Theatre Gossip From Paris and London Stages
A rich collage of theatre notes from London and Paris covers Arthur and Hall Caine prologues, Robson and Gilbert inspired works in New York, Edith Crane and Tyrone Power in Sydney, and Blanche Walsh’s dramatic praise. The piece highlights claque issues, Paris plaque talk, and a Denver critic’s portrait of Blanche Walsh while recounting tours, premieres, and a volatile mix of humor and criticism across early 20th century stages.
Theatrical Notes on Paris and New York Stage Shakeups
Theatrical notes cover Paris first performance of Hostand's L Aigion lasting 11 hours, Sarah Bernhardt restricting la Mes Wearing bonnets in her Paris theater, The Great Ruby advertised by balloon in New York, and the Regatta Girl a mixed success in New York. Gertrude Coghlan to star in Lady Flora. Paris comedian Loncc dies. Pittsburg appoints a public safety director with censor power to expurgate first act of Rage. Maude Adams linked to DAlglon, Mrs Leslie Carter set for Zan in London April 16, Julia Arthur seen in wealth and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Aerie
Order of Eagles
Sutton’s
Andraus
Will 8. Rising Opera Company
Mr. Rising
Pippe the Shepard
London
Lillian Kemble
Bettina
Willis Pessendent
Lorenzo
Richard Wild
Rocco
Cora Ray
Princess
Lulu Sutton
Prince Freddie
Jack Winters
Frank Kenworthy
Willard Schroth
C. S. Keith
John Kurkamps
Haydens
Olga
Joe
Queen
Hisses Kemble
May Wells
Messrs
Wild
Fessenden
Rising
Eagle Band
Kenward
Eagle
Kirk
Paxe
Wakefield
Davenport Sisters
Flge la Ford
Edson
Butte Aeris
Strobel
Conly
Gilligan
Geo. Ress
Dick P. Sutton
Will 8
Tixing
Ttix
Hearly
Sarah Bernhardt
la Mes
Paris
Pittsburg
Atrector of Public Safety
Leslie Carter
Zan
America
Ae Boitertiy
The Moral in Plays and the Sapho Controversy
The New York Sun criticizes serious plays that exploit vice without wholesome sentiment. Sapho failed to justify its wickedness, though notoriety drew crowds and profits for Miss Nethersole until a district attorney halted the performance. Martin Harvey learns a similar lesson in London with Don Juan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Miss Nethersole
Martin Harvey
London
Henry Irving
Lyceum
Daily Way
Don Juan
Sanho
Japanese Drama 18 Quaint by David Belasco
Review discusses Japanese social law where a woman may not look upon two husbands and its impact on drama. It contrasts Japanese emotional restraint with Western openness, noting the challenge this moral structure poses for plot and audience appeal. It analyzes how such a rule shapes storytelling and character expression in theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Europe
Japanese stage art contrasts with American realism
A writer recalls studying Japanese theater during a visit to Japan. He notes the Japanese dramatist favors inner virtue over expressive gesture, trains actors to convey unspoken emotion, and uses music and lighting to create a serene atmosphere. The piece discusses cultural ideals, sincerity, and the difference from Western sentiment. Also lists letters advertised at Butte for the week ending March 24, 1900.
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Japan
Jackhowl
Alroy
Publi
Butte, Mont
Auster
J R Andersen
Juatt Pixter
Aliee Baker
Miss Boyce
Edward Hox
Wiz Brooks
George Bradford
Georg Bushkamp
Qeo Beekam
Catheri Burbank
J 8 Burnham
Miss Heffey
Mra M Renna
Minnie Beh
Mea Blake
Thomas Brady
James J Barth
Wm Bert
Willian Bowden
WH Beaver
Joe W Buckley
Robin Burbank
JE Brouillard
LA Blomquirt
Betty Curtis
Jo Carter
Jus" Carroll
Cundingham
C Omming
Loura Clark
Misa Tena Clark
Mra
M Conor
Mrx
Ma. Cabbage
Maud Cayo
Ma Chartrand
Y PP Clark
Mrs Cantwell
Robin Carkeek
Roe Crane
T M Cr
EW Gardner
A Cook
BW Clark
Sen
Dodd
Burd Deauchille Dowan
Jas Dull
Joel N Dononel
Joseph Davidson
John Doran
Rose Dedrick
Steve Dunnigan
W H Douglas
Thos ‘ Doyle
Jimmie Daily
Mre
ER Duffy
Jas A Duncan
Georgy Edwards
Forsythe
Win Frank
T Fisher
Steve Frazer
Pete Falluf
Pat Freeman
Jaz W Fairchild
Jas
F Pursse
J Priend
Frank Fuller
Streeberg
Esther Flood
CI Freeman
Frederickson
F Graham
Charl Grieger
A Hemerau
J D Hockey
W EL Hogan
Mra Wir Holt
Thomas Hebun
Thomas Healy
Stanley Miller
Ec Harbeck
Peter
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Star
Miss Arthur
Hall Caine
England
John Storm
Gus Thomas
Oliver Goldsmith
New York
Stuart Robson
Edith Crane
Tris
Australia
Tyrone Power
Sydney
Lorimer Stoddard
Ristor
Romie
Bianca
Ristart
Rachel
Harry B. Smith
Kerker & Blunder
York
Edna May
Edna
Mr. Lederer
Marelle Gilman
Gilbert
Mr. Gilbert
Harrow
George Grossmith
Theater Francais
Hacine
Paul Mouncet
M. Clarette
Paul Movnet
Anatole France
Syndicate of Paris Theater Managers
Denver
Cupid
Madonas
Venus de Medici
Vesuvius
Fanny Rice
United States
East
South
St. Louis
Algernon Syms
Britannia Theater
Redgold
Klondike
Red Man
Ophelia
Billy
Eagles
Suttons
Hostand
Clay Greene
Chever Goulwin
Gertrude Coghlin
Charles Coghlan
Lady Flora
Loonce
Maude Adams
Tostand
Dalglon
Napoleon
Bernhardt
Rotana
Julia Arthur
David Belasco
George 2
Lauton
al Lewis
Annie Lund
A Loftus
Alice Lody
Alice Langley
Annie Lambart
Chas M Levey
Chas K Luktala
Olka Legee
Clayton Leach
Emma Lalande
Florence Laden
eGorge Marsden
William Mallahan
Wm Maher
Wim Moynihan
John Murrish
Samuel J Mether
John Morgan
Ros Manion
Patrick Manning
Patrick Maloney
PJ Montzellote Mardox
M Mathews
Jennie Maguire
L Meal
John 2 Miller
Julia Mur
Hiloh Mollard
Henry Michkles
Gus Madate Bello Miller
Marsh
Lizzie O Rankings
Mr Mackin
E Martin
Jack McKinley
J McKeon
Win McFurek
John McGarvey
D McGrath
John McDonald
Alex McDonad
Janes McDonald
McBride
Thomas McBride
McAlvin
Jas McDonald
John Nelson
Millie Nugent
Jet
Nelson
Park St Noble
Hannah Nungesaer
Geo F Nuton
Frank Neal
Dan Nute
Alt Noyes
J Dexter
Bethiro Lo Mally
TF ‘O'Nell
Maggie O'Brien
John O'Donoghue
Jam O'Keefe
James O'Hara
BF Orwell
James Onglolo
Petucci O'Connor
J J Olsen
A W Ott
Michael Patrick
F & Peterson
Nela Powers
Maurice Pishkur
Martin Penny
Moges Perry
Mabel Porter
LC Pendarvis
L Pelly
JT Pratt
IJ Prideaux
Irene Perry
Henry Perkins
Fannie Pridham
Florence Piligl
Edward Pierce
C_ EB Preston
Chas Preisz
Ben H Postle
Austin Pollak
Augja Quigg
Frank H Quinlan
Mra Randall
Zella Rogers
Theo Richardson
A Ritchey
Sam Roberts
Harry Reese
Stuart Roudyne
Pal Koes
Mint Robbins
My Rash
Mary Redmond
Mike Robinson
Mra M Rowe
JP Regan
ME Rattray
John Rutter
James Russell
J Reay
Titra Skagiind
Misa Ga Schradvr
BA Sulik
EF Squakey
Mra D Bhoglin
Khaw
Amanda Sullivan
Pot D Strawn
Napoleon Schmidt
Albert Sparling
Mew Severance
BD Swart
WB Rmtth
Mel TT Scott
T Soult
Peter Stire
Otto Shannon
Nellie Shirden
Minnie Snisher
Jama Bohmarkler
Plant
Pearl Akrms
Frank Rash
Mary
Benhmin
Dick Roberts
Jos Burkley
Luli Ralps
W Beene
Minnie Thomas
Morley Comgene
Mra Neild Starr
S = Fisher
Daniel Vaughn
George Ribbons
Po Pearson
Hilda Machey
Alice Mckee
Jas B
George W. Trvin
Pearl
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Ruby
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