Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-06

TENNIS TRIO, A
football coach, and Howard Scott as
the old tutor Matinee performances
of 1.-THE College Widow" will be given
tomorrow labor day), Wednesday
(Admission day., Thursday and Satur-
day.
Following the second week of "The
College Widow the Lewis s. Stone
company will give an elaborate pro-
duction OF Wilton Lackaye's success,
1.-THE Pit"
BELASCO-"The Devil"-that real
devil-not of the red garments, sui
phurous fire and cloven hoof, but the
devil who appears In our drawing
rooms, in our social and business life;
the devil who really does something
to uphold his own bad character-is to
be seen at the Belasco theater this
week, and should prove one OF the
most interesting productions this the
ater has made.
The devil appears in the play as a
polished man of the world-a cynical,
witty philosopher, whose Vaccinations
express the evil side of mans inner ma
ture. His mission upon earth is to dis
rupt. He stirs with malicious glee the
smoldering passions OF humans, sows
in unsuspectfng hearts the seeds OF
Jealousy and rouses impulses OF sus-
picfon and hatred. All things warp at
his touch and nothing is strong enough
to withstand his triumphant progress.
At last he stands victorious in the
midst of the havoc he has wrought.
During all this time he moves through
the play as an attractive individual OF
polished manners, the most engaging
speech. subtle wit and amusing insin-
cerities. His tongue Is glib. his deport-
ment irreproachable. At last he fades
away into the nothingness from which
he came.
The text being used at the Belasco
is said to be almost a literal transla-
tion Of the original. 1t is pithy with
sparkling epigram and clever sophis-
tries, most of which fall to the devil.
Harry Glazier will interpret the role
of the devil; Richard Vivian will be the
Inconsistent artist lover; Miss Grey
will be the misguided wife Of the mer-
chant; Mr.. Graham win be the fner-
.chant and the other members Of the
Belasco company will be suitably cast.
BURBANK-Beginn with a matt
nee this afternoon the Burbank the
ater stock company will offer the first
stock production of "The Devil" play
that Is at the present moment creating
a sensation in two New York theaters.
Il
sion, which is being used by Mr.. George
Arliss in one OF the metropolitan pro-
ductions, and has had his company
hard at work rehearsing the big play
for the past six days. Byron Beasley
will be seen In the George Arliss role,
'aThe Devil" William Desmond will be
seen In the role of Paul Miller, the
young artist, while Miss Blanche Hall
will play Anna Meyer. girl wife of M.
Meyer, millionaire Elsie, Esmond will
be seen as Rosa, the artists model;
Margo Duffet will appear as Gretchen
and Willis Marks will have the part
of F'inke. the valet. In addition to the
regular matinees today and Saturday
arrangements have been made for two
special afternoon performances. Mon
day-Labor day-and Wewnesday-Ad-
mission day. The sale of seats to date
has not been equaled at the Burbank
since the first production of "The Half
breed"
GRAND The Gayety company. at
the Grand opera house, announces for
the week beginning today, with spe-
cial matinee tomorrow, Labor day, a
revival of "Gayest Manhattan" bath
ing beauties and all. This Is the piece
that ran three weeks earlier in the sea-
son. The cast, with one exception, re-
mains the Same as before, Miss Helen
Ooff, a new acquisition, assuming the
f,Ne created here by Edna Sidney.
While all the old features will be re-
tained, number of new musical num-
bers will add spice and variety to the
offering and make 1t, In many respects,
like a new show.
Following "Gayest Manhattan will
come a revival OF ''The Rounders of
the Gay White Way" the first skit
given by the Gayety forces.
Los ANGELES-The opening week
at this house proved most satisfactory,
both in point of attendance and In the
quality Of entertainment provided by
Sullivan q Considine for their patrons.
Manager Haggerty promises that the
standard set last week will be main
tanned throughout the season. For the
current week. beginning with tomor-
rows matinee, he announces the ar
pearance of T. w. Eckert, formerly
tenor at the San Francisco Tivoli, and
Miss Emma Berg in a scenic musical
phantasy, "The Land Of Two Moons .
The scene is laid in Mars and the act Is
said to be one of the best on the circuit
Armstrong and Holly. comedian and
singer, will present a satirical comedy
sketch entitled 1.-THE Expressman," :"
which has made good In other cities
Selbini and Grovini will offer an act
which includes juggling, acrobatic
stunts and trick bicycle riding. Sam
Rowley, who comes from Australia. is
ynoncloguist, mimic and coster singer
Efiie Pearson. singing soubrette, will
sing and dance in the approved SOU