Life — April 18, 1907 — page 21: what you’re looking at

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“BALLOON, SIR!” tation of Shakespeare. We can quote Mr. Greet with great pleasure in saying it is “a lie, damnable lie.” Your wretched criticizm has doubtless lost for his worthy company much patronage it would have had; and I greatly doubt if your critic has attended the play at all Yours trul Aw Irate Reaper. If any of the “cultured persons” referred to above, and who resent Lire’s “criti- cizm,” can make “a true representation of Shakespeare” out of Mr. Greet’s shabhy accomplishments, it would be an enlighten- ing exposition for every one concerned. * * «© MELIA BINGHAM in a specch to one of her audiences has recently taken the New York critics to task for condemning her play ‘The Lilac Room,” although it had received, she claimed, the “BALLOON “BALLOON ?”” pecuniary indorsement of audiences in Texas and elsewhere. Without seeking for a moment to determine the respective value in a general way of these two opposing verdicts, Lire is inclined to believe that in the present instance the critics have right on their side, Although “The Lilac Room” was written by the authors of “The Road to Yesterday,” it has neither the originality of idea nor psychological interest of that fantasy. The authors claim that the star has taken liberties with their text, but it is difficult to understand that the piece could ever have been anything that could be im- paired by the process. Moreover, the play is acted throughout in a way which gives color to the star’s statement that it was better appreciated on the road than it possibly could be in New York. 553 Asked about the Theatrical Trust, Mr. Lorimer said that the trust was doing more than any other influence to uplift the drama in America. He said the leaders of the trust were men of high ideals, who were putting, on the best class of plays, often regardless of whether they would be successful financially. —Nevespaper Interview with Mr, Wright Lorimer 'AHOO! It would be interesting to know from just what kind of a brain- storm Mr, Lorimer is suffering. It’s really funny to picture the trust as “uplifting” the drama, or having anything to do with “high ideals,” or caring for anything else but “financial success.” One would hardly expect a joke like this from an actor who seriously impersonates David, King of Israel. ses T LOOKS as though the politicians and interested managers had defeated Sena- tor Saxe’s bills abolishing the ticket specu- lators. It still remains a fact, however, that @ speculator on the sidewalk means a crooked manager inside. ‘The notorious Drydollar Sullivan family is always at the front in any legislation to protect the speculators, also against any good legislation, which suggests that the political massacre of a few Sullivans might be a good thing. Metcalfe. (Academy of Music—Last week of General Lew Wallace's * Ben-Hur” in dramatic version: Astor—"The Ambitious Mrs. Alcot American diplomatic life. Moderately interesting, Belasco—"'The Rose of the Rancho.” Absorbing play of California in early days, well staged and admirably acted Bijou—Mme. Alla Nazimova in “Comtesse Co quette.” Notice later. Casino—"'The White Hen.”” Mr. Louis Mann and competent company in diverting comic opera Criterion—""The Tattooed Man." Amusing musi- cal piece with the funniness of Mr. Frank Daniels. Empire—Ethel Barrymore in répertoire. Gorrick—"Caught in the Rain.” Light but amusing comedy with Mr. William Collier and good company, Hackett—""The Chorus Lady.” An important member of the community amusingly portrayed by Rose Stahl. Herald Square—"The Orchid. Foy as the star. See opposite. Hippodrome—Water play, ballet, spectacle and circus features. All good. Knickerbocker—"The Red Mill." The clever Montgomery and Stone in laughable musical piece. Lincoln Square—William Morris Stock Company in repertory. Lyric—"The Road to Yesterday.” Cleverly con ceived dream play interestingly acted. Madison Square—" The Three of Us.” Naturalistic litle American play admirably done by Carlotts Nillson and good company. Madison Square Garden—The Barnum and Bailey circus. ‘The circus in its highest evolution. Majestic—" The Prince Chap,” with Mr Scott as the star. Pathetic little comedy. Princess—Last_ week but one of “The Great Divide.” Mr. Moody's interesting emotional play interpreted by Miss Anglin, Mr. Henry Miller and competent company. Proctor’s Theatres—Vaudeville Weber’s—Amelia Bingham in “The Lilac Room.” See above. with Mr. Eddie Cyril comicbooks.com