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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
8
The piece by Mr. Arthur C. Alston stars Mr. Robert Downing in A Modern Shylock. The description hints at a Shylock figure with a daughter named Robert Golden, presenting a contemporary twist on the famous money lender.
An excerpt notes a play about a money loving woman with a daughter who steals for motive and impact. The theft drives a dramatic result amid a lively comedy and a captivating love story. Star program highlights actor Mr. Downing in two roles. Curtain at 8 30. Prices 50c 75c 1 00 and 1 50.
Robert Downing, born and raised in this town with ties to Worcester and Stephens City, is a famed actor who retired to evangelist work then returned to the stage. He has appeared before the public for over forty years, and a rare opportunity to see him is offered at the Empire tomorrow night.
Mrs. James H. Carey visits friends in Baltimore Md for several days. Messrs Ross Wheat and Graham Lacy depart for Hampden Sidney College to enroll for the forthcoming session. Mr W W Diffenderfer and family return home after a visit with his uncle C H Forsythe Braddock street. Daily Thought Euripides quote about bad ends.
Gus Hill's Minstrels, fifty all white performers including comedians singers and dancers, come next Monday led by veteran Geo Wilson of Waltz Me Again fame. Press notices praise the show with Allentown reports claiming it to be the best of the season, surpassing Fields or O'Brien.
The United Vaudeville opened a two engagement at The Empire last night to a large and pleased audience. A clever lady musical act entertained, drawing sizable turnout and positive response.
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