Views by the Wayside on Theatrical Season Profits and Tastes
The column laments a dim theatre season with many companies failing amid public indifference and shifting tastes. It notes demand for coherent plots and real life, cites notable productions and stars, and discusses the move toward personality versus merit in modern stage art, including commentary on Chicago and New York trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Cosbol
Strongheart
Leah Kleschna
Zira
Walls of
Jericho
Sarah Ferrhardat
Mrs Carter
Philadelphia
Zrza
du Barry
the Prince Chap
Dixey
New York
Happyland
Veronique
Mile Modisters
Grand Opera 18
Bernhardt
Bernhardts
Camille
Carpenter
Wlamaker
Maxims on drama and social value by Fred F Schrader
A critique on the moral and social function of theater, arguing that art should elevate thought and character. The writer cites Greek, French, and Shakespearean examples, praising genuine psychological insight in plays like Ghosts and Mrs Tanqueray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Dumas
Claude
Namby Pamby
Sardou
Tanqueray
Fred F Schrader
Interesting Events in Mrs Fiske career chronicle
A feature traces Mrs Fiske from child performer in New Orleans and Little Rock to star and producer of Leah Kleschna in New York. It notes her persistent rise, training across cities, early roles, marriage to Harrison Grey Fiske, and her creation of the Manhattan Company and artistic standards in procuring natural acting and plays like Tess of the D Urbervilles and Becky Sharp. It also mentions Yvette Guilbert's planned performances in New York in February and March.
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Mrs Fiskes
Mrs Fiske
New Orleans
Thomas Davey
Lizzie Madden
Richard Waddem
Fiskes
Mra Fiske
Little Rock Ark
Duke of York
Richard TI
Little Eva
Melnette
Childs
Barry Sullivan
Lucille Western
J K
Fmmet
Little Fritz
Mra Waller
Charlotte Tellery
Yankee Locke
Scott Siddons
H L Davenport
Junius Brutus Booth
Laura Keene
Dion Boudrault
Prince Arthur
the Park Theater
New York
Piske
Ita
Chelgen
Magda
Becky Sharp
St Agnes
Miranda
Magdala
Hedda Gabler
Fiske
Manhattan Theater
Manhattan
Leah Kleschna
Fishe
Lfe
Yvette Guilbert
Mme Yvette Guilbert
New York City
Olympia Thewe
Koster & Blais
The
Olympia
Academy
Lillian Mortimer
Miss Mortimer
Bunco
Mortimer
Fred Wryckhoff
Rube
Mr Wyckhoff
Izzy
Thomas Jefferson Takes on Rip Van Winkle Role
Thomas Jefferson discusses succeeding his father Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle. He recalls starting nine years ago, the public’s mixed reception in New York, and his effort to honor his father’s interpretation while forging his own path. He reflects on family actors, critics, and future plans including possible French performances and a shift to Caleb Plummer or Charles Klein works.
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Shakespeare
Wir Knowles
Nero
London
India
Dingestea
Fainsley Shokan
Peruird
Contemporim
Uf Mollere
Ulerars
Rostind
France
Napoleon Sephen Philips
Brelshman
Plous
Lanted
New York
Boston
Chi
United States
Emintry
Elcom
Thomas Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Rip
Robert MceWade
Mr Jefferson
Kian & Erlanger
Washington
Rip van Winkle
Metropolis
Scoffars
Baxe
Thoroas Jefferson
Armateur
Hip van Winkle
Chen
Holland House
Otis Skinner
Wilton Lackaye
Elsie Leslie
Folliet Paget
Tom
Father
Toma
Fathe
Booth
Hamlet Maggie Mitchel Wets Finvch
Thei
Angol
Abe Hummel
Arim
Charlie Burke
Burke
Tmive
Joe
Derrick
Willie
Cockles
Charles
Charles Jefferson
Harry Rapley
Barry
Charles Klein
Paris
Coquelin
Marie B Schrader
Washington Post
Udyard Kipling
Richard Harding Davis
Constant Lounsbery
Sarah Bernhardt
Lounsbery
Russia
Louisbery
Moss Grace
James Hazen Hivde
Ehave
Bernhardt
Sarah
Grace
Fragonard
Portrai
Besnhanit
Etward Willard
Wilard Hem
Willard
Crane
Leah Heschna at Belasco Opens for Weeklong Run
The Play Bills announce Leah Heschna at the Belasco tomorrow evening for a week, starring Fiske and the Manhattan Company. The drama by CM G McLean, set in Paris and Neustadt, charts a reforming moral tale as Leah, daughter of a criminal, is drawn toward redemption through Paul Sylvaine, a French deputy. Strong cast includes John Mason and George Arliss.
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Qirs Fiske
Manhattan
Belasco
Leah Heschna
McLean
Immonas
New York
Leah Kleschna
Paris
Neustadt
Austria
Leah
Paul Sylvaine
Kleachna
Sylvaines House
Sylvaine
Raoul Berton
Raoul
Kleschna
John Mason
George Arliss
Frederic de Belleville
William Black
Fernands Eliscu
Emily Stevens
Mary Maddern
Clyde Fitch
Blanche Walsh
Beene
Julian Rolfe Griss Walsh
Smart Set
Claire Foster
Sherlock Holmes
Julian Rolfe
Phillip Long
Relfe
Chicago
Miss Walsh
Martin Alsop
Frank
Heridan
Harry Rogers
Dorothy Dorr
Eleanor Carey
New York Theaters Cheer Christmas Season Attractions
A long survey of New York stage offerings notes Sarah Bernhardt and Grace Lounsbery amid Kipling and Davis works. It describes The Man Who Was, the Galloper comedy, and a lavish Hippodrome spectacle A Society Circus with lavish fountains and elaborate tableaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Blanche Walsh Answers Letter on How to Become an Actress
The actress Blanche Walsh responds to a young admirer’s letter about pursuing acting. She emphasizes acting as a lifelong craft requiring study, courage, talent, and perseverance, and urges the writer to choose between love and the stage while warning against rushing talent. She offers conditional approval if the writer marries the supportive partner and remains dedicated to the dramatic path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Walsh
Kap
Fred Tick
Clyde Fitens
Miss Walsh
Young Worer
Mences
Mick
Amateurs Present At Belanca Theatres Bill
The Belanca program featured three one act plays including Jerome K. Jerome’s Barbaray and a Land of Hearts Deare sketch. Casts included Adela Verron Wilhim A Graham Phyllis de Kay Gilbert Heron Miles and Mss Chadwick. Malcolm Duncan praised for Rp Van Winkie and popular with local patrons.
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Belanca
Army and Navy League
Bessco
Jerome K’ Jerome
Barbaray
Wiss
Adela Verron Wilhim
Graham
Phyllis de Kay
Gilbert Heron Miles
Miss de Kay
Aga
Ag the Wierd
Coward Mir Shepherd
Mies Chadwick
Od Farmur
Iis
Lingdei Geer
Cinders T
Mss
Chadwick
God
Miller
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Academy Tonight
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