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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1917

Page

23

Sir Herbert Tree dies leaving stage vacancy described

London theater world reels from Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree's death seen as irreparable loss. The article notes his vast repertoire from Colonel Challice to Svengali and Hamlet, his influence on English and American stages, and calls for leaders like Edward Sothern as new theaters rise and actors enlist.

Herbert Tree Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree London New York Herald David Belasco Sir Herbert Rascal Colonel Newtone Challice Prince Borowski Sydney Grundy Gringoire Monger Narcisse Mr. Wilding Captain Swift Hadden Chambers Triplet Beau Austin Robert ‘Louis Stevenson W. E. Henley Duke of Guiseberry Svengali Hypatia Robin Ulysses Herod John A’ Dreams Nero Edwin Drood Colonel Newcome New York New Amsterdam Hamlet Abbey's Messrs. Abbey, Schoeffel and Gray Julius Caesar Richard HU Windsor Jack Falstaff Alma- Tadema George du Maurier du Maurier England Edward VII Henry Irving Theatrical Managers' Association United States Newcome Canada Newcomer Sothern Sir Herbert Tree Edward H. Sothern Robert B. Mantel Johnston Forbes-Robertson John Hare Charles Wyndham Red Cross Booth Theater Ike Mr. Sothern

Film Shows Troops Wearing Helmets in France

Hearst-Pathe News releases first motion pictures of American troops in France arriving in New York. Ten million viewers expected as soldiers appear in steel helmets similar to French models, filmed along the River Aisne where troops are in camp behind the line.

Hearst-Pathe News France French War Office New York United States River Aisne

Soledad Roof Garden Courts San Antonio Popular Night Spot

Soledad roof garden, linked to the building's large swimming pool, draws the best San Antonio crowd. Management emphasizes a refined environment and uplifting terms, with crowds in the past week often reaching capacity.

San Antonio Soledad Roof Garden Soledad

Barrymore in Camille and a thriving Broadway season

Ethel Barrymore is set to perform Camille as an indicator of her ascent among leading American actresses. The piece surveys her growth, range, and acclaimed recent work, alongside notes on Broadway plans, new musical comedies, theater reopenings, and anticipated season openings through August.

New York Ethel Barrymore Camille Dumas Sarah Miss Irymore Miss Barrymore Rose Pinero Galsworthy Trelawney the Wells James Montgomery George Ade Elsie Janis Jane Kitty Darlin David Belasco Sweet Kitty Bellaire Love Mike Oscar Straus Bernard Shaw Henry Hull William A. Brady William C. Crowell Mathee

Egyptian Dance Joins Bryant Washburn Film The Golden Idiot

A Chicago roof garden dancer appears in Bryant Washburn's latest feature The Golden Idiot performing an Egyptian number. Washburn remarks on the dancer's eyes as an extra man recalls his single attentive glance.

Chicago Bryant Washburn Mr. Washburn

Maxine Elliott Stars in Goldwyn Comedy About Big Business

Maxine Elliott in her first Goldwyn film by Irvin Cobb and Rol Cooper Megrue plays a clever heroine who combats financial giants. The article praises her performance and notes Elliott argues women belong away from business and urges American girls to stay aloof from it.

Maxine Elliott Goldwyn Irvin S. Cobb Rol Cooper Megrue Miss Elliott

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