The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-08-30
THE THEATRES
JACKsON,s
DAVID CoPPERF1ELD."

Those who yearn for something sub- stantial as we'll as new, and who are dissatisfied with tho majority of the theatrical attractions bidding for their | attention these days, will be sure to lgo into raptures over the dramatiza- l tion of David Copperfield," which l will be given by Edward c w
 Whites company at Jackson's Theatre presented in New York city last sea- son, it made even the taded Great White Way sit up and take particular notice, besides earning the respect and 'cles, and other literary societies in and around Gotham. The New York news paper critics were a unit in character | izing the production the truest inter pretation of Dickens masterpiece that
 has ever come from a playwright's workshop. In many respects David Copperfield' Is the most interesting story ever penned- The dramatiZat1on
 of this famous novel forms a play of
 heart touching pathos, blended with that unique humor which marks all of Dickens works. If you have never
 read David Copperfield' you will
 quickly grasp its strong characteristics
 by seeing the play which will be pre-
 scented under the able management of
 Edward c. White, who is recog- nized master in stage craft, having personally directed in past seasons the successful tours of Mildred Holland,
 who has given dramatic enjoyment to
 playgoers throughout the country.
 VIM. H. TURNER.
 The comedy element is strong in
 Charles E. Blaney's latest and, consid-
 cred by many, his greatest effort in
 the comedy line, ''The Sporting Dea- con- William H. Turner will be seen in the character of The Deacon.
 MT. Turner will be remembered for his
 excellent impersonation of David
 Harum' in the play of that name.
 The performances in this oity will be given at Jackson's Theatre on Thurs
 day and Friday with the customary matinees.
 PAID IN FULL
 Paid in F'uM', wagerhals and Kem- per's wonderful play, with Miss Blanca West, Bridgeport's little actress'' fa-- vorite at the head of a strong and well balanced cast. will be the attra ction at Jackson's Theatre on next Satur- day with a special matinee. There is an intimacy about this play that brings it close to every person. Its thoroughly understandable quality is the greatest element in its appealing power. We may not know directly all the persons in Paid in F-ulI', but
 we at least know of them. and because of this familiarity there is the deeper appreciation of those moments in their lives that the play reveals. The story of Paid in Full'' might be alive today
 in a home near our own, or in any city in this country, as much as in New York where the author has placed it. The sale Of seats for Paid in Full"
 commences on Wednesday morning. ROSE STAHU
 Miss Rose stahl will appear at Jackson's Theatre, Labor Day. matinee and evening" in "The Chorus Lady,,
 which is the work of James Forbes,
 and which is perhaps the only play to
 realistically reproduce the life of the real chorus girl and to show the crea- ture of the Merry-merry in her haunts and as she really is The play does | not show the type of chorus girl that spends her leisure time in cafes and
 drinking places and spends her small salary on "phoney'' diamonds, but
 rather the struggling, wnole-souled girl who is honestly trying to earn
 living on the stage and at the same time help those dependant upon her. | The play is said to be a revelation in | many ways and to include number of scenes which border on the sensa- | tional. The most important of these | is the one showing the famous dress | ing room scene where a. score of girls are dressing and making up" for musical comedy performance. The | sale of seats for Miss StahPs engage
 ments opens on Thursday morning. THE MERRY WIDOW.
 Henry w. Savage's production of
 ''The Merry Widow, which comes to Jackson's Theatre, Tuesday, Sept. z, be the most notable musical event of the season It is so far removed from the present day musical frivolities that | it comes as a relief after many sea- | sons of the hodge-podge musical com edy The success of the operetta does not depend entirely upon the score; | there is a plot which in itself makes a very fascinating story. The com pany is the same as played here last season, including the Savage English Grand Opera Orchestra which will be under the direction of Brahm Vanden- Berg. The seat sale starts next Fri