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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1917)
THE OMAHA' SUNDAY BEE: MARCH 11, 1917 5 B ,M 0teatem grsC f ill V$ HE LILAC DOMINO" 1 corner to the Brandeis - J theater tonight (Sunday) ior an engagement ex tending to Wednesday, with a special matinee Wednesday, with a cast which would be an attraction even in grand opera circles, and a wealth of scenic para phernalia, a large chorus of lovely young girls, who sing and dance with all the vivacity and charm of happy routh. and a auintet of famous co medians, who draw forth laughs at the rate ot two to a minute. For an entire season last year it charmed New York, Chicago and Boston, and drew crowded houses nightly. Its twenty song hits are being whistled and sung wherever it has been pro duced. Among the popular musical numbers are "Song of the Chimes," sung by Miss Darre of the title role and Bradford Kirkbride, with the ac companiment of silver bells; "Lilac Domino," "True Love Will Find a Way," "Let the Music Play," "What Is Done You Can Never Undo," "Where Love Is Waiting" and "On the Gay Riveria." There is dancing, too, of every description, from the classic interpretations to the very latest society steps, "Peg o' My Heart," J. Hartley Man sers' delightful comedy of English country life, will be the attraction at the Boyd today for the entire week, with matinees today and on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. -Laughter and tears are so close together in this story of youth that no man's eyes can discern the boundary line. Rather it rests with your senses. Peg's father has eloped with the youngest daughter of a wealthy and aristocratic English family. They reach America, where Peg is bom, and soon after her birth her mother dies. Peg is brought up by her father, who does not correct her, ar guing that "it is the original sin that is breaking out in ye, and, indade, ye are not responsible for it it's me." This, according to Peg, is a grand way to bring up a child. A brother, to whom Peg's mother had appealed for assistance and who ignored the request at the time, eighteen years after has an awakening of conscience and sends to America for his niece to come to England. , While on the steamer uncle dies, and Peg is met at Liverpool by her uncle's ' solicitor, Hawks, who is one of the executors of his estate. He directs Peg to the home of her aunt, Mrs. Chichester, at Scarborough, there to await his arrival. Peg's experiences in the . house of her aunt and cousins cause many amusing situations as well as some tinged with pathos. Mr. Rob ert Campbell is sending Miss Car ewe Carvel here in the role of Peg, sup ported by an excellent company. Selwyn & Co. present "Fair and Warmer" at the Brandeis theater, be ginning Thursday, March 15, for an engagement of three day:, with mati nee Saturday, the first Avery Hop wood, laugh-maker since his far-famed "Seven Days"1 and "Nobody's Widow," the biggest success in the long and distinguished line of Selwyn successes, the farce which packed the Eltinge and Harris theaters in New York for just one year, and is now in its sixth month at) the Cort theater, Chicago.1- Four young and prosperous persons with leisure to take them selves very seriously are oddly as sorted as one very good husband with a giddy wife, and one very good wife with a philandering husband. The festive two overtax the patience of their respective marriage partners, who in their turn, for purposes of re venge vow to be thoroughly wicked. They do not learn till it is too late to do them any good that wickedness needs a practiced hand, and that, with amateurs, it is much more apt to be a bbomerang than a projectile. The .result is three acts of fast and cumu ative fun in which the amateurs strug ;le ignobly, but finally successfully, o get out of the difficulties they had arranged for their spouses. For its chief feature this week the Orpheum is to present the supreme illusionists of Europe, LcRoy, Talma did Ifeymorm g - , ; . Ji "Walburn in 'latr and " , , ty Warmer Ai e Brandeis ?;; '' QALLARTNI SISTERS and Bosco. Stage magicians the world over use equipment manufac tured by LeRoy & Co. of London, and it is Mr. LeRoy himself, along with his two skilled assistants, who will appear at the Orpheum. "The Age of Reason," a one-act comedy by Cecil Dorrian, will be presented by two juvenile actreses, Vivian and Genevieve Tobin, in the leading roles. A singing novelty by George Bots ford, "The Volunteers," is to be con tributed by Bill Cripps, Al Rauli, Jerome Daley and Fred Lyon. Each member of the quartet was chosen for ability to sing. Valand Gamble, known as the lightning calculator, will demonstrate remarkable feats in mental arithmetic and in dealing with staggering columns of figures. Do lores Vallecita is to present an un usual animal act. In a steel arena she sits at a piano and plays, surrounded by a group of Indian leopards. The beasts perform for her as if it were all some sort of amusing game. A battle of wit between a city girl and a rube will be shown by James Silver Matinee f - VeaAev aflmw Tin Tyice Daily, Daily, 2:15 IQWPIiKAjlViV . 215-8:15 Night, 8:15 the Be.t of Vandeville Doug. 494 WEEK STARTING SUNDAY MARCH 11 Th Eminent European IlIution.it Le Roy, Talm & Bosco The S lares VALAMJ) GAMBLE The Human Comptometer THE VOLUNTEERS A Singing- Novelty by SEORCE BOTSFORD, WITH BILLY CRIPPS, AL RAUCH, JEROME DALEY AND FRED LYON James Helen SILVER II DUVAL "The City Girl and the Rube," Preeentblf the Comedy, "Simplicity" THE AGE OF REASON By Cecil Dorrian WITH VIVIAN AND GENEVIEVE TOBIN The Greataet Comedy Sdcceae of the Washington Squere Players i ORPHEUM TRAVEL WEEKLY Around I PRICES Metineee, Gallery, 10e Best the World with the Orpheum Circuit's I Seata (Except Sat. and Sun.), 29c. MhojlrvhwelNUlrtM! mm mm conwo w aAr0Ki$ and Helen Duval. Daring feats in the air will be performed by the Flying Henrys. Children of Japan will be shown in motion pictures by the Orpheum Travel Weekly, and an other feature will be the making of copra on a river in the Philippines. Donald Brian and Joseph Cavthorn will be the attraction at the Brandeis theater for three days, beginning next Sunday evening, in "Sybil," a musical comedy which enjoyed a loi:g season in New York, and which closed a suc cessful run at the Illinois theater, of Mystery The Most DUtinfulthed Animal Act tn . i tho World DOLORES VALLECITA And Htr Imperial Group of Performing Indian Leopard FLYING HENRYS Darlni Facte la Mld-AIr Chicago, last night. Miss Julia San derson was a member of the cast, but terminated her con.iection with the company after the Chicago engage ment, and hrr place will be taken by another young woman. The 1917 edition of "Busy Izzy," presented by George Sidney, support ed by Carrie Weber and a company of which a beauty chorus is one of the features, will be seen at the Boyd ne.xt Sunday for four days. Mr. Sid ney will be seen in the title role, which he created about fifteen years ago and has since been presenting with success throughout the country. The Charles Frohnian company wil present the musical comedy, "Sybil," at the Brandeis theater next Sunday night. Heading the cast will be Donald Brian, Joseph Cawthom and " the attractive Wilrla Bennett. The piece has won unstinted favor. Its run iu New York extended to a second season. The major portion of its present tour has been given over to Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston. In the Charles Froliman musical comedies one looks for san ity, daintiness and charm. "Sybil" is credited with having these things in abundance. Frank Martos and Max Brody, in the original book, took Russia for the scene of Iheir roman tic and sentimental story. The he roine, "Sybil," is an opera singer who has infatuated a youthful army offi cer. The youth follows her to Bomsk, where he is arrested for having left his command. The grand duchess is expected in the city. "Sybil" taking a wild chance, announces herself as the duchess and orders the young man's release. Before she can escape the grand duke arrives and, desiring lo flirt with the pretty singer, becomes a party to the deception. This was rash of him, for the grand duchess comes upon the scene to find him with a woman posing as his wife. Miss Bennett has'a charming role in the name part. Mr. Brian is the grand duke and Mr. Cawthom the German manager of "Sybil," a highly comic role. Victor Jacobi is the com poser of the score. Of the eighteen numbers only one is an interpolation. This one is sung by Mr. Cawthorn and is entitled "I Can Dance With Everybody But My Wife." It is a big hit. The music of the comedy is melodious and catchy. The three acts are lavishly staged and the costuming is wonderfully agreeable in its color ing. For the week of March 18 the Or pheum will present Dorothy Shoe maker in a playlet chtitlcd "Supper for Two," from the pen of Percival Wilde. Another feature act for the same week will be Muriel Worth, the ver satile and pretty dancer who two years ago made a tour of the Or pheum circuit. The remarkable advance in the character of burlesque performances is illustrated in the entertainment to be given by the Joe Hurtig "Bow ery Burlesquers" twice daily this week at the popular Gayety theater. Billy TONIGHT And Mon., Tues., Wed. MARCH 11, 12, 13 and 14 WEDNESDAY MATINEE ANDREAS DIPPLE Presents THE In Three Acts By Charles Cuvillier. English Adaptation by Harry B. Smith. English Lyrics by Robert B. Smith. The Musical Success of Beauty, Fun and Fashion One Year in New Fresh from Conquests in Chicago and Philadelphia Cast of Unusual Excellence Unrivnleel Chorus of Bewitching Beeuties and Special Orchestra of Metropolitan Mu sicians. . - ,r v.. i far? Evenings, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 Wednesday Matinee, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 Second Balcony Reserved. THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY. MAT. SAT. nn IvlCh. Max Linder Tells of Tin Faces for Soldiers With Features Shot Away Tin is put to other uses in l-uropc than that of making flivvers, says Max Under, Essanay's celebrated comedian, in dwelling on his experi ences in the great war. "One use which is of great import ance, though little heard of in this Foster and Frank Harcourt are the principals, comedians of natural hu mor, resourcefulness and wide experi ence. Edna Green possesses a dash and wears costumes that are equal of society play stars. A two act snappy burlesque is presented, "At Lobster Beach." The scenes are pic turesque, the chorus is a large one and of gingery action and the dances and ensembles are made attractive by the display of a variety of gorgeous cos tumes. Marty Seamon, Eddie Aikin and Charles Jansen aid in the com cdy scenes. Grace Anderson, a prima donna of note, and Libby Hart (,'ve capital character portrayals. Myrtle and Pauli will be seen in character impersonations and songs ai;d other novelties. Today's matinee starts at 3 o'clock. The Empress management an nounces a "better than usual" bill for the first half of this week, beginning today. The headline vaudeville act is Dixie Harris and Variety Four, one of the classiest acts in vaudeville. Dixie Harris is a finished performer and has with her four men who sing, talk and dance in approved style. Mystic Hansen and his magical maids hue a legerdemain act said to be clever. Galleriui sisters are musicians who present a mixture of high-class and popular selections both vocal and instrumental. Gladys Vance is billed as "the girl with the mirror dress." Starting today the Empress will pre sent the first of the Max Linder com edies that have attracted so much at tention in other parts of the counrty. I Nat C. Goodwin will be seen in "The i Marriage Bond, a five-act drama. At least once in a season we are to see a Shakespearean production and given an opportunity of witness ing English drama. John E. Kellard is brave enough to bring- in audi an organization as he has surrounded himself with this season for his tour tt) the Pariiii' rnacf n,rla U Hanford, who has toured at the headl ot his own company for many years, will assist Mr. Kellard, playing the king in "Hamlet," Macduff in "Mac beth." Iago in "Othello," and Antbnio in "The Merchant of Venice." The Kellard productions are carefully staged, even to the minutest details, and present a true picture of the period which they represent. During the engagement here, which will be at the Brandeis theater tn March 22, 23 and 24, Mr. Kellard and his or ganization will present "Hamlet," "The Merchant of Venice" and "Mac beth." York and Boston ' .if. a it?7 , 1 elCf 7f , If f i s'w 22 The Eminent Actors I? JOHN E. KELLERD In Shakeapearean Repertoire country," Monsieur Linder relates, "is that of remaking the faces of soldiers whose own have been shot away by shrapnel. "I first saw the process applied at Contrexville hospital, where I lay wounded. A driver of the Canadian Field artillery was brought in hide ously wounded after Ypres. A piece of shell had carried away his right eye and as the surgical report pro fessionally puis it, "the surrounding structures." His disfigurement was so appalling to behold that it is doubt ful if he ever could have exposed him self to public gaze. A surgeon skill fully fitted his specially prepared tin plate over the hole, painted t skin color, with an eyebrow to match the living one, glued in a glass eye and adjusted colored spectacles. The ef fect was so natural one could not dis cern the artificial side of the man's face from the real. "The masks are attached to the face by means of gum such as actors use. They may be removed at night upon retiring as readily at false teeth, and OMAHA'S FUN CENTER" AjUn m J Dally Mate.. IS-aS-I Oc gSwy Even ts. IS-2S-OU-7IC 1'uriKeeljr Booked for Marohatiu' Market Wuck. jhuW BOWERY BURLESQUERS Till: H111IW THAT MADK ni'lU.EN'JI E I'AMOI'S" Funny ulUy Knitcr, forvnttto yrtnk Itatwurt, Krtnt Umn. Mirty netman. Urtro Aauenon. I'tulliia i'aull eutl e Olortnua llalaiy or flail. (Final FriSiy NliM.I LADIIS' OIMC MATIN! C EVERY WEEK OAV . RAVn'fc THEATRE UV I tl .V COMMENCING HD H entire SUNDAY MATINEE MAK. 1 1 WEEK MATINEES, VVED.-THURS.-SAT. FIRST and LAST TIME AT POPULAR PRICES PEG 0' ALL MATINEES 25c The Irresistible Comedy of Youth and Love Ten Million People Have Laughed and Cried I With "PEG" ORIGINAL NEW YORK AND LONDON SUCCESS NEXT WEEK GEO. SIDNEY In "BUSY IZZY" Y ' --r Tuesday Afternoon, March 13th AT 4PM COUNT ILYA TOLSTOY Favorite Son of LEO TOLSTOY The Great Russian Novelist and Philosopher, Will Speak on "The Life and Ideals of My Father" Orchestra Floor 50c, 75c and $1. First Balcony 25c, 50c Count Tolitoy'i data m chinfrd to Tuesday afternoon, duo to tho fact that tho Ffaia Arta aoclatr hoi locturo at tho Fontonalto on Monday u 4 P. M. Three Nights torn. Next Thurs., Mar.15 POPULAR MATINEE SATURDAY BEST SEATS, $1 FUN FORECAST AxSUNBURST mm crulTlaT FEVER HEAT-ALWAYS inn Pirr.Drre nrlno'-J mm- - ' w - - - - vee n ar var en nan- najnej n Sftai pjea agf UTnaf aBh-A piRECT-rROM ITS TWO SEASON NEW YORK Rft. It Hits the High Spots of Hilarity! Positirely the Funniest Farce Produced Within the Memory of Man! Sensible Prices Eves., 25c to $1.50 Popular Matinee Saturday, 25c to $1. No Higher! 3 Kin. SUN. SPECIAL MATINEE TUESDAY SEATS ON SALE CHARLES FROHMAN Presents DONALD BRIAN JOSEPH CAWTHORN WILDA BENNETT In the Triumphant )o, 76c, 1, I1.B0 2 Prices 50c, Assisted by Charles B. Hanford and Georgiana Wilson the men declare they give no discom fort whatever. "The soldiers even the wearers- call these masks 'flivver faces.'" President Wilson is ' ' Able to See Callers Washington, March 10. President Wilson practically had recovered to day from the told which has kept him in bed for the last four days. Shortly before noon the president's physician said Mr. Wilson was well enough to sit up today and tint there was no objection to his seeing important callers. THE BIG DOUBLE SHOW Admiaaion 20c and 10c Today, Monday, Tuisdsa. Wedneaday DIXIE HARRIS and VARIETY FOUR Classiest Act in Vaudeville MYSTIC HANSEN CO. The Meflcal Man and Hia MaficaJ Maids GALLERINI SISTERS Musiciana Do Luxe GLADYS VANCE The Girl With the Mirror Dreae MAX LINDER I In Comedy NAT C. GOODWIN In Drama NIGHT 25c-35c-50c-75c m HEART TIMS WEEK And Next MARCH 18 TOMORROW Musical Comedy C V R 1 1 Tuee. Mat., 50e to $1.60 -) "Hamlet" "Macbeth" and 'Merchant of Venice" 3