The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-29

seasons and under whose control he hogan his
career as a star hut it is understood that Mr.
llackctt considers himself badly treated. It was
said as the dramatzatiun Of "Richard
Car,cl" was decided on that Mr.. llackctt was
to play the title role. John Drew. who was TO
have acted in comedy by lIuddon Chambers,
found himself unproyded with new work at
the beginning Of the season as the promised
| comedy was not finished. So Mr. Frohman
surrendered "Rchard Car,cl" to Charles rroh.
man, who had originally owned the dramatic
rights in the novel, and Mr.. Drcw's success in
the play probably did not serve 10 diminish
Mr.. IIackctts disappointment. lie expressed
his feelings in the matter without hesitation
| and it was not expected that he would continue
10 appear under Daniel Frohman's management.
His dramatic career has practically been confined
TO the period Of his association with Mr.. Froh.
man. -Four years ago he appeared at the Iy.
| ccum with Kathryn Kidder and Mrs James Brown
Potter Two years ago he was introduced as
star in Rupert Of llcntzau' and followed
| that wi: "Thc Pride of Jennico," in which he
will act until the close Of this season. H.
has made plans for the future. Mr. Ilackctt
married Mary Mannerins while they were act.
ing together in the Lyccum company. She
began her career a star this week at Buffalo
in Janice Meredith" under the direction of
Frank Mckee.
Madame Modieska. the great Polish actress,
who is about to make her farewell tour of the
United states, is announced TO appear in this
city at carly late. She will be assisted by
| the most brilliant supporting company she has
had since her association with Edwin Booth.
The leading members are r. d. MacIean and
Odcttc Tyler, who were starred last season by
Charles Frohman; Barry Johnstonc, who Arst
distinguished himself under Lawrence Barrett
and Mrs Henry Nandcnho'f, who has served un.
der the most famous stars Of the English and
american stage including Charles Kcan, Barry
sullivan and Henry Irving. With these and
| other equally talented players, and a complete
and elaborate scenic equipment always assured
by Wagcnhals q kompcr'S management one Of
the most brilliant performances Of the season
may be looked for The repertoire includes
MARY stuart" Macbeth" AS You Like It."
Camille and SliakcSpcarc's historical tragedy
| of "kng John" The la,tnamcy play pre-.
! scnts ModcsEa in an entirely new character,
that of the Lady Constance. The choice of play
will he left to the public.
Philadelphia is CNpcctantlv awaiting the ad.
vent of Henry T.. DiNcy in adventures Of Fran.
| cos," which will open at the Park thcatcr on
oct |. In addition to DNcy being a favorite
| in the Quaker City, the play is by Iangdon
! MITCHELL son of the famous Philadelphia physi.
clan, DIR. ). Weir Mitchell, known on the Lon.
/
| pal feminine role, while Miss Dcronda Mayo,
youngest daughter of the late Frank Mayo, and
sister Of Mrs. James Evcrson, jr. (ElCanor
| Mayo, Of Philadelphia, will play the ingcnue
part Clement Bainbrdgc, James Sicily, II.
c. Carleton, Howell IlansCll, Henry Stokes, Ed.
gar Norton, Joseph Whcclock, Tom IIadaway,
John Smiley, Charles ITaync, George Davis, Anne
| Caycrly and Mabel Norton are among the mem.
| bcrs Of the large cast while Herbert Gresham
will stage the piece and play an eccentric com.
edy role, such as he used to delight in when lie
and Dixey were members of Augustm Days
company.
One Of the most important events Of tho com.
| ing season in dramatic interest will be Ger
| trudc Coghlau as Becky Sharp" I'm Charles
CohGlan's drimatzdtion oi Thackcray's VANITY
Fair" Dclchcr & IIcmessy, her managers, have
surrounded Miss Coghlan with brilliant COM
pany and superb scenic accessories During
| the several year, that Miss Gertrude Cughan
supported her talented father, Charles Coghdn.
critic, often times likcncd her to Mary Andcr.
son in the carly year, of that remarkable stage
genius Miss Coghlln will appear here shortly
| as "Bccky sharp" in her fathers stage version
| Of Thachcny's novel Vanity Fair"
Rchcarslls Of Tho Choir Tn,i,iblc' will he
| completed upon the stage Of the Park thcatcr.
| Boston, where it will hc produced on oct. /.
| MIR. William seymour who stahcd Miss Aliens
| play, I'm the Palace oi the King" /, directing
rchcarSalS, and cNprc,NoS himself Is thoroughly
satisfied with the cast. which includes Henry
| Jcwrtt in his original rolr Of John Gray; Fran,
| Bangs, William i. LcMoync, T. j. McCrmc,
William lIazcltinc, Walt Mitchcock George
Woodward, :. i. earns, \ ". Natlin, judith
| Hathaway, Gertrude Bennett, Mabel DiNcy, Ada
| Dcarcs and Sarah Summer.