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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 14, 1922)
THE BEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY. MAY U. 192s. Two Stars to Shine on Omaha During Week JOHN DREW'S performance m Lord J'orteout in the Selwyne production of "Tin Circle." .Somerset Mtutfham'i comedy. cli maset long carter of tultndid achievement on the part of the dit iniKuiklicd tor. Mr. Drew hat beta frequently rcferrtd to it "an aritto fiat tocially and proienionally." The appellation as applied to hit art hat crown out of the love and retptct with which he hat always treated it One may y that he it socially "to the manor born" aud apply the .hriit with equal propriety to hit place in the theater, for Mr. Drew't family hat been associated with the rljyhou.c for generations, at every body know i. The present John Drew was born in 1'hiladclphit and hit parenti. Mr. and Mr. John Drew, were the popular managers of the Arch street theater of that rity. I'pon the death of her husband, Mrt. Drew atkumed control of the playhoiiie they had tnanaed, and it wat in hit mother's company that John, jr., made his profettlonal debut as Dumper in "Cool as a Cucumber." At the end of a two-years aso iiation with his mother in 1'hiladeN phia, Mr. Drew accepted an engage incut with Augustin Daly at the Fifth Avenue theater, New York, making hit New York debut as Bob Rug rIcs in "The Big Bonanza." This was the beginning of the player's fruitful labor in Mr. Daly's famous Mock organization, lie served this organization for a number of years, covering in his experience a great diversity of parts, although Shakes pcare was the mainstay of the com pany. It was during Mr. Drew's association with Augustin Daly that he appeared with Frederick Warde and Maurice Barrymore in "Di plomacy," on tour, and was associat ed in other Daly productions with Ada Redan, Mrs. Gilbert, Clara Morris, Carrick and Mrs. Sarah Sid dons. Concluding his long engagement at Daly's, New York, Mr. Drew be Kn his brilliant career as a star un der the management of the late Charles Frohman. Already Drew had karned that comedy was his metier and it has been in this vein that he has given his best to the stage. His first starring vehicle was "The Mask ed Ball," given at Palmer's, New York. To chronicle all that has fol lowed that notable performance would be an arduous task, but the high lights of Mr. Drew's career since he took his place as a star in the theatrical firmament are "But terflies." at Palmer's; "The Bauble Shop," at the Empire. "Rosemary," at the Empire; his impersonation of Comte de Condale in "A Marriage of Convenience," at the same play house; at Dick Rudyard in "One Summer's Day," at Wallacks; in "The Liars," at the Empire; "The Tyranny of Tears," at the same play house: in the title role of "Richard Carve!;" in "The Second in Com mand;" at Lord Lumley in "The Mummy and the Hummingbird;" in "Hit House in Order." "My Wife;" "Jack Straw;" "Smith," a play, by Sommerset Maugham, author of "The Circle;" "The Single Man;" "The Preplexed Husband;" a revival of "The Tyranny of Tears;" "The Scrap of Paper," with Ethel Barry more; "The Prodigal Husband," a revival of "Rosemary," and "The Cat Bird." . , Mr. Drew made his first bow in London in 1884, at Toole's theater, as a member of the Augustin Daly company, and has played in that city so repeatedly because he is as great a favorite in the British metropolis as he is in his own United States. This is doubtless one of the reasons he is so happy in "The Circle" and such an admirer of Mr. Maugham, for 'tit said that admiration begets admiration. Certainly the distin guished English playwright has fur nished Mr. Drew in Lord Porteus. the crockety sinner in "The Circle," one of the most delightfully human characters ever portrayed by the distinguished star. . m HE CIRCLE," which comes I to the Brandeis theater for three days, commencing with Thursday night, May 18, is scoring the biggest success in the history of the American stage, and for reasonsbard 'y requiring any explanation. t W. Somerset Maugham's comedy is by far the most brilliant dramatic ottering, the Selwyns have so far maae. in satirical sting it compares wim ine most audacious of Oscar WUdes plays, but the sting is soft ened with a romantic touch that oro- vides a sympathetic and thoroughly cnjoyaoie nnaie. mat makes the comedy different from the ordinary . run of society studies. It is Maueham at his best the old Maugham of trenchant phrase, sardonic humor and audacious situation plus the new Maugham, smiting sham and cham pioning the love that laughs at lock smiths and philosophers. Foremost among the figures in this savory slice of English social life are Lady Catherine Champion-Cheney and Lord Porteous. They have; just returned to England, after a 30-year sojourn on Mediterranean thoret with Lady Kitty still bemoaning the fact that, while she eloped with rorteou. she never had the right to claim him as husband. That is the flaw in her romance the weak or sore spot Thfv meet Ladv Kittv S leaal hus HanH who mocki them in diabolical fashion But , theV are used to all that Sneers and slights have been Iff UJ I I H 'Til : H l lvA 1JI IT II f- I I . r II x , I I f-V i . w II :,.. v. l II ,,y K 'gJ-tfIl 4 II j"t rZ' ..-'-al !. . - fm, I i i - II , If t) jwslcll A y. 1 1 k- . Ah -i ' ?4t Jul v j h V"" ' , ' 7 1 "4sfc ttw- Mtsw - i v.'-.jfJ kiM M r 3 Lake tie w Park Will Open Season Next Saturday (jrpneum sawyer their portion for miny yeart, in tpite of the misery they only part ly conceal, and in tpite of Lady Kitty i passionate pleading, they can not prevent Lady Kitty't daughter- in-law from eloping. That it the circle. A priggish, selfish ton suf fers just as his father had tuffered before him. Much of the success of this Selwyn production is due to the artistic per formance of John Drew and Mrs. Leslie Carter, who are making their firit tour in manv vears. Earnest Lawford, John Halliday. Betty Lin ley and Robert Rendel are highly praised members of the tupportmg company, all playing important roles, but the two sun were never more brilliant. It is' as if the playwright had written especially for them the impressive rolet of the tniveling, rheumatic lord and the (rivolout Lady Kitty. There will be a matinee on Saturday. Mrs. Leslie Carter's career fur nishes iht history of the American stage with one of its unique chap- tC"he was brought up in Louisville society. She married into Chicago tociety. She ranked among the southern bells from the day she left school. Her beauty, vivacity and athletic prowess she was the most daring rider in the whole Blue Grata country when Leslie Carter, western railway magnate, made her his wife were celebrated. And thit celebrity had much to do' with her decision to go on the stage. Would she start in i. comedy or tragedy? Which did she prefer? ,tl am a horsewoman," she replied to these questions. "I wish to make my entrance on a horse leaping over a hurdle." Mora remarkable even than that wat her determination to start as a star. When David Belasco, to whom the turned for advice and assistance, heard of that he fled to the country. Mn. Carter followed him. and they say that her eloquent plea, made to his putier, wat tne turning poim in thit singular adventure. Belasco, it seems, overheard the talk at the door. He noted the fair caller's ani mation and earnestness. He had al ready been impressed with the re nowned crowd of Titian hair. Any how, he undertook, for the first and last time, to make a star out of a beautiful woman without stage ex perience. It tooic him rive years, tor !i . M l,n"t it a. - C ii wai not uiuu xne ncari ui Maryland" production that Mrs. Car ter really conquered the playgoing public. "Zaza," "Da Barry" and ductions, and all more firmly estab lishing Mrs. Carter's fame not only on - the . American, but also on the English stage. Her wonderous hair, her finely chiseled features and her emotional power often caused her to be compared with Bernhardt. . ; Everything it in readiness for the brilliant opening tonight of the Or pheum Playert in the first play of their summer season, "Scandal." All the players have played in the plays they are to produce here, to it is just like meeting an old friend to play a part one hat played before. While the two leading rolet are the strongest in the opening attraction, nevertheless there is enough for all the players in their respective parts Yet l -T r 7YIrsXfislie drier nSMr (John Drew -ik 2famdeis to prove to the discriminating theater-goers of Omaha that each mem ber of the cast is a capable artist In the plays to come all the playert will get an opportunity to . prove their worth. Miss Amos and Mr. Lyon, Miss Bernard and Mr.-De-Stefani, Miss Keers and Mr. Buch anan are sure to win the approval of our patrons in "Scandal,'' ' our first offering. Mr. De Rushia, tinder the direction of Mr. Vickery,. is painting three very artistic 'sets for the opening play. All . the scenery used it absolutely new. The Or-pheum-stage crew have been busy for the hut -two week holding new set and getting everything in read iness for the start If Omaha liket the Player at well as we like Oma. ha it will be some 'like." " What the World theater manage ment terms their "Blue Riboon" bill is now on view at the newest Omaha playhouse. Prominent among head- Showing Today FAIRFIELD FOUR "Banje-SaM Harmony Boys? ELLIOTT A THE WEST LERAYS "SometwtVa ? , "At the- Children" GolfClaV STANLEY & WILSON SISTERS "A Cyele of Comedy Song and Dances" ' Still plenty of good seats -but they won't last forever mi AUDITORIUM, OMAHA WAY 27 . Prices $1.00 to $3.00 War Tax Extra SEATS NOW: Aadltorium Box Office, Omaha Special Ceatldcratian Given to Mail Orders LUCIUS PRYOR. Lac Mfr. A Orpheum .Theater Phone At-99 1 1 Beginning Tonite and All ThU Week BRILLIANT OPENING OF THE SUMMER SEASON THE ORPHEUM PLAYERS "SCANDAL" The Moat Talked of Play in Year. A Dramatic Comedy. A Corking Good Play by a Splendid Company at Sane Prices. Every Nite at 8:15. Matinee Tuea., Thura., Sat, 2:20 P. M. line features is Britt Wood, "The Boob and Hit Harmonica." "Play Ball, a revue in miniature, it offered by Tewell Faulkner and company. A real rainstorm during an exciting ball game is one of the oustanding fea tures of the act. Herbert Crowley. assisted by nine allied sailors, offers "A Different Revue." It is a travesty upon the modern "girl" act, with va- Tht Riantgement of Laktvlew park tnnouncet that th big tumrnrr rtsort will he open to the public Sat urday, May 20, Wen have been working fur ttvrrtl wtekt past put ting on the final finishing touches and next Saturday tht public will be greeted with miny new things. The various attractions have been completely gont over; betutiful flower bedt put in by a corpt of landtctpe gardeners: the dance pal ace bat been completely redecorated, new vinet and bloitorut transform ing the building into a veritable flower garden. More tablet and chairs have been placed In the picnic grove, which will hive a caoacity of several hundred persons. Many new swings for the children are now being placed about the park. The park will have as attractions' this season the dance palace, where Leonard Jacobs and his band will furnish the music; roller skating, Jack Rabbit coaster, "Beautiful Ohio," lha mile long water ride; carry-us-all, bowling alleys, Ferris wheel, boating and others. There will be dancing each evening and every Sunday afternoon. Quite a number of lodget and so cieties have already arranged for dates for picnics. rious feminine roles played by the cobs. Mable Walter, a nut com edienne of unusual ability, supported by fcarl Uyer, present a melange of song, dance and comedy talk, in a comedy act labeled The Untrained Nurse. Victor Burns and Adelaide Wilson promise to score. The sixth act on the vaudeville portion of the rogram introduces the lara Carmen rio jn something different. "His Back Asainst the Wall." said to be one of the most refreshing and novel screen stories here in a long time, it the full length photoplay feature. Headlining the tixt-act bill, start ing next Saturday, is King and Irwin in "Coontown Divoroons" and Ar thur Jarret and company In a farce comedy called "Cupld't .Close Up." William Harris, jr., will present John Drtnkwater's "Abraham Lin coln" with frank Mculynn at the Brandies theater three days, begin ning Thursday, June 1. Leatrlee Joy and Melahan Co-Star 50 One girl he worshipped, but tht had a heart of ttone. The other girl worshipped him, and the had a glsd warm heart How long doee hit love remain blind, and what influence finally makes him tee the light? The happy solution is to be found in "The Bachelor Daddy," which ia playing thit week at the Strand theater. Thomat Meighan it the star, Leatrkt Joy ia the leading woman, and oh oy, the five little kiddies in the picture will just walk right away with your heart Betty's New Lead. Bert Lytell, for the last several years a star and one of the most popular figures on the screen, has been engaged to play the leading role in George Fitzmaurice's new produc tion, "To Have and to Hold." tdapted by Ouida Bergere from the novel by Mary Johnston. Mr. Ly tell will leave shortly for Hollywood, where Mr. Fitzmaurice is completing his preparations for starting the pro duction at the Lisky studio. The cast for "To Have and'to Hold," promises to be one of the most notable to be seen in a pic ture in some time. Hetty Compson will play the romantic heroine and Theodore Kosloff and Theodore Roberts will be seen in important parts. 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Watch announcements, so as not to be disappointed. BENSON CAR DIRECT TO PARK USE BEE WANT ADS-THEY BRING PROFITS A ill n ' y in -GTiS X ' in- ' S The greatest string of three and five gaited saddle hones that have come into the city of Omaha are to be exhibited at the Omaha Auditorium on Thurs day evening, May 25th, and then sold at public auction to the highest bidder. The equal of thit atring of aaddlera and riders has never been shown in the city of Omaha. From the standpoint of excellent breeding they are an outstanding group and when it comes to good-mannered horses, conformation and high quality, you do not find any better in the show stables of the country. They are Missouri bred, the state that has produced so many of the noted win ners. They are worked daily and when brought out for public inspection you will aee a horse show that is worth while. Some forty lota will be shown and offered for sale.; The photographic' reproductions shown herewith will give the admirers of good rid ing hones a fair conception of the kind and character of the individuals that selL No. 1 A beautiful flaxen mane and tail, cuestnut, f -year-old mare. A real show mare that won 2d in one class and 3d in another class at the Missouri State Fair and first in division and fint in f ive-gaited champion class at the Hannibal Hone Show, A 12-year-old child can change her gait No. 2 A splendid bay gelding who is a wonderful show prospect He has perfect manners and disposi tion and would be a winner if shown this year. Only on rare occasions do you have an opportunity to buy a hone of this quality at auction. - No. 8 A 6-year-old chestnut gelding that ia a half brother to Over-the-Top, a noted Omaha show hone. This gelding is a flashy five-gaited saddler, possesses a lot of dash, and would be hard to beat in any show ring. He was tired by Rex Chief A. He ia alto a half-brother to Rexina Chief, another great show hone. No. 4 Thia dapple gray mare is one of the hand somest saddlen that you ever saw in an auction ring. She haa a nice slow gait, square trot, good nek and a wonderful canter. She ia a very classy mare that 'any gentleman would be proud to own. No. 5 A very handsome five-gaited chestnut gelding with a wonderful head, beautiful neck, fine riding shoulden and withers. He ia all that you could ask for in a five-gaited pleasure hone. These hones were carefully selected out of the best breeding establishments in Missouri by a man who ia reputed to be one of the beat judges of good riding hones in America. Every one will be told under a guarantee and must be just aa represented or pur chase price will be refunded. Every lover of good . riding hones ia invited to attend this show and sale. Catalogs, illustrated and descriptive, will he ready for distribution within a few days. C : r