Evening journal., 1902-04-19
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The action OF "a Gentleman Of
France" the Harriet Ford dramatiza-
ton of the best and most thrilling
story that Stanley Weyman ever wrote
In which Kyrle Bellew is now being
starred by Liebler q Co. ana which is
10 be seen at the Grand Opera House
on Monday night Is set in eight gor-
geOus scenes. principally laid at the
courts of Henry OF Navarro. the lead
er of the Hugenots and OF Henry of
Nalols. who sat upon the shaky throne
Of France in this most turbulent. most
colorful day or its history. Mr.. Bel
lew. long recognized as the handsomest
as well 90 the foremost romantic actor
on the english speaking stage, Ia
ideally cast Ia the splendid role of Gas
ton de Marsac For the rest the name
of the management and the names Of
the supporting cast are sufficient guar
antee OF a superlative dramatic event.
Kyrle Bellows capable support isl
headed by Miss Eleanor Robson, the
charming young actress. who won her
first great success as Bonita in Ari-
zona; held her own in that well-re-
membered tIi-star combination of two
years ago, Otis Skinner. Eleanor Rob
son and Sarah Cowel IseMoyne inI
Liebler & Co.'s wonderful presentation
cf Browning's In Balcony" and
achieved a notable triumph as Flossie
Williams in Lebler a. Co. s production
of "unleavened Bread" The part u
Nile. de la Wire is one especially adapt
ed to her exquisite personality and
rare capablltty. and It is said that she
has never before appeared IN a play so
conspicuously to her own advantage
The supporting company is one OF the
best. as IL is one of the most expensive
ever gotten together in New York city
sudh play. such a production. euch a
star, and such a support, should fur
nish an opportunity to the dozen cities
outside of Now York that will be per-
mitted to see "a Gentleman of France
this spring. which will be hailed with
delight.
Amy Rioard, a clever young come
dienne. plays Tabitha Drlnler in Frank
McKee's production OF Janice Mere
dith.' In which he viii present his
new star, Miss Mary NIannering, al
the Grand Opera House on next Tues
day evening for the first time in this
city. Miss Ricard's impersonation OF
this character is a delightful exhibition
OF refined dramatic art Howard Goa1lt
is the leading man
On Wednesday afternoon and night
the Blondells. the famous farceurs ii
the "Katzenjammer Kids" supported
by .high-class speciality people. vii
present novelty and comedy numbers
during the progress of THE three acts
used to show the pranks of the flnn,
Kids" To produce the comedy specia
scenery is used. with mechanical an,
electric effects. The company has been
on the road several seasons. playing IL
all of the principal cities of the Wes
and East. IL comes direct from a pOpu
lar New York theatre, and prior TO uhi
| engagement had run in Phladelphi
that was most successful. Though
is simply a farce comedy, a conglom
Grafton of funny situations, dialogl
and costumes, the play has receive
fiattering notices wherever IL has bee
presented. The company is headed b
the famous Blondells. Supporting theT
are the Cosmopolitan Trio, Bates Nus
cal Trio. Henning Trio. Branneck Sis
ters. Master Bergeman. Signor Hecf
Ramsey Sisters and many others.
David Belasco's most effective pla
of love and war. "The Heart OF Mary
land" will be the attractions at th
Grand Opera House on next Frida
night. THE Heart of Maryland
speaks for itself. It's story OF loy
and war teens with action. adventuT
and exciting scenes, and throughout il
primal theme Of woman's love an
heroism and final triumph is one {
enthralling heart interest The con
pany included in the cast is claimed
be one OF artistic prominence and u
scenic accessories picturesque, realist
and transcripts Of the locality In wihdc
the events Of the play are supposed