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n THE SUNDAY OUEGOXIAX, POKTLAXD, MAKCII t), 1919. Us- . . - V V : BY LEONE CASS BAER. WILLIAM FAVERSHAM and Max lnc Elliott, co-stars! The theater-going public ooidom fails to respond to the allurement of the co ttar cast. The great days of Julia Marlowe and E. H. Sothern, of Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, of Henry Miller and Margaret Anglin. come to mind Ti-lth the appearance at the Jleilig theater Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee this week of "William Faversham and Maxine Elliott in a revival of R. C. Carton's smart comedy of English so ciety, "Lord and Lady Algy." The tour of these internationally fatuous stars cross country has been phenomenal the capacity of the theaters played Bceming to be the only limit to their drawing powers. It has been some time since either Faversham or Miss Elliott ha3 visited Portland. Faversham's visits to the coast have, in fact, been very few, confined probably to "The Squaw Man," "The Fawn" and "Julius Caesar. lie has not been content to tour all of liis successes, for bis ambitions have led him to make new productions In Kew York each eeason, and this natur ally confined his . appearances to the east. Birt with the three roles he has acted in Portland and the fourth he will present ia "Lord and Lady Algy," he has covered a considerable range of character, and his right to a place as one of the leading positions on the American stage is generally accorded him. Perhaps no other actress has the vogue of the beautiful Maxine Elliott. Eight years ago she visited Portland in "The Inferior Sex." Then she re tired from the stage. She was never fond of the theater, and she looked for ward to Epending'lier time and for tune in social life in England. This the did on her lovely country estate 0 miles out of London where. In com pany with her sister and brother-in law. Sir Johnston and Lady Forbes P.obertson (Gertrude Elliott), she re mained until the war broke out. The btory of her plans for relief in Belgium and how she finally had them accepted after surmounting that then almost im possible barrier in England which said that woman belonged at home and not in the field of action of any sort, has been told. Also her two years In Bel gium, where she gave immediate re lief to over 30,000 destitute Belgians and first aid to wounded soldiers, are part of the history of the splendid work done by women in the war. Miss Elliott will not discuss it, but returning soldiers and Belgian peasants still sing lier praises. Mis3 Elliotts return to the stage came about as a direct result of her Belgium work. She has made no at tempt to conceal the fact that she re turned to the stage to make money. The eastern press has found her more radfantly beautiful than ever and they nave oiscovered that she is a comedi enne of excellence. 'Lord and Lady Algy" has been acted by Faversham over 1300 times. It has Jong been one of his most popular roles. lie first essayed it with the Charle Frohman Empire Theater company 20 years ago. This is the fourth produc tion of the comedy since that time which shows how well Carton bu-ilded when he told the story of the Algies, who loved each other but decided to eeparate because of the difficulties o trifles. Trifles cause so much trou bio and they played havoc with the Algies, but they soon discovered they could not live apart. The play has to do with their reconciliation, which Is almost shattered by the Indiscreet flir tation of Algy's brother. Into which Algy is drawn and for which Algy gets all the blame. The Faversham - Elliott eupportin company is of unusual Interest. Fred erick Lloyd, one of the chief members, was the first English actor to enlis when the war broke out. He rose from the rank of private to captain an was at the front many months before he was wounded and returned, after which he again returned to the front. Mary Compton, another of the cast, has had an unusually rapid rise to th front, while Philip Leigh, as the Jockey, is reputed to be one of the best of our younger players. What the Alcazar management con' eiders au attraction especially worthy of the mettle of the Alcazar players and an attraction particularly sensa tional is "Playthings," the bill for thi week. It deals with an unsophisticated girl who meets a. villain la a largo city. and who believes that she can live down the dark spot in her past. Other plays have dealt with this delicate subject, but in "Playihinzs" the man agement says that every line hits the bullseye. Underlined at the Alcazar is our old friend, "Madame X," with Alice Fleming in the role, one she has played In the east with big success. It is the opinion of Milton Seaman, manager of the Laker stock, that his patrons evince a greater demand for farces . this season than ever before. nd for that reasSn moro laughing plays have been presented at the Baker than Portland has known for many ears. For the week starting this after- oon tho Baker Stock company will offer "The Blue Envelope," which was ne of the hits) of two years ago, and which is on the order of "What's Your Husband Doing?" seen at the Baker a few weeks ago. It is the story of two tarried men who unwittingly allow themselves to get Into tho power of a baby-eyed blond adventuress and their desperate attempts to extricate them selves, which lead to numerous ludicrous: ituations. The Four Husbands," a musical tab- old to be presented at the Orpheum this week, is a song and story crea- ion, the result of collaboration of well-known writers and musical com edy playwrights, William B. Fried- lander and Will M. Hough. Their com bined contributions to the stage are numerous, varied and successful. Of unusual prominence in the cast of "The Four Husbands" may be found Jack Boyle and Kitty Bryan, supported by a cast of ten principals and a chorus of 20 girls and six men. The Four Husbands," in song and story, tells of the trials and tribula tions a pretty young heiress has in selecting the man of her choice from a quartet of ardent suitors. They all be come so persistent in their courtship that they are known as "The Four Husbands." This musical tabloid is presented with special stage settings. China's mysteries, tricks and skill will be exploited as the principal fea ture at Pantages for the week com mencing with tomorrow's matinee. when the Imperial Pekinese Troupe appears. This is a remarkable aggrc gation from the Orient and the pro- duction is handsomely mounted with gorgeous drapes and costumes of the far east. Of particular interest to Portland playgoers is the return of Joe Roberts, the popular banjo player, who was a great local favorite before he became a road attraction and who con tinues a favorite, although he is no longer a Portland fixture. Ullmark, Brink and Heath, a trio of singers well known to Portlanders open a return engagement as one of the features of today's new Strand theater photoville" programme. "The Sealed Envelope," a dramatic photoplay of love and political chicanery, la the film feature. A musical comedy in two scenes Is "The Belle of Portland," which will be L L . THE LtAD SISTERS. LYRIC ROSEBUDS, PORTLAND." WW 1 4 i J. -. . 1 t v w" r-r the bill at the Lyric for the week,. I starting today and featuring Dillon and Frank in a flock of grief and joy. COMEDY HERE THIS WEEK William I'avertliam and Maxluo El n Hot to Appear at Hcllig. A notable event of the theatrical sea son will be the appearance of William Faversham and Maxine Elliott la R C Carton's sparkling comedy of "Lord and Lady Algy" at the Heilig theater, Broadway at Taylor, next Thursda, Friday and Saturday nights, with a spe cial matinee on Saturday. "Lord and Lady Algy" is a comedy in three acts, the first and last of which take place in Lord Algernon Cbet land's flat in Piccadilly. The second act Is at a fancy dress ball at Mrs. Tudway's. which gives opportunity for some beautiful costuming. "Lord and Lady Algy" tells of Lord and Lady Algernon Chetland who, though still in love with each other, have separated. They are bound to IX THE Maun& OP v I - ' - vjt 1 4 4 become reconciled when Algy's brother. I Quarmby, involves Algy in a flirtation (with Mrs. "Tud way. Algy gets all the blame, though entirely innocent, but Lady Algy Is sufficiently Interested to get at the truth of matters. She takes hand in the game and Is eventually able to straighten out the complica tions to the satisfaction of everyone, including the jealous Mr. Tudway. William Faversham Is well remem bered for his polished portrayal of Algy. which has mellowed and broad ened with the passing of time. It is one of his most popular roles. He has played It many times throughout the country. Maxine Elliott, more beauti ful than ever if this is possible, has returned to the stage after an. absence of seven years to play Lady Aly. a role which suits her better than any ahe has acted. 'THE FOUR HUSBANDS" HERE Musical Drama Orpheum Opening This Afternoon. "The Four Husbands." a musical comedy of road show proportions, is the headline attraction of the Orpheum show opening at the Heilig this after noon. The company has ten principals with Jack Boyle and Kitty Bryan In the stellar roles, there are more than a score of pretty girls in the chorus and a carload of special scenery is car ried for the production. The tour Husbands" is the largest girl act to be booked over the Orpheum circuit this season and it is tho first musical comedy to win a return engagement over the circuit. William B. Frledlander and Will M Hough, authors of many Broadway suc cesses, are the creators of "The rour Husbands." Tho music is of the lilting type, all the songs are exclusive, the dancing sections are vivacious and the various costumes of the girls are gor geous. Jack Boyle and Kitty Bryan. the stars, rank highly in the list of big-time favorites Henry B. Toomer, a famous light comedian, is the extra attraction of the new 6how in "The Wife Saver, a comedy playlet in which one of the roles is taken by -a deaf and dumb stenographer. This act registered 3 laughs in its premiere at the Palace Theater in New York and in the hands ot Mr. Toomer It is said to be main taining its reputation for enjoyable comedy. Walter Gilbert of the Baker theater produced "The Wife Saver" in Portland several years ago and there after the vehicle was bought by Frank lyn Ardell who took the idea of the heart-interest playlet and transformed it into a laughmaker suitable to- bis own talents. Remaining acta are Sidney Townes In snappy songs and stories with Bert Fisk at tho piano; George Yeoman and Lizzie in a little travesty. "Editor of the -Assassinated Press." by James Madison; Pat and Julia Levolo. a sen sation on the wire; Sue Smith, the American girl, in character songs, and Lou Rodriques, perchlstas. The Orpheum Travel Weekly will show an oasis on the desert of Sahara vvi' ,.r 7 i 1 and Kinogram.f. the news reel de luxe. will picture interesting events taker n co by moving picture photographers here and abroad. "BLrE EXVJiLOPK" AT RAKEK Slock Company iu Another Scream ins 1'arce Starting Today. Starting this afternoon Baker Stock company will bo seen In another of theso screaming farce comedies for which the orginizalion has become so noled tbis rest-on. It is tn a clasn with "What's Your HusUaitd Dolus? and "Here Cornea tho Bride," both of which went like wildfire this year, and it deals with a situation in which a cou ple of married men become vtitaiialed with a fascina'.ing blonde with a hay stare mid a clininc disposition, only to learn too late that she is Juct a siniplo little adventuress with sharp claws undcVncaih the velvet caress. There is a certain mysterious blue envelope containing Incriminating ev idence that moves about, and around which mu-h of the rapid fire action takes plarc. A sympathetic doctor friend Im involved in the scrape and in tho struggle to e.cape the "c-ltnijing vine" the two friends finally wind up at hla rest sanitarium, where their wives come and where all tho principal char acters are drawa by ono reason or an other. The excitement and mixups prow apace and some of the most ludicrous situations possible give Albert McUov ern, Olive Teznpleton and the rest of he clever lunmakers plenty of oppor tunity to stir up hilarious laughter. Fun lovers should follow "The Blue Envelope" at the Bnker.thls week. There will be matinees today. Wednes day and Saturday. ALCAZAR PLAY IS PROMISING Playthings" to Depict Girl Alone ia Great City. "What promises to be one of tho most discussed plays of tho current theatri cal Feason Ih "Play thintrs." which the COMING ANNA Noted Soprano Metropolitan Opera Co. HEILIG THEATER MARCH 19 MAIL ORDERS NOW. Send orders, checks and self-addressed, stamped en velopes to Steers &. Coraan, Columbia Bldg. PRICES: Floor, $2.00, $1.50. Balcony, $2,00. $1.50, $1.00. Gallery Reserved, $1.00. Plus 10 per cent war tax. A Nicht Wi' BOBBIE BURNS Concert and dance under auspices of Clan MacLeay, Order of Scottish Clans Masonic Temple, Friday, March 11, 8 P. 3L Mrs. Jane Burns Albert Mrs. Virginia Spencer Hutchinson Mr. Harold Hurlburt Mr. John Claire Monteith. Harper-Sisters, instrumental se lections. Pipe Major MacDonald, High land music. Mathie Sister, D. Gray, W. Pur vis in Highland dances. Mr. J. F. Dick, Scotch readings. MR. GEORGE C. GRAHAM Scotch Comedian. General Admission. 50c Reserved seats 75c and $1 Tickets on sale at Sherman. Clay & Co., where reservations should be made. - CASE . Alcazar Players will present this week. itnmencing with today's matinee. It deals with the experiences of a girl alone in :i great city. ho becomes the lcttin of a man destituto of honor. When she attempts to live down her pat and is about to attain happiness the evil enltiK of her youth appears and threatens her when Shu wishes to save another girl from hln snare. The problem dealt with is the old ono of double moral standard, one for the ruan and one for the wuinan. and the dramatist has handled the subject In a manner that Is without offence or vulgarity, and yet at the tunc time is powerful and striking. The presenta tion of the argument for a single standard is so capably managed that "Playthings will afford food for thought and discussion. In a way it Is the most sensational drama of recent ears, ana me autnor lays the blame where he believes it belongs. Part ot this re.-ponstblltt y Is placed on parents who refuse to gle proper Instruction to their daughters so that they, can guard themselves against evil designs. In the cist where "Play things" has been played, it has attracted general attention and comment. There Mill be matinees Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday. THE OLD HOMESTEAD' COMING Famous Rural Comedy tu Start Itakcr Sunday. Baker Stock company will give one more revival of that mot famous of all rural comedies. "The old Homestead." for the week starting next Sunday mat Inec. Like "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" and other great plays dealing with the srrat "outKide," "The Old Untnestend" rifts Hn I rrentst Hil appeal 7 II III KIITUIHIK SALt OI't.N TtlMOHHOW l HEILIG THEATER BK:v.nOK HH S NIGHTS, MCH. 13-14-15 SPECIAL PRICE MATINEE SATURDAY WILLIAM MAXINE LORD and LADY ALGY A PAR-KLINQ COMEDY bq R..C C AR.TO N CUCC Kntire Lower Kloor ...$2.50 LI i-O Balcony. flrt.t S rows. li.oo Halconv. next 9 rows......... 1.C.0 Halcony, last s rows 1.00 Uttl., reserved, Vic; admission .00 I HOW TO SfclClUE A'ldress letter, make checks und postofflce money orders raabl to V. T. Panale. Mr. lleiltir Theater. Include War Tax. 10 ner cent of price tickets desired. IticluMe rlt-addmiaril atampeil civrlnpe to hcli Insure safe return. Mail orders tako precedence over box-ofiicc sale. ' - : J - t -U fi Heilig Theater One of This Season's Most Important Musical Events. Price $2.00 to 50c BOX OFFICE OPENS MARCH 10. Fourth Event, Ellison-White "Artists Course." that makes It a welcome visitor year aftr year. When "The Trail" was produced by Baker Stock company a few weeks aco, ft played to more people than it had at any time since lis first uppcaranc la Portland. All the popular features that helped make TheXld Homestead"" so popular, will be maintained at the Baker next week, such as the charming rural effects, the quartet on the farm and the beautiful Grace church scene at night with its ornn and choir ef fects. Louis Leon Hall will play the part of Uncle Josh, created by Dermis Thompson years ago. and Albert Mc Govern will be Jack the Ro er. HIPPODROME FEATURES TWO Vaudeville and Screen Stars Appear on Dill Today. Today's bill at the Hippodrome ushere in two of the most recent talked-of at tractions of the day in vaudeville and screen circles. Harry Slatko's midnight rollickers, featuring the world's fastebt whirlwind dancers, carrying an orches tra of thyir own. who created quite a sensation In the ea.-L. and Mitchell Lew Is, starring- iu J. Stuart Blackton a master production. "Life's Greatest Problem," a supreme achievement in cinema art. Appearing: as a hobo whose chi C occupation in life is to dodge work. Mitchell Lewis t--ies to tho screen ono of the most excellent and aiuuinu; por trayals In his entire career. Although essentially a drama of tremeitdou.f strength, it is delightfully balanced with an abu'uiance of comedy of a Miovcl and refrefchinsr nature. The acme of top-t-petd entcrlair.ir.crt is attained by Harry Slatko's rex ur, who include in their dam-iutr. reper toire every form of clever footwork from the "buck'' and "wiiiu" to the modern society creation?. A plulct founded on facts and writ ten around a burniitfr question of lu day is that presented by llallet and Howe in "The ltrl. the Judge :u.d the Cop." KepreeiitinR the "butterfly" and the "archer, the Klyinc Weaver?, late of the Xtw York Hippodrome, will per form thrilling feats on the trapeze. Two lovable old characters, uiila and Viruen. will exploit Yankee wit and Dixie humor In an unusual onerinc. Tom llrantford. the well-known come dian, mimic and raconteur, will appear as "Tho Human Band." Knos will enter tain with pranks of tlt villase cut-up. TUOrPK PANTAGES KEATlltE Imperial Pekinese Will IH-nioiilraio Many Tricks. Frlnsiu? the weird skill of the far cut, the Imperial Pekinese troupe la to be featured at lantass for tho week coiniui ncmic w.th tumotrowa matinee in one of the most richly pro dut -ed offerings in vaudeville. That tho torn of Confucius are mas ters of centuries-old tricks and mys teries will be demonstrated. The f ferine? Include those which have been handed caw n from Kenrt!rn u- t -,.,.,-...... r . - r. IN SAT MAT KIor ?20 OKI IHMI Bal.. first S rows.. 1.10 K:tlcony, next 9 rows. ....... Balcony, last & rows JaL, reserved. 71c; admission .J TICKETS BY MAIL. Pablo Casals The World's Greatest Cellist Wednesday Evening March 12 f