Once Famous Magician Puzzled by Modern Illusions
Harry Kellar, once famous magician now settled in LeRoy, expresses delight in recent advances in magic. He cites improved mechanical and electrical devices and new illusions, noting a California show where ducks vanish as part of a trick, observed from a theater box. The veteran performer hints at further reflections in a continued column.
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Los Angeles
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Trick
Majestic Theater
California City
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Servais
Selecting Chorus for Hammerstein's High Jinks at Robinson Grand
Article details Arthur Hammerstein assembling a chorus for the musical High Jinks at Robinson Grand Theater, describing the challenge of finding 2 dozen versatile young women able to sing act and dance. It notes auditions drew hundreds, with actors like Edward Tora in role and mentions a German spy case involving a note mistaken as a medical prescription.
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MacNaughton
Musical comedy No body Home without chorus odd show
A forthcoming musical comedy titled No body Home will be staged with no chorus. The production features distinct parts for all female performers instead of traditional concerted numbers.
New Dickey Play in Production The Come Back
Paul Dickey, co author of The Misleading Lady and The Ghost Breakers, will soon produce a new stage work titled The Come Back. The project signals a return to his signature witty dialogue and comedic timing as he develops the script for public presentation.
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Paul Dickey
Ghostbreakers
Charles S. Goddard
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Edward Abeles
Wayburn to Produce Farce “She’s in Again” Adapted From French
Ned Wayburn, noted stage director, to enter producing with a farce titled She’s in Again, adapted from the French. The piece previously found success in London under the name Ors.
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Ned Wayburn
London
Gilda Varesi Stars in War Brides Lead Performance
Gilda Varesi heads the second company in a prize production of Alice Brown's War Brides presented by Winthrop Ames. Her acting as the Portuguese wife made a deep impression in the show Children of Earth.
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Gilda Varesi
Ade
Alice Brown
Winthrop “Ames
Bernhardt Plays At Palace With New and Revived Works
The Palace Announces a busy week beginning tomorrow with Sarah Bernhardt's The Woman of Mystery and a new version of Madama Butterfly. Also featured are The Hyphen by Justus Miles Forman, The Mistress, and reruns of past favorites. Edward Abeles and Rosany Hughston join the cast for portions of the engagement. The program includes Vera Cruz and Spoon Night with the usual managerial promises of strong company performances.
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Sarah Bernhard
Tvrerrone
Vera, Cruz
Mexico
Isle of Troubles at Odeon Promises Musical Fun
A garbled review touts a forthcoming Odeon show titled The Isle of Troubles a lively three part program featuring singing dancing and comedy. It promises catchy music pretty performers clever comedians and bright costumes making it a first class entertainment for the upcoming run.
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Paria
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New Play Casts Waldop in Private Life Afri ca
In a recent production news item Edward S Peple casts Waldop in a private life role joined by a new dramatic cast. The show moves to a Boston stock company with her husband as manager and features the play The Lone Bird by Hatton.
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Boston
Baye
Meading
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Siamer
the Hatton
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Jane Cowlent
William
Courtleizh
Last Sea Order Captures Mindful Spectacle
A fragmented local item notes Sulia and Sanderegn in a sea themed event. The brief mentions Mind her and last sea visuals, with photographic elements framing the scene. The readable text hints at a nautical or cultural showcase with pictured performances.
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Sulia
Sanderegn
Wayburns Werk McIntyre Heath Star in Phi Tree Revival
Ned Wayburn directs the revival of George Ives and Jean Schwartz musical comedy Phi Tree at Richinson Grand Theater. McIntyre and Heath return as leads chosen from many auditions. The production promises lively impersonator staging and a Saturday matinee at noon.
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George Ive
Jean Schwartz
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Mcintyren
Mr. Wayburn
McIntyre
Heath
Ft Richinson
Grand Theater
Young Women Stage Debut Highlighted at Theatre
Josephine Stevens makes her stage debut alongside Robert Hilliard as theatrical parents guide the young actress. The event features the daughter continuing a family tradition in vaudeville and live performances, drawing curiosity from contemporary audiences.
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Wwell
Robert Hilliard
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