The Pensacola journal., 1908-12-20

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son. and boyish reprobate whom he
/ has led to ruin. These incidents OF
the story of the first act are shown In
swift sequence and are very effective.
Mr. Standing aftistically displays
every feature of the character most
convincingiy. His work in this act is
in sharp contrast to his work in the
following three acts. in which the re-
generation of Steele is shown after
the attack on him at the Cote Dorian.
which leads to his complete loss OF
memory of his own personality
Theodore Roberts as Joe Portugais,
the Canadian riverman, presents a
character which is so complete in its
contrast that, Notwithstanding its
strength, it does not in any way de-
tract from the splendid work of Mr..
Standing; even though it is generally
accepted as a fact that strong char
acter part of the type which Mr. Rob
erts plays viii usually oyershadow all
Others. in cast, even though the play
maybe but "A bit IN this produc-
tion, however, Mr.. Roberts plays a
role which is co-important with that
of Mr.. Standing and fully as conspic-
uous in the development of the story
The company has been. highly praised
by the entire press of the United
States and the organization is re-
garded by competent critics. as being
one of the most capable aggregations
of talent ever presented
Spanked for His Success.
Lee Kohlmar, the young actor who
will be starred next season by MeSsrS.
~ in md L-y1n0 N
made his theatrical debut at the early
age of 10 years, in Germany. 1t is
the custom in his home city TO pre-
sent a play at Christmas time for the
delectation of the children. That sea-
son the play of cinderella" had been
selected, and having always had de-
sire to appear on the stage young
Kohlpar applied for place in the
cast.
"The woman directing" says Mr..
Kohlmar, in relating this early expe-
rience, was an old ballet mistress
She seemed pleased with my appear
ance and engaged me to play the role
of the prince, coveted part. / re-
hearsed as best l might on the quiet,
as 1 was in the Latin school then
and did not wish to let my parents
know about my theatrical venture.
THE night of the play arrived and
Invent on and made a big hit. was
very much pleased with myself and
hastened home, but my fame had pre-
ceded me.
$50, said my father to me. you
have become play actor, eh?,. I'll
teach you to act, sirn and with that
he laid me across his knee and gave
me one of the most vigorous spank
ings that it was ever my lot to ex-
perience.
1T. always seemed a very unjust
thing to me, that spanking, for ! had
met with so much success, and then
to be whipped for it. But it did not
cure me of the hankering for the stage,
as you see, even though. i still feel the
tingle Of that vigorous hand.
Some Chicago Successes.
Among the plays that have been
produced in Chicago, and which go TO
prove that Chicago is fast becoming
a theatrical producing center, may be
mentioned tThe Man from Home, "
which has been a great big, bounding
success in New York. after breaking
all records for. a dramatic attraction
in Chicago, and The Melting Pot,
which was practically produced in
Chicago. and where it first received
the, stamp of approval and success.
THE Round Up was another. play
that received its premiere in Chicago,
and it went to New York where it du-
plicated its Chicago success. Three
Twins, musical comedy that was
produced in Chicago, is now running
in New York at Lew Field's Herald
Square theatre, and seems destined
for a very long run at that house.
Even in the old days when the late
David Henderson was actively en-
gagged in producing Chicago was wide
ly known on account of the success of
the great extravaganzas, brought out
at the Chicago Opera House. g
Actors comical Mistake.
Lee Kohlmar, the young actor who
Poons in The Music Master" tells
the story of German actor who was
playing with him in Joan of Arc" in
the Court Theatre Darmstadt: :
This actor has the line, LIE roi est
mort. viye le rol,' or, as we say 1t in
English, The king is dead; long live
the kingi'
THE actor became excited when
the time came for this line and shout
ed at the top of his voice; Long live
the king; he is dead and this sounds
even funnier in German than in Eng
lish," chuckled Mr.. Kohlmar.
Belasco Resigns.
Immediately following the expulsion
of Mr.. Harrison Grey Fiske from the
National Association of Theatrical
Producing Managers, David Belasco
sent in his resignation, considering
the decision rank injustice and
characteriZing the action of the aSso-
citation as petty and puerile-
1t was decided that. Mr.. Fiske had a
perfect right to produce The Devil;
that his version was authorized, AMI
| that he had the prior rights to the
piece The board also decided that
Mr.. Fiske had not made unwarranted
statements which would tend TO preju-
dice the public and nljure Mr. Saw
ages business reputation or entail
upon him financial loss.
! Mr. Belasco said "The National