The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-26

years ago he made a sensational hit. and
became famous in one night
Lionel Barrymore, son of Maurice
Barrymore, and brother OF Ethel ard
Jack Barrymore. was married last sun
day in New York to Doris Rankin.
daughter OF Mckee Rankin. The we'd
ding was extremely quiet. only a few
relatives Of the young couple being pres
ent at the ceremony.
Mrs. w J. LeMoyne is the latest
prominent player TO join the ALI
star cast Of The Two Orphans" Two
parts in the play are we'll adapted to
Mrs. LeMoynes ability, but 1t has not
yet been determined which she viii
play.
Blanche Walsh will next season APP
pear in jacob Gordin's play, The
Kreutzer Sonata" under the direction
Of Wagenhals and Kemper. She will
play the part originally played by the
disting uished German actress, Bertha
Ralisch.
William Norris closed his engagement
in "A BUSINESS Man" at Chicago last
Saturday night McVickcr's Theater. at
which the star was appearing will be
renovated and repaired TO comply with
the recently prescribed laws OF the city
relative to theater construction.
William Gillette returned to America
from London last week and for the evil
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the name Of Mr.. Green"
Fly Arrangement with the executors OF
the Augustin Daily estate John g Fisher
has obtained the American and Can
adian rights TO san Toy" and VIII
make an Ella borate revival Of the opera,
with James r. Powers, in his old part,
rs the chief attraction. George T.
Fortcsque viii also play the part origi-
mated by him at Days.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell has produced a
new play in England called Web and
Woof" from the pen Of Mrs. Alfred
/ J4yttlcton. wife Of the colonial secretary.
The play deals with the temptations Of
shop girls. but is said TO be overdrawn.
Max Figman viii play the part Of
Sir Reginald Beisize in "The Marriage
Of Kitty" when Jules hurry presents
Bettina Girard as Il star in the play
the admirable performance Of the part
| by Leonard BCyne In support Of Marie
Tempest.
Lawrence D'Orsay sailed for London
last week 70 visit his parents. He will
return 10 America. although the play
! in which he IS 20 be seen has not vet
/ been selected. It is possible that he
may use The Earl Of Pawtucket" again.
as the comedy scored one OF the genuine
/ hits of the past season IN America.
Fernando Ellison played a special en-
gagement last week I'm Troy IS Juliet
Miss Eliscu was unknown TO Washing
tonians until she gave them the biggest
surprise Of the year by her wonderfully
unique portrayal OF the title part OF
| Martha Of the Lowlands." Her Juliet
undoubtedly formed interesting study.
Lulu CHASER win next season go under
] the management Of Charles b Diillng-
ham, having fnrsaken the protecting
/ managerial wings OF Whitney who has
/ controlled her affairs ever since she be-
came star. She is 70 be presented in
a musical version of when KnIghthood
Was in Flower - the book Of which s
!. to be furnished by Harry b. Smith. and
{ tAiN HANf7it be A4i41NlS SsnBlanGer. IN Its
| musical form the piece Is to-be entitled
a Madcap Princess" and will open its
season September ., at the KnJckerbock-
er Theater. New York
Clara Belle Jerome has been engaged
as principal support OF Frank Daniels
next season. Miss Jerome has been sing
Ing the role OF Javotte in Francis VIII
sons big revival of ''Ermir:e." and Is
( accredited with a distinct hit in the
pare.
Hilda SpOng viii be the leading woman
with Henry Miller when that actor goes
20 the Pacific Coast for his annual sum
I ner tour. He is 70 present for the frs,
time hts new play. Joseph EntanEled. -
and predicts that in It he has a sue
cess.
Victor Herbert last week completed
the score for his new opera. The F,n.
/ chanted Isle" which Messrs. Hamlin
! Mitchell. and Fields will present early
In the season at the Boston Theater. a
/ party OF Mr.. Herbert's personal friends
who are likewise his severest critics
were privileged with private piano
hearing OF The Enchanted Isle" and
: one and all declared the music to be IN
( MS iEItAtNt anu most sparkling vein
! Victor Herbert Is too ambitious must
clan TO make any concessions to degcn-
| crate popular taste, and his work IS al
ways up 10 the highest scholarly stand.
ard. But in "The Enchanted Isle" n.
has caught some OF the swing and
spirit of OTenbach. that frothIest OF
operate geniuses.
Perhaps the highest tribute paid The
/ Wizard Of or was the cold-blooded an
/ preparation OF its central role. The
Scarecrow by the manager of Dr,1ry
Lane Theater. London. who Incorporate tod
this unique parsonage in his last Christ.
I mas pantomime. The Drury Ian,
/ Scarecrow. a duplicate in every detail
Of makeup and stage business Of Free
Stones imperishable creation. was :
tremendous hit in London Now som.
astute French manager has seized upor
the Cowardly Lion in THE Wizard a
o." and made this most original tray.
esty Of the King Of Beasts the principa'
1 comedy feature in the latest suurne,
! Revue" at the FoIies Bergeres. Paris
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