Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 18 April 1915 — Page 8

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BEST OF 'TAB" IS TO COON THE

bfeMIusical Comedy Company After To- $ night Will Make Way for Pics'' tures At Grand.

Sv The Raymond Teal-James P. Lee musical comedy company will give their last performances for the timo being at the Grand this afternoon and tonight when they will present the new musical comedy "Safety First." |i ,,: Although the title has been claimed for another musical comedy and a smaller organization has appropriated lit for vaiideville purposes. Mr.* Lee ^produces evidence that ho "saw it /first" for It is a matter of record that "Safety First" was presented in

Lowell, Mass., long before the other productions were heard of. Mr. Leo the author of "Safety First." Mr.

Jpal oonsiders it one of the strongest steal plays in the repertoire of tho ganization. Mr. Lee has a sort of lorge W. Monroe part, an Irishwoman, whose specialty is cooking. Mr. Teal, though he is (probably at his best raider burnt cork, is a very versatile comedian and has a sure fine topical song In "Safety First."

Three children of Mr. Lee are prominent *in the cast of "Safety First," Madeline, the prima donna ot the company Baby Angeles and Master Dick, all of whom were practically reared upon the stage. The youngsters have their private tutorB, who travel with the company and are farther advanced in their studies than the average children of their ages. Homer Long, the ballad singer Roy Kinslow, light comody juvenile Marie Barbler andf Corinne Garkeck are among the other principals. There is a hard working chorus made up of attractive young women who are carefully chaperoned. These young women make half a dozen or more changes of costume during each show. Charles Rodman, the musical director, and Minnie jr Vandervort, chorus director, are important members of this happy family. "Safety First" will be presented today,

The consensus of opinion of those [who attended the Grand during the past week is that the Teal-Lee company is the best equipped organization 'of Its kind that ever appeared In,

Terre Haute. Beginning Monday the Grand will j) revert to feature films with "The OutLfe- lcast"

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The story is of a harsh 1udge wbo ''.would sentence a girl to death for mur-

I Mercer, a worker, who steadfastly maintains that she is Inherently good, end that her desire for fast living is [not real. Her enlisting as a Red Cross ^, nurse is the consummation of a story 'that is Intensely gripping from beglnnln£ to end. Cathrine Conntiss is the "Modern Magdalen" and Lionel Barrymore, the rich mill owner, these being the leading roles, supported by "William H. Tooker, Charles Graham and

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UNUSUAL FEATURE FILM

.WILL BE SHOWN AT THE AMER- !. ICAN FOB THE SECOND TIME NEXT SUNDAY, THE

TWEUTY-FEFTH.

The production Is that of "A Modern JI Magdalen," adapted, from the stage I play -written by C. Haddon Cha.mbers,

Whoa® dramas of American life hahre placed him pre-eminently in the front ranks of dramatists. The play deals {with the disadvantages of poverty and the ambitions and aspirations of a girl to better her condition for the sake of lifting her parents out of the mire vlof despondency and poverty. She accepts the offer of a wealthy mill owner to become his mistress and thereT/ after soffers all the pangs of a mist. spent life. Heil reformation and redemptlon is accomplished by Joe

Irfchers of high reputation on the legitimate and motion picture stage. No one under 17 will be admitted, the film being censored as such.

THEATER

TODAY—Frar»cis X. Bushman in "The Return of Richard Neal"—Special feature in three-part Esaanay Drama, with Francis X, Bushman, Nell N Craig, Bryant Washburn.

MONDAY-

Charles Chaplin

'In "A Jitney Elopment"—A two-part Essanay comedy.

TUESDAY—"The Voice from the Taxi"—An episode of the Qirl Detective Series, with Cleo Ridgely and Robert Gray. WEDNESDAY—"The

with Franklin Ritchie, Louise Vafo,

Quicksands of Society"—Two part Biograph drama

Alan Hale,

THURSDAY—'"Sonny Jim and the Valentine"—Vitagraph comedy drama with Bobby Connelly, Tetfft Johnson, Mabel Kelly. "To Have and to Lose"—Biograph drama with Isabel Res, Franklin

Ritohie. The Taming of Rita"—Vitagraph oomedy with Margart Gibson, Alfred D. Vosburg. FRIDAY—'"Out of the Ruins"—Special feature In three part Edison c!rama with Mabel Trunnelle and Pat O'Mally.

SATURDAY—*The Consplraoy of the Chateau"—Two part Essanay drama with Beverly Bayne, Albert Rosooe, Helen Dunbar. *4. "A Race for a Crossing"—An episode of the Hazards of Helen Series, with Helen Holmes.

Peach Crop Still Unhurt

POXY CHORtTS I1V jSTOCK MUSICAL COMEDY, AT 1HK.GRAND.

THE OUTCAST" MtlTUAL. MASTEU-1'ICTLTRE AT THE GRAND.

No Primrose Path for Mile. Pav/owa

It is so easy to see a great star on the stage and so difficult to get a glimpse of bis or her private life that the public has developed a keener in-

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terest In the human and personal side of celebrities than in their professional side.

One of the most interesting personalities on the stage, Mile. Anna Pavlowa, the Russian dancer, is quite as interesting off the stage. Her record is unique in that she has never taken a complete vacation, for she has Oanced at least two hours each day since she was ten years old.

Mile. Pavlowa manages to spend about ten weeks each year in her own home, "Ivy House," in London, but during the time she Is apparently "resting" there she is busy designing new costumes, scenery and effects, planning new ballets with her ballet masters and artistic directors.

Aside from her appearances before the public, Mile. Pavlowa liaa several avocations to make up a strenuous existence for her. Arrivimg at the theatre a couple hours before the performance, she spends the intervening time in practice clothes behind the scenes doing the prescribed "limbering up" exercises over and over again. She also teaches dancing and has several pupils in her corps de ballet whom she is developing with daily lessons. An hour a day is spent in studying- music for which a teacher accompanies Mile. Pavlowa on all her tours. Another hour in the afternoon she allows herself to completely relax and sleep. Even the time she spends on trains is not wasted, for Mile. Pavlowa is an accomplished designer and painter, and as soon as she enters her drawing room on the train her drawing board, paints, etc., are placed before her, and she begins work upon designs and color schemes for new costumes, etc. This is tho nearest approach to a pastime that the busy little dancer allows herself.

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fljeatrical (Chit-chat

by Mique O'Brien.

Whether we are to have an form of theatrical entertainment at the tlrand this summer other than motion pictures will be determined today.

If the Raymond Teal-James P. Lee company now presenting really first class light musical shows at ridiculously low prices of admission can't attract paying audiences there's hardly any use trying to experiment 1 other organizations, for there are none out at present that compare with this

company In equipment or resources. The past performances line on Messrs. Teal and Lee and their associates indicates the calibre of the organization. Mr. Teal has been a burnt cork comedian since the days when Hi Henry's name was as familiar as Bert Williams name is today. He was a star with W. S. Cleveland's mastodon minstrels and worked for a year in Chicago with that organization. During the last engagement ever played by the lamented Billy Emerson, most popular minstrel star of his time worked on the opposite end with him on the stage of the Boston theatre. He has since had important engagements with Willis Sweatman and other famous burnt cork comedians as associates and has covered the Keith and Orpheum vaudeville circuits.

Jimmy Lee is an author and composer as well as a first class comedian of thp old school. AVhen he was learning his trade actors had to work. Mr. Lee is now up in no less than forty parts, ready to go on and play any one of them on a day's notice. He has had a varied career as an actor. He has played in burlesque, in straight comedy and classic drama, in musical shows, light and heavy and' has even supported John L. Sullivan in "Hpnest Hearts and Willing Hands." Mr. Lee is the father of six children. Three of them travel with him at the present time. All have marked talent.

Homer Long, the baritone, has been with the company six years. He was taken out of a stock company in San

Leroy Kinslow, the juvenile lead, was also a stock actor in California when he was engaged by Mr. Teal five years ago.

One of the chorus, made up of soloists, claims Winnipeg as her home, another New York, still others hail from Chicago, Toronto, Txs Angeles a.nd Jersey City. After the matinee and night performances the company will prepare for the big trip to Brazil, Paris, Linton and perhaps Rockville.

William H. Crane is loolcea up to "V the rest of th stars in "The New Henrietta" as the real head of the organization. We have the greatest admiration and respect for th© dean of the American stage. There, is of

course,

some feeling shown when the dear old dean beats Tommy Ross, or Maclyn Arbuckle at peanuckle but in a professional way there never was a, happier family than .is now touring the country In the revamped Bronson Howard comedy. The almost reverential regard In which 'Mr. .Crane is held by his associates was indicated in the remarks made by Mr. Arbuckle and Mr. Ross at the Rotary club luncheon given in honor of the male actors of "The New Henrietta."

Mr. Crane, by the way, is the only person who ever successfully imitated the late Stuart Robson and Mr. Crane had to do that very thing for three years while Robson and Crane were starring in "The Comedy of Errors." Mr. Crane not only had to Imitate Mr. Robson's squeaky voice but he had to make up to resemble him physically. And it wasn't an easy matter. "Rob wore a 6% hat," said Mr. Crane. "My si7.e was and is IVz- That meant work for Rob. He had a little round stomach and thin legs. That meant work for both of us. I wore shoes without heels* Rob wore French high heeled shoes ®o we could appear to be of the sasme height. How did we happen to produce 'The Comedy of Errors?" Well, it came about in an odd sort of way. Rob and myself had been somewhat successful as co-stars in 'Our Boarding House,' and other plays. The Ann name Robson and Crane had become a sort of trade mark. Hart Jackson, who had a place on Fourteenth street in New York, the old actors' hangout, suggested to me one day that we put on a spectacular production of 'The Oomedy of Errors,' Rob and myself as the two dromios. I put the proposition up to Robson. My partner poo poohed and tut tutted the suggestion. Apparently he oouldn't see anything in It. About two weeks afterward, however, Robson came to me and said: 'Neighbor'—that was his favorite way of saluting me—'suppose you and I put on 'The Comedy of Errors' In a manner that will surprise the natives. You and I can play the dromios and we will make them as near alike as possible.* 'I'm glad you like my suggestion of two weeks ago,' I ventured to remark. "'Your suggestion!' Rob squeaked out, 'Neighbor you are a liar! It is my ideah. You nevah mentioned such a tiling to me!' "The upshot was we produced 'The Comedy of Errors' at an expense of 526,000 or thereabout. It wasi, 1 believe the most sumptous Shakespearean production this country had known up to that period, more than thirty years ago."

"The Candy Shop" company, headed by Rock and Castle, recently arrived in Spokane, expecting to nil an engagement at the Auditorium in that city, but found the theatre closed owing to lacik of patronage "The Candy Shop" was a money-making attraction In the middle west. Offers of return dates in numerous cities, including Terre Haute were turned down in favor of a trip to the Panama exposition territory.

Take It from th® critics of the" far west, tia a real musical oomedy with

real wlars that is head&d for Terre Haute. Here arc some o,f the headlines used by the Los Angeles Times in describing tfhe show: "Girls Win at High Jinks." "Lemons Don't iGrow in Show's Peach Orchard." "Mirth and Music Mingle In Majestic Melange."

The Denver Times says "High Jinks" is a musical show without a Haw, with clean, new fun.

Stella May hew, Eugene O'Rourke and B'illle Taylor are in the cast.

Eben Plympfcon, who died In New York the other day, was accounted the best (Romeo of his time. He waa the Romeo to Adelaide Nielson's Juliet, and also to Mary Anderson. Plympton was years old. He was a native of Boston. In recent years he played In "The Man from Home," "The Duel," the allstar revival of "Romeo and Juliet," "London Assurance" and "The Garden of Allah." I-:

Making It Pleasant For the Actor Folks

Actors, and especially stars, enjoy long runs In the big oities of the country for more reasons than one. Their comfort is better conserved, for they can settle themselves in either a hoted or an apartment and enjoy the ease of a permanent abode. Another reason lies in the social life which gathers about the prominent actor when he or she are for any time in a great city. In recent years the stage stars have been much sought after by people of society, and those of special prominence have been feted and toasted to their hearts' content by the very best people of the land. The five-star group of players, namely, William H. Crane, Thomas W. Ross, Maclyn Arbuckle, Amelia Bingham and Mabel Taliaferro have been made particularly welcome in the homes of the fashionables in Chicago during their long run at the Cort theatre in that city, ana not only have they enjoyed society, but have had many gatherings with their fellow actors there since the beginning of their run, the middle of December.

The grace with which the actor has been received in recent years at society's portals, perhaps takes its rise in the enjoyment of the London actor for the bright light which shines about the throne. Since the day when Henry Irving was knighted and became Sir Henry, to the present time when there are several actor-knights—Sir Jonn stone Forbes Robertston, Sir Herbert. Beerbohm Tree, Sir John Hare, Sir George Alexander—the lot ot the English actor has been a bed of roses. They have been feted and banqueted and entertained everywhere at the best houses in London and in the English countryside, so it is but natural for such mesn and women as the fiv« stars whom Mr. Brooks bais brought together, John Drew, Otis Skinner, David Warfield and others of their ilk, to be sought after by society in America. The hard and fast lines which used to divide the theatre from the world of men and women, have faded completely out of sight in present day society and the reputable and successful player of today Is as welcome In the home Si culture and wealth as the friends «f their own class.

How George Sidney Landed Good Berth

"Blzay Izzy" George Sidney appears to have made the comedy hit of "The Shop Window," Jfexnes Forbes comedy which is one of the current New York successes. Rennold Wolf tells the remarkable story of how Sidney got his present job, thereby.

Nerw York knew little or nothing of Sidney before the premiere of "The Show Shop." Theatregoers in outlying communities had heard of him In the popular price playhouses and so far as he was identified at all it was with the production of "Buzzy Izzy," a Stair & Havlin output.

Sidney happened to be resting In New York about the time James Fobres was engaging "The Show Shoj/' company. His cast was satisfactorily filled except for the part of Rosenbaum, a theatrical manager and a dlstlnot type. He had gone to the Selwyn office one morning in a state of despair because of his inability to fill the role suitably "when in walked Sidney, diffidently asking for a pass for one of the Selwyn productions. As Forbes' glance fell on Sidney a smile spread over the playwright's face. "Sent from heaven," he exclaimed. "No, I'm working for George Nlcolai," said Sidney. "Well, that Is different," admitted Fobers, "but how would you like to appear on Broadway?" "Quit your kidding," was Sidney's reply.

When finally after an hour's conversation Forbes offered him the role, Sidney said that he must first consult his wife. The latter advised against vaunting ambition and Sidney declined the proposition. Then lnfluense was brought to bear upon him through Mr. Nlcolai and L. C. Wiswell and reluctantly he consented to "begin rehearsals.

And now nightlv the roars of laughter that greet Sddney*s every moment attest Mr. Fodbes* keen judgment.

THE MEANING OF THE "TJNAFRAID" FEATURED AT THE ^AMERICAN TOMORROW.

The enigmatic title of "The Unafraid," the Jesse L. Lasky picturization of Eleanor Ingram's famous romance, in which Rita Jolivet is the star and House Peters the "featured" player, has caused much comment. The name of the drama applies to the heroine, an American heiress who, fascinated by a dashing noble of Montenegro, goes alone to that semi-feudal country to fulfill her promise of marriage, even though she has been warned to keep fjway. This girl is a woman who, through all her strange adventures, never fails for courage, and she meets all {roubles still wUhn* fear.

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RAYMOND TEAL

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IN FIVE PARTS

New Scenery, Modern Society Dances as Pavlowa Dance? Them, and Latest New York Successes.

MAIL ORDERS NOW FOR CHOICE SEATS

PRICES—S3.00, S2.B0, S2.00, SI .SO and SI.OO. Gallery 76. Box Oflioe Seat Sale Tuesday morning at 9 o'olook.

Fl •-proof

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, U$

GRAND OPERA HOUSE

THE PEOPLE'S MOST POPULAR PLAYHOUSE

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20—Musical Comedy Stars—20

IN THE FUNNIEST FARCE COMEDY EVER WRITTEN INTERCEPTED WITH MUSICAL NUMBERS

"SAFETY FIRST"

A Riot dl Music, Mirth and Melody

A DOLLAR AP|ITO

.MUSICAL

MATINEE 2 to 4 P. M.f NIGHT 6:30 to 10:30

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY MAE MARCH and ROBERT HARRON

IN MUTUAL'S MASTERLY ADOPTION OF

"The Outcast"

BY THOMAS NELSON PAQE

THURSDAY AND SATURDAY

RUTH ROLAND In "WHO PAYS?"

•Ona B. Talbot Announces

HOUSE

Begtaftfing Monday Matinee.

FREMONT-BENTON PLAYERS

In Tlielr Laughable HANDKERCHIEF NO. 18

Marshall Montgomery

Th* Original Whistling Ventriloquist

Les Diodattis

In .Reproductions of Famous Paintings "0

Dtyle anl Elaim Baaih art barter

A Pair of Daffydill Girls

ONE DAY

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Something to Talk About fy

EXTRA ADDED ATTRACTION FOR ENTIRE WEEK

The Eminent Lecturer and Explorer

JOHN W. RUSKIN

Presents his close to nature motion pictures of wild animal life in jungles of Africa and India. Change of Program Thursday

Matinee* 2:30 Nights 8:15 Except Saturday and Sunday.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THREE SHOWS

2:30 7:30 9:15

PRICES ALWAYS

Matinee, *xcept Sunday—Lower Floor 15c Ba\cony 10c. Nights and Sunday Ma tlnee—Lower Floor 30c. Reserved Balcony 20c.

500 BALCONY SEATS 10o --wi

.. .CONCERT....

Terre Haute Choral Society

SIEGFRIED PHILIP, Director 1

Assisted by Mrs. David Silverstein, Mr. J. J. Salchert, Miss Miry Grimes and MR. EDWARD CLARK of Chicago, Baritone

WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 21st

At the Central Christian Church, at 8:15

ADMISSION 50c

1»HE yiQUESNEY COMPANY

Office Supplies and Printing

Bolb Phones 330S 014-61* Obto Street

It A TRIBUNE WANT AD. ONE CENT A WOKD.

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Friday Evening, April 23

Only Appearance Here of the Famous'

RUSSIAN BALLET, COMPLETE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA^