THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 16, 190S.
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run. Manager Richard E. French has
secured it -for his stock company at the
Star and this will bo its flret stock
production in the West.
According- to reviews of "The Kjlng
of the Cowboys" in the East, the play
h&s-the same elements of popularity
possessed by "The Virginian," combin
ing with it the comedy of "The Heir to
the Hoorah," two of the best Western
cowboy plays that ,havo ever been
given on a stage. "The King of the
Cowboys" doalw with .the wild, free
life of the cattlemen of the plains.
There is no character tn-.Amerlcan life
holding greater fascination for the
public than the cowboy. ' Ho is -the
ideal of the small boy andthe grown
people are attracted to the cow
puncher because of the romance of
his surroundings. Adventure Is meat
and drink to the man who rides the
Western range so that a dramatist
does not have to draw on his imagin
ation when he wants to usc'thls char
acter. The truth of tho cowboy is
enough to make a dozen melodramas
and the llfo-story of each one is a
book of startling surprises, daring
deeds and excitement.
In the "King of th,e Cowboys" the
author has used a few of the many
nldellghts on this .peculiar individual.
The play gripe the attention from the
moment the curtain rises throughout
the thrilling"; narrative, until the final
curtain. In the play the cowboy is
painted as he is and it is not a fanci
ful picture. This lidellty ,to the sub
ject Is what will make the play popu
lar at the Htar Theater.
Accurate I costumes and an ample
scenic equipment is promised. Scats
for "The King of the Cowboys" can
be reserved In advance by phone.
45 MIXUTES 1'ROM BROADWAY
Klaw & Erlangcr Will Present Ceo.
M. Cohan's Play at lielllg.
Tho attractioa at tho Heilig Theater,
Fourteenth and - Washington streets, for
two nights, beginning next Tuesday, Feb
ruary 18, will be Klaw A Erlanger's- pro
duction of George, M. Cohan's new music
play, "Forty-five Minutes .From Broad
way," with Scott Welch ' in tho 'role of
Kid Burna and ' Miss Frances Gordon
as Mary, which has proven one of the
most remarkable stage successes of
the last season. Tills play was originally
staged at Oolumbui O., one, year ago last
September, going from Columbus to Chi
cago, the early part of October, and
made a run of 30 weeks to the largest re
ceipts ever recorded, by- an .attraction in
that city. Following! this, it made a rec
ord of four months! to capacity attend
ance at the New Amsterdam Theater,
New Tork.
Tho piece is really a novelty, and con
sists of comedy, burlesque, melodrama
and musical comedy.' In the conception
of the play, selections of characters and
originality of situations, Cohan has shown
the same genius for getting together nov
elties and surprises that was noticeable
In his "Little Johnny Jones." The book,
lyrics and music are his .own, and. In ad
dition, he cast the pieces and rehearsed
the company personally.
Every theater-goer remembers the "Un
known" in "Little Johnrly Jones." In
"Forty-five Minutes From Broadway"
Mr. Cohan has another type in the part
of Kid Burns, played by $oott Welch.
Miss Frances Gordon plays the part -of
"Plain Mary." a housemaid ln.'Jiew -Roche!
le. This suburb is just 4,y minutes
from Broadway by rail, and this, circum
stance gives the pieco its title. V
Mr. Welch is surrounded by a notable
cast, and a large auxiliary company. The
principal players are Scott Welch,
Frances Gordon, Claire Grenvllle. Eliza
beth Drew, Carolyn Lee, Elizabeth Pui
cell, John J. Clark. Arthur V. Gibson,v
James H. Manning, Edward Walter,
Howard Stevens and James A. Davett.
Seats are now selling at theater for the
engagement.
"GRAUSTARK" IS XEXT.
Baker Company in Dramatization of
George Barr McCutcueon's Novel.
Grace Hawyard's five-act play, which
Is adapted from George Barr Mc
Outcheon's popular novel, "Graustark,"
will be given by the Baker Stock Com
pany, with Miss Jewel in the leading
role, for the week following "In the
Bishop's Carriage" and opening next
Sunday matinee, February 23.
This delightful romantic play was
presented in New York for the first
time the last week in January, so
Portland theatergoers are not so very
far behind the metropolis in seeing It.
It deals with tho adventures of two
clever young Americans in the princi
pality of Edelweiss, Grenfell Lorry
and Harry Anguish. In endeavoring to
save the lovely Princess Yetive from
a dangerous plot which they have
stumbled onto, they become embroiled
in the affairs of this petty principal-
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MISS VERXA FELTO.V IJf THE3 NANCY HAXKS.'
Ity In a way Well calculated to arouse
the most delightful feelings in the
heart of the. average lover of romance
and excitement. "
"A Battle for JjUe" Coming.
Following "Bora Thome" at -the
Empire and opening next Sunday mati
nee Vthe first appearance In Portland
of the startling melodrama, "A Battle
for Life," will be the bill. It is a play
dear to the hearts of all lovers of
melodrama pure and simple, and as the
title Indicates, describes a terrible
struggle of one man against over
whelming '; odds, and the desperate
means taken to protect himself at all
cost. No play of modern times is more
intense and absorbing. The scenery is
new and true to . the action of the
piece, and tho company presenting It
one of the best on the Western circuit
this season. Many of the scenes are
the moct thrilling and exciting ever
seen on the local stage.
"Dream City" Is Coming.
Little Chip and Mary Marble have
scored positive hits in "Dream City,"
which is soon coming to the Marquam
Grand., Miss Marble is delightfully cast
as Nancy, and is more winsome and
charming than ever. Nothing that Little
Chip has ever appeared In has- given
him such fine opportunities and he makes
the most of them. They are ably sec
onded by. a company, every one-of whom
is particularly good In their respective
parts. . .
Paul Gilmore In New IPlay.
Under Jules Murry's management, Paul
Gilmore will be seen here at tho Mar
quam Grand In the near future, in his
newest play, "The Wheel of Love," by
George V. Hobart, who calls It a semi
Western love Idyl. Mr. Gllmore's reputa
tion was augmented here last year by his
clever work in "At Yale."
VAUDEVILLE AT THE GRAND
New Acts of Variety and Novelty
Are Promised Tills Week.
From the vaudeville center of the
world Sullivan & Consldine have gath
ered together another feature pro
gramme for the patrons of the Grand,
the new bill commencing tomorrow
afternoon. On the list are singers,
dancers, comedians and acrobats, so
that the entire field of vaudeville is
represented. The particular feature
of the list will be tho Five Musical
Hawalians. These citizens of the an-
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nexed islands are sing-ore and instru
mentalists. They will Introduce the
Hawaiian native dance and their se
lections will be native music.
Zlnell and Boutelle are operatic peo
ple, but Instead of singing "straight"
they introduce comedy and thus double
the value of their act in the eyes and
ears of the audience. Harry Zeda,
contortionist, will have a prominent
place on the bill. Zeda is the contor
tionist who created the role of the pet
fiery dragon in "The Gingerbread
Man," -and played the part during the
long run of that musical comedy in
New York. Zc'da, now In vaudeville,
is doing the dragon specialty as he
performed it on Broadway. All who
saw "The Gingerbread Man" remember
that the dragon was one of the best
bits in it and they will want to see
Zeda do it.
Horton and LaTrlska come from the
Tivoli Theater, London, England. They
have a novelty creation, "The Mes
senger Boy. and the Human Doll." In
this sketch Miss LaTrlska gives an
imitation of a mechanical doll which
is said to be even better than that
of "Phroso," who up to this time has
been rated as the best of these imper
sonators. This act was booked for
Portland a few weeks ago, but made
such a hit in British Columbia that it
was retained there.
Joe Byron and May Blanche' have a
matrimonial comedy called "Matrimo
nial Sweets in Family Jars," and this
is an act that will amuse all who are
married. There is a laugh in every
line. Fred Primrose, the minstrel
man, is to do a monologue and cut-up.
Joe Thompson will sing a new illus
trated song, and the moving pictures
will show ."The Skillful Policeman."
This afternoon and tonight will end
the present programme, with Albinl,
the famous magician, as the bead-liner.
BRIGHT ACTS FOR NEW WEEK
Pantages Will Present an Unusually
Good Show This Week. .
It pays to advertise, as some one has
said already; but you've got to be able to
deliver the goods, as some one else has
said. Pantages' boosters Include all who
attend the shows from week to week.
They are amused, the time slips by unno
ticed, and they go out to tell their friends
of the good things to be seen down at
the Fourth-street house. There has been
much wonderment that Pantages never
sinks below its standard of excellence.
You are always assured of a good show
at Pantages. The show Just ending and
the one about to open are both of the
best to be bad.
Those who have not seen the troupe of
35 cycling cockatoos, or Donat Bendini.
with his remarkable pets "Jim and Jens,"
and the seven other distinct hits of the
bill should take a last opportunity today.
There is nothing better In Western vaude
ville than these acts.
Manager Johnson has selected his new
programme from the long list available
to the extensive Pantages circuit The
Atlas Four have been assigned to the
top-line position. These comedy singers
have a happy act. one in which melody
and fun are subtly and cleverly inter
woven. They have been meeting success
at every engagement, and in several in
stances have been held for a second week
in response to public demand.
Another- noteworthy act is that of the
Musical Simpsons, who play a variety of
brass instruments. All members of this
troupe are artists of ability.
McGloln and Shelby, billed as singers,
dancers and comedians, are more than
the billing implies, for they have a repu
tation in vaudeville and their funu is new,
catching and amusing. i
Hebrew Impersonators that are rapidly
forging to the fore are Gilday and Fox.
who have just been signed by the Pan
tages dricutt because of their success in
this line. .
OIHe and Randall, comedy jugglers, are
rated high in their following, and Harry
Jocelyn, coon comedian, is clever enough
to draw more salary than is paid to a
United States Senator.
STAGEIAXD.
The u of a real shower of real Bui! Run
water on the Lyric stage during the-run of
"The Lawyer and the Lady" marked an. In
novation that . was greatly appreciated by
Lyric patrons.
Manager Dick French Is a hot favorite for
first honors as the handsomest man in
town.
Marie Doro will appear In London next
Summer in a nfrw play by W. J. Locke,
author of "The Morals of Marcus."
Calvin Helllg; seems to be lost somewhere
in the wilds ,of Southern California. Even
Brother Kd doesn't know his whereabouts.
Charles ralton has been ensaecd by
Llebler & Co. to support Mrs. Patrick Camp
bell and Mrs. -Breebohm Tree In "Electra."
Amelia Bingham Is planning; to revive
"The Climbers." "The Frisky Mrs. John
son" and "The Modern Maedalen" for a
. Spring; tour.
"The House of a Thousand Candles" was
sent on a tour yesterday with practically
the same cast as that which appeared in
the play at Daly's recently.
Adeline Genee. It Is reported, has signed
a contract to appear in America for a num
ber of years. A new production is being
arranged for her next season.
E. H. Sothern has revived his distin
guished father's greatest success. "Lord
Iundreary." in New York and is receiving
great praise from the Gotham critics.
.
Joseph Holland, who has not appeared on
the stage for the last Ave years, has been
engaged by Wagenhals & Kemper to stage
Leo Ditrlchsteln's new farce. "Bluff."
An inspection of the registry of births at
Bury St. Edmunds. London, last wek
showed that Louise de la Ramee (Ouida)
was born at Bury St. Edmunds In 1S30.
Maude Adams and her company have be
gun rehearsals of "The Taming of the
Shrew." the play selected for Miss Adams'
appearance at Harvard University in June.
It was announced last week that Virginia
Harned would not be under the management
of the Shuberts next season. Her pro
jected tour in "Camille" was abandoned
two or three weeks ago.
- James Slevin. author of James O'Neill's
last season's play. "The Voice of the
Mighty." has completed a new comedy, the
name of which has not yet been determined.
Gladys Grey, a popular repertoire stai-, has i
been chosen for the principal role. The
production will be under the management
of Sweely-Shipman Company and will have
an early Spring hearing.
Gabriel D'Annunzio has four . new plays
under way. They are "Amaranta," "Nro."
"Tristan and Isolde" and "Nina Pompilio."
His latest play, "l.a Nave." will be produced
In London and probably In New Tork.
George L. Baker is negotiating with a
number of high-class leading men. but ss
yet has closed no contract. MIfs Jewel will
open her engagement as leading woman
with the Baker Company this afternoon.
Henry "W. Savage is considering tho pro
duction of "Prince Hugo's Honeymoon." an
operetta by Oscar Straus, composer of "A
Waltz Dream." Mr. Kavage has held the
rights to this piece for a year or more.
Richard Carle will end his season In "The
Spring Chicken" this month, and about
March 1 he will revive "Mary's Lamb."
which was played for a short time at the
beginning of the season. The cast will in
clude John Parks. Frank Belcher. Llda Mc
Millan, "Scamp" Montgomery, Bertie MtIK
Edith Sinclair. Marion Mills. Inez Bowers
and Abbott Adams.
Clay Clement arrived in Portland last
week and Immediately began preparations
... "-.-. ... a no .iuw itjiiiimon.
"The Bells" and "London Assurance." He
will gather a New York company here and
arter a week at the Marquam. commencing
Sunday, February 2::. will go on tour toward
the East. Mr. Clement's portrayal of
"Baron Hohenstaufen" in "The New Do
minion" is an American stage classic.
Arrangements have been made for the
production of Langdon Mitchells cum'ilv,
"The New York Idea," In which Mrs. Firlie
and the Manhattan Company appeared 1m
Spain. It is believed that this will be the
first American play to be produced on tlw
Spanish stage, although several Spanlsii
dramas, notably Guimcra's "Marta of the
Lowlands," in which Bertha Kallch is a.p--pearlng.
and Echegaray's "Galeotto," have
been mado known to playgoers in this
country.
Clyde Fitch's play. "The Truth," hsd its
first presentation in Germany at the Thalia
Theater. Hamburg, on Thursday. February
6. the leading rule being played by Frau
Franck-Witt. Wr-ek before last this Amer
ican satire had its first Italian production
in Milan, with Emma Grammatics at the
head of the cast. Elizabeth Marbury. a.gent
for Mr. Fitch. annonncea that .-ntMn,-
have also been signed for x.resentatlons In
Sweden. Norway. Denmark. Austria and
France, thus making a new record for a
piece of American authorship.