The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-20
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Strongheart."

ed musicians accompanies the organi-
cation.
Strongheart."
Robert Edeson, one of the best-known
and most popular stars of the day.
VIII be the attraction at the Acade-
my on Thursday night.
Mr.. Edeson. who has won a posi-
ton of undeniable Importance in the
American drama, has always had WELL
oefined and commendable ideas as to
the American play, but in the new We
hicle, "Strongheart," which he VIII
present here, the work of William c.
DeMille, he has gone to the very root
of Americanism; for, as Strongheart he
is the hero of the picturesque North
American Indian.
1t is said that DeMne has provided
for MIR. Edeson a vehicle that is UNI
conventional in every sense of the
word, for its theme has never before
been utilized for stage purposes, and
It's central figure is a type absolutely
new among stage characterizations
The problem presented is that of the
romance of an educated Indian for q
woman of Caucasian blood. Strong
heart Is the son of an Indian chief
and hero of the gridiron. He is
introduced by the author at Columbia
- ''ANNAoAtS, anu llS uIeS
Its bus.ing lile. In fact; he becomes
brother comrade, is welcomed to
their homes. with the result that he
falls in love with the sister of his
chum Racial prejudice is aroused,
and the white men Indignantly reject
his suit. Even though the object OF
the affection would follow him and
share in his LIES work among his
PEOPLE. they in their turn object to
b..t tt,.
Strongheart" has another equally
strong appeal TO popularity, for it pic
lures wildly college life of to- day,
and it's scenes reflect the days that
every theatre-goer likes to recall-the
days of his youth, of spontaneous fun,
of frolic, of fraternities. of campus
heroes, and of boy and girl love az
fairs. The action takes place on the
eve and during a football game, the
contest OF the year. An act of treach-
cry is discovered, and suspicion fastens
on Strongheart, who Is afterwards
proven innocent. The second act shows
the Interior of the training quarters
between the first and second halves
or the game. AS an episode 1t is
highly dramatic, with a sensational
climax and a strong claim to novelty
in that there are no women intro
duced in the scene Mr.. DeMille is a
college man. and. therefore, knows
whereof he writes. and has depicted
college life as 1t Is frequently repre-
scented.
Mr.. Edeson. as Strongheart, is said
to have contributed characterization
that reveals unsuspecting abilities, and
that as the college-bred Indian, he is
ideal in portrayal and in presentment,
and has increased his artistic repute
immeasurably.
.'Strongheart" is in no sense a one
part play, for every well-known figure
In college life is portrayed from the
football hero to the scholastic grind"
For this presentation, Henry B. Har-
ris has selected company of excellent
actors, including Mary Roland. who
has won much success as Mr.. Blossoms
leading woman; Sydney Ainsworth.
Ira Hards. Marjorie Wood. a. Byron
Neasley. rrancis Bonn, Frank ]. Nc
Intyre, Beatrice Prentice. Richard
Sterling, David Todd, David Swim.
Pauline Bayer. harrison Ford, Paul
Dickey, Desiree Lazard. Clay Boyu,
and number Of other well-known
players.
prince of Pilsen.'
'"rhe Prince of Pilsen." tho tuneful
and humorous musical comedy, which
Henry w. Savage sends to the Academy
of Music next Friday and Saturday, has
firmly established It's popularity and
success during the four years
of its existence, and is as readily accepted
to-day as the standard musical comedy
OF the current stage. as 1t was in the
first flush of it's career. It's engage
ments in New York City aggregate
more than years duration. Five
months In Boston. an equal period In
and half-year's run In Lon
don, are recorded in Its history. Other
comedies have come upon tho
scene in profusion during the four
years life of THE Prince of Pilsen."
have sparkled briefly and been rele-
gated to the limbo Of discarded stage
work continues o n Its way, growing
In popularity and increasing in charm
with each succeeding season. The ras-
swing and rhythm which GUS
tav Luders contributed to the music
of the piece have made its many son.
hits popular IN almost every Ameri-
can home, and 1t was probably the
poetic worth and idealistic nature Of
Frank PiXley's lyrics and the pic
and romantic settings of his
story that inspired the composer to
ais best work. The company sent by
Mr.. Savage to give Interpretation to
this musical comedy Is a typical Say
age one-the best that can be supplied
by care and Judgment In selection.
Jess Dandy an unctuous comedian,
will play the part of Hans Wagner,
m which he has appeared moro than
500 times. Pauline Guzman, piquant and
iashing, will be the vivacious widow.
George Lydecker will be seen In the
role OF the real Prince of Pilsen.
Marie Welsh, a dainty Dresden
china coincidence, will charm az
Nellie Wagner, the brewers daughter.
Jeanette Bageard, dancing sylph. is
Sidonie, the French maid. Jean Slower
win play the part of the young naval
Lieutenant. Robert O'Connor enncts the
'ole OF Francois. Helena Delmore
makes petite Jimmie, the bell hoy.
], Hayden Clarendon is Lord Shrimp
on, and Albertine Benson Is the cru
lite vassar girl. Stunning Ida Stan
nope leads the List Of American girls