Tree Fifth English Actor Rewarded With Knighthood
Herbert Beerbohm Tree, crowned knight, joins Arthur Wing Pinero in receiving Britain’s highest theatre honor. The article notes Tree’s forty years of management and acting versatility, his influence on London productions, and a potential January tour of American cities with a varied repertoire. It highlights Pinero as a landmark for a playwright’s knighthood.
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Herbert Beerbohm Trey
Arthur Wing Pinero
Pinero
Tree
Henry Irving
John Hare
Squire Bancroft
Charles Wyndham
Pinerod
Irving
London
Haymarket
Her Majesty
London Actor Aubrey Smith Engaged as Leading Man
Co. Aubrey Smith the London actor seen here as Marcus Ordoyne with Miss Marie Doro in W. J. Locke's drama will return to this country as leading man with Miss Grace George. He replaces the role held for three years by Frank Worthing in The Morals of Marcus production.
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Co. Aubrey Smith
London
Marcus Ordoyne
Marie Doro
W. J. Locke
Marcus
Grace George
Frank Worthing
Aerial Garden boosts New York summer theater
A New York summer theater venture led by A L Erlanger debuts with a fully equipped stage and comfortable, breezy seating. The production features Tom Wise and Douglas Fairbanks in a humorous Washington life satire set in an indoor venue that travels well to summer audiences.
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New Amsterdam
York
New York
Tom Wise
Douglas Fairbanks
A. L. Erlanger
New York City
Erlanger
Washington
Thomas A. Wize
Deligh Yitul
What an Actress Needs a Toy 7
Mrs Medge Kendal argues many misconceptions about acting exist. She lists qualifications from beauty and voice to courage and morality, noting the actor must balance personal roles with behind the scenes effort and lifelong training.
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Medge Kendal
Fragments on life and aging from a reflective discourse
A reflective passage discusses feelings beyond appearance and the value of character. It contrasts youthful looks with dignity earned through time and suffering. It notes jealousy as a disease, notes wrinkles as signs of temper or time, and remarks on women seeking plays about social issues as test cases.
London reports marriage of Joseph Coyne and Alexandria Carlisle
Word comes from London that Joseph Coyne and Miss Alexandria Carlisle are married. Miss Carlisle acted with Mr. Coyne last Autumn in The Mollusc, where Charles Brohman made an unsuccessful attempt to remove Mr. Coyne from musical comedy. The couple plan future stage work including The Dollar.
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Mr. Coyne
Miss Carlisle
London
Joseph Coyne
Alexandria Carlisle
Mantell as Richelieu Best Riches in The Chorus Lady
The review discusses Robert Mantell as Richelieu drawing praise from critic William Winter and notes the chorus and Rose Stahl's performance. It mentions the show has failed and moved to cold storage after weeks of touring and mixed reception in New York and elsewhere.
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Rose
Stahl
English Stage Mirrors Thought Waves in Calderon Comedy
A London premiere review analyzes The Fountain by Calderon, pairing it with The Handwriting on the Wall and Dope. It praises its witty dialogue, the vivid slum-type characters, and the twist of Mrs. Wren owning the ground rent while aiding the poor, revealing the play's social satire and character depth.
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Olga Nethersole
Joseph Medill Patterson
London
Calderon
Ike
Trust an Actor Spotting Bad Money at Herald Square
An actor from Beauty Spot company Frank Doane exposes a suspicious note at a New York cigar purchase. The bill passes through multiple hands and banks before being flagged by Henry J. Iles of Borough Bank Brooklyn as possibly counterfeit, raising questions about expert due diligence.
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Frank Doane
Beauty Spot Company
Henry¢J. Iles
Brooklyn
Boverts
John Drew Eyes Much Ado About Nothing Revival
Sources say John Drew seeks a revival of Much Ado About Nothing with himself as Benedict and Maud Adams as Beatrice. Charles Frohman manages both Drew and Miss Adams and supports the idea, though it hinges on public interest before performing.
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John Drew
Himself
Benedict
Miss
Maud ® Adams
Beatrice
Charles Frohman
Drew
Ke .Barkis
Willin
Shakespeare
Actress Margaret Illington Hides In Reno Cottage
Reno correspondents report Margaret Illington wife of Daniel Frohman has been living quietly at 384 Main Street Reno in concealment for months. She refuses interviews and seeks privacy as lawyers seek to prevent news of her anticipated divorce reaching the public.
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Main Street
Reno
Margaret Illington
Daniel Frohman
New York
Mrs. Light
Bloomington
Ill
Margaret Slington
Elizabeth Ehling
Maude Light
Taylor
Nevada
The Greatest Gift playlet excerpt prank
Dramatic critic Thurston quips about the American stage in its Georgian period. A young Billy lists three Georges George Ade George Cohan and George Shaw, joking that the greatest of these is Cohan. The dialogue ends with Thurston exclaiming Help!
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Charles
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