The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-23
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JAMES O'NEILL TO-NIGHT-Mr.
James O'Neill. who appears at the tAcad-
envy tonight, has this season made a
magnificent revival of the thrilling ro-
mantle drama entitled 'rrhe Dead
Heart" which MIR. O'Neill produced In
this country five years ago, simultan-
eously with Sir Henry Irving's presenta-
ton of the same play at the London
Iyceum. Mr.. O'NeiT impersonates the
chief role of Robert Landry, q young
sculptor who is imprisoned and Derse-
.cuted because he is in love with Gather
80 Duval, the beautiful daughter of a
wealthy merchant. Catherine was also
beloved by noble count and he and his
friend Latour, n crafty able, success
fully conspire to have Landry incarce-
rated. The storming of the Bastile
brings ABOUT the release of Landry, who
finally sacrifices himself as n victim for
the knife, OF the guillotine in order to
save the life Of the son of his only love
as may be seen the story deals with
the primcval passions of love and re-
Tenge which two elements are so blend
ed as to afford most absorbing inter
est in following out the developments
OF the plot. AS the action takes place
during the French revolution it affords
OF course a rare opportunity for the dis
play Of scenic extravaganza and rich
NIL ~ ANclll has spared no
effort in staging the play the scenic
paintings being from the brush of John
y. Thompson, of the Hollis Street The
atre. Boston,and the costumes designed
and made by the Worth of America.
namely Maurice Hermann, of New York
If10NSTIpAW AND TEN BROECK,-
Don't forget that Eenshaw and Ten
Brock will be a; the Academy Of Music
Christmas, matinee and night. They
have one of the best musical comedies
on the road and supporting, company
that ia far above the average. The
matinee prices will be soc. Night, Csc
to SLIGO.
"DAIaI1EsT AArERICA."-Few the
atrical organizations attain the
prominence and call forth 80 much
praise from the press as is be-
slowed upon John w. Vogcrs big
institution Darkest America" AIR.
VoEel has always been identified with
high class organizations. and the fact
that his name is attached as manager.
guarantees n company of merit. Ozark
est America is the largest. all black
show in existence and will be seen at the
Academy of Music Monday, Dec. 9th.
THE STAR THEATRE.-At the Star
Theatre The Gilded Age" will be the
change OF bill so far as the play Is con-
ccrncd tonight. Frank Marion. a very
good comedian, will play Colonel Sell
crs and Miss Cora Van Tasseil the
Laura. The telegraph will put in their
pictures: "A Pillow Fight Between -Four
Little Girls" '"Thc Third United States
Cavalry Jumping Hurdles (their horses
four ABREAST" "rhe United States Bat
tlcship Texas" and Trout Fishing"
Il comedy picture. The vaudeville peo-
pie will all change their spccialties.
Friday afternoon all the school child
rem under - will receive Il Christmas
present from the management. y spc-
cial childreu's entertainment will he
prepared The prices for this matinee
will he the same as at all others: Child
ZEN, 10 cents; adults, 81 cents. The
presentation OF The Little officer"
closed last evening. and to-i.ight the
new bill will be presented, as stated
above.