The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-10
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MONTGOMERY THEATRE.


 MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
 Mondays swhen We Were Twenty-
 ssturday matinee and niGhti sophie Brandt Tn A Madcap Princess.e
 BIJOU THEATRE.
 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Wednesday matinees SUn- rle Josh spruceby."
 The notable amusement events or this week at local theatres Is to pc the appearance of Miss Sophie Brandt in a comic opera, "A Madcap Princess.
 True. we are to have that delightful comedy, When We Were Twenty-one. and the Bijou Theatre will offer Uncle Josh Spruceby," but the real event of the week Is to be Miss Brandt's first appearance here as star. This pre- diction is based on knowledge of Miss Brandts past achievements and on the enthusiastic reviews by Southern news papers of her great success in "A Mad cap Princess" her excellent supporting company and the artistic scenic envir- s,nment of the comic opera which was written by Harry Smith and Ludwig Englander.
 "A Madcap Princess" is the story of When Knighthood Was in Flower" set to music. Miss Brandt. of course. plays the hoydenish Mary Tuder and the critics have said that she not only sings the part in exquisite voice but that she gives finished characteriza- ton of the Princess Mary.
 Miss Brandt is St. Louis young wo- man of beautiful face and fine figure. whose success on the stage has been phenomenal. She starred one season in D~t~, tA xato tIr.xx in the Prince of Pilsen" during it's long run in London.
 C1axton Wilstach. Miss Brandt's man. Hger, has a reputation in this section for dealing honestly with the public and we may expect an exceptionally good entertainment in "A Madcap Prin- cess"
 One never tires of witnessing Es- mond's fine comedy~"when We Were Twenty one" It has been presented in Montgomery a half dozen times and each time before large audiences. It is probable that another large audience will see the play at the Montgomery Theatre tomorrow night.
 Yours for Good Krops.i This is the way Uncle Josh Spruceby" subscribes himself and in doing so he gives clear idea of what is to be expected of the entertainment scheduled for, the first half of the week at the Bijou Theatre. The play has been seen in Montgom- cry and tt appeals to large class of theatre -goers. f
 "When We Were Twenty-One.s
 The great play When We Were Twenty One" will be presented at the Montgomery Theatre Monday night.
 The play is. in truth. masterpiece seen in long number of years. espec- tally in the line of pure, healthy and artistic drama and comedy undefiled.
 One of the strongest points about the comedy drama. When We Were Twenty-One" is the powerful love story that forms the basis of the plot. ending exectly in the denoeument the audience most ardently desires. It be- comes clear. by the natural action of the play very early in it's progress that Phyllis and Dick ought to be the real lovers, and, in fact, are deeply in love with each other. but without apparent hope of having their dreams realized, and each believing the other ignorant of the affection that is mutually en- tertained. Dick. with his kind and lovable nature. strong in his devotion to honor and yet as soft hearted as a child, and Phyllis with her sweet and fascinating character. win the hearts of the audience from the very start, and this sympathy grows steadily throughout the progress of the play, coming to happy climax when it de- velops that these two who have loved so strongly may not have loved in vain.
 that has been cast for the play, When We Were Twenty -One' should have a large audience.
 "A Madcap Princess" Saturday.
 Miss Sophie Brandt in the comic opera, "A Madcap Princess" is coming to the Montgomery Theatre Saturday described as one of the most gifted, personally and vocally of the young prima donni. Her voice is dramatic soprano of great range. and sweetness. Her powers as a comedienne are said to be in themselves equal to furnish ing full evenings entertainment, a rare gift in a singer.
 Supporting Miss Brandt is one of the largest and most talented companies that has ever visited the South. and the newspaper accounts are most law tsh in it's praise.
 26 says:
 Miss Sophie Brandt in "A Madcap Princess" captured the theatre-goers of Augusta by her two appearances at the Grand yesterday. afternoon and evening. She was greeted by one of the largest matinee houses of the year and had an excellent house at night despite the fact that it was Saturday. Everyone was greatly pleased. Not an unfavorable comment has been heard. And that is saying a great deal when one thinks how hard it is to secure unanimity of opinion from a large number.
 Miss Brandt is possessed of all the elements that go to make up a success full career. She is remarkably pretty