Life — December 13, 1906 — page 17: what you’re looking at

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equal good judgment even to the most un- important member of Kinkaid's gang of marauders. Mr. Belasco has triumphed again, and not the least of his accomplishment is his introduction of Frances Starr to a leading place on the American sta x 8 * YTHOLOGY may now take a back seat. At the Hippodrome the Shu- berts have the birth of Venus, Undine, the Mermaids, the Lorelei and all the other damp ladies of fable and tradition, to use a colloquialism, “skinned to death.” Not only do we see a score of comely young women and a very much alive Boston bull- terrier come directly through actual, deep, wet water and without losing a crimp from their blond tresses, but they move about, sing, disappear through the same moist medium and then return, apparently at will. These ladies could safely live in Jersey and do their New York shopping without the terrors of a ferry or a tunnel, They will doubtless all become commuters’ brides at the expiration of their present submarine engagements. This very remarkable water trick is only one feature in the new entertainment at the Hippodrome. It is preceded by a sort of indoor Wild West show done with con- siderably more precision and finish than is possible out-of-doors. The tank miracle is part of the spectacular production called “Neptune's Daughter,” a gorgeous com- bination of glitter, music and ballet. The last is based on things under the sea instead like last year’s ballet,on the flowers. This gives ample opportunity for striking, 1 and brilliant costumes, and for ent groupings, marches and stage origi magnif pictures. The Hippodrome entertainment still con- tinues the biggest and most gorgeous thing of its kind in America, and the new man- gement continues the former policy of giving an extravagant amount of amuse- ment for a very moderate amount of money. Metcalfe S Chea tite Theates y Academy o} Music—Mr. Wright Lorimer in “The Shepherd King.” The biblical story of David and Jonathan well presented in theatrical form. Astor—Charles Klein's “The Daughters of Men.” ‘The relations of labor and capital discussed in an Belasco and R. W. Tully. See opposite. Bijow—May Irwin in “Mrs, Wilson-Andrews.” Always the same wholesome, laughter inspiring god- dess of mirth Casino—Mr. James T. Powers in “The Blue Moon.” Musical play with the customary aggrega- tion of beauty in mounting and chorus girls Empite—"His House in Order.” Mr. latest pictures of English life agreeably interpreted, with Mr. John Drew as the star. Garden—Last week but one of the excellent pro- duction of Puccini's “ Madam Butterfly” in English. Garrick—* Clarice.” Mr. William Gillette and talented company in very light comedy Hacket—"The Chorus Lady.” Very up-to-date New York life amusingly portrayed, with Rose Stahl as the star Herald: Square—Mr. Lew Fields and excellent company in “About Town" and very laughable burlesque of “The Great Divide inero’s Hippodrome—" Neptune’s Daughter” and “ Pio- neer Days." See above. Lincoln Square—"Mrs. Temple's Telegram” Amusing farcical comedy. Lyric—Mrs. Fiske in “The New York Idea.” Comedy satire on the American idea of matrimony. Excellently acted. Madison Square—* The Three of Us." Good play of American life with Carlotta Nillson as the star. Admirably done in every particular. Majestic—Last week of “The Tourists.” Fairly amusing and handsomely mounted musical piece. fanhattan—Last week of Grace George in Messrs. Hopwood and Pollock's" Clothes.”” comedy essay on the fondness of the sex for fine raiment. Princess—" The Great Divide."” Serious version of the burlesque at the Herald Square. Interesting play well done. Weber’s—Revival of “Twiddle-Twaddte” “The Squaw Man's Girl of the Golden West. and burlesque. and Fon comicbooks.com