New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
BIJOU THEATRE.

BIJOU THEATRE.
The amusing play of Washington life called A
Gentleman From Mississippi in which Mr.. Thomas
A. Wise. Mr.. Douglas Fairbanks, and their pro-
fessicnal companions performing. with and
spirit. at the Bjou Theatre. has been acted there
1sI consecutive times, 70 good houses. and there
fore it be thought that the public is IN
special need OF Information concerning either
piece the performance. Mr.. Wise is q good
actor. coarse in style. but comic and humor
Gus, and he is possessed OF the authority that
experience. naturally and customariy, imparts to
ths manifestations OF trained talent. Mr.. Fair
banks. less able and far less experienced. never
theless. succeeds a representative of the self
confident fresh" young man Of the type now
seemingly, admired type more prevalent than
pleasing. Mr.. Fairbanks might. without detrInent
20 his performance, improve his delivery by dis
csrding, at least by modifying the use OF nasal
tones Since. however, his auditors seem TO be
content with his elocution, ii seems improba bic
that It viii be reformed Youth. OF course is wis
ooni Mr. Fairbanks. Il has been announced fn
print, Will have theatre of his next season.
"A prospect obviously conducive TO self-confdence
and seif-ap2rovaI- Commanding intellect was once
thought TO be essential qualification for the
Office OF theatrical manager, but now the time
gives proof Of the fallacy of such q belief How
ever, the public is pleased with "A Gentleman
Prom Mississippi" and no doubt that play viii
hold the stage for many weeks.
BROADWAY THEATRE.
MI Joseph oMara, performing in the musical
comedy or Peggy Machree." will act and sing
the Broadway Theatre. until the end Of next week.
NJ oAlara is sympathetic singer Of Irish songs.
and IN that realm OF art he is proficient charm
ing. Upon the wealth OF feeling that Irish songs
contain II Is needless TO dilate The world is in
eebted the Irish Muse for some Of the most
delicious melodies and of the loveliest lyrics
tn existence Opportunity oc hearing Mr.. O'Mara
should not be neglected 4 musical play.
called "A Stubborn Cinderella" will be produced
.la Io,,-
Sally Fisher and Mr. John Barrymore in its leading
characters
CIRCLE THEATRE
Professional attendance on the'Theatre unfortu-
nately, involves the necessity OF seeing repuIsive
plays and remarking obnoxious subjects-for
tAe Theatre is not invariably administered with
scrupuloUs regard TO morality, gcod taste, and
sntellectuaI obligation 10 society. The play now
current the Circle Theatre. called The Queen
Of the Moulin Rouge"-an exhibition OF the Pa
xsiao underworld, makes its appeal to low IN
ssinct and he of il sufficiently signifies, IS
coarse and common. It was the opinion OF that
R1ckefy nonentity Cousin Feenix, in one OF the
novels OF Dickens. that Nature is Legs. and that.
since the mission of the stage is to hold the mirror
up 70 Nature. the ample display Of Legs Is the
fUiflrnent OF that mission. Particular comment
sThe Queen OF the Moulin Rouge cannot be
deemed necessary The record OF its mis-
0e1evous presence sufices.
CRITERION THEATRE
MIR. Giilettes acting OF Samson. when first he
made his appearance in that part Criterion
Theatre recognized and specifically commend
ee In this place its power its consistency and
4ts eincerity- lie is still acting Samson. and the
intellectual concentration intense feeling and IA
sde with which his performance is permeated
and sustained almost redeem the intrinsic iniquity
of the play NJ. Gllette's personal triumph
A it is all the extraordinary. consider
Eng The painful character of the play, and con-
eidering that the actor is, by temperament men
szl constitution. and physique better fitted for
characters Of comedy than for those OF turbulent
snotior He has II is certain. put forth his powers
IN 6 spirit Of resolute energy He makes Brochard
q veritabie image OF self-possession and, at the
same time, he evinces condition OF intense, though
veiled- anguish. The OF the alteration be-
tween Brochard and Jerome gin which Mr.. Arthur
Byron shows 20 much advantage IN q thoroughly
6efsstabie character), was when first acted here
somewhat obscured by the confusion Of an indis-
criniate calnor; but repetition Inevitably begets
Sc such emergencies, the temperance that gives
sno0thness 10 the utterance OF passion
paLYs THEATRE.
no incident OF the current theatrical season has
been pleasant than the OF Mr. VIII
s4zn Eavershsn. who has been acting at Days
Fhsstre since November z That actor made his
appeal 70 the public on the right ground,-good
ActiHg. In good piay.-snd he has had his reward.
IA aSGzaerfed professional reputation The tragic
drama CT -The World and Ills Wife" when It was
temporarily laid aside. last Thursday night, had
AAen acted eighty-ve times and the intination Is
given that 81 will be occasionally revived, during
1he continuance of Mr.. Faversharn's season AZ
Daiy's which Is TO continue until May. The new
clxy produced Last Friday night called The Bar.
ez 90 New Orleans" is romantic in character. and
knccnmenly well acted.
EMPIRE THEATRE
NJ Bar-1s's agreeable play What Every worna,
EaoxA" has captured the town and is eoarnu