The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-08
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John c. Fishers latest musical produc-
tion. THE Silver slipper" which has en-
joyed n successful run OF six months at
the Broadway theatre, New York, will be
the attraction at the Providence opera
house tonight and the rest OF the week
matinee Saturday.
THE Silver Slipper" is TO a certain ex-'
tent a girl and music show, but unlike the
ma tority OF musical plays IL does not de-
pend entirely upon the young women who
comprise the company. or on the tuneful
music OF Leslie Stuart. The book OF the
play is by owen Hall; His story ia de,
cldedly original and blocks OF original
American wit and humor have been In
fused into the dialogue by Clay NJ MGreene,
who rearranged IT for the American
The entire New York production. with
magnificent scenery and expensive cos
tunes. will be seen with the original com
pany. headed by Sam Collins, Gyrii scot Scott,
Welch Carolyn Gordon. Frances Gordon
and Mace Bonerell
The appearance Of the popular comic
opera comedian. Frank Daniels In new
opera is an event always worth record
ing This favorite entertainer will pre-
sent at the Providence Opera house on
Monday evening. and all next week, Win
a matinee on Saturday afternoon only.
his latest contribution 10 the American
stage. a musical comedy in two acts, en-
taken from a French source. but has. it
IL said. been thoroughly Amertcanized by
the we'll known author. Harry Il. Smith
while It's musical score has been suppneu
by the celebrated composer. Ludwig Eng
lander Both books and music have re-
ceived the highest praise from those
who have seen the play.
Mr. Daniels is this year under new
management. that Of Charles y. Dilling-
ham. young producer. who until TINS
season, was known solely by reason of MS
Marlowe This year MIR. Dillingham; has
assumed more onerous duties, and is not
only directing the tours OF Frank Dan
tells and julia Marlowc. but r. responsi-
bile for the management OF Maxine III
lott, FRITZ Scheff. Jessie Millward, Mil
lie James, Margaret Angln and Henry
Miller Mr. Dillingham; is said 10 have
paid particular attention 10 the selection
OF Mr.. Daniels supporting company. and
10 the equipment OF his opera. Some of
the best known people In comic opera and
musical & farce are reported % 20 ,S pe IN c.ne ,he
production is described as a very eiabo-
rate one. Seats for Mr.. Daniels engage
ment are now selling az the Providence
Opera house.
The bill at Keith's this week is Of such
exceptional merit that one must go very
early and stay late I'm order not 10 miss
ANY OF the good numbers one of the es-
pecially Interesting and attractive fea-
lures is the graceful trapeze work OF
Mvra Amoros. beautiful. shapely for
elrner. whose work on the trspeze IL
characterized by n recklessness and dar-
ing unequslled by any artist seen at
Kelth's for several seasons. Mile. Amor
ous performs some truly startling feats.
and everything II accomplished with that
agility and grace that wins for her n
storm of applause. and II the Amoros-
Werner troupe. which comes 10 keith :
next week and the members OF which
are relatives ~ the petite Mile. Amorous,
are as clever as this graceful artist. vau-
devile patrons may look forward 10 an
other trea, from them next week.
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The Biograph company Will probably
send the pictures taken In Providence
last Saturday I'm the very early future
These pictures. II r. expected VIII he es-
peclaliy good ones and will-oe ~ great