The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
At the Crawford.


Paul Gilmore and a specially selected
cast of players will produce Haddon
Chambers brilliant comedy Of tempera-
nent, The Tyranny of Tears" at the
Crawford. This talented young society
actor has starred in romantic dramas,
such as THE Musketeers," Don Caesar
De Bazan" and Under the Red Robe"
There is a plethora of newly-made stars
in the theatrical circle this season, but
Gilmore has won and maintains his posi-
ton by reason of his magnetic person
atty, fine physique melodious voice and
ability to portray men, who are admired
by other men and adored BY the matinee
girl. As Clement Parbury In The Tyr
amy Of Tears" Gnmore's humor is
subtle and convincingly shows the
trouble he endures from his wife, who
IS afflicted with too loving and sensi-
tive temperament, which finds its east
est expression in tears till the tyranny
of them becomes well nigh unbearable
to the over-yvorlzed literary man. whom
Paul Gilmore plays with the courtesy of
. true gentleman and all the animation
and fervor which helped to make him
famous.
feature in the production of Chas.
H Yale and Sidney r. Ellis The Evil
Eye Will be the singing of Miss Josie
Sisson. Her voice is one Of excellent
quality and compass and her selections
are rendered in such an artistic manner
as to reach the hearts of her audience.
1.-THE Hottest Coon in Dixie" to be
seen here at the Crawford. is like the
regulation comic opera in that it consists
Of three acts and three scenes, but there
all resemblance ceases. 1t is presented
by the only recognized high-cIass col
ored organization in the United States.
AL Of the artists are singers, dancers
and comedians Of acknowledged ability
They have held their own and more be-
sides in the leading vaudeville theaters
and concert companies in the country.
The scenery IS a special feature of the
presentation. The costumes are unique.
tasty and richly handsome in color, de-
sign and material. The chorus is a
dream Of brunette beauty and vocal
charm. The prima donna soprano, Miss
Holman. Is a marvel. and the comedian,
Billy Miller. one OF those funmalIers
who are born. not made
Tim Murphy. whom the theatrical world
loves and praises. viii doubtless be well
coined back to this city by a full house
when he makes his appearance in "Old
Innocence ct the Crawford next Tues
day night Mr.. Murphy delineates the
character Of one Jason Green" who by
thrift has accumulated sufficient means
to live comfortably. who has an abiding
faith IN human nature and is actuated by
the noble thought that there is d Univer-
sal brotherhood Of man. The loving IA
Their. the trusting husband. the lenisnt
landlord and the constant friend are all
combined ~ the nature OF "Old limo
cence' Mr.. Murphy is suited in every
particular for tie role he assumes and
draws picture which Will live long IN
the minds Of those who see him. With
out the least aIectation. without the use
Of unnecessary machinery. or brass band
accompaniment. he unfolds TO the audi
euce gentle nature which is alive TO
every nobler trait OF character in man
ner which could not help but provoke
the genuine admiration Of any intelli-
gent person. Laughter and tears mingle
as the quaint humor and gentle sym
patty Of the character is shown. Mr..
Murphy brings with him an excellent sup
thy Sherrod. who is well remembered
here for her charming work In The Car
petna eyer. - "A Bachelors Romance. and
A Capitol Comedy" The forthcoming
presentation Of "Old Innocence" IS at
tracing no little amour Of interest
among the more discriminating Of our