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Show I Music and Theatres I AMUSEMENTS TO-NIGHT. I' Salt Lake Theatre Francis Wilson in "When Knights Were m Bold." H Orphcinn Advanced Vaudeville. H Grand "Kidnapped for Revenge." H; Lyric "A Night in Morocco." Hi I This Week's Review I SALT LAKE THEATRE. I "The District Leader," the musical comedy drama presented at H the Salt Lake Theatre on Monday and Tuesday, deserved a better H1 patronage than it received. There is nothing startling about the pro- H duction, neither are any of the principals stars of the greater magni- H tude, but, taken as a whole the company is far from a poor one, and H manages to furnish as much music and mirth as one could reasonably H expect. Mr. Fred C. Trucsdcll and Miss Ethel Dovey have a number H of catchy songs, Mr. Truesdell's song, "What's the Use of Dreaming?" H and his portrayal of a "dope fiend" being especially entertaining, H while the comedy work of Frank Weed and Albert Devier is an inno- H vation in the musical comedy line. While there are plays and com- H panics on the road that are superior to "The District Leader," neither H the company or the play deserved the "roast" handed them by some of H the daily papers. H "When Knights Were Bold," the Frohman production, the open- H ing performance of which occurred at the Salt Lake Theatre on H Thursday night, is indeed a laughing success. It is a feast of humor H which brings forth every expression of amusement, from the blase H titter of the seasoned theatre-goer to the genuine guffaw of the guile- H less novice. Most of the performance is Francis Wilson, but the other H members of the company enter ably into the spirit of the generally H ridiculous situations, the result being a finished and palatable pro- duction that is a genuine panacea for the blues. Miss Boland, in the part of Lady Rowena, is graceful, clever, entertaining, and although H Francis Wilson, as Sir Guy De Vcrc, declares "She talks so much H about her past you'd think she had one," her conversation is delight- H fully entertaining. As for Mr. Wilson, one had but to occasionally H steal a glance at the faces of his auditors to note their approval of his efforts to entertain. The closing performance of "When Knights Were Bold" occurs to-night, and if you have not seen it, you should M, by all means do so. H ORPHEUM. The galaxy of stars at the Orpheum this week are giving the fullest measure of satisfaction, presenting a diversified and high class performance that it is a positive pleasure to praise. There's not a "ringer" on the bill; from the opening number, the Goolmans in an l unique musical act that immediately puts one right with one's self, to the last moving picture, there's not a moment but that contains a full measure of enjoyment. The spectacular "Polly Pickle's Pets in Pet-land" Pet-land" is one of the best of the Joseph Hart productions we have had this season, each member of the company being an artist, while the scenic effects are simply scrumptious. Daisy Leon as Polly Pickle and David Abrahams as Pinkey, the cat, have proven the most popular members of the cast, but each of the fourteen members of the cornel corn-el pany are thoroughly capable. One of the best acts of the performance is the little playlet presented by Mr. Kcane and Miss Briscoe, a farce 1 depicting the possible results of the trial marriage law, Miss Briscoe's song at the close of the act being a real gem. A pair of black face comedians who do not use cork, because they are the genuine article, are Avery and Hart, and "comedians" is no misnomer in their case. They are as funny a colored couple as one could wish for, the big H fellow of the team being a whole show himself. "La Sylphe," the dainty toe dancer, has a number of new dances which she performs 1 with a grace and charm positively enchanting. G. Herbert Mitchell has a pleasing knack of telling stories and is a fairly good baritone I singer. H ' GRAND. H There are four acts and ten scenes in "Kidnapped for Revenge," the modern melodrama being presented at the Grand this week by 1 the Theodore Lorch company, almost every human emotion being de- M picted, love, hate, revenge, intrigue, gratitude and ingratitude, comedy M and tragedy in fact everything usually found in a melodrama, and then some. There's nothing slow about this play, the sensations 1 come thick and fast, lovers of melodrama being given a beautiful 1 run for their money. The members of the company seem to be at their best this week, the performance moving with a smoothness and precision that shows much care and study in its preparation. "Kid- I napped for Revenge" goes again this afternoon and to-night. 1 11 I LYRIC. The Zinn company evidently believes in saving the best for the last, "A Night in Morocco," which is being presented at the Lyric this week, the closing week of the Zinn company's engagement, being the best thing they have presented during their stay in the city. Gus Mortimer and Tony West are given a rare opportunity for their particular kind of fun making, and make the most of it, while the other principals of the company have been at their best, and the American volunteer drill and dancing of the chorus has been well received. re-ceived. Little Mainline St. Clair's songs have been a feature of the performance. COMING ATTRACTIONS. Salt Lake Theatre James J. Corbett, April 20, 21 and 22 ; Mary Mannering in "Glorious Betsy" April 23, 24 and 25. Orpheum Advanced Vaudeville. Grand "The Factory Girl." Press Agent Promises SALT LAKE THEATRE. James J. Corbett, the only champion prize fighter in the world who was able to bid a final farewell to the prize-ring, go upon the stage and be accepted as an actor solely on his histrionic merits. "The Burglar and the Lad)'" is the vehicle in which he is playing the leading role. He is the big attraction, not because he was once the champion heavy weight of the world, but because theatergoers recognize recog-nize the unusual opportunity of witnessing a man who won fame in the prize ring, carving out new honors for himself on the stage. Many other champions of the squared circle have gone on the stage, but usually in vaudeville skits in which boxing exhibitions formed the principal feature. Of those champions who went in for actual acting Mr. Corbett is the only one who was accepted as an actor. He has studied hard to perfect himself and he has made good. Corbett will be at the Salt Lake Theatre next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with special matinee Wednesday afternoon at 3 :45. The coming production of Mary Mannering's new American play, "Glorious Betsy," by Rida Johnson Young, author of "Brown of Harvard" at the Salt Lake Theatre next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, is going to prove an event of paramount importance in theatricals. Miss Mannering, who this season is appearing under the direction of the Shubert management, has been given a most adequate production, and a superior company and this beautiful woman and successful actress has scored another great success. This charming actress will impersonate that loveliest of American women Elizabeth Patterson, the famous beauty and wit of Baltimore, Balti-more, who married Lieutenant Jerome Bonaparte, the brother of the Emperor, during his visit to this country on official business in connection con-nection with the Louisiana purchase by the United States. When Jerome first met Elizabeth, or as she was better known to her associates, asso-ciates, Betsy Patterson, she was but eighteen years of age and the esteem in which she was held, coupled with her beauty and natural gift of wit made her the belle of the town. The American verdict of her beauty was endorsed by Europe afterwards. Curiously, she had a distinct resemblance in appearance to the Bonapartes, as mention of this fact is noticed in several letters written by Madame Junot. When she married Jerome, her prominent characteristics were ambition, love of pleasure and self-will. Under the influence of the cruel fate which the Bonaparte family brought upon her, she developed an admirable courage. Her native wit, encouraged perhaps by her early reading, was trained by undeserved humiliation into a bitterness which caused it to be said of her afterwards that she charmed with her eyes while she slew with her tongue. ORPHEUM. At the i,ead of the bill comes Julius Steger who is assisted by Richard Malchien, Minnie Lee and John Romana presents a musical dramatic playlet entitled "The Fifth Commandment," or "Honor thy Father and Thy Mother." This playlet is by Mr. Steger. "The Fifth Commandment" is a great little play and so very much higher in value than the average offering of this kind that it stands alone among the new productions of the season. It is replete with sentiment and heart interest of the honest kind which counts for very much with audiences. Mr. Stcger has one of those velvety and sympathetic voices that to hear him sing but one song is enough to carry a sweet recollection of him from the theatre. Wherever this playlet has been given it has won unstinted applause and instant recognition, not only have they received the stereotyped form of applause, but in many of the climaxes the popular feeling has vented itself in hearty cheers. Then there is the Montrose Troupe which comes billed as marvelous mar-velous European athletes and according to their press notices in Europe and America they give an entertainment that is finished, polished, clever and altogether out of the ordinary. They perform their acrobatic acts with a skill that is seldom equalled and never excelled. Another headlincr act is that of Seymour & Dupree, their act may be termed a refined comedy novelty act. The man of the team, Mr. Seymour performs some very superior acrobatic work, he is one of the world's best jumpers and nimble footed acrobats. For a number num-ber of years he was the star attraction in the P. T. Barnum shows. In his act here Mr. Seymour makes up as a Chinaman and among the feats performed by him arc that of jumping over an upright piano from the stage floor and jumping over a parlor lamp that sets on the drawing room table, with both feet securely tied. He also plays a number of quaint Chinese instruments. Miss Dupree is an artistic dancer of recognized ability and skill. A unique, entertaining and unusual act is what Bertie Herron should give. She is the original Minstrel Miss and it is said of, her that she has demonstrated her right to be classed not only as a head-liner head-liner among minstrel maids but that she is entitled to a place among the stars of the entire minstrel profession. Gil Brown, a singing and talking comedian, comes with one of those good old singing and monologue acts without which no vaudeville vaude-ville performance would seem complete. He possesses a splendid voice and his songs and stories are fresh and new. Then comes Lcs Frcres Riego, they arc equilibrists who have won fame and renown for their sensational performances in the amusement amuse-ment centers of Europe. Their balancing work is said to be of that extremely sensational order which causes your hair to stand on end because they seem to risk their very necks and put their lives in peril in executing their various turns. Of course the bill would not be complete without the Kinodromc and Weihe's orchestra. In view of the superior class of attractions and the high order of talent seen at the Orphcum during the last two weeks it would seem hard for the management to make any extravagant claims for the coming week, but the press agent is out with a statement that if next week's bill does not equal and in some respects exceed the merit points of the past few weeks popular bills, he is willing to forfeit his reputation as a prognosticator. GRAND. The lives of those who people our great industrial establishments establish-ments are always interesting. No class is more interesting in the great mass of working people than the girls known as factory girls. Play after play has been written dealing with their lives with more or less success. It has remained for Charles E. Blaney to write and produce what is probably the greatest play of this kind that has been written in several years. The play is entitled "The Factory Girl" and the coming week at the Grand Mr. Theodore Lorch and his company will present it with a set of special scenery built especially for the piece. The regular souvenir matinee will be given Wednesday afternoon after-noon and Saturday afternoon there will be a bargain matinee. RICHMOND PEARSON HOBSON. The public appearance of Richmond Pearson Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac, next Tuesday evening in an address will be an interesting in-teresting event. Mr. Hobson is one of the representatives from Alabama in the lower house of Congress. His subject next Tuesday night will be "America Queen of the Seas," a subject that presents unlimited possibilities. PLAYS AND PLAYERS. Olga Nethersole announces that after her present season she will abandon her entire repertoire, and that the next time she appears ap-pears in America she will appear in one play only, in all probability a modern' drama entitled "The Rival." D. W. James, Plumber, Steam and Gas Fitter. Estimates on all kinds of Plumbing and Fitting gladly given. Both phones 379. 67 East First South Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
