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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 9, 1917)
6 B THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: SEPTEMBER 9, 1917. Stock's Start M iss Shoemaker Gives Promise of Delight by Her Fine Acting in a Difficult Part : : : QS7C NE performance does not establish a record for the season, but it does afford something of a basis for opinion as to the capabili ties of the performer. Sub sequent observation supports the esti mate announced a week ago of the Ability of Miss Dorothy Shoemaker, leading woman of the Brandeis Flay- i ers. sue win oe touna tne source ot much delight to those who prefer their acting mixed with intelligence; not for a moment imputing to Miss Shoe maker lack of those other charms in dispensable to real success on the stage. She is young and has all that properly should go with youth, and in addition to this endowment, she has such quality of brains as enables her to understandingly grasp the salient points at least of her role, and to sat isfactorily reflect them. It is not to be expected that an actor under the cir cumstances that control in a stock company will be able to give a deep psychological analysis of every, or, indeed, of any role essayed. It is as much as can be expected that the part is taken with proper appreciation of its outstanding attributes, a realization of its perplexities, and that these be fairly illustrated to the end that the auditor may have a reasonable view of the individual and the relation of the character to the problem involved in the play." Subtleties and refine ments mav be left for further consid eration by those who care to study the various moods and emotions, but the player has done enough when the pan is maae piain in us mam punus. This is not to be misconstrued a a justification for superficial attack or failure to comprehend the possibilities of any role. 1 is only an explana tion, repeating what has here been printed in times past, as to the diffi culties that beset the actor who changes roles once each week, and who is required to be throughout the season studying one part while play ing anothef. With this kept clearly m view, it will be found that Miss Shoe maker meets expectations in her ex position of herjrt Mr. Minturn is to have his real op portunity during the coming week. In "Romance" he showed himself pos sessed rf the visible equipment of a popular leading man, and of a voice that is musical and serviceable. His work was carefully and well done, and in a part of greater scope for his pow ers he ought to heighten the impres sion he has made. In any event, it is a welcome fact that Omaha has a leading maiuwho knows how to act. Miss Hill delighted her friends with her character work last week; it was in many ways one of the finest things on the billa humanizing touch, and about the only one, in a maze of strained and straining relations, be? tween men and women. In general, the company is well oualified, and un der the direction of Mr. Mortimer AC &: TJZe 111 ':' z,.- -y , ill ' U i t" i - i " ' ':"'r i T V ii I, j 1 11 teeateie r ) ".-'' ' 'A'--"-'; , f ' Si ' I )Vf1r-llsx V..," i fit ' r f I I - r ii i . .? Gvace (BOYD'S) cSttper&a. ft . ought to be thoroughly successful in its undertakings. Hal Johnson, clever comedian and female impersonator, has been espe cially engaged for the leading role in "Step 'Lively" and is supported by an all-star cast, including a big beauty chorus. All special scenery and me chanical effects are carried by this company. There are sixteen of the latest up-to-date newest song hits. The story of the comedy has to do with Tommy ,Carter, a college boy who gets into difficulties with his relations, and to extricate himself re sorts to the impersonation of a young lady. The ensuing situations must be seen to be appreciated. "Step Lively" will be seen at the Boyd for four nights, beginning today, with matinees today and Wednesday. The new play, "A Daughter of the Sun," a tale of an Hawaiian butterfly, written by Loren J. Howard and Ralph T. Kettering, will be seen at the Boyd next Sunday for four nights. The New Yor!c Winter garden show, "Robinson Crusoe, Jr.," with the ever-popular Al Jolson, and a company of nearly 200, including a host of favorites and the most win some of the Winter garden beauty squad, will be the offering at the Boyd theater Thursday, September 20, Irving Berlin's musical success, en titled "Watch Your Step." comes to the Brandeis tonight for a limited en- r T O W I G -H X AND MONDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT gagement of two days with a special matinee tomorrow afternoon. "Watch Your Step" is a musical comedy of frills and fashions, of spice1 and speed, of melody and maidens, and of tunes and tangoes. There is activity and animation displayed at all times by the members of the company, who work with, a snap and a vim that puts ginger into every moment of the performance. Prominent in the cast are Valli B. Martin, Helen F. Delaney, Mabel Sherman, Tracy El bert, Fred Hillebrand, Harry Van Fossen; Charles Udell, Arthur Uttry, Frank Coombs, I. S. Carpenter and several other favorites. 4 - Omaha will have a Belasco attrac tion for an engagement of two per formances, next Saturday matinee and night, at the Brandeis, when David Belasco will present "The Boomerang." The latest . work of Winchell Smith and - Victor Mapes, this popular comedy had a run of fifteen months at the Belasco theater, New York, and eight months at Pow ers' theater, Chicago. In bringing this delightful play to Omaha, Mr. Belasco assures1 local theatergoers the same cast that has been identified with "The BoomeranijK since the date of its first presentation will be seen here. This includes Arthur Byron, Martha Hedman, Wallace Eddinger and Ruth Shepley. "The Boomerang" is in three acts and relates to Dr. Gerald Sumner, a young physician, who returns from a course of study competed in Europe, and sets him self up in a luxuriously furnished of fice, awaiting his first patient. He engages a very pretty office assistant, Virginia Xelva, coincident with whose arrival he is called upon to prescribe for a young chap by the name of Bud Woodbridge. Bud has grown melancholy and lost weight and is haled to the doctor by his mother for a diagnosis. It isn't long before Dr. Sumner dis covers that Bud's ailment is nothing but jealousy towards Grace Tyler, with whom he is desperately in love, and who has recently been treating him with indifference. Dr. Sumner installs Miss Xelva in the Wood bridge household as Bud's nurse, pre scribing a rigid course of physical and mental training for his patient. Miiiliilininiiliiliiliiiiiliiliniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiniiiiniiiliilini 1 BEAUTIFUL I I LAKEVIE W PARK ! 1 "Joy Spot of Omaha" For one month Bud is not allowed to see Grace Tyler, who, when she dis covers that she is not altogether in dispensable to her victim, begins to come round. She writes Bud a let ter, but the reply is dictated by the doctor and is not of a character to gratify her vanity. Bud, meanwhile, writhes under this heroic treatment and by simulating admiration for the .(Continued on Page Sctcb.) Matinc Daily, 2:15 Every Night, 8:15 Twka Daily, 2:15-8:15 Phone Douf. 494 THE BEST OF, VAUDEVILLE WEEK STARTING SUNDAY, SEPT. 9 Carl Ernestine Randall & Myers DlvcrtiMcments Charactareatiqua Chansons et Choreography Hermine Stone And Notable Cast, Including Clan Anders "MarAnn" Jack . ' Miriam CLIFFORD & WILLS "At Jaspar Junction", First American Appearance After a Two-Year Tour of the Eastern Hemisphere Asa hi And His Own Company of Novelty Entertainers SEASON CLOSES TONIGHT v DANCING 3 to 5:30 & 7:45 to 11:15 I'liiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiT EMPRESS GARDEN Beauty Spot of the West SUNDAY TABLE D'HOTE, $1.00 12 to 8 A la Carte Restaurant and Foun tain Service, 12 to Midnight. Weekday Luncheon, 35c . . Supper, 50c ZECK AND CALLAWAY Entertainers Extraordinary Famous Empress Garden , Orchestral Pipe Organ Adams' "So Different" Jan Band Daily Mate. 15-25-50c. Evenings, 23-S0-75c-l. "Omaha's Fun Center". The Gavety's Annual Live Stock Show. Billy Watson's Beef Trustk.. Mounttinoui ssienibUr of aiolrdupols eomedlennea. Percheron-ttze autdent by the ton. World's largest beauty chorus In weight, nr Jn numbers. Stage bored tip to lunport 'em "SAFETY FIRST." LADIES' DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS. BIG POLISH PICNIC SHADY L AKE ' Columbus, Nebraska SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH RACES BAND SPEAKING Dancing Af ternon and Evening. E. Charles Florence BENSEE & BAIRD , in Songiflaca FERN, RICHELIEU & FERN in A Comedy Athletic Skit The Youthful Composer Hairry CarroEl Singing His Own Compositions ' ORPHEUM TRAVEL WEEKLY Around the World With the Orpheum Circuit's Motion Picture Pho- ' tographers , Prices: Matinee Gallery, 10c; best seats (except Saturday and Sunday), 25c. Night 10c, 25c, 50c and 75c. B 0 YD FOUR NITES BEGIN TODAY MATINEES TODAY, WED., 25c NIGHTS, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c GIRLSiGIRLSlGIRLS! Tk' wJkJ1,1 ,,r""" c HAL joiinsofi in that carnival of fun "Step Lively" All-Star Cast Big Beauty Chorus 16 Big Song Hits Mirth, Melody, Music NEXT SUNDAY FOR FOUR DAYS "A DAUGHTER OF THE SUN" SPECIAL RETURN OF THE WORLD'S FAVORITE ENTERTAINER AL JUL Soil And Same Popular N. Y. Winter WVI.UVII Garden Cast and Broadway ,N Beauty Brieade. . am a em mm am a a ant a nan m v KOdINSUN CRUSOE Jr." Seats Thursday. Mail Orders Now, ONE NIGHT ONLY, Sept. 20. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AIID FRIDAY v Matinees Wed. and Thurs. Irving Berlin' International Syncopated Mimical Success THE ONLY COMPANY EN TOUR ORIGINAL PRODUCTION and a Chorus of Forty Girls that are Seldom Seen off Broadway COMPANY OF 1 j AU GMENTED SEVENTY -FIVE ORCHESTRA A Ragtime Riot With a Galaxy of Beautiful Girls; in the Syncopated Vernacular, It Is 'immense" DniPEC" NIGHTS 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2 rilIvE.0 Bargain Matinee Monday 50c to $1.50 ONE DAY ,QA7 QEDY ISfth Matinee ONLY I ! SlSlr 11 . I O.III and Evening Here It Is The Play You've Heard Everybody Talking About First Time Outside of New York and Chicago DAVID BELASCO Presents The Aristocrat of Comedies Li ; With the Original Superb New York Cast Direct from Fifteen Months at the Belasco Theater, if, Y., and Eight Months at Powers Theater, Chicago. ARTHUR BYRON, MARTHA HEDMAN, WALLACE EDDINGER, RUTH SHEP. LEY, GILBERT DOUGLAS, MARGUERITE CHAFFEE, KATHRYN KEYS, DORO THY MEGREW, JOHN N. WHEELER, RICHARD MALCHIEN, CECIL DWIGHT, BETTY DWIGHT, HELEN SLOSSEN and All the Others. Pricost 50 to $2.00. Scats Tomorrow 10 A. M. WILLIAM A. MORTIMER, Director. AND ASSOCIATE ARTISTS WILLIAM HODGES' Great Success of Last Season A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTS WITH A LAUGH IN EVERY LINE First Production in This City ' Prices A I w ays The Same MATINEES 25c, 35c and 50c BOXES 50c EVENINGS 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c BOXES $1.00 FIATETa Tba Brandeis Playars will Tacation en Monday, Tuesday and I1UIC Saturday of this weak. NEW SHOW TODAY ID V M In SONGS & FUNNY SAYINGS CARL S INEZ Nifty Nonsense FRED & ALBERT Those Different Athletes WALTER HILL & ALICE DONALDSON in "What Every Man Needs? A SomewHat Different Playlet Alfred Vosbtirg & Mary Anderson In E .DIVORCEE" A DAY IN RENO NEW SHOW THURSDAY mm a Allen "DURING THE INTERMISSION" . Comedy, Singing and Talking Superba's Visions "THE GODDESS OF LIGHT AND COLORS" Carter S Waters "THE HUNGER STRIKE" Conedy Skit FOUR raUSICflL LBriB "A Spectacular Musical Ensemble" i 9 Baby. Marie Osborne r "TEARS and SMILES" THE BABY BERNHARDPS GREATEST PICTURE