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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (July 11, 1909)
THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, JTJIT 11, 1909. i minstrel. Each act on the closing pro gramme la one of merit. "TIIREE WEEKS" AT BUNGALOW PORTLAND has enjoyed so many good things in a theatrical way recently that the local public Is In danger of becoming over critical. A veritable, flock of prominent stars has recently appeared for our delecta tion and the end Is not yet. . Mrs. Flske, as was to be expected, played to a most prosperous business at the Bungalow in her remarkably re alistic drama of the slums, "Salvation Nell.' and following; her came that fine combination of stage symbolism and suman Interest, "The Servant In the House," portrayed by an able acting staff. Tomorrow night we are to see Marie Doro, one of the most recent arrivals In stellar realms, in "The Mor als of Marcus," a dramatization of a popular English comedy which Is said to have been made Into a refreshing comedy. At the Lyric tomorrow night will be seen the first Shubert attrac tion since the late rupture with the syndicate. The Oregonian reserves Judgment concerning "The Blue Mouse." Manager Errlckson, of the Orpheum, promises something good for the week opening tomorrow afternoon. The first week of Frank Coffinberry's manage ment of the Grand was exceptionally successful and It seems that the signs are right for his future at the Washington-street theater. The Pan ta Res will, as usual, give its patrons a big value of amusement. MARIE BCIfGALOW Th . Morals of Marcus" Opens Four-Night Engagement. Marie Doro will open a four nights' engagement in "The Morals of Marcus" at the Bungalow Theater, Twelfth and Morrison streets, tomorrow night. The play was first produced in London, where it at once found favor, and Charles Froh man selected it as the vehicle for the entrance Into the field of stardom xof Miss Doro who had Just distinguished herself by her remarkably clever work as leading woman with William Gillette lh "Clarice." Miss Doro scored a triumph not' only In New York, where she re mained' for practically a full season, but also, on the road, during the following year. She comes with a splendid com pany. Including Edwin Arden, Marie Wainwright. Marion Abbott, William Fostanee, and other prominent artists. The play departs from the conventional stage story. The story has to do with the fortunes and fate of a wisp of a girl named 'Carlotta. The daughter of an English mother, she had lived In a Turkish harem until onu day a young Englishman persuaded her to run away with him. Arrived in England, she has been deserted and left to wander with out monJy or food. The first act finds her creeping through the k-edge fence of Sir Marcus Ordeyne's Summer place, that nestles by the side of the River Thames. Sir Marcus Ordeyne is a recluse and bookworm, much more interested in his history of Renaissance -morals than in the numerous young marriageable women who have been thrust at him. The pitiful story told by the little Syrian refugee, however, softens his nature and he takes her Into his home and adopts her, much to the indignation of his friends. Carlotta Improves and develops won derfully under the tutelage of her pro tector. A man, Sebastian Pasquale, whom Sir Marcus had considered a friend, now finds his opportunity to per suade carlotta to run away with blm, taking advantage of her fears for the safety of her benefactor. With the departure of Carlotta, Sir Marcus comes to a full realization of all that she meant to him, and follows a search the world over for the woman he loves. The supporting company Includes such well-known artists as Marie Wainwright. Edwin Arden, Marion Abbott, Fred I Tlden, Fred Eric, William Postance, George Gaul, Mary K. Taylor, Anna Meredith, Mildred Beverly. Alice Co bourn, Ethel Morrey and Genevieve Grif fin. The engagement Is for four evenings only. Seats are now selling for the en tire engagement at theater. - - llf z -.A t f - " -;; if if- ' -Vv A'v'Vr mi ,-.; J :x K aa- . , : &r I ta vIjv- sV&fl"" 1 v; '.V;X . ir yS -Trr t: MJ p'A -Kv : 1 ft'' . .. .v .. ? XW-' I K ' ''A . Ml ' fift- 1 " , -xga i i .tt sm i ii ii 1 a. a- v - USt p..,tA - ,- jJES , ? "Z?. jfC " "'V f " , -v ' 1 B ? 't ' if., ' ' N4 . ' i I Sill Ai . K ' - , ? c; ' ;,-t; s 3 - fum.f .-41 I -I Dramatization of Mucli-"Talked-of Book to Be Seen Here. - A dramatization of "Three Weeks" will be the attraction at the Buntralow Theater for one week beginning Sun day. July la. . . Miss Glyn had a great motive in her book which was purposely or otherwise, misinterpreted by a host of readers; but, in her own dramatization of the story, she has left no room for doubt. The moral strength and object lessons are obvious to all. The play begins with a prologue, showing the home of the Queen at Sar dalla and introduces the character of her drunken and vicious husband, thus supplying a plausible motive for all that followed In her life. The sad story of this Queen is of particular interest to women, who have comprehended and understood her better than men. They have wept with sorrow at her misfor tune and sympathized with her In her great love. This Queen had a glo rious motive for her sin which cannot be attributed to Marguarite, Sapho, Zaza, Camille or Lady Isabel. And to almost all readers her character is su perior In every respect and It may b truly said of her that "thre Is no Joy but bitter tears will come to cast It like a fallen angel forth." The detail of the book which was so frank in utterance and created so much criticism is practically retained in the dramatization. As far as moral tone Is concerned. It Is far superior to "Sapho and Zaza, ' or even "Camille" and "East Lynns." It suggests a vast number of thoughts that appeal most strongly to women and should be heed ed by men. Lessons can be drawn from the story whloh, if applied to action, would make much more happiness in the world. . It will be presented by a special cast headed by Beryl Hope, who Is declared one of the best emotional actresses on the American stage- 'THE BLUE MOUSE' Great Shubert Production to Open Week's Engagement at Lyric "The Blue Mouse," the latest work from the fertile brain of Clyde Fitch, that prolific writer of comedies, and which is now enjoying Its tenth month of phenomenal success at Shubert's Lyric Theater, New York, and which has cre ated all kinds of sensations throughout the East on account of a few fanatics and non-theater-goers who, every now and then, make a feeble crusade against the theater, will be the attraction at the Lyric Theater for one week beginning to morrow night. Novelty has ever been the key-not of every Fitch comedy, and Into "The Blue Mouse" he has, from all reports, not only Injected characters you seldom meet, yet know are true to life, ut many situ ations that are far away from anything that has gone before or attempted. "The Blue Mouse" is a really charming dancer, who "Salomes" at a New York variety theater. Yet no attempt Is made to make- the audience step into her life, as it were, or swallow disagreeable pills of suggestiveness. Like "The Blue Mouse," although she nibbles at coals H A ? 1? i Ar - ' i I'-.'y AV ;a! X . - ' ' ' ' " .. : .. ' 1 - ., ' ' ? MISS CLARA KELSON, WHO TYPIFIES STYLE TRAIED BY GIBSON. OF BEAUTY FOR. ORIGINAL PICTURES AT STAR Best In Motion Photography Is Al ways Shown Here First. Notwithstanding the fact that this Is midsummer, the Star's business is on the increase. The reason Is plain, the Star Theater being the house of orig inal productions of motion pictures in the city of Portland. Aa soon as pic tures are released for exhibition pur poses by the manufacturers .either of the United States or foreign countries, they are placed on exhibition at the Star Theater, and patrons of the house may rest ussured that when they see a picture at the Star Theater they see it for the first time it is nut before the public from one end of the world to the other. The management having tne selection or the output of all the . great producers of the entire universe, knows that patrons are given the best. newest and most complete exhibition that can be seen. The subjects for the new Sunday show, beginning at the matinee today are "Up the Ladder With Tom Bow- lyne," showing the life of a United States sailor from the hour of his en listment through the early years of his service, through skirmishes and battles, down to the time when he proudly gets . his discharge from the Governor. The next feature Is "Mine at Last," a splendid romantic drama, welL acted, and excellent photography. Trained Falcons," which Is educational in its nature; "The Tramp's Rest" and the "With's Donkey," the one being spicy comedy and the other an amus ing farce. In addition to this the management has had in course of preparation for some time past a big musical feature, and also presents the latest ballad, beautifully Illustrated. This Is the kind of show that draws a crowd, and con tinues to be the keynote of the Star's great success as a motion picture show. . without being burnt, the play is clean and at no time is the audience asked to solve a problem or even think seriously. It Is the purpose of the author to create laughter and he Is said to nave succeed ed in a way that has made his latest play the most phenomenally successful farce America has ever seen. The piece ran for a whole year in Ger many, and Is still holding the boards there, as well as in France. It has also been presented in Austria and Sweden and Denmark, and bids fair to outrun all long runs In New York. The cast to be seen here is one of the largest ever required in farce comedy. and includes Miss Elsa Ryan, one of the cutest little comediennes now before tho American public; Geoffrey Stein, who will be featured next season by the Messrs. Shubert, In a play of which he Is the - author; Miss Inda Palmer. - one of the Hoytlan school, who was associated with the late Charles Hoyt for nine years and created all the prominent female character roles In this popular ' play wright's many comedies; Wilton Taylor, whom Mr. -Fitch . personally selected to play the Ipart of the giddy old railroad president,; declaring that Mr. Taylor was born for the part; Harry MUlarde, George Maclntyre. Caroline O. Pearce, John Dunn, Mabel Trunelle.- Edward Elk as and Others. The production is promised to be one of the most complete ever sent en tour. It is an exact reproduction of - the one now In use In New York, everything used on the stage, even the furniture, carpets, rugs, paintings, bric-a-brac, etc., are car ried, making it absolutely complete In the smallest detail. ORPHEUM'S DIVERSIFIED BIMj Sam Watson's Farmyard Circus, and Plenty of Other Good Acts. Beginning with the matinee tomorrow and continuing throughout the week, two performances dally, the Orpheum will offer an especially attractive programme. Sam Watson's farmyard circus, which is a big European novelty, introduces dogs. donkeys, cats, roosters and a little "pink pig throughout his routine of comedy, and the results obtained by the persist ent training of these brainless creatures are astonishing. The well-known minstrel comedians, Herbert and Willing, are using as a ve hicle for this season a laughing creation entitled, "Oh! Man." It is a combina tion of burnt-cork witticisms and darky songs, and is Intended for laughing pur poses only. Griff, the British wit, will be seen here for the first time, as he is a recent Lon linn fmrmrtJl.tlon. He tfLlka tA invrtM aad bis line of comedy is funny to the extreme. A delightful comedy skit. "A Theatrical Agency," by the two clever comedians, Schrode and Mulvey, which Introduces a lot of bright dialogue songs and dancing specialties. Miss Mulvey Is given an opportunity of displaying some very effective costnmes. A lyric favorite of International repu tlon is Miss Ha Grannon, singing come dienne, who has a number of cleverly selected songs, and her dancing novel ties are decidedly pleasing. The Banks- .tireaseale duo la a dainty musical offer ing. The young ladles, add much charm through their personal attractiveness and, being accomplished musicians, makes a pleasing combination. Harrison Armstrong's one-act incident. Trimmed," is a bright and breezy skit telling the story of the trials and tribula tions of Jack Steplow,- a young drummer who loses his position, strikes up a flirt ation in a manicure parlor, finds the young lady In question an old school mate, confides his troubles, and they lay a plot by which he regains-his em ployment. Headliners, week of July 19: Sam Chip and Mary Marble, who made such a tre mendous hit In ' Portland last year, star ring in the musical comedy, "Dream City." o XEW Bllili AT THE PANT AGES Programme of All Headliners Promised for This Week. "Walt until you see the new bill which opens Monday afternoon at the Fantages Theater," says Manager Johnson, "and If you do not say that It Is the best bill that we have had in many weeks, you will not know good vaudeville." For this week the Pantages will offer a varied line of attractions, each one of ' which would grace any Eastern programme as the feature act. Read what the Seatttle critics had to sav about this bill: "It would be difficult to find a bill pos sessing more thorough excellent than that which opened at the Pantages The ater yesterday afternoon. The initial act vied for honor with the one which closed the performance. The Naples quartet, saxaphone artists, started off the pro gramme with a repertoire of semi-classical selections, played in a manner that won them instant recognition and a burst of applause at the close of the four num bers which they offered. The second act is one of the cleverest little comedy play lets that has been seen on the local stage. It is presented by Miss Louise Kent, with two supporting artists. M Kent Is one of the best-known and most popular leading women in the Northwest, naving left the legitimate to appear In vaudeville. In 'Sold.' which Is the title of the sketch. She originated and wrote the sketch, the plot of which Is clever, with excellent lines, plenty of action and good comedy from start to finish. Not the least feature of the act are Miss Kent's stunning gowns." "Huntress" presents an act including female character Impersonating and dra pery dancing that for gorgeous and spec tacular lighting and scenic effects would be hard to surpass. He opens the act with an Impersonation of Blanche Ring, making up and changing 1n full view of tne audience. In voice, walk and manner he has all tho attributes of the feminine sex.. The five Prentices close the bill with one of the most clever mixtures of clever acrobatic tumbling and balancing ana eccentric comeay tnat could be com prised in a vaudeville act. EVA MTJDGE AT THE GRAND Champion Lightning Change Artist Heads Good Bill This Week. Following the big bill of vaudeville which the Grand has given the nast week, there will be a programme equally strong this week, commencing tomorrow afternoon. It is another bill of features which Sullivan & Consldine have assem bled. The headllner- will be Eva Mudge, "the military maid." Miss Mudge is a lightning change artist who has played all of the leading vaudeville theaters of England and America. No one has ever been able to excel this young woman In making quick changes. She also sings and recites, according to the character which she is portraying. Some of her changes are made in three seconds. She changes, from a soldier to a Red Cross nurse In four seconds and from the nurse to a sailor In three seconds. To change from a sailor to a Confederate officer re quires nine seconds and 12 seconds to make the last change, appearing as soubrette. In the 12 seconds her hair is rearranged, a heavy skirt and Jacket and French shoes are put on. besides having Jewels strung around her neck. Two dressers are needed to assist in the rapid changes. Mrs. Flotter's. First" Is a roaring farce presented by Barnes, Remlng and com pany. This Is the story of a woman who Is always telling her second husband what a fine man her first husband was. How she is cured of the habit is too good to ten. Charlta Day and her dancing boys will add to the liveliness of the programme. Miss Day is assisted by young colored boys, who dance because they like to. Sados is a comedy Juggler. Introducing some novelties In his turn. The Telegraph Four Is a male comedy quartet which will make good. Rae and Brosche have a merry playlet, "Just Like a Woman." There will be an Illustrated song and new motion pictures. Today will end the present bis bill headed by Alblnl. the magician, with his wonderful Illusion, "The Bridal Cham ber." The dancing Allen sisters are real hit and Billy Wisdom is a merry FIXE PROGRAMME PREPARED Western Academy of Dramatic Art to Give Recital Monday. A programme of more than usual in terest will be given Monday evening at tne Baker Theater by the Western Academy of Dramatic Art, Elocution and Music The programme will include numbers from the mandolin and guitar, piano, vocal, fencing, dancing, elocution, ora tory, violin and dramatic art depart ments of the school. The feature of the programme will be an Intensely dramatic historical playlet, "As the Clock Strikes." writ ten especially for this occasion by M. Miriam Rasmus of the Academy.' The plot of this playlet Is based on one of history's most Important events, which took place In Paris during the reign of Louis XVI. The central figure of the playlet, Philllpe Charnay. a revolu tionary leader, will be played by Will lam M. Rasmus. This will give the public an opportunity to see Mr. Ras mus In a character to which be Is pe culiarly adapted. The playlet will be staged and costumed with historical correctness. MEXAGERIE IS BIG FEATURE Splendid Animals Coming With Hagenback-Wallace Shows. An event of Interest to children and adults alike Will be the Hagenback-Wal-lace shows, which open tomorrow after noon on the grounds at Twenty-fifth and Vaughn streets. This is the first visit of these combined shows to Portland. Should the weather tomorrow be stormy there need be no hesitation on the part of the public, as the tents carried by the shows are rain-proof and spectators suffer no Inconvenience. It requires 65 cars to transport the shows. There are 1000 people on the pay roll. The per formers Include 300 arenic champions, 40 acrobats and 60 clowns. The collection of animals Is one of the most extensive ever carried by a clrcuB. , The chief attraction of this department Is the giant hippopotamus, which cost the proprietors $fiS00. It is a splendid specimen of this curious animal and a most inter esting source of study to the naturalist. A feature of the shows that never fails to attract large crowds Is the exhibition of trained wild animals. This was one of the strongest single exhibitions at the St. Louis Fair. These united shows as now presented by B. E. Wallace, their sole owner, are " A-f .W vvxi 55- fir at W !A ' x ;J.K1:AA , :hJ?'ter' -i v,, ,VW,1, .VJ.UAfgflts,,..' THAI AN IHAL8 PERFORMING INSIDE THE MAIN TENT OF HAGENBECK-WALLACE SHOWS
