Theatrical News on Davin Adaptation at Crawford
A review of Augustus Thomas as he presents Soldier of Fortune at the Savoy and a circumstantial melodrama at the Crawford. The piece highlights Edeson, Kerris, and Davin’s influence on stage adaptation, plus remarks on Kentucky drama Old Kentucky and the New York run.
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Henry
Kerris
Uupe
Savoy
Bow York
Kurrla
Edeson
Ata
Eaewon
Aurustat Thomas
Richard Harding Davin
Edom
Crawfond
Thoman
Mr. Davis
Tinen
Enooanut Palin
Peekident
4 Disastrous season for New York theater managers
The current theater season, only 214 months old, marks a crisis for New York managers as finances decline and many top dramatic companies shut down early. Ticket sales slump, with advance audiences vanishing and some firms cutting prices to attract crowds.
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New York
Steett
Opening Night Sets Failure Tone for Play
The manager predicted no chance of success and abandoned the production after failing to sell tickets for the second show. The cast features the Acme quartet and Madge Carr Cock with Mary Tallaforte in Mrs Wises of the Cab page Fateh. A Primrose mansion setting and auctioned furniture were involved in staging Polly Primrose with Miss Thurston leading.
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Altuation
Acme
Madge Carr Cock
Mary Tallaforte
Mrs. Wises
Cabpage Fateh
Fasl Wilstach
Cooney
Fitch Record Sums Up Clyde Fitchs Career and Plays
The FitchRecord reviews Clyde Fitch fourteen years of work and his thirty plays. It notes major successes like The Moth and the Moon Money Maker and Her Own Money while mentioning mixed reception for others. An interviewer asks which play earned him the most money, and Fitch says financial return is not the sole measure of artistry.
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Succes
Pertnsd
Proamte
Ekeeliesoe
Ita
Mkentu
Dusty
Dasey
Blue Grasn
Nari Ba
Megald
Beree
Lexington
Kentucky
Methia
Pune
New York
Jameson Finney
Tulla Marlowe
Rector's Garden
Robert Baeson
Jessie Millward
Thea
Heinrich Conried
Sir Henry Irving
Queens’ Hotel
William Mollison
Sir Henry
Phil
Pall May
Mellos
Europe
Marguerite
Clyde Fitch
Barbars
Nathan Eh
Fay Cauinin
Andre
Sit
Fitch
Brammel
Peonta
Alice Miller
Front St
Canal Dover
Ohio
Cure of Heart Disease Claim Supports Nervine Remedies
Patient testifies that Nervine Restorative and Nervine aided his wife suffering from heart flutter and nerv ous spells. He praises Dr Laney and Miles Medical Co for Nervine products and other pills as cures, claiming relief from nervous dyspepsia and general pain.
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Taling
Laney
Earth
Pete
Mies
Santa
Moulan and Stage Shifts In January Show
The piece notes Moulan stepping into Sam Collins role as comedian in San Toy style productions, with Jane Balan and Cheridak Simpson among leads. It discusses who will portray created characters by Sam Bernard, timing before The Silver Slipper arrives, and hints at Moulan’s replacement in the interim.
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Toom
Moulan
Qui ‘Topeka
Jane Balan
Sula
Sam Collins
Sam Bernard
Cheridak Simpson
Dodo
Sulu
Theatrical anecdotes from Senator Depew and stage life
The Weekly Grist recalls Depew on actors and super numerals with sharp quips about powdered wings and silk stockings. It contrasts two stage supernumeraries, one ambitious for applause and another self posed, plus a backstage tale of Miss Canil and a benefit for a New York star, Joseph Jefferson involved.
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Depew
Miss Canil
New York
Joseph Jefferson
Siso
Heard in the Treaters Lines and Bongs from the Pisys and Comic Operas
Review notes on scenes from Soldiers of Fortune with Thomas Davis and Robert Clay, highlighting a pivotal exchange about reputations and a revelation by Hone Langham. Also mentions songs in The Babes in Toyland, an extravaganza by Glen MacDonough and Victor Herbert.
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Thomas
Hops
Ewitt
Glen MacDonough
Victor Herbert
New York Theatre Notes and Ditties Mixed in Print
In New York a mix of theatrical notes and song verses highlights Frank Daniels's triumphs in The Office Boy and a chorus number I’m On the Water Wagon Now. The column touches on John s Welshed lines from Lewis Carroll ballads, reviews theater tours, and mentions Marie Gelstingar’s death, Swift era plays, and upcoming stage plans at the Murray Hill and other venues.
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New York
Frank Daniels
Daniels
Empire State
Johnny
Willard
Sieeringon
Edward cn'Asdsimian
Murray Iil
Rew York
Tor
Sargent
Fortune Teller
Bridgeport
Conn
Franson
Myers
Paribas
York
Martin Golden
New Sony
Annow Fermany
Marie Gelstingar
Dean Swift
A. OL Artholyr
Keveridge
Muti Int. Vanesa
Swift
Billa
Richard Care Ae
Hightogo
Wa Trinh
Fisher
Tee Ancessia
Donen
Lindare Hoes
Jo Pus
Upet Bronretrens
Wohoou
Terueet
Jessy May Hail
Tomas Teerias
Eitenbeth
Kisuper
Wile Har Faversham
Wea
Baltimore
Ovens
Rene Orted
Puversbaim de Spone
Janice Meredith
Mrs. Wiges
Naw
Tulle Marlowe
Enason
Sories ‘Marlowe
Ic. Fothtern
Charles Frotiman
Garick
Leant
Rusia
Resi
Ig Sar Et Bial
Zama
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Namie
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Rayorter
Eally
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Topeka
Sultan of
Henry W. Savage
Lillian Maude
Nancy
Miss Cahill
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Charley Abbe
Players’ Club
Lambs' Club
Pittsburg
Gillespie
Magnolia
William Ingersoll
Abbe
Ingersoll
Dockstader
Pierpont Morgan
Ceheide Torsten
Fitch Record
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Dr. Miles
GRIST
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Dorchester
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Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Company
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