2 -SB f X ? 4 if ft kVt 11 Jferrrfefft? CZofmcxz, zzJZ.Zjffvtj? (SujciS7 BY LEONE CASS EAER. JOE LUCKETT, former Washington, . C, newspaper man and theatric manager, is a visitor in Portland, representing Henrietta Crosman, who will be seen here hext week in a new comedy entitled "Erstwhile Susan." Mr. Ivuckett 1st making: his first trip over the Northwest. During bis resi dence in Washington he met and per sonally knew many men prominent. In public life, including- Presidents Cleve land, Harrison, ilcKlnley, Roosevelt and Taft, for all of whom he helped to provide theatrical entertainment. Sir. Luckett Is enthusiastic about the future of the stage and predicts that the theater Is again coming Into its own. The motion picture, he says, educating thousands of new theater goers, who will, sooner or later, demand the spoken drama. "The needs of the hour are plays, and more plays," says Mr. Luckett. "With the shutting off of the European mar ket, on account of the. war, the Ameri can dramatist is having his inning. It Is only a few years ago that nine out of every ten plays presented on our stage bore a European label. At the present time it is an exception to see a success by a foreign author. The pub lic is demanding clean,-' wholesome plays and managers are straining every effort to get them. Theatrical produc ers have learned a lesson which, by the by, has proved a costly one, in sending out alleged New York Buccerrtees with inferior companies. In the future they will not let the .question of actors' sal aries or talent stand in the way of pre senting their wares with competent companies. The great war has not as yet changed the public taste muc,h, the theater-goer demanding the usual vari ety of entertainment. So far there has been no rush to produce war jlays. Last year was the best, from a finan cial standpoint, that the legitimate stage has seen in several years, and I am sure now, since Mr. Erlanger has been out here and seen the possibilities of the business, the Northwest is going to see lots more attractions with the best labels." Mr. Luckett says that the advent into the field of producing by men of Inde pendent means, like Joseph Riter, Wln throp Ames, Charles Hopkins, Arthur 'Hopkins, Oliver Morosco. and others, is bound to hxive a healthy effect on the atricals. These men, he says, are satis fied with a reasonable return on their investment and are constantly on the outlook for new material of merit. Mr. Luckett, during his career as manager in Washington. employed many actors who have since advanced to the front rank in the profession. . Notable among tl-es nre John Mason. CharlcAte Wicker, Wilton Lackaye, Hil tia Spong, James K. Hackett, Edwin Arden and Blanche Bates. He also numbered in his company, 20 years ago, an Oregon girl, who was just starting out at that time Margaret Mayo, who has since climbed to the top as a dra matist, winning both fame and fortune. Jtr. Luckett has also produced early plays by Justin Huntly McCarthy, Hart ley Mannere, the Paultons, Paul Wil ftach and others. It was on his stage that the famous Clara Morris made her last appearance in a play. In which she was co-author with Mr. Manners, "The Indiscretion of Truth." Mr. Luckett believes the stage has a big mission to perform In putting be fore the public the get-acquainted play, and says it will do a lion's share in ac quainting the people In one section of the country with the characteristics and mode of living of other sections snd that it will also do its share in the Americanization of those who are now going through the melting pot. . The Alcazar Players opened in fin fettlo in "Hit-the-Trail Holliday" last week, and already have established themselves in the likings of the Baker Theater patrons. Edward Everett Hor ton in. the title role proved his dra matic mettle to the eminent satisfac tion of a host of admirers, and today they await, with a degree of warm interest, the appearance of Eleanor Tlontcll in the leading role- of "Com ii'on Clay." This is the noted John Craig prize play and was written by a Harvard law student. Jane Cowl 'originated the leading feminine role and has been succeeded in it by vari ous clever leading women in stock throughout the country. "Common Clay" had a run of 17 weeks on its original production at the Castle Square Theater, followed by a tremen dous success in New York. Miss TMon- tr-ll will appear in Jane Cowl's role, that of a girl of the dahcehalls who suddenly decides to live a moral 'life, and as the first step in her develop ment secures work as a maid in a fashionable,. New York home, and pro ceeds to find that the matter of living right rs quite as difficult oftentimes in' tho upper strata so-called as in the lower order of things. The ' play' i sid to be intensely dra jratie and the third scene is that of a thrilling trial. Betty Barnicoat. the Ji?w second woman, who was not in tho cast last week, will apoear in a character rolo in "Common Clay." tleorge Taylor will present the John J.ason role and Edward Horton will, of ct urse, play the. leading masculine role. If there is one rerson in recent the atrical history whose name must be recorded as the leading sponsor for child talent in America.. that individual is Giis Edwards, producer of "A Band box Revue." the headline, attraction at the Orpheum. beginning with the mat iuae today. Although still a young 1 r?M3C( ieV man. a store and more of today's stage celebrities owe their high rank to the training and care which they received at his bands while still, in their teens. The question bas often ) been asked. "How does Mr. Ed wards manage to find these talented youngsters?" To be honest, he has no need of finding them; most of them- are brought to him. Georgie Price, now -playing in "A Bandbox Revue," came to Mr. Edwards -with his proud parents, who felt sure he could win the plaudits of theater audiences as well as he did at parlor parties. After Mr. Edwards had lis tened to his rendition of a Jewish and Italian and a "straight" song number he agreed with the parents. On the other hand. "Cuddles," also in the cast, was "discovered" by the famous com poser, who found her playing outside a stage door, and was attracted by her remarkable beauty, which even a dirty face could not hide. Marie Hall, an other member of "A Bandbox Revue," was introduced to him by the manager of the Orpheum Theater in Denver. She was then working as a saleslady be hind a counter. Vincent O'Donnell, the featured singer of "A Bandbox Revue," Is another of those presented by par ents. Orville Harrold. -the famous operatic star, is also a protege of Edwards. He came to the composer as a member of a quartet which was getting ready to sing some of his songs in a production, and Mr. Edward was so struck, by his voice that he immediately took him un dtr his direction. Other names which attest, to' the in contestability of Mr. Edwards' position as America's foremost" developer of child talent are: Herman Timberg. George McKay. " Johnny Cantwell, Lw Brice, Eddie Cantor, Lou Hlrsch, Bob Lyons and the Marx brothers. Among the well-known young women who were under his tutelage are the Court ney sisters, Lillian Lorraine, Ethel Kel ley. Lillian Gonne.- Vivian Rich and Daisy Leon. Lillian Walker and'Ger tiude McCoy, of "movie" fame.. Most of these popular favorites have graduated from Mr. Edwards' choruses. The Cherniavsky trio are Yeturntng to give another concert on Wednesday night at the Heilig.. Their programme will be entirely different from the one given last Saturday night, and music lovers are looking forward to it. At Pantages the new bill goes on tomorrow.' Today will see three more appearances of the clever De Michele brothers, harpist and violinist de luxe with comedy trimmings. On the new bill opening tomorrow the featured act is a pretentious musical 'comedy called "O. You Devil," written by Ned Dandy and featuring Clay Crouch, a blackface comedian. Sixteen people are in the company and it promises great fun. The Lyric opens today -with a new musical comedy entitled the "Rah-'Rah Boys," a sort of travesty oh college athletics set to music. At the Hippo drome, "Lady Bugs."' the first of 'a series of abbreviated playletB' with musical settings, will top the list. a An Orpheum show that has won ex traordinary enconlums from reviewers will open at the Heilig Theater this afternoon. Here is what the Seattle Daily Times said of the bill: The bill that opened yesterday compares favorably to those extraordinary programniea that marked the close of last season. It will undoubtedly go down In Martin Beck history as one of the best bills of the whole Fall. This ts been use everything on the - list is good and because the show builds up to a climax that sends the crowds out shouting its merits in the highways and byways. The headline attraction is G.US Ed wards' "Bandbox Revue." one of the latest entertaining melanges of that noted producer. "A Bandbox Revue" Is a miniature musical "comedy production with all the earmarks of a full-length show. Georgie and "Cuddles" occupy the stellar roles, with Vincent O'Dorn nell, known as the "Kid McCormack" and latest of Gus Edwards' recruits in a featured position. Back of this clever, youthful trio is a beautiful bevy of talented girls supporting the nu merous song numbers in changes of dazzling costumes. Georgie and "Cud dles" have grown, since-their last ap pearance and the world is let into the secret of their last names. Price and Edwards respectively. The action of the piece takes place in dainty scenery indicative of a band box. Here the cast dispenses a series of new and brilliant Edwards' melo dies which include "Toys. Toy?. Toys," "My First Long Pants." "There's No More Regular Kids," "A Kiss for Cin derella" and several others, terminat ing the performance with an inspiring patriotic spectacle. Aside from the singing numbers, a variety of dancing, ranging from the interpretative to modern speed kind. Is given. The act was conceived, composed and staged by Gus Edwards, with' lyrics by Jean Havez. the successful song writer who furnished Cecil 'Cunningham with her repertoire. In every respect, "A Bandbox Revue? is a superior act; excellent in its cast, artistic in its mounting, with swinging, lilting melo dies set to bright lyrics. The two other big-type acts of the three-star show are Pantly and Norton, singers with trimmings, and Al. Her man. "The Black Laugh." Santly and Norton are a pair' of capable singers and . their selections ar garnished with comedy trimmings. With their songs they do a bit of comedy and burlesque and entertain for a few minutes at the piano. " In Seattle this act was referred i n wt ml m i l ifinf i -f THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, I F ; ; t- Einr- v! n ' " .1 ,-f.f t ' V- l" ; Crpfzs a; srr -ZS,-t&r: oT. " " Nfe " - I x i x- : : . . . ' ZTZ . - . SV ... A - J I i ii .1 in i . hi . ,i . ..r-n i Zdfl a B D in tne latest i'atne serial sensation. gf , ?"' T s " sssZa ' VtJL' "The Katal King." in which Pearl I ? J ?H 3-if w r, '1vS ,1 ' . 1 l White, late'star of "Pearl of the Navy" i Iv ' " t t 5 - " il ! tit" Z5 T' F series. Is scoring her greatest success. & t ? fto "''J " ill L t , ' H V. The fifth episode is, replete with cx- ' - ' HlfZZ-& 1 f-lf v J II i) citing Incidents. I W i 5 5 i 5: C J N k I "Miss America." the musical satire TS ' S' 'fLjtSV' -b- tffSStii 0& r J , r iSl ' presented by Menlo Moore, will be seen Kj I 1? IVTTf . -lf ZZ C-- Sjf. fcs-Tv "4 V? ! for the final times at the rnntinuous NOI Vk MiUr ' . Zb? II' I P-formance today from 2 , !. o'clock. EfTl f r i , ' y'-f ! - supported by a programme of blue-rib- VJ;4-VVVAi f - ' vf:":- V r I! "RAH! RAH! BOVS- AT LYRIC 0 ? VS tt'7- f V!' ' r" v H H, Musical Stock. Company-to I'ut on ,7t I1- t L' - 'V H -J , J Colleac Travesty. yl 1 ' , JiZ v " ' - m. v- h , '11 111""' S 0J- r Wr I - A I ; J I It Nk' l JP - ?ttX - 5" t'szcjrcz est to as "a decided hit in a bill made up of hits." - ,-' Al. Herman is a Portland favorite. He is programmed as "The Assassin of Grief and Remorse" and he has the reputatipn of living up to the an nouncement. Mr. Herman is a mono logifit of the impromptu sort and a talented singer. His material is ex tolled as being good. live, bright and breezy and he has a personality all his own making him a sure-fire applause-winner. Remaining acts are "Prosperity." a sketch in which Ezra Mathews, of "Potash and Perlmutter," fame in Lon don, has the principal role: William Eb, vaudeville's newest offering, an act that has a walloping surprise finish; the Jordan girls, a comely trio of wlriuts; Frank Hartley, a juggler who entertains; the Orpheum Travel Weekly showing moving-picture views of the Samoan Islands, the glaciers of New Zealand and Southern France and the Orpheum orchestra, under the leadership, of George E. Jeffery in a 0-minute concert preceding every show. j Under the new schedule which does away with the Wednesday night per formance the Orpheum Bhow closes every week with the Wednesday matinee. MISS CROSMAN" IS COMING Famous Actress to Be Scrn Here Xext Week In "Erstwhile Susan." The most distinguished of American actresses. Henrietta Crosman, In a new comedy entitled "Erstwhile Susan." is to he seen at the Heilig Theater, Broadway at Taylor, next Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. October 11, 12 and -13, with a special matinee Saturday. - Miss Crosman's visits are always events of importance afid ' interest to playgoers, and the'announcement of her coming is a welcome one. This en gagement takes on additional interest since it marks the return of Miss Cros man to the field in which she is at her best, that of deft, brilliant light com edy. It is with such a role, giving her opportunity for the display of all those delightful methods of comedy recalled so pleasantly in "Getting Married." and in "The Merry Wives of Windsor," that she has been supplied in "Erstwhile Susan" by its author, Marian de For est. Miss de Forest's comedy is founded on Helen Ii. Martin's novel, "Barnabetta." and Introduces in the theater for the first time an 'entirely new and novel environment, that of life among the Dutch In their Pennsylvania settle ments. The' author has succeeded ad mirably in transferring to the stage the. quaint characteristics af a most in teresting group of people and has sup plied Miss 'Crosman with -one of the most delightful comedy roHes she has had in reeciit seasons. Miss Crosman is amusing and ingra tiating as uan Miller, an affected, posing woman, hlgh-tlown in speech and "individual" in dress, who replies to an advertisement for a wife and rinds herself married to Barnaby Dreary, a tight-fisted, surly Pennsylvania Dutch man, with three grown children. How Susan, despite Iter curious personality and her airs and graces, Icets the upper hand of the unpleasant conditions sur rounding her new lot. her efforts reach ing a climax when she settles in sur prising and novel fashion the love af fairs of little Barnabetta. whom she learns to love with a mother's affec-U- OCTOBER 7, 1917. tions. forms an interesting and amus ing story. The company surrounding Miss Cros man is a capable and carefully chosen one. HERMAX BECKER AT PANTAGES Sons Production to Be Feature of New Bill Opening Tomorrow. "Oh, You Devil," a new metropolitan song production by Herman" Becker, comes as the featured attraction to Pantages for the week commencing witn tne matinee tomorrow. Heading the cast is Clay Crouch, blackface comedian, who makes his debut as a cigar boy in Hades and. as the plot progresses, becomes promoted to a similar position in a cabaret. His exploits form a considerable part of the action. x Eleanor Varcoe as "Innocent." and Blllle Stewart as "The Vampire." have the principal feminine roles. The song hits are numerous and the staging is elaborate. There is a large beauty chorus. Neil McKinley, "the Colonel of the Tribe," has been booked as the special attraction. This successful comedian has not been seen here for several sea sons and he brings an entirely new act with the latest in mirth and melody with which to please. One of the gems of Irish comedies is "A Friendly Call." In which Charles Mack, the well-known Irish player, and his own company make their appear ance. The play presents a dainty little romance in whicli several of the melo dies of Erin are happily introduced. Mr. Mack, in the principal role, has found his best part while his support is of the best. The original Dumitrescu-Bcn Dun ham troupe of phenomenal gymnasts present a most astounding routine which includes feats never before at tempted in vaudeville.., ' Lane and Harper have a most delight ful song and dance skit in which they introduce the latest material. Both oru clever entertainers and the act is one of the hits of the bill.. Exceptional Interest Is being shown TICKET OFFICE SALE mimmi HEILIG THl'RSDA SPECIAL PRICK MATINEE SATURDAY. c HENRIETTA TX ROSMAIa ST THE COMEDY WITH THE MESSAGE OP E tiAIETV AND KINDNESS." 1 "Erstwhile Susan" BY MARIAN' DE FORKST. (Founded on Helen R. Martin's Novel, betta.") " Al.l. ABOJIT THE DMTH KIN'NV LITTLE TOWN RKINIIAKTZ, rl PRICES! EVENINGS Lower Floor Kirst 11 rows..$2.00 Lower Floor Last 7 rows. ..J1.R0 Balcony First 5 rows jl.00 Kalcony Next 4 rows 75c Balcony Last 13 rows 50c Gallery, reserved and admis sion '. .. 50c iliiilililliiiiliiililiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiillllllilllillllllillliiiiiiniiiiiiililiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir. The Lyric comedians, 'principals and Rosebud chorus girls will disport them selves this week, beginning with to day's matinee, in a frothy travesty on college life, entitled "The Rah ! liah! Boys." in which Mike and Ole attempt to become football heroes. It seems there is an alleged confidence woman posing as a college girl, with a reward on her head. s the two redouhtable heroes are realij" there as a couple of detectives to capture her. The plot, what there is of it. deals with their efforts to run her to earth and at the same time make everyone believe they are a couple of real college chaps. But this is but the thread on which to hang their laughable conceits and ribracking comedy stunts. together with the late song hits and beautiful chorus interpolations. For be it known the Lyrie shows are not written or intended for serious-minded people. They are for fun and music-lovers only, something to amuse the tired, business man and make him forget the serious side of life for a couple of -hours. That is their mission, and well do they ful fill it. Matinees are given every day; at 2:30 and two evening j-erformanoes at 7:30 and S:li. Moving pictures are Interspersed and feature nights are Tuesday country store and Friday chorus girls' contest. MUSICAL COMEDY OPKSS BILL Hippodrome Programme Promises Wide Variety or Entcrlaiiimeiit. The show which will be presented Rt the Hippodrome for thf first time this afternoon promise many, laughs, and a variety of entertainment. First on the bill is a sparkling music al comedy which will be presented by k bevy of pretty girls and Tom Lindsay and Gates Austin. Blanche- Carr. who plays the part of Molly Matrimony in search of a husband, is said to pos sess ar world of personality. "The Salesman and the Model" is an up-to-the-minute playlet that promises to drive all the gloom away. Both characters are exceptionally witty and they fairly provoke convulsions of laughter all during the act. Frick and Adair, a man and woman, will present an offering consisting of singing, dancing a,nd piano playing. Wells and Rose. "Slayers of Sadness." are young, gingery lads who arc said to "put over" some exceptionally clever stunts. Prince and Crest, two young men who are finished musicians and come dians, will present a comedy musical number that is original and most pleas ing. The Three Mrlvins will do a novelty acrobatic act that is said to be the most sensational of its kind in vaudeville. "COMMON' CLAY" AT THE BAKER Jane Cowl's Success to Be Presented In 'Portland Tor First Time. "Common Clay.." which the Alcazar Players will offer for the week starting this afternoon at the Baker, is one of those powerful emotional dramas on the order of "On Trial'' and "Within OPENS TOMORROW iiiiuin: NIGHTS. OCT. 11, 12, 13 'Barna- IN" OK SPECIAL PRICE SAT. Entire Lower Floor Balcony First 5 rows... Kalcony Next 4 rows Balcony Lust 13 rows tiallery, reserved and admis sion 50o 50c '4 lfer!il MAT. . . . .SI. nr . . .$1.iii) the Law," and was one of Jane Cowl's greatest successes. Written about and -photographed by magazines and in the' newspapers, it has become, in a way. quite f.amiliar to many readers, but this will.be Portland's first opportunity to see it. Eleanor Monteli, the new leading woman of the. Alcazar Players, who had but !i small role In "Hit' the Trail Hol liday" last week, will play the star part of Ellen Neal this week. - - - "Common Cly" deals with the life and experiences of this girl, who has gone the butterfly route and how determines to travel straight. She obtains a posi tioh in a wealthy and-prominent fami! as maid, suffers ruin at the hands of V. a ....... ....,) 1 1 . -.! ii t rt ..T.ii't u (powerful emotional trial scene in which j the, author has brought to light many strange circumstances in a. tiigniy dra matic manner. Fortunately he has been able to bring about also a happy end ing to what otherwise might have been a sordid unpleasant effect. Edward HorVn plays the role of the son and there are a number of remark able acting parts, in one of which Betty Barnicoat will be- seen for the first time. There is no doubt but the pres ent Alcazar Players has made a lasting impression on stock lovers, and with the long list of big new production.' announced a hisrhly successful season should be theirs. Matinees today, Wednesday and Saturday. SIIVBERT MELODRAMA- BILLED The Knife" "Will Be PreseiUcd at Heilig Theater October 18-20. The Messrs. Shubert will present Ku eene Walter's latest and most power ful melodrama. .'.'The Knife." at the Heilig Theater. October 18, 1 and 20. The story has to do with a .Virginia heiress, fiancee of a noted New York CnnrlDtiH on Pair1 f'oliimn ."".) COMING ALMA LUCK HEILIG THEATER October 31 Prices Floor $2.50, $2.00 Balcony. . .$2.50, $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 Gallery, reserved $1.00 Mail Orders Now! Orders will be filed and filled in order of their receipt, before the regular seat sale opens, if accom panied by check and self-addressed stamped envelope, sent to Steers & t'onian. Columbia Building. Portland, Oregon. EXTRA T I 'I RET! UN RECITAL ' ITI7IT 1 f Ilronilwaj- nt Taylor. XT.L1JL1VJ Main 1 and A IVi'i. WED. EVE., OCT. 10, 8:.H O'CLOCK. World-Famous LEO "I MISCHEL I JAN j -ENTIRELY- New and Different PROGRAMME TICKETS NOW SELLING Ticket orrlce ilclllg TJ.-aer. Lower Floor, except last three rows. . .. , K2.no Lower Floor, last three rows...l.50 r.alcony Five rows, Ij four rows, ".Vm 13 rows S0e tiallery, reserved and admission 3e CHERNIAVSKY TRIO