David Henderson and the Rise of The Arabian Nights Spectacles
Obituary and profile of David Henderson, influential Chicago theatre manager and promoter of lavish productions. Traces his Scottish origins, entry to American theatre, associations with Colville and Eden, and championing of The Arabian Nights, Sinbad, and Aladdin. Highlights his impact on actors like Edward Fitzgerald Foy and Miss Yohe, plus his lavish spending and dramatic clashes with Foy.
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Eden
Tremont House
Chicago
John Rice
Palmer House
America
Windy
Colonel Eden
Henderson
Kiralfy
Henry B. Abbey
May
Yohe
Lady Hope
Putnam Bradley Strong
David Hendeson
Miss Yohe
Chicago Opera House
George Knight
Foy
Kate Castleton
Harry B. Smith
Marchetti
la Scalla
Milan
George Bowles
David Henderson
Skinner stars in The Honor of the Family at the theatre
Otis Skinner is praised for a commanding stage presence and bold humor in the Balzac adaptation The Honor of the Family by Emile Fabre. The plot centers on Colonel Bridau fighting to protect the family fortune amid romantic intrigue and peril, with Skinner’s performance hailed as the standout element.
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Otis Skinner
Mr. Otis Skinner
Mr. Sothern
Balzac
Emile Fabre
Mr. Skinner
Colonel Bridau
Flora
Bridan
Skinner
Foy Struggles After Henderson’s Departure In Theatrical Tour
The article recounts Foy’s declined fame after leaving Henderson’s company. Critics mocked him as a clown while Henderson’s stubborn management failed to sustain his star. Bowles and Sullivan led a failed Modern Robinson Crusoe tour as Foy sought any paying role in New York.
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Coleman House
William A. Brady
California
New York
Henderson
Foy
George Bowles
Robinson Crusoe
Bowles
Tnérreches Sailorman
James A. Sullivan
Foy era comedian remembered for brilliance and ruin
The article recalls a premier grotesque comedian, once courted by Fred Whitney and the Shubert era, whose career peaked in Chicago and faded after financial ruin. He later staged ventures in Havana, then sold life insurance in New York, leaving a legacy as a gifted writer, critic, and inventive manager. His death marks the loss of a pioneer of spectacular drama.
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Montgomery Phister
David Henderson
New York
Scotland
Edinburgh
America
Chicago
Foy
Moranda
Henderson Ballet
Henderson
Shere
Will
Kyrle Bellew
Australia
Ben Greet
Little Ben
Thames River
Navy
Herbert Sleath
Ellis Jeffries
Texas
Central America
Donald Brian
Boston
Mike Donlin
New York Giants
Mr. Brian
Ermétte Novelli
Fred Whitney
Shubert
Havana
David Hendersons Noted Theater Achievements Highlighted
David Henderson is highlighted for his notable achievements in theater, detailing performances, productions, and roles. The article emphasizes his contributions to stagecraft, fundraising, and community theater work, underscoring career milestones and lasting impact.
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David Henderson
Great Actors Early Struggles and Debut at Wigwam
Dave Warfield recalls his rough start in San Francisco as a boy comedian. He describes crude impressions and loud stage presences at parties and dances, then seeking a break at the Wigwam Theater with choice seats and rough theater life.
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New York
San Francisco
David Warfield
Eighth Avenue
Dave Warfield
Wigwam Theater
Warfield recalls rough start on professional stage
An excerpt recounts a failed early performance by Mr. Warfield. He describes freezing on stage, mixing lines and dialects, the audience hissing, and leaving voluntarily after an unwelcoming reception. He recalls prior travels with a touring company and low pay before breaking into acting.
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San Francisco
Talent Journeys Through Struggles in Early Theater Life
An interview passage traces a performer's rough ascent from school to theater usher and melodrama stage work. The narrator recalls unwelcoming seats, trips to San Francisco, humiliation after a failed return, and the push to pursue acting despite setbacks, including early backstage disappointments and travel hardships.
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San Francisco
Wigwam
California
San Fran
Sulzer Copyright Bill Aims for Fairness in Reform
The Sulzer bill H R 21984 by Congressman William E Sulzer of New York presents a compromise approach to copyright reform. It echoes key elements of the Barchfield bill and other measures while removing problematic features, aiming to protect authors and composers and ensure fair remuneration for reproductions.
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Sulzer
William E. Sulzer
New York
Barchfield
Pennsylvania
Congressman Barchfield
Maude Adams Acknowledged Star of Stage’s Early Years
The essay records Maude Adams long rise from apprentice days to celebrated star. It notes admirers often ignore her toil and recalls her fruitful era with Empire Theater Stock Company and John Drew. The piece highlights loyal memories and the artist’s enduring public conquest.
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Maude Adams
Adams
Robert Louis Stevenson
Miss Adams
Stevenson
Maudeams
Fogy
Empire Theater Stock Company
John Drew
Balloon misadventure near Hoboken told by Miss Eckert
At the Majestic Theater in Boston, Caroline Eckert recounts being 200 feet from Hoboken in a captive balloon during a rainstorm. Ezra Kendall and Eddie Smith tease as Eckert details the four companions, the balloon’s tether, and the peril of the ride in a lively exchange.
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Miss Eckert
Kendall
Hoboken
Smith
Caroline Eckert
Boston
Ezra Kendall
Majestic Theater
Borneo
Dr. Dippy
Eddie Smith
Ezra
Eckert
Hobokem
Tesay
Mrs. Dot Triumphs as Marie Tempest Shines in London
The London Daily Telegraph hails Miss Marie Tempest in Maugham's new comedy Mrs Dot. It praises her wit allure and stage mastery while applauding Maugham for crafting a light gossamer play with gentle cynicism and a bright romantic thread.
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Mrs. Dot
London
W. Somerset Maugham
Dot
Miss Marie Tempest
Miss Tempest
Marie Tempest
Maugham
Pictures at the Columbia Advance Pictorial Vaudeville
The third week of talking pictures and illustrated songs opens at the Columbia today with a new programme. Eight demonstrators behind the scenes impersonate sounds for each story making the show feel real life. New shows are added Sundays and Thursdays each week.
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Columbia
Columbia Today
Columbia Pictures
Queen City Beach opening postponed to June 6
The formal opening of Queen City Beach is postponed to Saturday June 6 as the river reaches the proper stage and water temperature.
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Queen City
Chester Park bathing beach sets pace with record week
The Chester Park bathing beach enjoyed a record week as authorities, led by Colonel Martin, prepared for a long warm season. Water quality improved after filtration, the lake bed was dredged, gravel and sand refreshed, safety devices updated, and facilities expanded to accommodate crowds.
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Chester Park
Chester
Chester Lake
Martin
Cincinnati
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Chicago Herald
R. E. Miles
Samuel Colville
William Eden
West
Edward Fitzgerald Foy
Shakespeare
Leadville
Ariel Barney
Cleveland
Garfield
Tigers
Kelly and
Mason
Eddie Foy
Pansy
Hoyt
Barney
Henry Irving
Irving
Eddie” Smith
Otis
OM Omomo
Queen City Beach
Chester's
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