Fritzi Scheff in Mile Modiste and other New York notes
The theater page reviews Fritzi Scheff in Mrs Modiste at the Knickerbocker with three acts of elegant songs and gowns. It praises Scheff, Barrymore siblings, and Ethel Barrymore in Alice Sit by the Fire at Criterion, noting John Barrymore’s strong supporting work and Beatrice Agusty’s standout turn.
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New York
Criterion
Mrs. Modiste
Knickerbooker
Br. Barrie
Ethel Berrymora
Monet Barrymore
John Barrymore
Wille Collier
Barrymore
Beauice
Lionel
Ethel Barrymore
Barrymocs
Scotchman
Mons. Fukt
Mr. Soston
Sir Mary
Tiga Berrymore
Beatrice Agusy
Madiste
Fritzi Scheff
Bubil
Rille
Knickerbocker Theater
Biss Scheft
Victor Herbert
Henry Blossoms
Foreign Critics Praise Young Violinist Spalding in Paris Debut
A glowing Paris review lauds Albert Spalding, a talented young American violinist, for his debut with the Dramatic Artists’ Association at Chatelet Theatre. Critics note his graceful technique, expressive range, and promise, predicting a bright future after London, Berlin, Vienna, Nice, and Florence concerts.
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Spalding
Albert Spalding
Paris
Coquelin
Fie Teading
Artisix Indy
Europe
London
Sheelatiy
Ated Spalding
Wall
Pacig Uy
Albert Spatain
Dramatic Attala’ Association
Goquylla
Albert Spataie
Bech
Ty Sameante
Giitaente
Berlin
Vienna
Nice
Florence
Promoted Henshaw Draws Prominent Advertising Role
John E. Henshaw has been promoted in the Giorgs Ade-Guetno Ludera musical, becoming a strongly featured figure in the advertising motion. The promotion places him near being the primary center of attention in the production.
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Henshaw
John E. Henshaw
Jvho
Bron Dlayine
Prinatnat Vale
Didinaanger
Mtr
Edna Meyting Ends New York Engagement Tour
Edna Meyting wraps a lengthy New York engagement and heads to London on March 1 to perform. Her tour covers major cities with a new stage program featuring explorations of modern love and dreamlike themes through the works of Clyda Fitol and the piece Ye Woman In the Caner.
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Eona May
Edna Meyting
New York
London
Tua
Clyda Fitol
Billy
O'Brien hailed as American middleweight champion
Philadelphia writer details Joseph Hagan known as O'Brien rising to champion status after victories across major rings. He recounts rivals Tim Corbett Tommy Ryan and Kidd McCoy as clever fighters, notes weigh-In dynamics and O'Brien's long list of bouts, and profiles his career from 1896 onward amid era boxing context.
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Yan Jean Line
Tommy Ryan
Elaing
3Ight
O'Brien
Ryan
Fitzsimmons
Tima
Jim Corbett
Tim Corbett
Kidd McCoy
Ware
Wirzwimmons
Jeffries
Marvin Hart
Hart
Brien
O'Bri
Joseph Hagan
Philadelphia
O'Brien Fyat
George Filly- Sell
Drampa
Master Grewe
Plo Plon
Alva
Austria
Frances
Crewo
United Studs
France
Warfield Con Artist Tale From Vaudeville Debut
Nelig V. Michals recounts David Warfield’s staged ruse to land a cheap engagement at Pischers by performing Hebrew dialogue on a bare stage. A manager, Levy, and Warfield agreed to pay and contracts were drawn after feigned talent. The yarn blends showmanship with a staged test and a humorous bar scene aftermath.
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Nelig
V. Michals
David Wacheld
Boyout
Bischer's
Warfeld
Levy
Bin
Meyer Geqn
Enya Warfield
Warfield
Iis
Thes
Xiss Warfeld
Trinie
Rick
Levy Siga
Stage Briefs Feature Noted London Comedians and New York Stars
The Catch of the Beason showcases Fadna May and Myre Tannehill in London style vaudeville offerings. Edwin Nicander and Thomas Wetherby appear in stock company works. Valerie Bergere and Bertha Gallani headline new acts. Ramon K Hackett and Frank Curzon arrange cross Atlantic productions. Fred Wright and Corinne shine in Rogers Brothers pieces. George Irving holds vast timberland interests in Michigan with hopes for Broadway. Bernard Shaw’s Man and Superman dominates New York, while novelty acts and zany stunts enliven the variety scene.
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Swith Fadna
Soma
London
Chastes Frohman
Minke
Presenta Tan Hk
Student Ing and Havage plan preliminary detaste in New York
Henry W. Havage and Steglnard Ta Koven arranged preliminary detaste for Mr Ba Koven's new opera Ten dent King in New York after returning from Hot Springs Virginia.
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Ing
Henry W. Havage
Hot Springs
New York
Havage
Steglnard Ta Koven
Ba Koven
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Iss la Mon
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Sanita Claus
Jack Horner
Marjory Daw
Simple bin
Bon Bon
Jack Hoynor
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Lyric Theater
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