.1 r-
if ;
u- - -
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, DECE3IBER 3, 1916.
. 1
"J
-I
MARGARET ILLINGTON MAKES NEW YORK LAUGH
WITH LATEST COMEDY, "OUR LITTLE WIFE"
Complications Are Woven About Tendency of Wife to Flirt and Trap Laid by Husband, Who Employs His Best
" Friend "The Thirteenth Chair" Also Is Story of Interest.
4 - i r - . j-
;. . X- - -
xk, i 4rh?A j
i -abx MfJtfJ t ,
BY LLOYD F. LONERGAN.
TEW YORK. Dec 2. (Special.)
1 The play of the week was th
fcelwyn production, "Our Little
"Wife," which had Margaret Illington
In the title role. As successor to "Twin
Beds." of two seasons ago, and "Fair
and Warmer," of last season. It had a
great reputation to live up to- Wheth
er or not it will make the sure fire
hit of the other plays remains to be
Been. ,
Critics differed, aout it, but the ma
jority seemed to enjoy the latest farce
as much as those that had preceded It.
The story Is about "Dodo" Warren
(Played by Miss Illington), who likes to
iiirt witn every man she meets. Her
husband, knowing thta peculiarity, de
cides to set a trap for her and arranges
with his best friend to carry out a des
perate flirtation with "Our Little Wife."
upon the complications that follow this
simple incident is based the comedy.
Lowell Sherman plays the role of the
husband, and Walter Jones Is hi hf
Iriend. Mr. Jones makes the most of
xne comedy role, which Is almost as
funny as that in the "Blue Envelope "
now played by Eddie Garvie. "The
Blue Envelope" (Richard Lambert's
production) is wending its way Port
landward, with but one exception in
the original cast, and Mr. Jones" orig
inal role of "Mr. Doe" certainly fits Mr
, i Garvie like the proverbial glove.
A- new and exciting play by Bayard
Veiller also had its premier recently.
The title, "The Thirteenth Chair." in
Itself Is enough to arouse Intense in
terest. an the interest does not stop
with the mere reading of the title. Har
rison Hunter. ' who played leads with
Irene Fenwick last season, and Is a
well-known leading man. had the hero's
role and shared stellar honors (without
the customary large letters in electric
lights over the door!) with Gardner
Crane and Kathrlne La Salle, Other
members of the large and finely se
lected cast were: Calvin Thomas. S.' K.
Wallace. Martha May and Eva Condon.
The story tells of a spiritualistic se
ance attended by a prominent man. who
happens to have been the friend of an
other, who had been mysteriously mur
dered. During the seance, many ex
citing events take place. The medium
is the star of the cast, Margaret
Wycherly. There are 13 chairs irj a
oircle. and questions are' being asked
about fhe mysterious murder, when
suddenly the occupant of ' the 13th
chair topples forward and when he Is
picked up a, knife is found sticking In
his back.
It is a thrilling scene and takes the
police reporter hero to unravel it. The
play Is weird and Just "spooky" enough
. to be unusual. Well mounted and acted
by an excellent company, it should
prove Interesting . to New York audi
ences who like out of the ordinary
plays. The mystery Is baffling and hot
straightened out until the fail cf the
final curtain, so it-keeps the -audience
guessing about things. .
An interesting ' question has arisen
concerning the Rialto policy. The Ri
alto is-the $1,000,000 theater which was
opened last Good Friday and dedicated
solely to moving pictures of the high
est order. So far, the Triangle pro
gramme has been presented exclusively,
but the showing of E. H. Sothern's new
picture, "An Enemy to the King." has
led to all sorts of rumors about change
of policy. S. L. Rothapfel, the manag
ing director, well known in. Portland,
has had no comment to make about the
innovation, except to prophesy that the
picture will be greatly enjoyed. Spe
cial music has been selected for the
occasion, and other incidentals that are
a regular part of the Rialto programme
will be. Introduced.
After a long absence and many de
lays in the opening date, Mme. Bern
hardt will open at the Empire Theater
on December 4 and will interpret many
widely different roles during her stay
on Broadway. The first week she will
play eight characters- appearing three
times as "Cleopatria" (a one-act trag
edy by her son. Maurice, and Henry
Cain), as well as in other short plays.
The title of a thrilling little work
by an officer, at the French front is
"From Stage to . Field of Honor." In
which she plays -the part of a dying
soldier; Victor Hugo's "Patrla" will be
recited In place of the lronio "Prayer
for Our Enemies" (out of deference to
the American neutrality ideal), and the
last play. "The Holocaust," Is from the
pen of her son.
Another play of the opening week Is
"Opium Ashes," where she portrays the
part of a drug victim. Then there will
be "Jeanne d'Arc" and a new play,
which she-has made a great sensation,
The Stained Glass Window." "He
cuba," the death acene from "Catnllle,";
and a comedy called "Rosalie," wilt
also be Included In the first week's
programme. Mme. Bernhardt's appear
ance in Boston, Chicago, Detroit and
other cities has been the occasion of
great ovations and her appearance in
New York will be the event of many
seasons.
There is curiosity, too, about whether
the operation which resulted in the am
putation of her leg has had any effect
upon her walking. Judging from the
extensive programme ehe has selected,
her powers must be as good as ever,
else she could not stand such a terrific
strain.
"Opium Ashes." the title of one Of
Mme. Bernhardt's plays, suggests "The
Man Who Came Back," which deals
with the regeneration of a man who
had acquired a taste for drugs. The
scenes take place in New York, San
Francisco, China (where there is a
vivid scene In an opium den), Manila,
and then back to New York, where the
man finds that through the love of a
woman he has attained health and
strength and has "come back" In every
sense of the word. The fine acting of
Henry Hull and Mary Nash in this
scene makes it stand out as a remark
ably strong one. The play has settled
down for an indefinite run in New
York.
"Ben Har" Is also playing1 to crowd
ed houses, and the Manhattan is a big
place to filL . A. H. Van Buren is seen
for the first time in New York in the
role, though he has played it all over
the country. -
The Anna Held opening looms close
and will cause "The Flame" to move
out of the Forty-fourth Street Theater.
The Richard Walton Tully play made
a great impression in New York, and.
if another theater can, be found, will
return to town soon. Peggy O'Neal,
who was Seen in Portland in "Peg o'
SIXTH
SEASON -
SIXTH
SEASON
Second Concert
Portland
Symphony Orchestra
WALDEMAR LIND, Conductor.
Eleventh and Morrison
Street Theater
This Afternoon, 3 o'Clock
Featare :
Symphony No. 4. Op. 36, In y Minor,
IxscnaiKowsKyj.
Single Tickets, II, 75c afjd EOo.
My Heart," has added to her laurels
by the fine acting of the role of native
girl, and will remain with the com
pany. The original "Peg." Laurette Taylor,
is appearing in "The Harp of Life." by
her husband, J. Hartley Manners. In
Philadelphia the play made a pro
nounced impression and will soon be
seen in New York. "In none' of the
plays of recent seasons based upon the
knowledge of sex as important to the
development and protection of the
younger generation, has the question
been discussed - as frankly and with
uch delicacy and truth," says a critic
The story deals with the teaching of
the beauty in nature to her son by
Sylvia Brooke (Miss Taylor) : and an
excellent company aids in the working
out of theieeson.
An - interesting announcement comes
from the Henry Miller offices about
the booking abroad of "Daddy Long
LegS . which somehow one associates
witn Peg o My Heart," as a simple,
homey play that pleases everyone.
Gilbert Miller, son of the clever actor
manager, sailed recently for a . six
months' trip abroad, where he will look
after the Interests of his father's pro
ductions abroad.
"Daddy Long Legs" is running at the
Duke of York's Theater, and two com
panies are to be organized for the
provinces after Mr. Miller's arrival. He
will also arrange for the London pres
entation of the A. H. Woods success,
"Cheating Cheaters," which has a west
ern-girl as star, - Marjorle Rambeau,
wife of Willard Mack. The Millers be
lieve . that this is the psychological
moment for presenting American plays
In London, and further plans may be
expected from them later.
The other Shubert opening will be a
Short comedy, in which Sam Sothern
will have the star part. Mr. Sothern Is
a brother of the great E. II.. and well-
known In. England as a comedian. He
was brought to this country by the
Shuberts to create his original role in
"A Pair of Silk Stockings," which, after
a run at the Shubert, played .out of
town engagements. -
Another announcement of 1 Interest
came from the Zlegfeld office. It was
to the effect that Mrs. Florence Zlegfeld,
Jr.. would return to the stage after
an interesting career in pictures. Mrs.
Zlegfeld. is better known as Billy
Burke, and was, last seen in "Jerry,"
under the Frohman management. The
new play is being written by Edward
Sheldon and will be produced by Mr.
Zlegfeld about the first of February.
The wonderful baby has been named
Patricia Burke-Ziegfeld. and is said to
be as delightful as her name. One
critic remarked whimsically in his col
umns that perhaps as long as "Billie"
was grown up and had a baby, her
name might be changed to "William."
The holiday season is fast. approach
ing, and an Interesting? arrangement is
being rushed, which is unusual in the
atrical history. New York theaters
are not Open on Sunday, except vaude
ville and burlesque bouse, where an
abridged show is given under the title
of a "sacred concert." Christmas falls
on Monday, so the usual matinee can
be given, but New Year's also falls on
Monday, and where, oh, where will that
extra New Year's performance be?
Managers are trying hard to have De
cember. 31 declared an "exception" that
year, so they may have the regular
New Year's eve crowd. It may be that
the celebration will have to take place
New Year's Viight instead, and. if so,
theaters and hotels will lose a large
amount. - So the controversy is on. and
will probably be decided before long.
12-MILE BET IS PAID
Hughes Backer Pushes Wilson Man
in Wheelbarrow.
HAVANA, I1L, Nov. 23. "If Hughes
is defeated for the Presidency I'll ride
you in a wheelbarrow from Lewistown
to Havana," said Joseph Solomon, of
Lewistown, to Joe Bloom, traveling
salesman for a grocery company of
Chicago, on the day " before election.
Solomon paid the bet Tuesday.
Bloom, who weighs more than. 200
pounds, rode inrlyal chariot the en
tire distance, 12 miles, while Solomon
trudged sturdily behind. They , were
met at Havana by the local band
and escorted through the business sec
tion to the tune of "Marching Through
Georgia." .
In the evening they went to Peoria,
where Bloom paid his bet, losing on
the wager that the price of flour
would go down In a certain length of
time. He agreed to foot all bills of
one night's . revelry in Peoria.
STAGE WEDDING OPPOSED
Actress and Soldier Planned to Have
Ceremony Performed In Theater.
BIDDEFORD. Me.. Nov. 23. In a
letter to Mayor Girard the clergymen
of this city protested against the pro
posed wedding of Miss Alma M. Jen
kins, of Boston, an actress, and Henry
A. Word, of Tennessee, a soldier sta
tioned at Fort Williams. Portland,
Portland's Only Exclusive Home of the. Spoken Drama
Broadway and'Morrison Sts.
Milton W. Seaman, Manager Main 2, A 5360
THE INCOMPARABLE
Alcazar Players
- m. m m m: ii-ie x a m
SPECIAL ' ANNOUNCEMENT
Week Commencing Sun. Mat. Dec. 3
The Most Sensational
Production of the Year
Over Six Montfis at the
Eltinge Theater, New
York City
From
the Novel
of Herman
Sudermann
jot- rw u sor-
First time at
Popular Prices
Secure Your
Seats Now
The Play That
Made New Jfork Gasp
tremendous moral lasson that h
Superb cast. Beautiful stasra settings. Direction
Walter B. Gilbert.
Evenings. ...... .... .-.--.-. .v.-:o:v..23c 50c 75c
Sunday, Thursday, Saturday Matinees.-. ..x.,..;.. 23c, 50c
Mat. -and Mon. Night 25c Only. -
One of the Most ; Startling Stnck
Productions Ever Seen in This City
Next LWeek: "The Miracle Man
Extra
M a t i n e e
Thursday
025c,5Oc
which has been advertised by the man
agement of a -local theater to take
place "in full, view of the audience."
The letter says: "As mlnistefs of tHe
rospel, charged with the safeguarding
of the morals of the community and
believing that a wedding ceremony
performed . under such circumstances
is dangerous and In violation of the
city ordinances and opposed -to the
moral interests of the city. We pro
test against such a wedding and pe
tition your honor to forbid it."
Mayor Girard Tias not yet reached
a decision as to what action he will
take on the protest, which hears the
signatures of the Rev. E. H. Brewster,
the Rev. W. S. Post, the Rev. F. C.
Leining, the Rev. William Y. Morri
son, the Rev. L. C. Holmes, the Rev.
G. B. Wood and the Rev. H. H. Tacker.
The management of the theater will
permit the wedding unless the author
ities interfere.
Miss Jenkins says she desires to
have the marriage performed on the
sta ore. as it has been her home for
years.
MAN SUES FOR BRIDE
Husband, 4 3, Fights to Recover His
16-Vear-Old Wife.
SPRIN-GFIEL,D.ni., Nov. 23. Tru
man Mitts, aged 43, of Nancy Creek,
Sangamon County, is awaiting the re
sult of his latest, legal move to obtain
possession of his 161year-old bride. A
writ of habeas corpus, obtained by
Mitts in the Cfc-cuit Court, is being
served on Mr. and Mrs. John Ham, of
Cantral. parents of the bride.
Mitts and the girl were married last
April in St. Louis. The girl was then
15. Mitts was indicted here On
charge of abduction and the girl was
turned over to her parents. On Sep
tember SO Mitts Is alleged to atve Kid
naped her. The father again obtained
possesion of his 16-year-old brfde. A
warrant charging her with being
delinquent. The petition for habeas
corpus charges that the girl was placed
In her father b custody without a court
order.
from her husband, not depending upon
him for support. Is not entitled to com
pensation, although she had received
some money at irregular Intervals from
him.
The opinion ws given bv Commis
sioner Scott in the Case of Mrs. S. Var
ga vs. the Carnegie Steel Company.
V'arga having been fatally hurt In Feb
ruary. It was found that the pair had
been living apart, the woman in Pas
saic. N. J.. since May, 1914. the woman
supporting herself. "No actual support
from the earnings of the husband can
be said to have ceased because of his
death." holds Mr. 6cott.
ABSENT WIFE CUT OFF
Compensation Aet's Benefits Are le-
nled Woman Away From Husband.
HARRISBURG. Pa.. Nov. 28. The
State Workmen's Compensation Board
has held that a woman living apart
fl
v
EVCRV
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
IVAN
m BANK0FF
GIRLIE
and -LOLA
Vl te Sr Matinee K
VI a V 3d S
Grea t-1 ;
MADELEINE
HARRISON
- and Corps de Ballet.
Joseph E. Bernard and Hazel Harrington present "Who Is
She?" comedy playlet, by Willard Mack.
Kenney and Hollis, the Original College Boys
The Misses Lightner and Newton Alexander.
i' Mile. Doria, the Parisian Pet Player. "
Franks-Carmen, Hoop Roller and Baton Juggler.
Orphenm Travel Weekly Orpheum Concert Orchestra.
ANNA
CHANDLER
"The Debutante," in a Study of Song.
, ag. . .. u - u.
..,.- , -u-cr.
Oi
HEILIG Theater
Broadway at Taylor
Phones: Main 1, A 1122
December 7, 8, 9
THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
SATURDAY NIGHTS,
. Special Price Matinee Saturday 2 :15
. ' Cohan and Harris Present
THE COMEDY SUCCESS
IT PAYS
TO I
Above Firm's Name
Always Guarantee of
an Excellent Cast.
ADVERTISE
BOX OFFICE SALE OPENS TOMORROW, 10 A. M.
PRICES Evenings: Entire Lower Floor, $1.50; Balcony, 5 rows, $1;
4 rows 75c, last 13 rows 50c; Gallery, reserved, 50c.
Special Price Saturday Matinee: Entire Lower Floor, $1; Balcony, first
5 rows 75c, in rear first 5 rows 50cj Gallery, reserved 35c, admiss. 25c.
ANTAGE
... Ma- .uiirvnir, nniiowij 11 Aiarr, mntinre
Daily, 2i30. Twl MrKIj. 7 and . Popalar Prices.
Boxen and Legea Reserved.
Week Commencing: Monday Matinee, Dec. 4
1 The Farewell Appearance of the Eminent Player
1T11 UCUlgC 111111IU5U
and His Seven Black
face Artists, in a
Spectacular Return to
Minstrelsy.
11 ii
i
LEO AND MAE
JACKSON
The Wonders of the
. Cycles.
"The Lass of the
Lumberlands" x
The Sixth Episode.
p -; - ?
Mr. Prtmroie.
IZETTA
The Girl Accordionist.
Gilroy Haynes &
Montgomery
in "The Good Ship
Nancy Lee." .
Weber & Elliott
The Remarkable
ComiqueS. .
Pantages Orchestra
II. K. EnanoDi Director.
- A REMARKABLE SPECIAL ATTRACTION
Frederic Melville Presents Puzzling
RESISTA ..
She weighs only 98 pounds, yet no man can lift her.
Continuous Today 2:15 to 11 Last. Performances
Raul Pereira, and an All-Star Vaudeville Programme
M
. HOME OF THE BIG SHOWS
IPPODROME
Formerlj the Orpheum Broadway at Yamhill.
FOUR DAYS. STARTIXO StJXDAY
6 BIO, BREEZY VAUDEVILLE ACTS 6
7 BONOMAR ARABS
'Sensational Whirlwinds of the Desert.
Hughes, Leyden arid
Hughes
Three Classy CHfl Musicians. -
The Lindemans
Wonderful Tight Wire Workers.
Ziska and Company
The Corhedy Side of Magic
Contlnaoaa today 1:15 to 11 P. M
Matinees All seats, except Sundays
Harry Parker and
Violet Butler
The Portland boy; Harry Germanna,
SnC5-!c.!ever Partner in "SOSO
SAYINGS." "
Van Sickle and Leander
TRIO, -Comedy
Singing-. Talking, Dancing".
Cinema Feature, the Best la Flimdont,
Other day. . to 5: :5 to 11 P. M.
and Holidays. lOe. Night, 15o.
Do your Hippodrome 9hopplna- early In the week, early at
early at nisbt Ijeat acata so to the early bird.
atlneea.
i. .
V:
i- .
r
iv
hi-
K -r .
6
i.
1
I'
'"M'iiofr'8gafii