The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-03
WITH THE PLAYERS

real rain falls during the storm. and 10000
gallons OF real water are used TO give
realism to the river. In the cast are Rus
sell Bassett, Charlotte Gaunt. Irene Tilford
and many others. The production is under
the direction of c. b. Jefferson. son and
manager OF Joseph Jefferson of RIP Van
Wrinkle fame. The engagement lasts three
days.
1.-The Daughter of Gorio" Is the title OF
Gabrielle D'Annunzios new drama which is
soon to be produced in Milan with Eleanore
Duse in the name part. An Italian jour
nalist, writing of the forthcoming produc-
ton. has this to say of 1t: 1T is deep. ter
rible and fatal, revealing some permanent
conflicts of the human race. II Is classic
in conception, in its impeccable severity
and in its typical and simple greatness.
The public, If I mistake not, will be filled
with al tb and pity ,Ss 9y the
will be DONE" After this, 1t would seem
that the American press agent has still
something to learn.
Finley Fauley, New York police re-
porter has written a sensational melo-
drama which he calls After Midnight"
and which promises to be a great win
ner' on the popular-price circuits. 1t is a
play of New York life, depicting some of
the doings in the metropolis after the clock
strikes II. Mr.. Fauley is thoroughly ia
reported for the New York Journal many
important murder and other criminal cases.
The play Is to be produced in New York
early next month and will doubtless be seen
in this city at the Park ere long.
XXX
One of the advantages of the presenta-
ton of "Iodda Gabler" at the English OPP
era House Monday and Tuesday Dec IA and
49, will be a cast fully selected for the in
ofofi Of &c
headed by Miss Elita Proctor Otis In her
support are such well-known histrions as
Miss Marion Ashworth, Donald Robertson;
Miss Laura Palmer. The play is staged by
Ronald Robertson, a London actor, who
has been identified with several noteworthy
productions Of Ibsen In the British capital.
XXX
They like George AIDES County Chair
man" in New York. John Corbin, the able
dramatic editor of the Times. hits the nail
on the head when he says the comedy
makes the very slightest of dramatic APP
peals but that 1T Is everywhere filled with
genuine American. life and humor. Such
Chairman" left behind In Indianapolis
when 1t went from this city to the metrop-
oils.
XXX
One of the pleasing features In Bob Man.
chester's excellent burlesque show at the
Empire this week is the singing and dane
ing of Grace Celeste. Her voice is not
strong, but she makes up in clearness of
tone for it's lack of volume. In the planta-
ton scene, during which the prettiest bur-
lesque costumes seen In this city for long
time are displayed, Miss Celeste appears
to much advantage.
J. H. Wood. the author Of 1.-THE Humpty
Dumpty." to be played at Drury Lane
London, during the holidays. has estab-
lished new record. No fewer than
twenty-six pantomimes written by him will
be played in various parts of Great Brit
ain at Christmas time. He has written
Dumpty'' is the fourth he has written for
the great Drury Lane.
The performance In Vienna OF "Draga,"
founded upon the recent assassination of
the King and Queen Of Servia, has been
forbidden by the local censor. This Incl
dent recalls the fact that Theodore Kremer,
| the American writer of blood-curdling melo-
! dramas. recently visited Belgrade to get
atmosphere" for drama founded on the
tragedy, and found 1t to his advantage to
| get out OF town on short notice.
English's will have three musical come
dies next week-Charlie Grapewin in "Mr.
Pipp," Henry W. Savage's production Of
1.-The Prince OF Pilsen" and Nixon and Zim-
mermans Miss Bob White" Indianapolis
theatergoers are fond Of musical shows and
they should be able to get their fill next
week.
The Christmas attraction at English's will
be the famous Bostonians, who will appear
afternoon and evening-a1so the afternoon
and evening Of the next day (Saturday)-in
| some of their favorite operas. including the