Evening journal., 1906-11-12
PLAYSANDPLAYERS

"A Woman OF Fire" viii be the at
traction at the Lyceum. November 10,
l6 and L. The play Is the
work of,Theo Kramer who pronounces
this his best work. II Is in four acts
and nine scenes. and during the action
Of the play the principals are carried
through all kinds Of exciting advent
ures and hair breadth escapes. and the
audience is thrilled and filed with
wonderment by the gorgeous scenic
electrical and mechanical effects. A
strong vein Of comedy runs through the
play keeping the audience in a con-
stant roar OF laughter.
Some OF the most notable scenes IN
the play are n realistic interior OF an
opium den, a typical East Side pawn
brokers' shop. the thrilling fight under
the sea by two submarine boats, and
the final redemption Of "A Woman OF
Fire" A strong acting company will
interpret the various roles.
"A Mnlonaire's Revenge" a me,o-
drama by Hal Reid founded on Harry
X. Thaw and Stanford White, New
York Madison Square Roof Garden
tragedy will be the attraction at the
Lyceum tonight. tomorrow and We'd
nesday. The play is a dramatization
OF one Of the most unfortunate affairs
New York city has experienced for
many decades. and the author has told
the story faithfully and true to every
accepted detail In the first act an
orge Is arranged by Hite, a well-to-do
business man. at which many young
girls are introduced into the life which
eventually leads to ruin.
one OF the most delightful prospects
OF the season is the forthcoming en-
gagement Of that popular young
actress Miss Helen GRAVITY in Chan
ming Ponoks American play, The Lit
tie Gray Lady" al the Grand Opera
House on Tuesday afternoon and night
It is a young American playwright
who has Jumped into prominence, hav.
/ Ing accomplished work OF great
worthiness and written his play be-
tween the busy hours when he was re-
lieved OF his newspaper duties. II Is
/ a difficult matter 10 go into New York
/ city now with any possible hope OF be-
! ing unanimously commended by the
critics, and when this is accomplished,
one can realize the universality OF the
dramas appeal.
The average person has little idea
Of the time lebor and expense required
TO produce even mn ordinary drama.
When the rlly IN question is great
scenic ana'r Ike "The Clansman," the
details of the organization and pro-
duction are as numerous and extensive
as those OF great industrial enter
prise.
II cost TO brid "'rhe Clansman" al
least s50.Cc0 Strange as IL may seem
"a play must De built as a house OF
a public odihce. First Manager Bren-
Imam and Playwright Dixon chose from
Mr.. Dixon's novels, "'rhe Leopard's
crots" and "The Ciansman." those
scenes which lent themselves to stage
eject. An ortist prepared careful
miniature model cf each scene, some
thing like the toy fcenery that travels
round the windows OF department
, stores at holiday time.
Tor the present season the entire
production Of "The Clansman' ha'
been reconstructed pnd enlarged. Ther
las a general curiosity to- see this big
gest Of stage entertainments whel
'Thc Clnnsran" plays at the Gran'
- Onera House this afternoon and even
! Ing.
It is purely a comedy show AZ the Gar
rick this wecl-ard u looks Ike goo
! one. Emmett Devoe & C,mrany in 9TH
sanity Mr.. Hnl'nss' have long been FAY
oritos locally. DNon-Anger & Compan
have comedy number that prom Sc
much FOR those who enjoy good whole
some run. j. Francis sullivan a Com
bpany have a laugh-producer that rank
: Win the best Of them, and wentworth
Vesta and their dog and others all hel
swell the funny side OF the show. III
= Delmore Sisters. In a delightful musici
+ act and the famous Lutz Brothers
q an exhibition OF shooting that promise
I to prove a strong card for all the loc.
i crack shots are two features OF sreci
s interest The kinet- graph also prom 8,
' 70 be a strong magnet this week pr
4 sen;ing the Automobile Race for tt
!; Vanderbilt Cup in the most realistic ~ u
: ner. The Edison machine has, it Is ci ID
e ed, never produced anything more trul
wonderful than these race views.
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