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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1908
Page
8
January 28 theatergoers will be offered the musical et salion of the day the Iriah American comedy The Lony Side of Bitat way. New York and Hostan critics have grown enthusiastic about the melodramatic production praising its complete staging and chorus of handsome engaged performers.
Homer B. Mason delivers a standout comic turn as Sac in a lively Grand show with Grace Gimond as Judy Bessle. The production earns high praise for balance of humor and drama, while "Human Hearts" unfolds a Arkansas tale of love, guilt, and redemption ending in pardon.
Hooligan in New York, a male dramatic comedy drama, plays one night at the Grand Opera House on Mandy 1 December 21. Sam Morcis threads cartoons of Hootigan into a metropolitan tale among Gotham’s lower depths with humor and pathos featuring famous landmarks and a colorful cast.
The newly introduced actor Rupplemente has drawn strong notices across venues for his transition to the stage. The supporting company featured three large ensembles and several specialties, earning wide applause for its debut.
Sothern returns to stage with Lavitone de Trvinga parranite in matinee and night performances on January 2 and following days. The veteran actor, famed for romantic roles, is advertised to draw a large audience as he has for twenty years.
The revival features a new able successor to the distinguished predecessor. Surprises in electrical effects and stage devices aim to fuse performance with spectacle. The music log highlights Wola as superior in excellence, with a large collection reinforcing the production.
Florence Gear stars in the Jasper County production Marrying Mary reported by the Noahville Commercial Appeal. Critics note her youthful vigor and wholesome stage presence, despite a cold affecting her voice. The review highlights her bright performance and suggests improvement since last year’s debut.
The article portrays the historical figure as Nathan Bedford Forrest, famed Confederate cavalry commander and Ku Klux Klan leader after the Civil War. It notes his portrayal as the Wizard of the Saddle in a stage production, detailing his appearance in a lieutenant general’s uniform and the crowd’s reaction to his performances.
Rosabel Morrison leads a revived Roantel Morrison theater scene with support from Edward N. Noyt and a slate of featured players. The article notes heightened business activity and audience interest in Faust with Morrison as a central draw, alongside a cast including Lette Mor- Thon and others in a formal revival setting.
Miss Morrison will perform in Panst at the Grand on January 24 and 26. The notice highlights her appearance in these two show dates at the city theatre.
Richard Carle presented a lively vaudeville act in Chicago that included Marys Lamb and a strong impersonation of Leander. The performance drew praise for his singing, dancing, and broad comic timing, with the crowd erupting in laughter at his routines and stage presence.
Empire Opera House presents The Gambler and related western pieces next week by the Miami Running company. George Mergen returns to star with Jack Mason as the villain in a strong western vehicle. Christmas matinees and Wednesday through Saturday performances include special attractions and revivals, with seating at two dollars.
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