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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 3, 1919)
2 C7 JCtX -ZcxtS'' -S' BT LEONE CASS BAER. I rPHE MASQUERADER," a drama of dual Identities, produced by -- Rtchard Walton Tully and dramatized by John Hunter Booth from a novel by Katherine Thurston, comes to the Heilig- tonight, -with an actor of talent, discernment -and distinction, Guy Bates Post In the title role. Mr. Post as an actor combines the best of the older day actors with the best that modern dramatic art has to give. The honors which are his have been grained by consistent characterization and the favor of his public has been gained and held by his adherence to hijjrh ideals. His first training- was under players like Kvrle Bellew, Will lam Owen, Marie W ainwright, Gertrude Cogrhlan and Otis Skinner. From such artists he gained n great and Lasting love for the theater and a respect for the speaking voice as an instrument of the art of the actor. He has never appeared In motion pictures. His engagement opens to night and continues for four nights, with a W-ednesday matinee. Carle Show at Alcazar The Alcazar theater will open to morrow night in "The Tenderfoot," which is the musical play in which Oscar Figman was the feature come dian when this comedy visited Port land as a road attraction. Mr. Figman looks the role and plays the role- capi tally and it may be said that this is his favorite role. The music of "The Tenderfoot" is of a high order. H.L. Heartz. who wrote the music, seems to have caught the outdoor spirit of the play and as a result he composed for it a number of swinging airs. $3onae of the best remembered songs of "The Tenderfoot" are "I Jlet My Love on the Alamo," "I'm a Peaceable Party," "Fascinating Venus' and "Only a Kiss." Two numbers, which will be sung by Mabel Wilber. are "The Soldiery" and the big finale of the second act. "To Arms." Alatinees axe on Wednesday and Saturday. Ruth Chatterton, in The Merrle Month of May.' under Henry Miller's direction, opens at the Heilig August 7 and on August 14 we are to see Mr. Miller and Blanche Bates in a co starring presentation of Fhilipe Moel ler's "Moliere." Sponsored by Alexander Pantages and preceded by reviews unanimous in praise from critics in the northwest who have seen Joan Hardcastle's Dance Ideas that act comes as headliner to Pantaces today. Especial interes radiates about the local appearance of Miss Hardcastle and her company inas much as she is a Portland girl whose beautiful interpretative dancing has become well known by reason of her class exhibitions and her appearance at benefit programmes during the war days. the is featuring in her company of five a Washington girl Washington state not D. C. in the person of Sheila Valera in several dance specialties which have been greatly admired. The rest of Pantages bill, some six more acts, promises to be of an excellent order of entertainment. Kddie West, lightning -entertainer, and Sergeant Cedric Lindsay, In an unusual talking, gymnastic and acro batic dancing novelty, are to be the Strand theater vaudeville headliners on the new programme opening today. For film fans a pieturization of ret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," with Harry Carey aa star, is the spe cial attraction. The Lyric has closed Its season and its players are going to have a vacation until September. Mrs. Geortre Primrose," widow of the late minstrel, with a group of min strels, will be another act of interest on Pantages .new bill opening tomor row at a matinee. GtY BATES POST AT HETLIG Popular Actor Comes for Five Per formances of "The Blasquerader,' Guy Bates Post begins his engage ment at the Heilig theater, tonight at S:15 o'clock. There will be four even ing performances and a special matinee on ednesda.y at z:1q. Ine play is "The Masquerader." produced by Rioh- ard Walton Tully, written by John Hunter Booth and founcVed on the-papular novel of the same name by. K.ath erine Cecil Thurston. Mr. Tully brought "The Masquerader" to production somei three seasons ago. Since that time it has toured the east ern cities with tremendous success. Mr. Post conies to us with recommendations which make this engagement one of the most important,, not only of this year, but of many theatrical years. The company and the production are the tame as appeared during the engage ment of 18 weeks In Chicago, which came to an end on May 31. This will be the only opportunity to see Mr. Post In bia remarkable characterizations, for. at the end of next season. "The Mas-1 ouerader" will be put by and another! play produced by Mr. Tully. The last occasion on which Guy Bates Post appeared in Portland was when he played here in Mr. Tuliye own drama. "Omar, the Tentmaker." That was a poetic, colorful and romantic character. The dual part which he has created in "The Masquerader" is In great contrast with Omar. He plays two men, alike physically, but in mind far apart. It takes an artist of such variety of expression as Mr. Post to properly interpret this work, and it is not surprising to hear that he has created a study which will be historic in the American theater. AMERICAN STARS TO APPEAR Blanche Bates and Henry Stiller Come Soon to Heilig. Henry Miller and Blanche Bates will appear at the head of a distinguished company at the Heilig theater, August 14, 15 and 16, with a matinee Saturday, in "Moliere," the powerful play by the American author. Philip Moeller, which created such a sensation in New York. Mr. Miller's artistic way of presenting plays is well known and that the scenic environment and costuming of "Mo liere" will be a delight to the eye can be readily understood, reflecting, as it does, the brilliant period of Louis XIV of France, Mr. Miller appears as Moliere and Miss Bates as the fascinating Madame de Montespan. Of "Moliere," the New York Sun said. "It is the most impor tant contribution to the American the ater that our stage has witnessed this year." The New York World said: "A real oasis in a month of theater-going." The New York Evening Post said: "It has distinctive literary, imaginative and dramatic qualities." The New York Mail asserted that "It arouses audiences to enthusiastic outbursts." In the Philadelphia Press this ap peared: "The audience actually cheered 'Moliere. It was a most enjoyable pre miere." The Philadelphia Record added that: "Moliere" is. without doubt, the gem of the theatrical season." and the Philadelphia Inquirer this appeared: " 'Moliere' is the most important offer ing of the season. There were 15 cur tain calls. It was a genuine ovation.' In view of these comments it is not an exaggeration to say that the appear ance or Mr. Miller and Miss Bates is the distinctively noteworthy event of the year in the theater. COMEVG PLAY IS WHOLESOME Ruth Cbatterton to Appear in "The Merri Month of May." The fact that Henry Miller will pre sent Ruth -Chatterton at the Heilie theater, three nights, beginning next Thursday, August 7, with a special matinee Saturday in "The Merrie Month or May," would enlist the attention of every - theatergoer because of Mis Chatterton's position as the first young woman star of the American stage and Mr. Miller's long-established reputation as an artistic producer of standing, but. in addition to this, it is gratifying to know that "The Merrie Month of May," written by George Scarborough, is a clean, wholesome, fascinating comedy of American life and manners, right up to date, with the scenes laid in Washngton- In "Daddy Long" Legs." Miss Chat terton was a New England waif; in "Come Out ef the Kitchen." a southern girl, who worked in the kitchen to save the family fortunes, and in her new comedy. "The Merrie Month of May" she appears as a young girl from Ari zona, a Washington society debutante. Her father is one of the United States senators from that state. The play gains its title from the fact that the action - takes place in the senator's Washington home one moonlight even ing In May. Merriment is its key note, but it has an abundance of heart in terest, too. alias :natterton appears as Judltn. the daughter of the senator. a girl who is much admired and has many suitors for her hand. Of course she picks out the right one in the end but how that comes about remains for the play to divulge. THE TEDERFOOT' AT ALCAZAR Western Operatic Comedy Is Pnll of Laughter. It would be hard indeed to find mere swinging and characteristic music than will be heard in "The Tenderfoot, that great western operatic comedy that will be the attraction at the Al cazar theater beginning Monday, Au gust 4. Whan "The Tenderfoot'" toured THE STJXDAY OREGOXIAX, TORTT.AXD, AUGTST 3, 1919. v -s IB v I V I If I ?f the- dc&Z. 3T7 s? the country It was Oscar Figman who was the star of the piece and for his splendid comedy work irk this play he became known from eoast to coast as a comedian of the front rank. In the character of Professor Petti bone Mr. Figman is remarkably funny and it is the kind of character that fits his personality perfectly. From TICKETS NOW SEIXISG FOR ENGAGEMENT HTJTT T f BROADWAY AT TATLOR tiiLfl VJ PHONES MAIN 1 AND A 1123. 4 Nights f "".TONIGHT, 8 : 15PsLEcc Mat. Wed. RICHARD WALTON TULLY. Author of The Bird of Paradise," "Omar, the Tentmaker" and "The Klajae, Presents A GREAT ACTOR and A GREAT PLAY IN FASCINATING. THRILUNO.nmitKuu) MPERfONATlOA) OF T-A0 EA IN) TMEr jST Johm Butcr Bvotkw Feunded oa Katherine Ceefl Thurston's Navel of the same Sum. EVE'S Floor. J1.B0. 1: Gal.. 75c. 50c Balcony. il - 50c Note: No One Seated During Prologue '?-iVvJ Sr, " 7Vtv yVj- j- res' 4f the time he enters in the first act until the finale of the last act he keeps the audience laughing continuously, and it is Mr. Flgman's pet role and he dearly loves to play it. Miss Mabel Wilber will have much to do in the rols of Marion Worthlngton. and should act the breezy western girl to perfection. Henry Coote will look the part ef Colo- TY2 MAT. Floor, 1.S0; - US The Three Wor'&n Sister's yir-mstr&no Toff is Co t the. Oacs. nel Paul Winthrop and Tie will have several special solo numbers this week. Others who will he tn the cast are Eva Olivetti, May Wallace, George Na tanson, Lee Daly, Dotmar Poppen and Edward Sedan, and the chorus will have many big ensemble numbers that are said to be unusually splendid. All the music of "The Tenderfoot" is particu larly enjoyable, because It is of such a swinging and vigorous character. There are some twenty song numbers in the piece and every one of them a 'I TICKET OFFICE SALE OPENS TOMORROW (MONDAY) " HEILIG 2 Tms-e- WEEK HENRY MILLER Presents Clhialftertoini EN THE FASCINATING COMEDY. "The Merrie Month of May" By Gcoraje I PRICES I Entire Lower Floor. ....... -J3. 00 BaU 5 rows 1.50. 17 rows... $1.00 Gallery, res, 75c; admission. 60c Sunday Concert Come to the Mountain Top Today Hear Siclnen'e Orchestra In the Old Orchard at COUNCIL CREST PARK Moita Ansttn Will Sinn- ZuioU" and Other New sons; Hits. Ad mission Is Kree. HO A CC CAR. r .MH"-" jswj y 'jw-rnrr? j A W 'if; Ye.' XT " big hit. Matinees will be aa usual on Wednesday and Saturday. "RED ROSE" CLOSES TOXIGHT Week's Bill at Alcazar Proves nlar. Pop- The Red Rose, the attraction at the Alcazar theater all this week, will have its final showing tonight to make room fCrtnclTflert on Te 3 AUG. 7-8-9 SPECTAI, PRICE MAT. SAT. Bearboronga. SPECIAL. PRICE MAT. SAT. Entire Lower Floor. $1.50 I Entire Balcony $1.00 Gallery, reserved admission.. 60c and lllil true GAeosLcsij,; - WesTEOfica. oti TMejscReeHr-m "THE .Strand Theater . invites all chfldren under 12 free weels-day matinees when accompanied hy adults. ' Twenty-fifth and Raleigh Sts. 2 DAYS MON. TUES. 6 Arenas i ,001 Wonders 3 Railroad Trains -3 12 -Acres of Tents -12 8 - Military Bands - S 3 - Herds of Elephants - 3 $3,000,000 Capita! Invested Tbe wncirilixod world. Eirubwk'l Siscast and Host OompLete Zoological Collection, porformiac la a mni svt sol-trcU4 mm. m wsaa- III llll 1 I 103 - ACTS 103 CO AERIAU8TS 60 ACBOBATB SO 50 CLOWNS W Xilllra-Dollar Strae ti i l n a ir opening day. V orfonnaaoes 9 and 8 P. M. On ticket admits te all. Tickets an sale en Show Day at Saermast, Clay Co. Masle Store, ah ua Morrison Sts. Get Sanaa prices ckargca on shew Kiou4 The Show Is All Great IPPGERQME Today " Tonight s Bna Mon., Tneek, Wad. The Three Pretty ' Moran Sisters . A MnairalMelnnsjo. Payton & Hickey In Their Side-Spllttinr F"arce. " THE FOX HUNTERS." MILTON AND VENl'S. Clay and Marble Classics. PATTL. I.KVAN AM M1LL.EK, Original Acro batic Comedy. EDITE AND LILLIAN, Italian Im personators. MACK AND BLLIOTT. "Hifrh and Low." Gladys Leslie TOO MANV CROOKS." This Is a Real Joyfest Better KJck In. OAKS Roller Skating Rink: NOW OPEN. " Lars-est and finest sbatlne; rink In the' northwest. Perfect ventilation. Health, and exercise. Afternoon and evening.,; Cars First and Aider, - i mm