THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: OCTOBER 7. 1917
Scalpers
New York Season Has
Proved Fine Harvest
for Managers Who Let
Agents Sell the Tickets
CONFIRMING and continu
(f I ing remarks made in this
j I column last Sunday anent
1 . . . . . . thAfitAfC
A returned wanderer who
has sojourned in New
York for the last few weeks brings
some word as to conditions at the
theaters there.' First of all items is
that the Broadway houses have put
on an additional tariff, now asking $2.50
for what sold a year ago for $2. It
is, says this man, 'who is wise in the
ways ot the world, a waste ot time to
go ,to the box office of a New York
theater to purchase a ticket; they
are always sold out. If you want to
see a show in Gotham it is necessary
to negotiate -through the newsdealer
at the hotel you infest. This will al
ways bring the tickets required, at the
very moderate premium of $1 per
sitting, so that seats only cost the
purchaser $3.50. Other things are
in proportion, making the evening at
the play one of great enjoyment to
the man who doesn t care what nap
pens to his money.
One of the amusing sidelights on
this situation is the terrific fight the
theater managers of New York are
making on the scalpers. In a re
cent issue' of the Mirror was contain
ed a pronunciamento that tickets pur
chased from scalpers would not De
honored at the door, and that any
iW'dewalk vendor detected in carrying
u rus neidiiuuft utility wuuiu iv.
prosecuted to the limit of the law. All
of which camouflage tools nooody
Managers of theaters easily may
know the disposition of large blocks
of tickets at any time, and give
people who patronize them credit
with, little sense when pretending to
bitterly oppose scalping all the while
thev are permitting th sale of
tickets at hotels or other "agencies
at advanced rates. The scheme is as
diaphanous as some of the costumes
the Winter Garden chorus used to
wear, said costumes being chiefly
powder, reopie ao not particularly
relish being held up, but they resent
being treated as ninnies into the
bargain. Something will overtake
those bandits of Broadway one of
these fine days.
Chief among the productions of the
season in New York is that in which
George Arliss is playing the role of
Alexander Hamilton, in the play
called "Hamilton. Critics nave given
a verdict to the effect that Mr. Arliss'
characterization of the young Ameri
can statesman is more effective than
v.aj his remarkable performance of
Disraeli with which Omaha folks are
i-iuiinar.. The action of the play cov
c a page in American history of im-
i 'ense interest to an. ana oeais wun
events in Hamilton's life leading up to
l.'.s selection for the place of secretary
of treasury in Washington's cabinet.
A number of historic figures move as
human beings through the drama, and
u a course discloses the tact that poll'
ilea and intrigue in those days were
much the same as they are now, and
some of the episodes on which the
actions turns show that idols yet may
have 'feet of clay., The drama itself
is not especially praised by the re
viewers, but the playing of Mr. Arliss
and his associates is hailed as proof
that-the art of the theater is not de
cadent in America, admitting the pres-
ent supremacy of the lighter forms' of
entertainment. It is not at all likely
lia Afr Afllcc will 1a9va thp ICnirV-
erbocker for a tourthis season.
Thirty-seven theaters in the Broad
way district are running full blast
now, and others are getting ready to
open. The $2 moving picture houses
are also doing business, the vaude
ville theaters are jammed at each
performance, and the outlying or
"neighborhood" houses are sharing
in the general prosperity. From a
monetary standpoint the stage in
America was never doing so well as
now. It is curious to note, though
that of the thirty-seven theaters ad
vertising high grade attractions for
the New York public, the Knicker
bocker, at which Mr. Arliss is play
ing, "The Republic," when the two
Barrymore's and Constance Collier
are playing "Peter Ibbetson," at the
Lyric, when Guy Bates Post is mak
ing a success of "The Masquerader,"
and the only ones that put forth
a Serious appeal. All the others are
purveying the light and fluffy, musi
cal comedy or comedy without music,
or else the bald and unashamed melo
drama. The revival has not yet
touched deep enough to unlock the
spring of real worth, apparently. But
maybe Gotham is not a good gauge
by which to test the'situation. Peo
ple there are gay; they are in the
very swirl of the most wonderful tide
of dollars ever loosened in this world,
and life has no serious aspect for
them, once the lights begin to twinkle
and the tide of life turns northward
or across, the bridge. However earn
est the hours of daylight - may be,
when nightfall comes all bets are off.
"No sleep till morn, when youth and
pleasure meet," is good for New York
now'as it was an hundred years ago
at Brussells, or -has been, everywhere,
world without end. The trouble is,
New York sets the fashion for the
country in the matter of the theater,
just now,' and, whether we like it or
not, we are required to take what is
sent from there or do ''without. And
there you are.
Would you marry for love or
money? This question is asked and
the riddle is solved in "Which One
Shall I Marry?" which comes to the
Boyd today for four days, with mati
nee today, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The theme is of a modern young girl
who is sought in marriage by two
men, one rich and the other poor.
She' has a preference for the poor
man, but .her family all urge her to
marry the rich one. In her perplexity
she prays' that she may be'allowed to
know what the future would be to her
as the wife of each. The second act
is the allegory in which this informa
tion is made clear to her.
"The Road. to Happiness" will be
presented by the Brandeis Players at
the Brandeis theater during the com
ing week. Says a well known New
York critic: "The difference between
Mr. Lawrence Whitman's play, "The
Road to Happiness." as it is being
presented here, and many other, rural
dramas of its kind is that the author
seems to have lived what he is writ
ing about and the players seem to be
lieve thoroughly in what they are
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doing. The dog, the old horse, the
hen roosting on the rafters,- the
ginger cookies that kva oakes tor
Jim all these are the real things,
not only the cookies, but the young
people themselves; they represent the
background, the feelings of those who
have srrown ud in a small town and
liked it." Mr. Minturn plays the lead
ing part of Jim. Whitman in "The
Road to Happiness.
Anna Held is comina to the Boyd
next Thursday for three nights in her
latest and what is said to De tier
greatest musical comedy success,
follow Me. Miss Helds career in
America has been exceptionally bril
liant. She has appeared at the head
of manv of the most gorgeously
mounted and most brilliantly executed
musical comedies of the period.
Among these may be chronicled "Miss
Innocence, the fansienne Model,
The Little Duchess ,, and, "Papa s
Wife." Miss Held comes to the Boyd
as the sole owner of "Follow Me," in
which she is said to have achieved at
the Casino, New York, last season the
greatest success of her career. The
piece has an intereting story of love
mtrieue. a cast of leading Broadway
favorites, a chorus of exceptionally
beautiful girls, scenic equipment em
bracing three scenes that give "Follow
Me the name of the most gorgeous
musical production ever seen in New
York, and admittedly the most won
derful gowns ever worn in any pro
duction, some that grace the forms of
chorus beauties alone costing as much
as $1,000, while Miss Held has the
most remarkable sartorial display she
has ever shown Parisienne finery
that cost $15,000 to make. "Follow
Me comes in its entirety just as it
scored a sensational success in New
York.
Tales of adventure, strange lands
with tropic scenes and seas rites and
customs of another day, and under
neath it all such a tale as. makes the
red blood thrill have gone to the
making of 'The Flame," which Rich
ard Walton Tully is to present at the
Bovd theater for three days com
mencing Thursday, October 18. Mr.
Tully is not unfamiliar with the weld
ing together of such elements into an
entertaining pjay, for he gave to our
stage Ine Bird of Paradise and
"Omar, the Tentmaker." It is said
that in "The Flame" he has once
again scored in producing such a play
as has a wide appeal 'to all classes
of playgoers. It is a big production
which he sends, for in this respect it
bears comparison with "Ben Hur,"
"The Garden of Allah" and such other
dramas.
Harry B. Watson and Jere Delaney
are the cmet comedians in tne
melange of music and fun called
"Rubeville," offered this week at the
Orpheum as the headline attraction.
Austin Webb will contribute a one-act
comedy, "Hit the Trail," especially
featured. A general store dispensing
merchandise and gossip is the scene
of the production, "Rubeville." The
chairwarmers comprise a band of in
strumentalists and a male quartet.
The comedy in which Mr. Webb ap
pears is not a Billy Sunday travesty.
Five olavers are reauired for the pre
sentation of the one-act play. Hamil
ton and Barnes are to offer a skit
called "Just Fun." Senor Westony,
the Spanish pianist, has just finished
a tour of the world. His vaudeville
program, while embracing classical
numbers, has a decided popular trend.
The New Bellboy is to be the offer
ing of Ben Deely, assisted by Emmet
Briscoe. Grace and charm are com
bined in the act to be contributed by
the Dancing Tyrelis. Darto and Rial-
4 "J Kft
cxzv matter iffui
AT JWf .HPflSS
to are balancers, jugglers and panto
mime comedians. For its exclusive
display of motion pictures the Or
pheum Tr. vel weekly is to show in
sect destroyers of gardens and scenes
in the country of Islano, Tangier and
Morocco.
The Twentieth Century Maids will
be seen all week at the popular Gay
ety theater, when they will present a
production which will afford diversion
in good measure. These Twentieth
Century Maids are an up-to-date lot
of girls, and no matter what praise is
bestowed upon the principal of the
company, the audiences never forget
to rave over the choristers. They act
their part in the production without
affectation at least, it does not ap
pear to be affectation, for the girls
impress one as being to the manner
born. They are skillful and energetic
dancers and possess no small degree
of vocal supremacy. Altogether they
prove a most worthy feature of a
show which aims at perfection in
every department. Jim Barton heads
the cast as principal funster. Today's
matinee starts at 3. Beginning tomor
row, there will be a ladies' matinee
daily all week.
The bill at the Empress theater this
week is headed by the Musical Mc
Donalds, who present a musical num
ber using both standard and novelty
instruments. "Finders-Keepers" is the
title ot a one-act comedy-drama play
let with a brand new idea as the key
nnte. whii-h will he nresented. Prin
cess Olga and her leopards is the best
advprtispd trniins of wild animal ner-
formers in the whole world, as Prin
cess Olga for years his performed the
most hazardous feats with wiM beasts
in tli SMiar nhntnnlavs. esneciallv in
"The Adventures of Kathlyn," where
she made lions, tigers and leopards
obey her will. Roth & Roberts pre
sent a comedy talking act which they
call J. he Wop and the cop.
An added interest in the production
of "The White Slave," at ,the Boyd
for four days next Sunday will be
the appearance of Aurelia Allison, a
19-year-old girl, in the character of
Liza, the principal role. She is the
vouneest of a line of actresses who
have played this? part and it is said
that her work evinces tint ot a nign
order.
Retreat of Germans to Be
Shown at Orpheum Sopn
While history is being made on the
battlefields of Europe, the British gov
ernment is recording it on the film
that the present war may be retold ac
curately and vividly in the future. Wil
liam K. Vandcrbilt has arranged with
BOYD
"OM' "? FUN CENTER"
M-t-T Oally Mat., 1S-25-50C
(ffAJLSCM Even'gi. 25-S0-7Sc-$l
Strictly Up-To-Dtt Ar Th '
20TH CENTURY f.A!PS
"DANCING. JIM" BARTON
and treat cast and beauty chorui in the two
act melange, "O. K.-K. O"
LADIES' DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS.
National Swine Show
UNION STOCK YARDS, OCTOBER 3-10
Night Shewi Saturday, Monday
and Tuesday.
OPEN SUNDAY ADMISSION. 25e
School Children Free Saturday.
Stc the red. white and blue "piggies.
Four Days Commencing
Matinee Today
MATINEES: SUNDAY, TUESDAYWEDNESDAY. ALL SEATS 25c
"THE BEAUTIFUL ALLEGORICAL PLAY."
THE GREATEST QUESTION IN EVERY WOMAN'S LIFE
1AUIOU AME1 -v NOTABLE CAST
II II I V 1 1 W I Mm
SHALL I
MARRY
NOT A
MOVING PICTURE
WOULD YOU MARRY FOR LOVE OR MONEY?
Under Same Management at
"A DAUGHTER OF THE SUN"
MATINEES 25c. NITES 25c to 75c
Next Sunday, Oct. 14., "THE WHITE SLAVE"
BOYD Begin J'ThuMOct 11.
"" Matinee Saturday.
Engagement Extraordinary
The.n win fuif
Pride of Paris and France'a choicest gift to the American stage
Alone in Her Fascinating Act in her gorgeously, bewildering and
melodious musical comedy sensation, direct from Casino, New York.
"FOLLOW
ME"
See the Bewitching Anna Held Girls, More Alluring Than
the Adalisquet of the Orient
See the Wonderful Anna Held Gowns
That Set World Fashions.
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SEATS MONDAY Prices: 50c to $2.00 Matinee, 50c to $1.50.
Three Rights Beginning Thursday, October 18
AN APPEAL TO ALL WOMEN
By the Author of "The Bird of Paradise."
The desire for motherhood is instinct in you all. That is the con
summation of a well spent life. Richard Walton Tully in his play has
idealized this great spirit and "The Flame" of the play is the child
which will carry on the race. Every woman will understand and love
it, every man be stirred by its dramatic intensity.
tlie British Kovernment to exhibit va
rious of those pictures throughout the
United States, the proceeds ot such
exhibitions to go to varioiy organi
zations active in the relief of t he dis
tress of the conflict. Already $.101),
000 have b en n'vcn to the American
ambulance corps. Martin lleck lias
secured the exclusive rights to present
these pictures for the Orpheum cir
cuit and will show them at the Or
pheum, starting Suiuhy. October 14.
"The retreat of the Germans at the
Rattle of Arras" shows the drive of
the allies in every detail. It brings to
every spectator the dust and smoke
and "din ami death of actual warfare.
The terror and excitement of the
colossal struggle with one army of
millions driving' another before it,
brinR to your realization probably for
the first time just what modern war
fare really means.
The heroism of the British forces
and the gallantry of the French, mar
velous test of strength and courage of
every soldier on the westerr battle
front is vividly portrayed. In fact the
pictures of "The retreat of the Ger
mans at Arras" unreel before you the
gigantic struggle frou. away Lack of
the lines where arc located the hospi
tals, the supplies, the ammunition
stoics and the reserves to the retreat
from one line of trenches to another
of the vanquished Hum.
sic is now being supplied, while the
appetizing food of both the main din
ing part as well as the new cafeteria
that has just been opened contfnrft to
play to capacity business. V
I I'ersistnt Advertising Is -the Road
i to Success.
Empress Garden Offers New
Cabaret Singers for the Week
Exceptional amusement is promised
patrons of the Empress Garden start
ing today. Mack Lewis, who was de
layed last week, will surely make his
appearance. He comes direct from
the New York Hippodrome. As a
special added attraction Jean Lewis
will also be on the program. She is
said to have a stunning wardrobe of
gowns and is a singer of songs, both
"rag" and ballads. Continuous mu-
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"THE FLAME"
NOT A MOVING PICTURE.
40 PLAYERS
3 CARS OF
EFFECTS.
Every W Phone
Night, 8:15 The Best of Vaudeville Pou' 494-
WEEK STARTING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
ISUBEVBLL
A MELANGE OF RURAL MIRTH AND MELODY
Featuring
HARRY B. WATSON AND JERE DELANEY
Helen Jack
HAMILTON & BARNES
"Just Fun"
Direct from Hli World's Tour
(Europe, Africa, Australia)
SENOR WESTONY
" ' T,e Famous Pianist
BEN DEELY & CO. !
With Emmet Briscoe DANCING
in TYRELIS
"The New Bell Boy" ORPHEUM TRAVEL WEEKLY
Carl Billy Around the World With the Or-
DARTO & RIALTO pheum Circuit's Motion Picture
"The Talkless Boys" Photographers
AUSTIN WEBB & CO.
"HIT THE TRAIL"
A Comedy by John B. Hymer
Prices Matinee, Gallery, 10c; Best Seats (except Saturday and
Sunday) 25c; Nights, 10c, 25c, 50c and 75c.
WILLIAM A. MORTIMER. Dirsetor
Dorothy Shoemaker, Harry L.
Minturn, Leads.
TODAY M!-2'30
Evening 8:25
ALL THIS WEEK
A Cheerful Comedy of Optimism
"THE ROAD TO
HAP. INESS" ,
Played by Wm. Hodge for Three
Successful Seasons.
IT TAKES THE OUCH
OUT OF GROUCH
NIGHTS 15c, 25c, 25c. SOc, T5e.
MATINEES SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY
AND SATURDAY 25c, 35c and SOc.
Next Week "Just a Woman."
Friday, Oct. 19 Neil O'Brien
Minstrels.
EMPRESS QARDEfl
OMAHA'S FINEST RESTAURANT AND
AMUSEMENT CENTER
TODAY lJ TO
Sunday Table. d'Hote, $1
A La Cart Scrvlcs, 12 to 12.
Enfagemsnt Extraordinary
MACK CARTER
From New York HtppoaVeme .
JEANLEWIS
Empress of Gowns and SrncoeetteaV '
$10,000 ORCHESTRAL PIPE ORGAN
fearless peerless
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will pE vauui u yv li iiiiiLV'
Slftlf f W , r, rp ' EWORLD'S GREATEST
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PEARL WHITE'S many great
serial successes, each one BIG
GER than the preceding one,
have' culminated in "THE FATAL .
RING" unquestionably the BIG
GEST of them all. DO you know what
that .means? PEARL WHITE'S
BIGGEST SUCCESS I It means a.
story more absorbing, action more in
tense, feats of daring more thrilling,
situations more wildly exciting,
climaxes more brilliantly dramatic, '
and PEARL WHITE MORE
FEARLESSLY WONDERFUL,
THAN EVER BEFORE. The re
suit is. the very acme of achieve
ment in photoplay serial production.
Read the Story in The
OMAHA SUNDAY BEE ,
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at Best
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