The Washington herald., 1908-08-28
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

From a scenic standpoint Joseph SAINT
leys new and successful melodrama.
Lucky jim" is said TO be one Of the
most elaborate THAI has been presented
in a popular-prIced playhouse for long
time The big third act. which repre-
sents a stockade in Death Valley. Ariz-.
is not alone artistic. but one OF the most
atmospheric scenes that has been pre-
seuled ia a long time This scene was
built under the direction Of the ceIe-
brated scenic artist. Walter BurrIdge.
who. in order that ne might get the nee
esssTy atmosphere. put in several months
last year in that portion Of the country.
The scene takes in the full stage. while
in the distance tower the mountain
ranges which shut the valley of from
civilization. and between two Of the giant
peaks there runs a canyon with its rocky
sides towering high in the air Lucky
Jim is dsscri bed as an exceedingly pow
erfuI play. It's first act being laid in New
York city. its second and third acts in
Death Valley. Ariz-. and its last act
within the portals Of the famous Cliff
House in san Francisco overlooking the
Golden Gate.
Mr.. Santley plays the hero. and in
the character of James Randall he has
found a part which is said TO one- him
better opportunities than anything in
which he has vet appeared.
Supported by a strong company. Nr-
Santley viii present Lucky Jim at the
New Academy next Monday evening
The management Of the Columbia Thea
ter announce as the attraction for the
week Of September Nannette Comstock
in her latest success. Jet" q play IN four
acts by Louise Lowell II is said 70 Be a
delightfully."- interesting rural drama. diff
fering from most plays OF this character.
inasmuch as it has a strong plot. full Of
thrilling interest. telling its story with
the utmost simplicity The moral fiber
Of the piece is exceedingly strong. but
there IS nothing 'preachy- about it. nor
are any trite maxims sprung upon the
| audience. Moreover. il has a comedy eIe-
ment in it which is logically produced by
the nature OF the characters themselves.
who are the products Of the cotton
| belt section OF the Lone Star State, types
1 such as one meets every day in that sec
/ ton Of the country
Manager Muenster has given the play
an elaborate setting and an excellent cast
pT0OI OF WHICH IS IN Lle LOlloEllE llSL or
well-known players: Thomas Neighan.
Frederick Sullivan, Horace James. Nor
/ gan Thorpe. Dell La Barr. John Tansey.
/ Lesbia Grealis- Eva Benton. Edith Luck
EFT. Carey Hastings, Emily Lorraine, and
others
I The National Theater. Washington's IA
vorite playhouse. will open for the season
on Monday evening. September Il with
the phenomenally successful New York
| production. The bIerTy-go-ROund. as
the first attraction. The Merry-go-
Round is a musical meIange Of the re-
| fined type. Raymond Hitchcock, easily
/ the most popular Of our American light
| opera comedians, is at the head OF an all
/ star cast Of uaeTry-makerS-
1 Chase's eleventh consecutive season oi
polite vaudeville will be inaugurated next
! Monday. commencing with the matinee
| for which the price will be . cents only
| for every seat. all being reserved. The
night tariff will continue at . cents. 81
cents. and IS cents for the reserved seats
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