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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1909

Page

6

Lew Fields Shines In Old Dutch Farce On Stage

Lew Fields delivers strong comic work in Victor Herbert and Geo Hobart musical Old Dutch. He portrays Ludwig Streu sand an inventor who exchanges wallets and lodging, while Leopold Mueller occupies Streysand’s room. The chaotic hotel sequence and Fields’s stable scene provoke big laughs as the farce unfolds with Ada Lewin Eva Davenport John Henshaw John Bunny and Vernon Castle among the cast. Critics praise Fields’s humor despite a weak storyline.

New York Lew Fields Victor Herbert Geo. W. Hobart Fields Ludwig Streusand Berlin Leopold Mueller Streysand Melds Lisa Alice Dovey Lightning Charlie Illneas Mia Grundy Yama Yama Wong Ada Lewin John Henshaw Eva Davenport John Bunny Vernon Castle Iris Seattle Barry Girard Calien Einburg Knicklebein Richard F Mm Pete Pete Johnnie Detmar Poppen Lomber Gus Weinburg

WGN Opens with Dramatic Musical Flash at Alhambra Theatre

WGN presented a large framed musical play marked by battle scenes and various features, led by Welford in his final week with Mr. Hopkinson at the Alhambra Theatre. Mrs. Fiske recently staged a matinée of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House in Louisville, drawing a crowded audience of women and children disappointed by the misled expectations.

Welford Mr. Hopkinson Ie Alhambra Theatre Fiske Sbeen Louisville Buster Brown Ford Mr. Hopkin Alhambra Owen Davis Russell @ Drew stock company Seattle

Alaskan Theatrical Notes and Cast Listings This Week

A fragmented listings page mentions The Alaskan and Soul Kiss shows with multiple names including Dr Hopkinson Wamgra Dallae Wellford George Minatreis and Del Lawrence. It references performances in midweek and weekend slots plus an On Trial in His Life segment and a Lottery AM-Franklyn Under act.

Wamgra Dallae Wellford Hopkinson George ‘ Minatreis Wulliner Russell Drew del Lawrence Franklyn Frances Slosson Tullie

Soul Kiss Returns with Agile Pertina at Grand

Pertina the swift Russian danseuse headlines the Grand engagement in Soul Kiss, with Robert Adams delivering appealing dances and a lively chorus. The review highlights Pertina's toe and terpsichorean tricks, Adams's dainty stage presence, and a crowd-pleasing first act as the show plays a four day run.

Pertina Orpheum Grand Robert Adams Robert

Crewe Chosen as New Viceroy of India

Lord Crewe named successor to Lord Minto as viceroy of India. He leaves the British cabinet reluctantly to assume viceregal duties. His background includes roles as lord lieutenant of Ireland and lord president of the council. Lady Crewe is daughter of Lord Rosebery.

Lord Crewe Lord Minto India Ireland Lady Crewe Lord Rosebery Margaret Primrose

The Dyspepsia of Old Age

The article extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a superior digestive aid for older adults, claiming they replace missing gastric juices to ensure complete digestion. It notes broader use for all ages, urges purchase through 50 cent packages, and offers a sample by mailing name and address to the F A Stuart Company in Marshall Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Company Stuart Building Marshall, Michigan

Last Week of the Dissolution Sale Offers Big Bargains

Hundreds of shoppers flocked to the dissolution sale with prices cut 1 to 2 and 1 to 3 off regular retail. The ad highlights numerous bargains and urges inspection of stock this final week.

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