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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
2
A vivid theatre advertisement promotes Daughter of the Gods starring a famed actress. The copy promises a luminous performance with action set across tropical seas and a regal palace, culminating in an epic battle scene. Returning engagement announced for Plainfield Theatre with matinee daily starting March 29.
Ben Welch presents a burlesque variety program at Plainfield Theatre next Monday starring Welch with Jenny Pewr F and a strong company. The show features special Italian character specialty acts, a large chorus, wardrobes, and song.
A garbled article recalls a blend of plays and performances featuring John E., Ruth Louise, Forrest William, and others. It highlights a mix of farce about a saintly old lady, a Soldier Boy operetta, and a Show of Wonders extravaganza with dramatic naval scenes and wartime themes.
The draft program lists a new series of plays featuring Daly star and a mix of familiar names such as Meehan Meta sea and Bert Lone rigan. The Very Ming Theatre presents several pieces including Love of Elizabeth and Love of Mike a light comic that's already drawing attention from the Shubert.
Cast members Clayton Sidgey Phillips Da Quin ia Edmund Mulcahy Eleanor o Jamed Great To Rion viegine Smith appear in Subwa ring P-7. Matinées run on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with the usual seating.
Dusky Maids head a new theatre bill at Pratofield Theatre for part of this week. The program includes Ellow and Seton Deeky Matitp with singing and dancing, alongside Rogers & Rogers and To Kelsog in novelty comedy. Strong vaudeville acts promise a varied night of entertainment for local patrons.
The Willow Tree fantasy from Japan returns to American stages at Cohap Harris Theatre. Fay Chinter as the princess and Jelley Hell as the hero lead a vivid cast in a modern fairy tale of old world gods and tender love. Also highlights at the Harris include The Big Show at the Hippodrome with stars like Annette Kellermann and Nixie Chard, plus an extensive skating program and seminars by Charles Dillingham.
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