The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-20
AT THE THEATERS

Los ANGELES THEATER-The extraordi-
nary variety of incident, the sustained in.
terest to distinct clmaxes and the brilliant
character Of the hero make Monte Cristo
the popular play it il. For over ten years
James O'Neill has been intimately asso-
ciated with the leading part in the public
eye and the actor has so grown into the
brave Edmond Dantes and the superb
Monte Cristo that the portrayal is most
effective by its naturalness. The audience
last night was unworthy in point of num-
bers, both of Mr.. O'Neill's reputation and
the magic attraction of Dumas story. 1t
was q thoroughly, interesting production
from start to finsh O'Neill's Monte
Cristo is SO we'll known to the theater-
going public that an analysis of the imper-
sonation is superiluous. but it is character.
lied by the same versatility, the same
strength of emotion and control. that have
made his fame in the part
MIR. O'Neill has q very fair and even
company with him; in fact. there is no
weak figure in the support. There is de-
mand for almost an equal store of versa
tiiity in the part of Nortier as in that OF
Edmond Dantes, and Hallett Thompson, a
equal to the task. 1t is rarely indeed that
one hears in the same company two such
excellent voices as those of O'Neill and
Hallett Thompson. w. H. Pascoe as AL
bert de Morcerf also boasts fine voice
and his enunciation is particularly clear.
ing. The parts of Villefort, Caderouse,
Fernando. Daglars and Morel were quite
satisfactorily done by Messrs. Albert
Sackett, VIM. j. Dixon, Herbert Fortier, j.
Il. DeGez and Thomas McLarney, respec-
lively.
The leading lady of the company, Miss
Florence Rothwel!, who was the Mercedes
Of tho niecQ. has rpIIpt commend her:
an attractive appearance, q clear voice and
no little histricnc ability. Herimpersona-
ton OF Virginia tonight will be watched
with much interest. Miss Kate Fletcher
does some admirable work as the avari-
cious old bag Carconte.
The play IS worthily mounted, the prison
scene and the escape being particularly
well produced. Altogether O'Nell's pres
ent production of Monte Cristo is CAPT
tai performance: it will be repeated to-
morrow night and no theater.goer should
resist pleasant opportunity. Tonight
Sheridan Knowles strong tragedy, Vir-
ginius, will be given with Mr.. O'Neill in
the title role. Hallett Thompson as Appus
Claudius and Miss Rockwell as Virginia.
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THE BuRBANK.-Anothe crowded house
greeted the Carleton Opera company last
evening; there was not a vacant seat in the
house, The occasion was the second pre-.
Torrance was in every way most success
full production and the very large audience
was not slow in giving it's approval of the
mastery opera, as presented by the excel
lent Carleton company. Tonight The
Mikado'' will receive its first rendition.
Mr.. Carleton will sing between the first
and second acts Ma.loy's famous ballad,
"Rose Marie" The favorte opera will be
given tomorrow evening and also on Sun
day night. At the matinee on Saturday
1.-The Bohemian Girl" is underlined. Great
preparations are being made for the pro-
duction Of The Lily Of Kilarney,'' with
special scenery that has been brought here
especially for this presentation. The en-
Gagement of this famous and popular COM
papy has been the most successful one
played in this city. Up to date for this
week over 10000 people have witnessed
the rendition of Era Diavo'o'' and "The
Bohemian Girl an unprecedented record.
and one most creditabe to Manager Coop
or, who is giving a $1.5U show for from
20 cents to 80 cents. No wonder the spa
cious theater is crowded to its utmost ca
paclty nightly.
The ORPHEUM the Orpheum
will present brilliunt array of vaudeville
stars, whose success in crOwding the house
every evening this week warrants the state
ment that they are the strongest aggrega-
ton that has ever appeared here. The fol-
bill: Panther brothers, the greatest head
equilibrsts and acrobats in the world; the
Wiltons, two daring performers on the
triple horizontal bar; John and Ella Garri-
son, III bright travesty sketch; the Athos
family OF six lively acrobats: Rnsslyn
brothers, a merry duo of Irish comedians
and clog dancers; the brothers Diantas,
who present one of the most laushable
combination musical and tumblug turns
ever witnessed. and the Friedlander broth
ers, with collection of old instruments
and an agreeably eccentric way OF playing
them. The latter team, together with the
Garrisons and the Painter brothers, will
conclude their engagement this week.
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High school Program
At meeting of the Star and Crescent
literary society at the high school today at
/ p. M, an interesting program will be