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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
10
The article notes a new biblical drama by Louis N. Parker, Joseph and His Brethren, joining Wright Lorimer’s The Shepherd King as successful religious stage works. It discusses continued appeal and occasional hesitation among dramatists to tackle sacred subjects.
Review notes that a drama expands and exaggerates minor biblical figures notably Potiphar’s wife and Simeon to boost theater appeal. The opening shows Jacob presenting Joseph the coat of many colors and brothers’ jealousy leading to Joseph being cast into a pit. Joseph’s rescue by merchants follows before Potiphar’s household and his seduction by Zuleika.
Mrs George Coe of Ridgefield Connecticut describes a severe infant eczema case that covered the body face and head. She reports dramatic improvement within a week of using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and credits the treatment with final recovery.
Magnificent spectacle follows the Bible tale with James O Keefe as Jacob and Pharaoh and Brandon Tynan as Joseph. Pauline Frederick shines as Potiphar s wife while Cordelia MacDonnell Ruth Rose and Henry Harmon receive praise for strong performances. The production features lavish sets including Pharaoh s palace and the desert pyramids with memorable dance and pomp.
Julia Sanderson stars at Hollis Street Theatre in The Sun Shine Girl with Joseph Cawthorne and a strong company. The comedy amuses, the music pleases, and scenery with Frohman-standard costumes impresses. The second week opens strongly as performances fill the house.
Park Theatre reports strong audience support for The Conspiracy now in its third week of a successful visit. John Emerson, author and lead, crafted lifelike characters while his company delivers faithful portrayals as the attraction retains public favor despite counter attractions.
The second week of The Purple Road engagement opened at the Shubert Theatre with rising audience interest. Critics note dainty charm and refined humor as the operatic romance reveals sparkling lines and witty subtleties beyond typical musical comedies.
The article highlights A Seymour Brown as headliner at B F Keiths Theatre with a sketch The Bachelor's Dinner featuring a festive eve of the hero's marriage. It notes R L Goldberg's vaudeville debut and lists acts including Ward brothers Bertie and Archie, Mack Irish Players, Reisner Gores Its Only 4 Show, Julia Kelety, Powell Cotterell Hooper Burkes and the Pathe Weekly.
George Arliss returns to the Plymouth Theatre in Disraeli a four act Parker drama about English and Russian schemes for the Suez Canal. The cast includes Florence Arliss Violet Heming Leslie Repton Henry Carvill Margaret Dale Oscar Adye and Charles Harbery with praised acting and diplomatic intrigue.
Review praises the Follies of 1913 at Tremont Theatre for 18 scenes of music, color, and spectacle. It highlights Izabeth Brice and Leon Errol among a large cast, notes dazzling costumes and elaborate numbers, and lauds the production's artistry and entertainment value.
The Five Frankforters a Basil Hood German farce scores a great last night at the Majestic Theatre. Solomon Rothschild and brothers Nathan Carl and Anselm intrigue across scenes in Frankfort and a ducal palace with the stylish Paris nephew master Jacob.
Charley Robinson and his Robinson Crusoe Girls presented The Beauty Trimmers and Solomon the Soldier at the Grand Opera House yesterday. Ide Emerson led the singing chorus with Mabel Lee and May Bernhardt among the clever performers. A major wrestling event is set for Thursday night with IWritz Hanson and Jim Poullos facing off and George Toohey as referee.
The Castle Square premiere of A Butterfly on the Wheel centers on Peggy Admaston falsely accused of wrongdoing as her jealous husband seeks divorce. The High Court of Justice setting leads to a swoon and a moving courtroom drama with strong performances by Miss Olsson and a full supporting cast. Next week features Charles H. Hoyt's comedy A Temperance Town.
Frank Moran the new white hope stars in the athletic sketch Training Stunts assisted by Joe Jeanette as Moran plans an October Paris bout with Jack Johnson. The program includes a burlesque featuring Dan Coleman and a strong cast with chorus girls, dancing acts, feats of strength, violin performances, and the Irving Berlin Serenaders.
Globe Theatre audiences enjoyed a varied bill led by Charles Keane and company in Sheriff Bob. Beidy and Currier won warm applause as a Boston duo, while Ruthine Belmeér impressed with acrobatics and wire work.
George M. Cohan opened at the Colonial Theatre in a four week engagement of Broadway Jones. The production is a straight comedy with Cohan at his best though lacking musical numbers, supported by a strong company including Edith Luckett and Mary Murphy.
Rose Pitonof the famed Boston swimmer received a warm reception at Bowdoin Square Theatre. She judged a forthcoming amateur New England diving championship and starred in the largest water tank exhibition yet seen on stage. The bill featured the Bra minos Ralph Marke, Budd and Clare La Rex Max Holden Baker and Murray Ollie Johnson and the Irving Berlin Serenaders with a schedule of waltzing contests cabaret nights and amateurs through Friday.
Three West End girls on strike for a living wage attend The Sunshine Girl opening at Hollis. Goldie Zing 24 Allen Street Rebecca Koffman and Annie Reisermann 73 Poplar Street are honored guests of star Julia Sanderson who provided three best orchestra seats through the editor.
The Liberty Girls Company led by Mat Kennedy headlines Waldron's Casino this week with two burlesques Is Marriage a Failure and It Should Worry. An olio of specialties features Caprice and a finale burlesque on Pinafore. Al Bruce Brad Sutton and others assist in fan work. Gene Gomez delivers a standout singing specialty. White Hawk and Red Feather perform Western scenes with Indian songs and dances. Red Feather, a notable soprano, and White Hawk, Carlisle graduate, draw praise.
Dr. Budlong of South Lyme Connecticut reports the D. D. D. Prescription cured his widespread eczema in less than a month after trying many remedies. The druggist can offer the full size bottle with a money back guarantee if it does not stop the itch at once.
The National Theatre offers a lively week with acts like On the School Playground a moneta Five Burton and Lerner in a song revue La Toy brothers acrobatics and a modern Essence of Old Virginia sketch John T Murray the elongated lavender man and the Allisons in Minnie from Minnesota. Cummings and Gladings Mint and Wertz provide further laughs.
Tremont Temple continues to show Les Miserables with growing interest. Viewers praise the motion picture as a supreme achievement in photography, delivering Hugo’s famous tale with absorbing elements on screen.
The Vanity Fair company stages a new season bill at the Gaiety Theatre featuring two modern musical revues. The popular cast includes Billie Ritchie Rich McAllister William Gross Ruby Lusby Winifred Francis Anna Lord Deil Benn Lena La Couvier Frank Base and George Gould.
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