Life — May 16, 1912 — page 28: what you’re looking at

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“ON THE LEVEL, WILLIAM, THIS STOW HAS HAD THE LONGEST RUN OF ANY IN THE HISTORY OF DRA- MATIC ART.” and without knowledge of the spirit or history of the piece. The an- nouncement that there are to be other Gilbert and Sullivan revivals by the present producer leads to the hope that they will associate with them some one who has a little more of the Gilbert and Sullivan artistic con- science and knowledge than is shown in this performance of “ Patience. Even in its present form it is a joy as musical shows go and will give at least reminiscent pleasure to those who knew the work of the great team in its best production. SAYA EG F the reader of “My Actor Husband” knows anything about the private life of stage people he will have to admit the book was probably written by an ac- tress and that it contains intrinsic evidence of a great deal of truth, that is to say, truth about the author and her own experiences. It also contains a great deal of untruth in the way of general statement, implication and in- ference. The author seems to have been unfortunate in her acquaintances both off and on the stage. Judging by the bitterness and pessimism shown in her writing, she was doubtless un- attractive to more wholesomely dis- posed persons and failed to attract to herself those who might have shown her that there were and are countless exceptions to the law of general de- pravity she sets forth. But even as it is, the book has its value. It can be used as a source of information by sensational preachers who like to excite their hearers with tales of iniquity. Placed in the hands of susceptible or stage-struck young women it may serve, not as a deter- rent, of course, but as a sort of guide hook to some things to be avoided. Being rather interesting and fairly well written, it may have a value in gaining royalties for its author and profits for its publishers, the house of Lane. As human nature goes, there is always a sale for any book which plausibly shows up the shady spots in any social circle. The theatre seems Astor —"The Greyhound.” —_Mclo- drama of the deep-sea-going confidence man and card sharp, well acted and lightened up with humorous episodes Broadway—" Hansel and Gretel,” by the Aborn English opera company. Casino— Two Little Brides," with Mr. James T. Powers. Musical show of the iype familiar in the palmy days of the Casino, and with pleasing score by Mr. Gustave Kerker, Amusing and well done. Century—" The Garden of Allah.” Mr. Hichens’s romance of the Sahara turned into drama with impressive stage pictures. Cohan's—Blanche Ring in “The Wall Street Girl.” The paths of finance, brightened by music and _ feminine beauty, Not much like Wall Street, but tuneful and diverting Comedy—" Bunty Pulls the Strin; Scottish persons and Scottish traits iaughably dissected in clever, satirical and well acted comedy. Daly’s—" The Explorer.” by Mr. Som- ersct Maugham, produced by Mr. Lewis Waller and his English company. Gaicty—" Officer 666.” At this enter- tainment anyone who has the price of admission may laugh at a copper without any danger of a clubbing. Very laugha- ble farce. Globe—“ The Rose Maid.” Tuneful and pleasingly presented operetta from Vienna. Harris—“ The Talker.” Married life American suburb, amusingly por- in CONFIDENTIAL GUIDE to get more than its share of this kind of muckraking. My Actor Hus- band” leaves a decidedly unpleasant aftertaste. It is suggested to the au- thor and to those who read the work that this can be removed by a perusal of the autobiography of Madame Helena Modjeska. a ad I is reported that Mr. Cyril Maude, the London actor-manager, doubt- less encouraged by the successes of Mr. Lewis Waller, is coming to Amer- ica to produce plays. Mr. Oscar Ham- merstein and Messrs. Klaw and Er- tanger are branching out in London. All those in favor of the exchange being made total and permanent please say “ Aye.” Carried. Metcalfe. trayed in a clever comedy, with a moral for both married and unmarried. Hippodrome—Last week of the big ballet, water spectacle and circus acts. Hudson—* The Typhoon.” Mr. Walker Whiteside and good company in unusual and highly interesting drama of Japanese diplomacy in Europ: Knickerbocker — “ Kismet.” Elabo- rately staged and interesting drama of the Orient, with good company, headed by Mr. Otis Skinner. Lyceum—Very remarkable moving pic- tures of the wild animals of tropical Africa in their native surroundings. of Gilbert and Sulli- See above. Lyric—Re van's “ Patience. Moulin Rouge—* A Winsome Widow.” Hoyt’s “A Trip to Chinatown” utilized as the basis of reasonably amusing mu- sical show of the usual kind. Park—" The Quaker Girl.” Tuneful and prettily staged musical show of the dainty English type. Playhouse—" Bought and Paid For.” Strong drama of American life, telling an interesting story and’ punctuated with laughable lines and situations. Thirty-ninth Street—" A Butterfly on the Wheel.” Divorce as it is handled in English society and English law courts set forth in well staged drama. Wallack’s—* Disrae Mr. George Arliss and his artistic counterfeiting of the title character in agreeable play of life in the reign of Queen Victoria. Winter Garden—Rag-time and dancing of all sorts as the main features of a generous bill of vaudeville. comicbooks.com