The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-21
IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

Mabel Taliaferro's "Old Lovers" matt
nee Of "Sprlngtime" at the Liberty Thea
ter last week was one Of the most UNI
usual and novel theatrical functions ever
given in New York.
Nearly two hundred old couples with
bent forms and snow white hair were the
guests OF Miss Taliaferro ut a special
performance given to old sweethearts,
many Of whose love had endured
for more than sixty years. Some OF them
could hardly walk. even with the as
sstancc OF canes. but they accepted the
invitation 20 see "Springtime," and as
they witnessed the charming love story
Of Gilbert and Madeleine were carried
back to the long ago. when their own
lives were filled with the fire and ardor
OF youth
A special train will be necessary TO.
bring the new musical comedy. King OF
Cadouia." here The first performance
will be made at New Haven. and then
the company OF eighty-tive VIII be
brought here for the first metropolitan
appearance of the successful English
musical play.
Sothern and Marlowe's engagement at
the New Theater will terminate the mid
die of December, at which time these
artists will 90 on a tour. IL is expected
that they will play until as late as June
John Mason's engagement at the
Academy OF Music, New York, I'm The
Witching Hour IN point of receipts
has proven second only 90 the recent app
pearance az the same house OF S0thern
and Marlowe.
Forbes Robertsons stay AT Maxine FL
liotts Theater. where he has been play
ing THE Passing of the Third Floor
Back" for two months, has again been
extended.
THE Lottery" a new comedy By Rida
Johnson. opened I'm stamford Conn. last
Saturday. under the management Of the
Shuberts.
Kitty Gordon, playing with Sam Ber-
nard IN "The Girl and the Wizard" and
Miss Winnie O'ConnOr. the prima donna
IN The Belle Of Brittany company. are
both products of Lunuon town Having
found themselves Ia New York and on
Broadway and playing in two pieces
which are sure 10 remain there for
many months. they have organized an
English club With Sam Bernard duly
inscribed as recording secretary and
Frank Daniels as treasurer.
William Norris who plays the leading
role I'm King OF CadOnia." the new must
cal comedy. can lay claim 20 being one
OF the most versatile actors on the stage
Besides his weli-knowu successes i'm musi-
cal comedy. notably In 'The Burgomas-
ter" tom Jones'" and The Cingalee."
ne has been conspicuous iu Shakesperean
productions and ia the support OF such
stars as Ethel Barrymore. Otis skinner.
Viola Allen. and others. Besides being
an actor of merit. Mr. Norris Is n shrewd
business man. being a member Of n pro-
ducing firm which has several companies
on the road.
1.-THE city" CLYDE Ftch's last play.
was brought out in New Haven Monday
evening For years New York has
awaited each season for Fitch opening.
and this year the final opening OF a piece
by the dead author win be later than
usual on account % the fact that "Ths
City viii play On Boston. Ii Will then
be- seen I'm New York
"Marcelle." in which the Shuherts are
starring Louise Cunning. last week had
the distinction of opening The only
municipal thoater in the United states
This is the Auditorium in Denver BY
arrangement with the city government
the Shubcrts have a contract 20 play
about forty attractions in the Auditor
ium