The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-07
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The Marriage Of Kitty" is a delightful
comedy. rcplete with bright speeches an ;i
fun Of amusing situations. and the dla-
ilogue bristles with little bits of satire
On English society It Is not not n,ece
make OF It Vehicle likely to amuse
{playgoers In general. There We're those In
ciated it to the fullest extent. and there
were others who did not become very
much enthuscd at some VI Of the best
points made.
Miss Bettina Gerard, who played Kath-
arine Sllverton, was accorded 8 AZ most
hearty welcome, and quite naturally, too:
for Richmond was once her home, and
time she appeared before the public in
Richmond was in vaudeville. 10 say
that she made a far better impression
she did e in Vaudeville. Is putting j. mildly
She was charmlngly graceful, quite at
tractive III appearance, and played the
role with delicious sense Ct hHmoF r.,
baronet,s Sir Reginald Belsize. with@a fine
drolery. giving all those little touches
Of sloWness Of manner and speech which
CHARACTERISTICS Of the English nobility.
of the type he represented. The others
in. the cast were entirely capable, and
the production proved most entertaining
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''An English Daisy
berlnr sixty people. scenery and mechan-t
ical effects. will be seen at the Academy
IAN English Daisy IS said by boil
has been phenomenal. The company is
a large one. comprising some Of the best
y a r.
cent nj s and Shows the the artist il sowne
tints and colors Of perfection, The chorus
well trained voices, A decided feature of
the production is Pert and Flirt, two
lions, beautiful specimens OF sthe king OF
beasts who play an lmpertalnt nArt ill
That Desperate Chance
treday afternoon and last night, the
Ri1ou Theatre was filled with people who
desired to see "a Desperate CHANCE the
rlaying to large business all the week.
Especially large was the matinee audi
ence. Applause was frequent throughout
the play. s OH
and tomorrow matinee and night.
A Hot Old Time.
The Norfolk Ledger has this to say OF
tho attraction which opens at The Bijou
Theatre Monday for stay Of week
1t is one long, loud laugh at the. Cranky.
this week. where "a Hot Old Time."l that
merry musical nonsense, Is beingsyprc-
sented to Overlooking sahouses, There Is
little or no plot to the show. only {. se-'
ries Of funny situations laugha bic tdia-,
loguc and bright musical numbers, the
whole served to, you in a. rapid fire mar.
ner by a company containing several
good comedians and numerous nretty
girls, and costumes that are both rich
and elegant, sEl sE 5t 9 sfta
"1'he Sign Of the Cross.
AT the Academy Monday night Mcssrs.
Fred G. Berger and r. G. Craerln Will
present Wilson Barrett's world famous
religious drama, THE Sign Of the Cross"
with massive and gorgeous spectacular,
features and a masterful representation
Of the heart stirring narratives Of the
trials OF the early Christians In the vices
ridden reign of Nero In Rome.
This play Is unique In having for years
cMptiVated theatrc-gOers and those who
arc usually classed as on-thentrt- gncrs--
those whom religious convict ons or pro-
jjudice had formerly kept aloof from the
playhouse.
4 strong company Of English and Amer
lean players Will be seen in this fInost
forceful drama, George Flood, an n torl
or fine presence and heroic qualities. VIII
appear as Marcus Superbus.