St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-25
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FOOTLIGHT FLASHES.

The success of the Theatre Libre, in
Paris, has stimulated similar schemes
in all the large capitals. Berlin and
London have had their imitators Oh
Antoine. An ill-directed movement of
the, sort came to grief IN New YORK
a few years ago. One requisite of an
that its guiding spirit be correspond
ingly unselfish. Antoine's success was
almost entirely due to his constant
self-sacrifice. He, was an enthusiast
more than to the fulfllment of his
theater'S mission, is due the fame
of the Theatre Libre.
Edward Vroom, the young American
actor who was member Of the last
company honored by being selected as
supporting Edwin Booth, is at the
head of the scheme for the establish-
ment of an Independent theater in New
York. He has succeeded in interesting
a sufficient number of persons in the
the necessary financial support. The
patrons of high-class art, in the il
luStra ton of which this new theater
is to serve, came from the literary,
artistic, financial and social spheres.
Manager Jacob LIT is now extremely
busy in getting his several companies
in shape for the coming theatrical
season. Mr.. Lift will have no less
than seven first-class attractions on
are are as aAf follows: Two Two I'm Old Ken,
lucky companies, SHAFT No. 81
which, by the way, has been entirely
rewritten, "a Yenuine Yentleman."
Gus Heege's new play; The e,I Ensign ign
of Wealth. The latter play is with>
out doubt Mr.. Lifts most important
venture.
In Old Kentucky has played 1867
times and it has been played in every
city and town in this country and
Great Britain. Upon the occasion of
the two thousandth performance,
which will occur in Philadelphia next
month, Manager Lift will give away
a valuable souvenir. 1t is a curious
fact that this simple American play,
which has made fortunes for it's own
,er and manager, was refused by Il
dozen managers before Mr.. Darcy sue
ceeded in disposing of it.
Augustus Thomas four-act drama,
1.-The Capitol deals in a measure
with politics, but its real strength is
said to be in Its sentimental interest.
One of the principal characters is
figure in the plot. New York will see
this latest work by the author of
Alabama" and I'm Mizzoura' at the
Standard theater on Monday, Sept. 9.
Jacob Lit has sold the English
rights to 1.-The War of Wealth. to ].
F. Elliston a well known British man.
ager. The play will not, however, be
produced on the other side until next
year, when a big production of it win
be given in London. 1t requires $50
people on the stage to present the bank
run scene in the third act of 1.-THE
War of Wealth"
Ada Rehan is now enjoying her va
cation, having closed with Augustin
ces.sful seasons in London. The critics
of Great Britain speak nothing but
praise of Miss Rehan and acknowledge
her to be the best living delineator of
Shakespeareanz roles After a BRIEF
rest she will return to America.
J. E. Dodson, the clever character
actor, seen here with the Kendals, at
tacheS great Importance to makeup.
He thinks, to use his own words, that
half the battle is won If an actor Is
able to exactly indicate by mere per-
sonal appearance the character he is
assuming"
Ollie Lake, the divorced wife OF
Pugilist Corbett, is to go on the stage.
leila Nicolaus, who has a $4,000 suit
against George Gould, has been en- Il,
gagged to appear in THE White Crook"
Zellas selection of the title role is
quite appropriate.
Mrs. Potter and Mr.. Bellew have
returned from abroad, where they have
Queens Necklace" in which they will
begin their season at Days theater,
| in New York, Sept. 8.
The novelty of the past week in New
Dickson of a new comedy, entitled
"Other Peoples Money" The critics
received the play rather coolly.
A nine-year-oId darby girl, who can
whistle as we'll as Mrs. Shaw can, has
been discovered by Managers Davis
and Keegh, and she appears this sea-
son in Down in Dixie"
Della Fox will open her season in
"Fleur de Lys'' at Palmer's theater,
New York, next Thursday night.
such Is Life a new play by Will
lam Gill and Robert Fraser, will be
produced in Boston in October.