The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-27
Theatrical Notes.

Mary Mannerings engagement, which
opens at English's this evening, is the one
really important dramatic event Of the
week in Indianapolis. The new comedy by
Clyde Fitch, THE Stubbornness OF Ger
aldine," in which Miss Mannering will be
seen, is said to be another very clever
piece of theatrical writing by Americas
prolific young playwright. In New York
this play was considered the best of all
Fitchs comedies, being better liked than
1.-THE Girl with the Green Eyes" in which
Clara Bloodgood scored such personal
success and in which she was recently seen
in this city. 1.-The Stubbornness of Ger
aldine'' is produced on a very elaborate
manner. The picture of life on shipboard
in the first act proved to be the seasons
greatest hit in scenic way in New York
last year on account of its amusing and
original realism, while the scenes of a
| drawing room bridge whist party and the
conservatory of Geraldines home during
a ball said to be of exceptionally beau
| ty and richness. 1t is understood that Miss
Mannering's part is the best she has ever
| had, affording her much better opportunities
than any OF her previous roles. Local
| theater-goers who have seen this charm
| ing young actress in 'Trelawney of the
Wells" 'Janeth Meredith" and other we'll
known plays will be DESTROYS of witness
| ing her performance of the stubborn Ger
| aldine. Manager Frank Mckee has sur
| rounded the star with a capable company
that includes such prominent players as
Ann Archer Isabel Waldron, Kate Lester
| Carolyn James, John Craig, Louis Massen,
| j. Hassard Short and David Proctor.
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| Indianapolis will have its first view Of
| Hall Gaines much-discussed drama, THE
Eternal City," a week from tomorrow,
when the play will come to Englishs for
| matinee and evening performances. The
production, which is the original one made
| by Liebler e. Co., is said to be magnificent,
| and the company, with the exception of
Viola Allen, is almost identically the same
as that of last season. Sarah Truax, a
| fine emotional actress, is playing Miss
Aliens old part of Donna Roman. Edward
j. Morgan, one of the best young actors
| on the American stage, continues to appear
| as David Rossi; Frederick De Bellvilie is
| still the Earon Bonelli and Frank c. Bangs,
one of the beloved veterans of the dramatic
success of his life, it is said, In the role Of
His Holiness the Pope. The cast looks to be
very strong.
The Grand has had a good vaudeville
bill this week, but next weeks bill prom
ises to be the very best of the entire sea-
son. The Orpheum Road Show will be the
been looked upon as the strongest vaude-
Vile organization travelling. Here is the
roster of performers with the show: Nc
Intyre and Heath, the most popular of all
black-face comedians; the Melano Trio,
famous Partisan musicians; Elizabeth Muir
ray, considered the best of all singers of
negro songs; Victor Moore and Emma Lit
! tlefield, two of the brightest farceurs on
the vaudeville stage; Reynard, the famous
ventriloqufSt; Alburtus and Millar. the
clever club jugglers, and Professor Merriam.
who has some of the most remarkable
| trained dogs that ever performed behind
the footlights.
Last night was amateur night at the
| Unique Theater and a number of local per-
| formers endeavored to show what they
| could do behind the footlights. Willis, Jone
| and Miller, three youngsters of some talent,
gave sketch which included several imita-
tons; Albert Butterfield came on the stage
/ in an appalling makeup and gave what he
| called chicken mutations" the Powell Sis
tiers gave a song and dance; Isabel oliver
/ sang some ballads; Arthur Williams was
| seen in contortion work and Carl Yeaman
| played on musical instruments. A large
| crowd was present and the show seemed
to be much enjoyed.
Harry Beresford, star comedian new to
this city, will be at English's next Tuesday
and Wednesday nights. with Wednesday
| matinee in j. NJ. Barrie's delightful COM
| edy. 1.-The Professors Love Story" q play
| made famous by the English actor, E. s.
| Willard. This is one of Barrie's earlier
/ plays, and one Of his best. 1t is said that
| Mr. Beresford is admirably suited TO the
part of the learned doctor of science, who
/ falls so deeply in love and doesn't know
what ails him.
The first presentation of the new histori-
cal play, 1.-THE Triumph of an Empress, %
with Mildred Holland as the star. will take
place Christmas day at Bridgeport, Conn.
/ The production is to be made by Manager
| Edward c. White on very elaborate
scale. The character of Peter III of Russia
| is to be portrayed by that excellent actor,
| James Wilson and other prominent players
! In the cast will be Hugo Toland and John
| 7. Sullivan.
Angel Guimera, the Spanish dramatist
who wrote Martha of the Lowlands, %
which Mr.. and Mrs. Fiske are producing on
| an elaborate scale in this country, is i'm
mensely pleased over the result of the
| first production of one of his works in
| America He had labored under the i'm
/ preston that Americans would refuse to
| become interested in Spanish play and
the success of the piece has proved a sur
prise to him.
The Empire is enjoying prosperity this
| week with the Brigadiers Burlesque Com
pany, an organization that is far better
/ than the average company of its class.
| Next week the Empire will have as its at
| traction another well-known burlesque show
Bob Manchester'S Cracker Jacks" with
| Bob Van Osten, really funny low come
dian. as the principal funmaker.