Life — January 25, 1912 — page 21: what you’re looking at

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that the picce scems full of unnecessary repetitions. It spins its story out to wearisome length, which is not mitigated by the slow tempo of Mr. Lackaye and his fellow artists. Even Mr. Abraham Erlanger, with his sole knowledge of stage direction embodied in “ Faster! Faster!” might improve this perform- ance. SDN R. EDDIE FOY gets back to Broad- way as the star comedian of a musical farce based on “ The Man from Mexico.” It is now called “ Over the River,” and scores over most musical shows by utilizing a formerly successful play of which Mr, William Collier was the comedian. Mr. John L. Golden has embroidered on it a tuneful score with full allowance of rag-time and turkey- trot; it is well spangled with chorus girls, and Mr. Fe quaint methods of laugh-producing have good scope. “Over the River”. is a cheer-up of unusual potency. ——) @ DING international complications P concerning the possibility of keep- ing Mlle. Gaby Deslys in this country and out of the socicty of various foreign powers and potentates, the Winter Gar- den has enlisted the services of Mr. Mi- kail Mordkin and Lydia Lopoukowa to swell its already big bill of vaudeville. They are assisted by another lady with an unpronounceable Russian name, but without the support of a corps de ballet their efforts seem rather slim entertain- ment. The dancing of Lopoukowa is as fairy-like as ever, but the infantile smile which was such a charm at first is beginning to pall. She uses it con- stantly and one at times wishes she would let her features rest, But the whole show is a good one. @oo 8 8 I the Second Assistant Janitor of the Morgue responsible for the safety of the theatregoing public against fire and panic? If not, who is? Metcalfe. z CONFIDENTIAL > GUIDE Astor—" The Red Widow,” with Mr. Ray- Hitchcock as the star ‘and comedian of musing musical show. Belasco—" The Return of Peter Grimm.” Interesting _sniritualistic drama, with Mr, David Warfield as the star. Miss Omaha: avytiv, Go To THE PLAY WITH US, BUT— Auntie Philadelphia: aut, xv GOING UNCWAPERONED; HOW SISTER? Bijou—Mr. Wi tery company in See above. Broadway—"The Wedding Trip.” opera, tuneful and well sung. Casino—" Sumurun.” Notice later. Century—" The Garden of Allah." Mr. Hichens’s well-known novel the basis of a tpectacular presentation of Saharan scenes. Cohan's—" The Little Millionaire.” | Mus tical show of the usual Cohan brand, funny in spots and of course free from refinement. Comedy—" Bunty Pulls the Strings.” Scotch, but funny and very well acted. Criterion—" White Magic,” with Gertrude Elliott. Notice later. Daly's—" The Rose of Panama.” later. Empire—" The Witness for the Defense, with “Ethel Barrymore as the star. Mod erately interesting English society play based on a murder mystery. . William Collier in “Take My Slight comedy with Mr. Collier's fun the main attraction. _ Qgiety—Elsie Ferguson as Dolly, Madison in “The First Lady in the Land.” Clever and interesting American historical comedy. Gorrick—" The Senator Keeps House.” Mr. William H, Crane in comedy of Wash- ington life, Globe—Mr. River,” Harris— on Lackaye and his reper: The Right to Happiness.” Comic Notice Eddie Foy in See above. The Talker.” “Over the See above. dears! 1 po WILL ANYONE know YOU ARE BROTHER AND BROTHER AND I ARE AWFULLY SORRY YOU CAN'T NOT APPROVE OF YOUR Herald Square—" The Million."” Not bigh browed, but very funny French farce. Hippodrome—" Around the World.” A series of world pictures, with ballet and water spectacle. Hudson—Mme, Simone in from Jerusalem.” See above. Knickerbocker—" Kismet.” Stunning Ori- ental spectacle and novel drama, with Mr, Otis Skinner's admirable acting. Lyceum—Last week of “The Mario- nettes."” Nazimova's quaint personality in comedy treatment of the eternal French tri- angle. Lyrie—“ Little Boy Blue.” and well staged musical show. Maxine Elliott's—" The Bird of Paradise.” Unusual and interesting spectacular drama of life in Hawaii. Park—' The Quaker Girl.” Dainty and tuneful musical show of the London type. Playhouse—" Bought and Paid For.” Strong play of the present abounding in fun and contrast. Republic—* The Woman,” Interest, com- pelling play, well staged and vividly depict: Tag methods of Washington. politicians Thirty-ninth Street—" A Butterfly on the Wheel.” See above. Wollack’s—“ Disracli.” Charming play of the Victorian era, with Mr, Arliss’s excellent portrayal of the title part. Winger Garden—Russian ballet and An- nette Kellerman heading a big bill of di- verting vaudeville and extravaganza, “The Return Entertaining comicbooks.com