The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-18
TITLED PLAYER is HERE.
Erie Hope, in 1.-THE Councillors
Wife, VIII BE al the Theater.

Wife, VIII BE a, the Theater.
Jerome X. Jeromes comedy, The Coun-
cillor's Wife" which Eric Hope (Earl
of Yarmouth viii present in this city at
a matinee performance this afternoon ana
tonight, was first produced in this coun-
try by Charles Frohmans stock company
at the Empire Theater, New York. 1t
scored an immediate success and abounds
with many excruciatingly funny situa-
tons. 1t deals with the experiences of an
,adventurer who has the happy faculty of
separating the unwary from their wealth.
causing sacrifices and realizations that
are usually characteristic of happy end
ings. Mr.. Hope is surrounded by an eX-
ceptionally well-ba.anced company of
players and brilliant audience is sure
to welcome his appearance.
The following is q clipping from the
Wilmington Star of this attraction: will
mingtcn theater-goers enjoyed rare treat
at the Opera House last night by the
presentation of Jerome x. Jerome's play
entitled THE Councillors Wife" Erie
Hope, the leading man, spoke his lines
with great force and skill. and carried
his part in a very entertaining manner.
The supporting company was unusually
strong and the Stage settings and effects
We're very pretty"
Mr.. Hope is the only titled actor
on the American stage. He has been act
ing profess .ona,ly for some two years
all the while in this country His pro-
fessional career was not started in Eng
land because of the opposition of his
father. the Marquis of Hereford, to his
sons appearance before the pubic. The
young man, however had been devoted
for years to theatricals and had done
great deal of amateur work.
A representative of the Morning News
had a talk with Mr.. Hope yesterday at
the De Soto. where he and his company
are registered. His title does not affect
Mr. Hopes attitude toward those whom
he meets, as he is frank, pleasant ana
very approachable. The members of his
company are deeply attached to him, and
his very democratic conduct reieves
them of the slightest trace of that con-
straint that might naturally be expected
in a country where gentlemen with titles
are decidedly the exception.
Mr. Hope is the her apparent to the
marquisate of Hereford, one of the
wealthiest in England. Vast estates are
entailed. and they Will. in time, be the
gentleman's who will appear at the Sa-
vanuah Theater to-day.
The leading part in the play is not Mr..
| HOPES He is seen in role that is
comparatively unimportant. The com
| pany is his own, and, did he desire, he
| could play any part he might see mt.
His modesty, however, forbids, and he is
content with one of the more humble
| parts.
In that charming musical comedy Pa
! pas Wife" which played for over 200
nights in New York at the Manhattap
! Theater last season, and has been play
| ing to extended engagements in all the
large cities this season, comes to the
| Savannah Theater for one night, to-
| morrow.
"Papas Wife" is a collaboration found
ed upon two French Vaudevilles, by
Henry b. Smith and Reginald De ko-
! ven, who are responsible for many well
known operas, including Robin Hood.
Miss Held possesses all the youthful
charm and radiant beauty desired Her
creation of Anna is one that not only
requires versatility, but brings to bear
a great amount of tact and delicacy
! in its delineation. As the convent pu-
pill on her bridal tour, who passes
through many lively experiences, she
has proved herself a most artful and
artistic comedienne, the piquancy Of
Ter humor and the dainty finesse of her
I acting, winning her universal praise
! From her first entrance in a landau to
| the end of the play she carries every
thing before her with her beautiful
/ presence and winsome ways.
Manager ziegfeld has developed a
most valuable property in this musical
comedy by Harry b. Smith and Reg
nald De Koven, and he caparisons it
in splendid style. The scenic environ
ment is most attractive, and the cos
tunes new and fetching. That mimi
table comedian, Charles A. Bigelow,
will repeat his success as the Professor
of Music and the entire great company
and superb production will be brought
| here intact.
The score with which Mr.. De Koven
has supplied this entertainment is in the
composers best vein. Among the more
popular melodies are Miss Held's Cham
payne" and Automobile songs, I've
Been Dreaming of You, Baby" 1.-The
! Difference" purely a Personal Affair"
! MY Charcoal Charmer,' and I'D Like
To Have a Photograph of That"
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