The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-12
THE THEATERS.
To-Day's Schedule.
East Aisie-East Room

TO-Day's Schedule.
ENGLIsHs.-"The Beauty Doctor"
GRAND.-vaudeville 215 and Sis D. m.
PARK--"James Boys in Missouri" and
EMPIRE.-Burlesque. and D. m.
UNIQUE.-Variety, p. m.
At the Park this afternoon the sensational
melodrama, 1.-The James Boys In Missouri
will begin a half weeks engagement. This
play, with its stage coach robbery, its ex-
citing exhibitions of heroism and it's viii
famous deeds, has been seen at the Park
several times before. and has always APP
pealed strongly to the kind of audiences
that are fond Of having thrills hurled at
them in chunks over the footlights. The
production this seaeson is said to be more
pretentious in scenic way than in past
years and effort has been made to pro-
vide very meritorious company of actors.
Charles Gardner plays the leading part
that of the outlaw, Jesse James-and is con-
sidered the best interpreter the role has
ever had Hearts Adrifg," another melo-
drama, is booked for the latter half of the
week at the Park.
The Cay Morning Glories" Extrava-
ganza Company will be the Empires draw
ing card this week, beginning with the
the management OF the Scribner-Drew
Company, which has sent a number of good
burlesque combinations to this city in other
seasons. The Empire enjoyed good business
all OF last week, as an excellent attraction
was presented, and il the present aggre-
cation of burlesquers is up TO the standard
OF its predecessor the attendance at the
home OF burlesque is likely to continue to
be heavy. There are some well-known per-
formers with the Morning Glories," in
GLIDING the Marlo-Dunham trio of cele-
brated acrobats. The chorus Is said to be
large and beautifully costumed.
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Fred z. Wright's new musical comedy
production, 1.-The Beauty Doctor" by How
ard Shelley and c. Herbert Kerr, will be
given its only Indianapolis presentation this
evening at Engishs. This piece is brand
new. having been produced in Philadelphia
three weeks ago, and little is known Of 1t
aside from the fact that it has met with
success in the cities where 1t has already
been seen. The music is said to be partic-
ularly meritorious. The principal comedians
are VIII Phillbrick and Harry Stanley, the
former an eccentric dancer of much ability
and the latter a funmaker of the Weber
fieldian variety Percy Walling is the lead
ing singer among the men in the cast and
he Is said 10 possess a fine baritone voice.
1t is understood that Manager Wright has
provided an unusually attractive aggrega-
ton of feminine entertainers, headed by
Daisy King, Dele Stacey, Lillian Rhodes
and Mollie Egbert. Other well-known peo-
pie In the cast are James Monley, Harry
Walters, Adolph Adams and the Cardowne
Sisters. Some of the musical numbers that
have been scoring hits in the East are
Loved One, So Pure and Tender" Where
Was Moses When the Light Went Out?'
and ''rhe Lobster and the Mermaid" The
opera is said TO be lavishly staged, and ii is
understood that the electrical effects are
especially noteworthy.
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The Grand offers a very inviting pro-
gramme its current attraction. Robert
Hilliard, one OF the most popular young
actors on the American stage. will head the
BILL presenting. with the assistance Of three
other players a little drama called Mum
Der 97s' which has scored a great hit else
where. 1t contains both comedy and pathos
and has attracted more than the usual
amount of attention among the vaudeville
audiences of New York and Boston. Max
Walden. transformation artist" who
makes lightning changes of costumes, will
be the feature next III importance on the
progra anime. He comes from the European
music halls and has never been seen I'm this
city before. MIR. and Mrs. Watrous, old
time favoriteS among Grand patrons. will
play their annual engagement rendering q
number OF new vocal solos and duets other
entertainers on the bill will be Harry
Thompson. comedian who is billed as 1.-The
man with the goods" Anna Caldwell a
monologuist. the Musical Westons. with a
new act and the Brownings in a novel spe-
cialty. The bioscope will have new series
OF moving pictures, SO1lt Oh the views De-
Ing OF unusual interest this week.
Two OF the most important events of the
theatrical year in New York will take
place tonight, when Richard Mansfield will
open his season with his great production
OF ''Old Heidelberg and L. II. Sothern
will present 1.-The Proud Prince" in the
metropolis for the first time. Mr. Sothern
went directly to New York upon the close
or his indianapolis engagement last Friday
night 1t will be interesting TO observe the
manner I'm which the new Mccarthy miracle
play Is received there. There Is great deal
Of curiosity among followers OF theatrical
matters resarding Mr. Mansfields new pro-
auction, as the distinguished actor has kept
the details OF his Forthcoming performance
from the public Ii is understood that he
viii make old Heidelberg vastly different
from the play on the same theme produced
n New York last by Aubrey
Boucicault. Mr.. Boucicault played the part
but a youth. George Alexander. the Eng
lisn actor. showed London a prince that
had lost the first flush of manhood and
fare has been taken to obtain faithful and
Impressive scenic effects and with a re-
narkably strong supporting company there
Is every reason TO believe that to-night's
production win be n great success.
The engagement OF Charles Frohman's
Empire Theater Company at English's in
LADY Roses Daughter is for tomorrow
and Wednesday evenings and Wednesday
matinee. Fay Davis is being featured by
Mr.. Frohman as the heroine OF this drama
hzation OF Mrs Humphrey Wards most
popular novel Miss Davis made a very
favorable impression upon local playgoers
when she was seen I'm this city last spring
IS William Favershams leading woman I'm
The delightful comedy, 'Imprudence-" IL
will be remembered that her impersonation
Of Billy" the young English girl. was one
,f the most artistic performances seen I'm
indianapolis during the season Miss Davis
nas the able assistance OF many competent
players in acting Lady Roses Daughter"