THE SUNDAY OKEGONIAX, PORTLAND, JUNE 10, 1917.
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PATRIOTISM IS KEYNOTE OF PLAYS NOW
MAKING HIT WITH NEW YORK AUDIENCES
Scenic Effects and Personal Appeal of "Liberty Aflame With Julia Arthur as Star Arouses Great Enthusiasm.
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BY LLOYI F. IONERGAN.
ETW YORK, June 9. (SpeciaL)
decided theatrical novelty was
presented in vaudeville last week
y A. Paul Keith and E. 1 Albee. With
a. I most any talented leading- woman,
the act would have aroused enthusiasm,
Vut with Julia Arthur as star, it could
dot help but Bcore tremendously.
Jtoland Burke Hennessy, a, well-known
JJew York newspaper and theatrical
man, editor of the Xew York Star,
originated the patriotic spectacle
which he called "Liberty Aflame" and
the scenic effects and other incidentals
jnade it an unusual offering, even at
thts time of patrlotio settings.
The curtain rises upon a huge
American flag' which - dissolves into a
getting of New York Bay with Liberty
In the foreground and the tall build
ings of New York in the distance.
Holding her torch on high. Liberty
tells of the duties of men today and
traces the love of country and bravery
that have existed since the earliest
clays of our republic As she speaks
, ecenes are flashed upon the baBe of
the pedestal, pictures of Washington,
of the "Spirit of '76," of Lincoln and
of Wlleon.
The storm of distant warfare is
brought out by a. realistic storm which
threatens Liberty as the thunder and
I lightening1 endanger her. She tells, too,
of the sinking of the Lusitania and
all through the speech, the audience
sit spellbound. Julia Arthur's magni
ficent voice and stage presence make
Jier the very embodiment of the char
acter she portrays and the enthusiasm
of the audiences knows no bounds.
Recruiting should be easy at the
XRlaoe Theater, or wherever "Liberty
Aflame" is shown because it is a fine
argument for the man who is hesitat-
, Jng. After the opening night it was
decided to continue the act a second
week and a tour has been planned in
the Bast, war and weather permitting.
Whether the sketch will be sent to the
i.oasU with Miss AxUxucoc a, leaser star
has not yet been decided but the
chances are that Messrs. Albee and
Keith will see that the whole country
has the opportunity to see "Liberty
Aflame."
Lanrctte Taylor Is m trood Recruiter.
By a strange coincidence, another
recruiting play paved the way for
"Liberty Aflame." Written before
America had taken part In the war, it
was designed as a sort of call to arms
for the English "slacker." J. Hartley
Manners the author, had an Inspira
tion and went to work at once to con
struct the play. In an incredibly short
time it was finished and Miss Taylor
(in private life. Mrs. Manners), sub
stituted it for "The Harp of Life." It
made an instant sensation and imme
diately recruiting stations besieged Miss
Tayler for posters to use In connection
with their work. These posters have
become famous all over New York and.
in addition. Miss Taylor has done some
recruiting but for America instead of
En gland.
There is an interesting lesson con
tained In the play, which is very apt
just now when everyone is trying to
live up to the slogan, "Do your bit.
It shows how " everyone can help in
some way. "'Aunted Annie" wanted to
be a nurse for the Red Cross and after
many difficulties she did get away
from her humble home to the front,
through the kindly help of the hospital
doctor.
But she did not step into the unl
form at once. This is one point that
made Mr. Manners' play, unusual. He
showed that it took . special training
and education to ' be a nurse and so
Annie had to be content with scrub
blng floors and doing odd Jobs in the
war hospital. Her optimism and good
fellowship made her a favorite with
the "boys." One delightful scene in
the hospital showed her cheering and
petting them, in strict defiance of the
rules and promising them anything
they wished because she 'might run
across it somewhere."
Sura enoii&b. she supplied each, Pf Uu
quartet and in a simple, though un
usual way. Chocolates were coaxed
from a soldier in another ward who
hated to be "fussed over" and - who
gave them to her to get rid of her!
The doctor supplied the expensive ciga
rettes and black cigars, a husky order
ly had a copy of the very sporting
paper she wanted for the Australian
and the word that had stumped them
all was spelled correctly for them. The
last scene at the base of Nelson's
monument in Trafalgar bquare, was a
monologue for enlistment and was
stirring and convincing.
ilss Taylor will have new plays In
the Fall but they can hardly surpass
her last offering "Out There."
Patriotism Theatrical Keynote.
Patriotism is the keynote in other
theaters, too. "When Johnny Comes
Marching Home" has. moved from the
huge New Amsterdam Theater to the
even huger Manhattan Opera-house,
where it continues to please packed
houses.
An interesting novelty that will soon
be seeen at the Century Theater is
called "The Masque of Peace and War,"
and by Louis N. Parker, who wrote
"Disraeli," "Pomander Walk" and other
successes.
The Century recently closed after the
most successful year in its history. It
will be recalled that this was the fa
mous "hoodoo house" and that the ven
ture of Messrs. Dillingham' and. Zieg
feld was viewed with much specula
tion. . A complication has recently
arisen, however, which threatens to af
fect their future at the Central Park
West Theater. The Ethical Culture
School, which immediately adjoins the
premises, brought suit to prevent the
continuance of the Century liquor li
cense. According to New York law,
liquor cannot be sold within 200 feet
of a school or church. Supreme Court
Judfre GieR-rerlch decided that the con-
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with another John Cort cast of Broadway Favorites, including:
ELEANOR HENRY, GUY SAMPSEL, IRVING BROOKS,
LILY LEONHARD, ADOLPH LINK, MORTIMER WELDON,
ROBERT O'CONNOR, GILBERT CLAYTON, KATE STOUT,
GRANT AND WING.
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The most fascinating chorus coaxed from the "great white way" In years
Seats now selling: at Baker Theater box office. Prices Nlgrhts. lower floor,
2.tM and l.SO. Balcony, i.5, 1.0O. Gallery reserved, SOc, and 25c
Wednesday matinee Best seats. flM). Satnrday matinee, 25c, to
tention of the school authorities was
correct and revoked the liquor license.
The lessees say that the only doors
within the required distances are used
as exits and so liquor can. be sold, in
the building. They are going to ap-(
peal the case and apply Tor a. separate
license for the Cocoanut Orove, which
uses different entrances from those of
the theater itself, and perhaps this will
solve the trouble. Anyway. It will be
a fight to the bitter end.
As a sort of "added attraction." the
Shuberts are introducing liberty bonds
between the .acts. In each piaynouse
operated by the firm, explanations are
being given each night so that the
public may better understand the sub
ject, and, incidentally, subscribe for the
bonds. On Monday nlgnt, June i, a
new production under the auspices of
the Shuberts will open at the Forty
fourth Street. It is "The Beautiful Un
known," a Viennese operetta with a
cast including Charles Purcell. Vivi
enne Segal (who hopped into fame in
"The Blue Paradise"), Frances Demar
est, Charles Judels, Charles McNaugh
ton. New Monroe. Horace Sinclair and
Arthur Geary.
A new theater is being looked for
to place "The Highwayman," which
scored e.t the Forty-fourth Street when
it was revived a few weeks ago. John
Charles Thomas may be seen in a new
play next season, but if the production
is taken on the road many of the other
principals will go with it. Grace FJorde
makes a charming heroine and shows
her voice and good figure to advantage.
The chorus contains many good sing
ers and good-lookers one proof of its
claim to popularity.
A. H. Woods has announced his plans
for the coming season and the list is
i an imposing one, with so many mi
cesses in the past to his credit there
seems to be no doubt that he will find
a great many new laurels to be gained
from the presentation of the great
many new plays. "Mary's Ankle," as
already announced in these columns
win De ms nrst new ottering, it is
by May Tully, with Irene Fenwick
Walter Jones. Zelda Sears and a fine
cast, and is described as a breezy farce.
Samuel Shipman's The Target" will
have Emmet Corrigan and Clara Joel
as stars, and Doth plays will be seen
in New York before September. A new
Potash & Perlmutter production, with
Alexander Carr and Barney Bernard
Itobert Hilliard in Owen Davis' dram
atization of "A Scrap of Paper"; the
Dolly sisters will have a new farce
with music; "The Girl From the
Trenches" and "The Girl From Cairo's"
are two new musical shows; "Cheating
Cheaters" will go to Chicago for a
long run with the identical New York
cast, and Robert Warwick will forsake
the screen for Mr. Woods' management.
A list of plays that are controlled by
A. H. Woods and which may be seen
at almost any time are: "The Small
Town Girl" (Charlotte Walker and John
Mlltern have the leads) ; Jim's Woman,
by Wayne Carlock; "It Is the Law," by
Arthur Westmayr and Colonel Jasper
Brady; "In the Net, by Ramsay Morris
"Fingerprints," by Minnie Scheff; "The
Gay Lothario." by CL D. Bell and Mark
Swan; "His Honor, the Judge." by
Nancy and Jean Rioux, and "Playing
the Game," by Colonel Ashton Stevens
and Charles Mitchelson.
Big Joscpblno Picnic Planned.
GRANTS . PASS, Or.. June 9-(Spe
clal.) The Chamber of Commerce has
announced a community picnic for
evervone in Josephine County who
Oa no
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Starting Sunday, June 10.
Daily for One Week at 3:15 and 8:45
The Greatest Motion Picture ever produced.
A Million Dollar production one entire year
in making. 40,000 people employed 10,000
horses in thrilling cavalry charges. Entire
cities built and destroyed. This picture has
been shown everywhere at regular theater
prices of 25c to $2, but is to be at the Oaks
Free to Oaks Patrons.
Splendid Augmented Orchestra
Cars leave every few minutes from First and
Alder 5c fare.
Next Sunday MarceUs Grecian Ballet SO Girls
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Popular Prices Boxes and Loses Reserved.
WEEK COMMENCING TOMORROWS MATINEE.
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The Distinguished Writing Wizard
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Presenting Hi Orlsinnl and A. ma strife C'nlllflrr phic and Mental
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The Ryan-Richf ield Co. Minnie Allen
In "Mag HUggerty's Reception." The Petite Star.
Pedersen Brothers Olson & Johnson
.Comedy Aerial Artists. The Likable Lads With Laughs.
Broadway's Merriest Summer Crratlon,
"THE BEAUTY ORCHARD"
With the Prettiest of Peaches and the Happiest of Harmonies.
XOTICE Today the curtain will rhe promptly at 2 o'clock doors open
at 1. Last appearance of the Al tWolem Persians and an all-star bill at
this continuous performance.
wants to come at the City Park on the
afternoon and evening of June 18. A
programme of music, speaking and
games will be arranged. Irving Vlnlng,
of Ashland, will be the speaker of the
day.
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O'Henry Drama, "The Cop and the Anthem"
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night except Sunday. Largest and
beet floor in Northwest. Council
Crest Orchestra.
Admission to Park Free.
Take Portland Heights Cars.
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Fridays Except HoltHatrat.
Boys Under 15 Kre to Central Bleach
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