The courier., 1902-11-08
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with q pienitude OF urst-ciaSs tdienl
such az II seldom found In one city at
the same time.
Mrs. Leslie Carter continues to delight
the most critical audiences in New York
at the Belasco theatre, where she is en-
joying an unprecedented success. The
foreign production of '.Du Barry" had
it's premier performance Monday night
at the volks theatre. Vienna, and was
made by Frau Odilon. on a scale of ex-
traordinary magnihcence. Mr.. Belasco
had intended being present. but was too
busy here owing 10 rehearsal of the new
Blanche Bates play. THE Darling Of
the Gods" which will follow "Du
Barry"
Miss virginia Harmed is nearing the
close of her successful engagement at
the Criterion theatre. On account OF
previous contract Julia Marlowe begins
her New York season at the Criterion
on Nov. 24th, when Miss Harmed and
Iris" win have to give way. The busi-
ness at the theatre continues to be re-
markable. and in many instances has
broken all records for receipts at this
house OF successes.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell last week added
a new American conquest to the many
she has made since our play-goers first
became acquainted with her. She ap-
peared In the role OF the Countess Beata
In Mrs. Whartons English translation
of the new Sudermann play, "The Joy
of Living" at the Garden theatre, and
depicted that erring woman's character
30 stillfully and with such powers that
her admirers were enthusiastic in their
commendation of her work. The coun-
tess belongs to the Magda type of fe-
males. but IL created along more digni-
fed lines. for. according to the Suder-
mann story, she II a member Of high
Prussian military circles. Mrs. Camp
bell reveals her as a woman who feels
the sins she commits more poignantly
than Magda possibly could. and who
pays the bitter wages of her error by
taking poison with a more intelligent
appreciation Of the atonement she IL
making that her predecessor in this
Sudermann school would have an idea
Of Mrs. Campbell applies all the force
and fervor Of her acknowledged dra-
matte genius to furnishing a convincing
revelation Of this character.
Charles Frohman presents william
Gillette In Sherlock Holmes" at the
Knickerbocker theatre for twenty-four
evening and six matinee performances.
which began Monday. November 8. This
is Mr.. Giilette's first appearance in New
York since his great London triumph in
the detective play. which ran for an en-
tire year at Henry Irving's Lyceum
theatre. II gives metropolitan theatre
goers a chance to congratulate the
American actor upon his third complete
capture Of the citadel Of the English
drama, as also the greatest of his trio
Of London successes. Sherlock Holmes"
having exceeded in length Of run. finan-
cial results and popular satisfaction the
record even Of his first great London
triumph in Secret Service"
Henrietta Crossman's success in 'The
Sword Of the King" at Wallack's is un-
doubtedly one Of the most important
features Of the present season. Miss
Crossman has always shown herself to
be q conscientious and clever actress,
but on the present occasion has entirely
transcended herself and raised her per-
formance to the standard aimed at by
the greatest living artistes
Chauncey Olcott's agreeable presence
at the Fourteenth Street theatre is ac-
countable for the fact that seats are
selling there weeks ahead. "Old Lime
rick Town" proving a most acceptable
play.
A new biblical drama, ''The Judgment
Of King Solomon" has been successfully
produced at the American, with over
one hundred people in the cast. The
policy Of presenting a new play on a
scale Of such magnitude is something
new for the American. Mr.. Davidson
has dramatixed one Of the most beau
tiful stories in history and achieved a
decided success.
Mrs. Fiske's new rlay for the Man