New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 16, 1915, Page 10

Newest Broadway n 3 Acts By A. E. ! ‘of “The Rain- on Hamilton,” hurs. and Sat 18¢c, 20¢ Oc, 20¢, 30c, 500 | at Crowell's Version of + : i 5 News for Thea tre Goers and quen Readem : Baer ¢ “The Big Idea” is a Unique Play and is Well Presented “The Big Idea,” the play which is being presented this week at the Lyceum, is out of the ordinary, there was never another like it and pos- sibly never will be, although in these days when it is almost impossible to find anything new and when the! plagiarist is so clever, there is no tell- ing what utilization may be made of the clever work of A. 1. Thomas. Those who have seen “Everywoman” will recall that when the curtain di- vides “Nobody” is seen standing in the center of the stage and recites the | prologue. When the orchestra fi ishes playing its introductory in “The : Big Idea,” Mr. Gilmore, who in this | case is Frank Wright, appears in! front of the curtain and makes a speech concerning the play. The : piece is in three acts and ‘the cast is | as follows: | James Howard . J. Fuller Richard, his son .. .Alfred Cross Elsie, his daughter. . .Lois Bolton Mrs, James Howard. Adclaide Hibbard Bob Caswell ....Wyrley Birch | Elaine Foster. ...Emily Callaway | Mr, Byrne.... Fred L. Sutton ! Mr. Gilmore. .Frank Wright Bingham ..E. M. Leonard James Howard, a banker, is in financial difficulties, made so by surreptitiously taking money from the vaults and when the crash is ready to come he finds that he is prac- tically bankrupt, he having all his | property heavily mortgaged. He must raise $22,000, and despairs of ever| obtaining .it, but his son Dick thinks he sees a way out of it. He is carry- : ing an insurance policy for $25,000 and hé proposes to take his life by touching an electric wire in such a manner as will give the impression that it was an accident, the money will then go to his father and he will i, be saved from disgrace. While he has this plan under consideration, | Miss Foster comes on a visit to Dick’s | sister, Elsie, and when she learns ,of | the plight of the family she suggests ; that instead of taking his life that DOD ACTS 'S oto Plays | TO.” Masterwork. CHAPLIN, of Ro [Momorrow OF MR, PP, pter ELAINE.” Hartford RROW NIGHT Wednesday) O PRESENTS ncKAY.” to $1.50; mati- ts on sale. t, February 18 ALK, J. Archibald, Just Months With Ger- jn Armies. Colored i* Motion Pictures. . Seats Tuesday. he write a play, using his difficulties as the material and then sell it. She | collaborates with him in the writing, | acts out the sentimental part with ; Tim and when they present their ef- forts to the producer, Mr. Gilmore, he offers them $500, which is not ac- cepted, and when he hears that they want $22,000 he thinks Dick is crazy. They tell him, however, that the last act will have him in it and the whole thing will be so true to life and be such a big idea that it will prove a great success. He filnally gives.in, the money is paid over and the Howard family is saved. This outline does not give the details of this performance, and it is they that make it so enter- taining. Miss Callaway /plays “Miss Foster” charmingly; her comedy is of the best and so magnetic and whole- some as to be infectious. When the theatrical manager expressed doubt | as to whether the play would be a ' success she came to the footlights and in a voice fuil of faith and earnestness | said to the audience: *“You will like it, won’t you?” and the astonished people broke out into applause. Mr. Cross played Dick in splendid style and Mr. Wright could not be im- proved upon as Manager Gilmore, while Mr. Birch was clever and ac- tive in his character. The remaining parts were not large, but they were filled acceptably and the performance proved very entertaining and the play was voted as the most original ever seen on the Lyceum stage. Native eggs 33c doz. 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Stir for a moment longer, then take quickly from the fire and add one tablespoonful of lemon juice. Pour round the chicken and garnish with sprigs of parsley strips of crisply fried bacon. dou- LIKE SHOW BILL Presenting *‘Irish Justice’ an amus- ing version of “The Sapho Trial,” the Keen- ey's headliner attraction and judging from the reception given them by the “first nighters” their popularity is in- creasing and they are certain to con- tinue a big number from the box of- fice viewpoint as well as that of the patrons. The Fields are a versatile pair and in this week’s offering they give a splendid demonstration of their ability as German comedians. The amusing situations in the act are well handled and there is a lot of funny stage business that goes big. Com- pleting the humorous trio, Har Jackson, the popular young comedian whose Hebrew charterizations have done much to make the stay of the company successful, is appearing in a congenial role. He scored. a distinct hit last evening for his singing of “How Is Everything by You?’ The Three Shaws also won applause for their singing and the chorus did iis part cleverly. Chester Robinson’s “Vacation Day: another specialty of the musical com- edy type, should also find favor all week. It is a school room act with some novel features. There as eight people in the turn and all possess.con- siderable ability. There is some good comedy and the musical numbers are splendidly handled. Among the song hits introduced are “Spark of Love,” “I Want to Linger” and *Beautiful Rose.” The company using a bui- lesque concert number closes the act most pleasingly. Rawl, a comedy juggler, number of clever stunts and intro- duces a brand of comedy that wirs general approval. He designates his act as “Dining A Ta Carte at 4 A. M."” | The Four Musical Kleises, who a vear ago made a most favorable im- pression are here for a return engage- ment this week. 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It was no a pretentious play as plays go— rural plays are not apt to be—but it'is real Playing the old Hebraic Chants, tunes which only the orthodox He- brew is familiar with to the screen ver- sion of Israel Zangwill's “Children of the Ghetto” the Fox theater organist, Ernest . Jores veritably held the audience spellbound throughout by the quaint and solemn music. Wil- ton Tackaye, the well known Broad. and sincere. It is heart interest in it way star, as Reb. Shemuel is most | truest form and it phase of life wonderful “in this character delinea- | that every man, woman or child s tion. It is by far the very best he has | the audience knows.. The memb as yet done either on the legitimate ' of the Poli Players find congenial stage or before the camera, and roles to play and they fall into thowd brings to the role a depth of emotion- | haturally They have all done heaw al appeal and human understanding | ier work during the past few weeks that will warm the coldest heart but it is a question if collectively on rael Zangwill is one of the command- | individually they have done better ing figures of modern literature, 'nd | Marguerite Skirvin has securely en- of his many brillinat successes “Child- . trenched herself in the affections of] ren of the Ghetto” stands and ever the theater’s patrons, but as Reb®ecd will stand as his masterwork. A grip- , “he doubly fortifies herself againss, ping heart interest story that will ap- | the public’s fickleness. To begin with,) peal to every American young and old, | *he makes a trim, girlish figure that with -an abundance of laughs, tears Wins her audience. When she smil» and soul-stirring situations every Fox | one actually feels the radiance of 1t patron should see this, one of the best | and when she weeps—~though o screen stories released this season. knows that she is only making by Charlie Chaplin, the blue chaser, lieve-—one cannot help feeling a litr] and voted America's greatest laugh Dit weepy too. In the first act, whei provoker was also shown in another £he carries on with the other childre: two reel comedy, that was a veritable €he is full of girlish playfulness ane scream. The Pathe News depicting She recites the story of the princes the most recent and important hap- beautifully. Tt would be easy to write penings our own country over, as well a4 Whole criticism on her delightfu as the very latest views from the thea. Iimpersonation of Rebecea but § ter of war was also presented. Pro- ould all be kindly criticism If it way fessor Frederick F. Harmon the local Just organist rendered a most enjoyable re- Harry Hollingsworth cital, and has shown himself to bhs Ideal “Mr. Aladdin.”"A ¥ thoroughly cultured, of great ability, Miranda er, the greable ty of fine feeling, and his plaving cannot Tannical maiden aunt, makes the part be too highly praised. Professor Har- 21l that it was intended to be mon will play every evening this John Ellis is kindly, fatherly week, and music lovers are afforded Dig hearted Jeremiah Cobb, a musical treat. “Children of the Village stage driver. Forrest Ghetto,” Charlie Chaplin and the finds an agreeable role as Pathe News will also be shown today Simpson and freshens up the with “The Education of Mr. With some cxcellent comedy Pipp” and the eight chapter of “Ti Phillips as Abijah Flazg, the cHore Exploits of Elaine” coming tomors boy, also creates a fe laughs and 3 Al e makes the most of his opportunities “THE LOST PARADISE” Welba lestina Mrs I'tr:lnn«u ‘an AT SCENIC THEATER Babbie Gale as Mrs. Simpson are ade H. B. Warner, s actor, will be duate in their roles which are not over abundant in opportunities Janet Findley, Eveta Francis and May Megin as the Riverboro children seen in “The Lost dise” in five put a lot of vim into their work #nd rcels at the Scenic theater tomorrow 249d to the pleasure of the scene in and Thursday, This play Is which Rebecca “cuts up” and arouges cededly the greatest drama of capital NEr aunt’s wrath and labor ever written. It is a power- ful pictorial argument in behalf of the oppressed laborers whose lives build the wealth of nations, whose tears are crystalized in the jewels of the rich. In the story. the superintendent of the Knowlton Tron Works is in love with his employer's daughter, who has been reared in luxury, and is the idol of her father. To save this weoman from the knowledge that her father is a thief, the loyal superinten- dent takes upon his own shoulders the gullt of her father’s crime. After ali the stress which the story de- velops, his sacrifice is learned and re- warded by the woman he loves, who decides to stand with him on the side of the oppressed workmen, to whose cause the superintendent has devoted his life’s labor. Mr. Warner portrays the role of the | man who strives to reconcile the con- { Most of the trouble with house tending elements, and who is willing | Plants comes form the dry heat and to sacrifice name and fame for the ‘mml gas. 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