The Crawford Week Bill and Old Jed Prouty at Crawford
Popular drama at the Crawford Thursday features Richard Golden in Old Jed Prouty. The week’s program includes Lene Cottedy Campary and Moodey at Artenna with Hiuck Patti on Friday and Saturday. The piece notes a shift back to character plays and discusses production choices and critical reactions.
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Crawfords
Lene Cottedy Campary
Moodey
Bree Sn
Jed
Alabama
Artsonia
Montier
Atlantic
Tekken
Werner
Tachard Golden
Mrs Carter and the Actors Curiosity Over Zuse in Circles
A Chicago paper notes curiosity among theater pros about Mrs Carter and the actor Zuse. Manager Da Hols explains why seats are scarce while actors endure delays before performances. Mrs Carter’s insistence on steady stagecraft and management questions surface amid talk of weather and horses on stage.
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Leslie Casters
USA
Fred da Hols
Carter Express
Carter
Bepsnos
Mite Carter
Those Awful Critics The Syndicate Moves Against New York Writers
A New York dispatch reports the Syndicate plans to curb objectionable criticism by restricting writers and actors. The piece recounts past expulsions by Frohman, Ford, and Hearst from venues and presses, noting threats to block or blacklist dissenting critics. The article describes a tense struggle over fair critique and audience impact.
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New York
Sistusaion
Dale
Manurerk
Sew Productions
Frohman
Lyceum
Ford
Lichles & Co
Bieri
Old Jed Prouty Poem Echoes Fieldinspired Nostalgia
A fragmented OCR poem in the voice of Eugene Field hails old Yankee friends and New England homesteads. Richard Golden is cited in a tribute to Jed Prouty with memories of "the good ol Yankee immensity of Truth" and scenes of rural life in autumn and childhood.
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Jed Prouty
Eugene Field
Eugene Fielt Wak
Sia
Richard Golden
Jed Test
Atteen
Awiard Hines
New England
God Biess
Jungle Book stage plans face casting challenges
The article discusses adapting Kipling’s Jungle Book for the stage, noting the difficulty of translating its unusual animal characters. It mentions Mr. Cameron, the influence of All on in Wearing, and the evolving approach to presenting the jungle tale as a drama with religious and romantic notes, prepared for Easter holidays.
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Robson
Mr. On
Atherley Hind
Roabarnn
Teare
Rolisen
Pathough
Rajrare
Epitns
Bas
Cameron
Allon
Trieipling
Dimust
Papa
New Blood Needed for Farce and Burlesque Revival
The New York Sun argues for fresh talent to revive farce operetta and burlesque. It notes the era’s decline after Garrick Foote and Fielding and praises Gilbert and Sullivan for inspiring tastes, while calling for new inventors of theatrical pieces and revivals of operettas and musical comedy. It mentions performers like Cridtrude and Ellen Terry and reports on London and California theater activity.
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New York Sun
Garrick
Foote
Fielding
Vienna
Operita
Finglas
Dulintas
Mrbers
John Nesh
California
Suryt
Posen
Fife
Nut
Edoopas
London
Bellonie
Sir Henry Iving
Ellen Terry
Lamdon
Otis Sainner Company
Tavute
Treaher Potter Vigorous at 82 After Years of Health
An elderly man, 82, long free from illness, credits Paine's celery compound with boosting health after nervous prostration. Letter from Centerville praises the remedy's effects, noting prior chronic conditions and renewed vitality. Potent claim that prevention and regular use aided his recovery and overall well being.
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Potter
Gates
Potters
Paine
Lrn
Bones
Grippe
South County
Sears
Theatre and disk notes mix of plays and figures in Topeka
A scrambled Topeka page outlines theater moves and cast changes. Mentioned are Mamie Gilbert, Joseph Grisme, Midge Lessing, Dave Lewis, and Dick Perley with plans for touring routes New York to San Francisco. Headlines claim legal and business notices interwoven with show updates and a report on performer injuries.
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Mande Adams
Boetot
Harrison Grer Fiske
Mirror Lich
Theatrica Wendicate
Palingis
Mamie Giiroy
Imenat
Joseph R. Grisme
Care
New York
San Francisco
Beratt
Columbia Theater
Gruner
Petruary
Midge Lessing
London
Charies
Enie
Parton Eas
Pet Bote
Sven Iy
Everal Ya
Borde
Banden
Dave Lewis
Dick Ber Perley
Alice x Opera
Boguessiente
Phe Sind
Sery Balay
Tanson Orly
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Arizona
Crawford
Grand
Cape
Bimanoe Hobson
Eho
Boo
Treedore Roberts
Bart
Canby
Vincent Serrano
Arte Tina
Asue
Wien
Berulid
Vester
Black Patt Trowbadores
Kgink
America
Ower
Archibele
Eurphans
Bnd
Gavin
Ann
Nike
Caddum
Robson TN Shakes
PRARE
Berand
Méssrs, Crane
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Ays
Bani
Arts and Letters
Rae
Death's Garden
Strom
Jock
Kipling
Comic Opera
Centerville, RL
Wells, Richardson & Co
Gentiemeni
Potten
Ube
Alrguirth
Arpwerik
United
Hill
Palm Bisch
Plu
Te Bourne
Baltimore
Msi
Bortay
Hing Oparn
Larans Gore
Metropolitas Opera House
Nere Itch
Lovers Lane
Sol Smith Rt
Hastings
Met
Feanevinie
Bechine
Fultanle
Serres
Thoripeor
K_ Hackett
Marc
Marlowe
Thomas Lewrince Sgein
Aeults
Tus
Rially
Weil
Thomus
Darren
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