Ogden Daily Standard | 1910-02-03 | Page 4 | Engagement Extraordinary

ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY , ,on partnership which existed between Wm. II. Crano and the fie Ain Rob"on camo about In the first place through a serious mlaun-nersiandlng. mlaun-nersiandlng. Roth men wore ongapod to play tho same part In that well-remembered well-remembered comedy, "Our Boardlug House." Different members of the firm i7?rLr?"pon,b,e for the contracts. Mr. Crane was bo Incensed at finding Mr. Kohson in the role promised him that ho engaged au attorney to look arter his Interests. Finally Mr. Crano took ono of the other roles In tho comedy and made so much of it that Mr. Robson suggested they build tho , c" "n t0S'ncr. This was done and the play proved a great success. I welve years as Joint stars followed. This season Mr. Crano Is touring the country In George Ade's clover corned v, "Father and the Boys," and he vlll shortly be seen here. "Fa her and tbe Eoyn." the comedy by George Ade. in which Wm. II. Crane, tho pooular comedian, will appear here, Is all wholesome fun, punc-uated punc-uated occasionally with little touches of Crane seriousness. Running through all the fun is a valuable lesson, but at no time does the dramatist preach to his auditors', i he plav Is purely American in tone, and the critics throughout the country are lavish with their praise. William H. Crano. who will shortl? be seen here In George Ade's comedy. com-edy. Father and the Boys." intends to retire from the stage within a few ears, and thls may prove the last opportunity the theater patrons will have to see and enjoy this delightful paver. Mr. Crane Is being urged to mak-o a farewell tour of the country bc.fore his retirement In a evelo of his great successes, including "The Henrietta." "Tho Senator." -David Harum" rather and the Boys."