham
John C. Rice
Charles D. Farnham
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Verdier
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Elizabeth Tyree
Vivian Rogers
Mr. Rice
Thomas Wise
Hazel Chapple
Diane
Miss Cohen
Kate Walker
John Watts
Columbia Theatre Opens Drama Season With Erminie
The Columbia Theatre opened its dramatic year last evening under Shubert management. Francis Wilson starred in Erminie as the evening’s draw, with a fuller performance account to appear in a separate column.
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Columbia Theatre
Shubert Brothers
Francis Wilson
Erminie
Boston Theatre Presents Quincy Adams Sawyer in Boston
An old friend in new garb drew hearty applause at the Boston Theatre as Quincy Adams Sawyer opened a three week run. Severin De Deyn stars as the title role, improving with broader scope and earning strong audience praise for his conscientious, artistic portrayal of the young city lawyer.
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Boston
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Severin de Deyn Zekiel Pettingill
George 8
Lockwood
Obadiah Strout
Louis Hendricks
Sam Hills
Harry Putnam
Hiram Maxwell
Charles Dow Clark
Abner Stiles
H. Stephens Deacon Mason
Burton Adams Lindy Putnam
Winnifred Gray
Hepsibah Putnam
Sabra de Shon Hulda Mason
Virginia Beech
Alice Fettengill
Helaine Hadley
Mandy Skinner
Gertrude Howe
Willy James
Olive Tremaine
Samantha Green
Miss Augarde
Mrs. Crowley
Sadie Connolly
Severin de Deyn
For Her Children's Sake at Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House presented For Her Children's Sake to an appreciative audience last night. The melodrama, described as a companion to The Fatal Wedding, weaves love adventure and tragedy with a circus element that adds charm. Beryl Hope leads the competent cast with masterful child performers Clifford La Mont and Marie La Mont, whose after matinee receptions draw crowds. Next week’s attraction is a hot old time.
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Grand Opera House
Kremer
Clifford la Mont
Marie la Mont
Beryl Hope
Paw Paw Remedy Gaining Fame Across Major Cities
Prof. Munyon's Paw Paw tonic is touted as a natural vegetable digestant aiding dyspepsia and insomnia. Testimonies claim rapid relief, with improvements in digestion, blood health, and nervous energy. Pills offered as a gentle laxative sell for twenty five cents. trees and orchards expand supply for future production.
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South America
India
Florida
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Music Hall Stages The Pride of Jennico in Boston
The Pride of Jennico a four act romantic melodrama played yesterday at Music Hall before large audiences. Edward R Mawson as Basil Jennico and Helen Holland as Marie Ottilie gave strong performances aided by William Hawley as Eugen von Rothenberg with Morrissey Frank and Wilson as conspirators. Curtain calls followed the thrilling third act duel and Mawson thanked the audience in a brief speech.
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Basil Jennico
Edward R. Mawson
Marie Ottilie
Dornheim
Helen Holland
Boston
Eugen von Rothenberg
William Hawley
Prince
John Morrissey
Morris Frank
Charles Wilson
R. Mawson
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Castle Square Theatre Presents The Last Word Comedy
The Last Word adapted from the German by Augustin Daly played Castle Square Theatre last evening to a large crowd. The Berlin to Washington setting features Baroness Vera Baranoff driving the plot to unite two young couples while adding to her own happiness. Cast members include Lillian Lawrence Alice Riker Faith Rutherell Mary Sanders John Webber John Saimpolis Harry Graven Mortimer Weldon Alexander Airey Edward Wade. The production continues this week then next Monday.
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Augustin Daly
Castle Square Theatre
Berlin
Washington
Vera Baranoff
Lillian Lawrence
Alice Riker
Faith Rutherell
Mary Sanders
Winny Rutherell
John IF. Webber
John Saimpolis
Harry
John T. Graven
Mortimer Weldon
Alexander Airey
Edward Wade
Boris Bageloff
What Happened to Jones Farce Returns Howell Hansel
The Castle Square company brings back Howell Hansel in a reappearance performance of the farce comedy What Happened to Jones. The show highlights the ensemble and period stage style, presenting a light theatrical evening.
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Jones
Howell Hansel
Castle Square Company
The Return of Charlotte Hunt at Bowdoin Square Theatre
Charlotte Hunt returns as lead in Lothrop stock at Bowdoin Square Theatre with The Red Cafe a strong Russian melodrama. Hunt receives royal receptions, flowers, and strong notices for her portrayal of Caraissa Orloff while the cast including Evelyn Selbie Willard Blackmore and Bo Dentiogan earns praise for vivid performances. Next week Jay Hunts Scarlet Sin is billed as the theatre’s greatest production yet.
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Charlotte Hunt
Lothrop Stock Company
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Red Cafe
Miss Hunt
Caraissa Orloff
New York Day by Day at Hub Theatre
Messrs Stair and Wilbur present the four act melodrama New York Day by Day at the Hub Theatre. Scenes move from Battery Park to East River slums Harlem Bridge Hell's Kitchen and a Fifth Avenue home with humor and pathos. On the Frontier is scheduled after Oct 5.
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Stair & Wilbur
New York
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Hell's Kitchen
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Majestic Theatre Comedy Fans Solid Busy Fourth Week
Majestic Theatre enters its fourth closing week for Girls Will Be Girls with strong audience turnout. Al Leech dominates as Professor Ebenezer Dodge in a nightly display of dance and stair-climbing humor. Farewell bargain matinees set for Wednesday and Saturday as regular prices return next week.
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Majestic Theatre
al Leech
Ebenezer Dodge
Axglove
Hackett Ends Final Week in John Ermine of the Yellowstone
The Globe Theatre hosts Mr. Hackett’s last week in John Ermine of the Yellowstone with strong acting and Remington sketches. Evening shows start at 8 15 with farewell matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Henrietta Crosman heads to the Globe in As You Like It on October 5 with Frederick Lewis as her leading man.
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John Ermine
Globe Theatre
Louis Evan Shipman
Henrietta Crosman
the Globe
Miss Crosman
Frederick Lewis
Yankee Consul opens second Boston week at Tremont Theatre
The Yankee Consul resumes its Boston engagement at Tremont Theatre for two more weeks. Star Raymond Hitchcock showcases strong comic acting with clever songs and funny situations. Flora Zabelle sings well, dances deftly, and wears elaborate costumes. The production boasts strong choruses and striking tropical scenery in Santo Domingo.
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Boston
Henry M. Blossom, Jr
Alfred G. Robyn
Raymond Hitchcock
Flora Zabelle
Silver Slipper closes third week at Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre hosts the final week of The Silver Slipper with an acclaimed cast and a lively chorus. The tour continues to other leading cities after this week. On Monday October 5 Jerome Sykes bills The Billionaire for the first time in this city. seat sales start this morning.
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Colonial Theatre
Jerome Sykes
Edwin Stevens headlines Keith's Theatre this week
Edwin Stevens takes the stage as headliner at Keith's Theatre this week for a half hour set. The lone performer delivers a compact show, drawing in local audiences for a brief showcase.
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Keith’s
Edwin Stevens
Keith
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