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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1912

Page

26

Plaza Theatre Vaudeville Bill Attracts High Class Talent

The Plaza opens the week with McDevitt Kelly Lucey Great Gerard & Company and Graham Randall acts. London and Paris costumes, Maine explosion finale, PlasScope films, and Cy Morgan pitching appearances headline a night of comedy song and novelty.

McDevitt, Kelly & Lacey Great Gerard & Co, Graham & Randall Ferguson Northlane Hopkins Axtell Paul Florus Haney Novelty Motion Pictures

Wildfire at Orpheum Promises Human Interest and Romance

Orpheum players open Lillian Kruussell drama Wildfire this afternoon with a full cast led by Dora Downin as Mrs Barrington Myrtle Congreve Hayden Stevenson and Irving Lancaster in pivotal roles. The comedy drama follows a widow with a racing stable amid love trials and a reformer foe, ending in happiness.

Dora Downin Orpheum Theater Orpheum Lillian Kruussell Lola Downin Barrington Sub Rosa Hayden Stevenson John Garrison Leonora’ Oakford Janet Sterling Myrtle Louise Valentine Hortense Green Kentucky Bartley Cushing Mission Loop

Forbes Robertson Career in London Stage Rise Shines

The article traces Forbes Robertson from painter beginnings to a renowned Shakespearean actor. It notes his move to the stage under Samuel Phelps, rapid rise as a leading man in London, and his status as a rival to Irving and Mansfield in classical acting.

Forbes-Robertson Jerome London New York Henry Irving Richard Mansfield England Irving Forbes- Robertson Samuel Phelps Adonis Rossette Kean Haymarket Sir John Hare Garrick Theater Pinero London Lyceum Theater Buckingham Henry VII Lancelot King Arthur Claudio Lyceum Theater Hamlet Romeo Shylock Michael the Crown Judas Caesar Canada

Henrietta Crosman Stars in The Real Thing at the Grand

Henrietta Crosman headlines a Grand Theatre production of The Real Thing a comedy about marital discontent and a wise widow who helps a busy wife and distracted husband rediscover affection. The play features Crosman in dual roles and blends domestic advice with sharp humor reflecting contemporary theater praise.

the Grand Henrietta Crosman Dorothy Dix Miss Crosman New York Maxine Elliott Alan Dale Acton Davies Charles Darnton Henrietta Cros Catherine Chisholm Cushing

Graustark Scenic Production Impresses with Massive Effects

A scenic production of Graustark captivates with grand scenery and effects. It promises a sweeping spectacle beyond conventional romantic theater and years of stage craft.

Graustark to Be Staged by Grand on April 6

A dramatization of the Graustark novel is set for one night, April 6, featuring the romantic Grenfall Lorry and the Graustark Princess. The production promises faithful adaptation, lively comedy, and strong cast led by Jam Castle, a premier stage figure with Whitney Enterprises.

Jam Castle Busine Whitney Enterprises

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plaza Theater Lloyd Spencer McDevitt Kelly & Lucey Great Gerard & Co Gerard & Company Plaza Gerard Graham & Randall Normandy Miser Heir Frank Graham Edith Randall Graham Ferguson & Northlane Hopkins & Axtell Hopkins Miss Axtell Mr. Hopkins Paul Florus Rubinstein Haney Paris Emmet & Co Maine Plazascope Cy Morgan Philadelphia Athletics Morgan Jack Coombs Bender A.plaza Miss Axteld Hopkins and Axteld New Orpheum Play Clarke Silvernail Orpheum Players Miss Lola Downin Graustark the Real Thing
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