East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-05-05

lasco's invasion of the west. This
city is to profit theatrically by John
Corts severance of relations of the
overbearing theatrical syndicate and
the reward Of his long fight Is to be
shared with Pendleton and the other
cities of the west
All America has been stirred by the
press dispatches of the last few days,
stating that Cort and the syndicate
had come to the parting of the ways.
The great west-all points this side
the Observation-Disclosures is inter-
ested beyond any trust movement of
recent years. This is easily account
ed for. Whatever interferes with our
entertainment or amusement will al
ways receive the major part Of at
tention.
John Cort and his colleagues have
been working long and ardently to
west to point where the best in the
market could be delivered. 1t is well
known that the west pays more per
capita for its entertainment than any
spot on earth, and in the majority of
cases the goods are not delivered.
Day of Poor Attractions Passes.
Cort has fought for attractions that
have been promised provided he
booked the plays of the syndicate
only. In this respect Mr.. Cort faith
fully kept his word, believing thereby
that he was serving the best interests
of his western patrons. The syndicate
however. did not live up to the letter
of its agreement. Attractions of a
second and third rate nature were
sent west, very few of the big stars
crossed the divide. and even at that
the supply has been far short of the
demand.
The change of front whereby the
Shuberts and their fellow managers
will be catering to the western terri
tory, means a great deal theatrically
to every city this side the Rockies.
Brilliant Stars Promised.
Upon the Shubert list of attractions
are such stars as Julia Marlowe,
Mary Mannering, E. H. Southern
Frank Daniels, James T. Powers
Maxine Elliott, Marie Cahill, De Wolff
Hopper, Lulu Chased, Jefferson De
Angels James K. Hackett, Grace
George. Wright Lorimer, Louis Mann
and a host of others. In addition also
will be found the most attractive mu'
sical attractions, and the strongest
plays on the market.
The loss will be such plays as 1.-The
Roundup" ben Hur," Little Memo, y
etc, and such stars as John Drew
Maude Adams. William Gillette, Billie
Burke. Ethel Barrymore, Marie TEN
pest Marie Doro, Hattie Williams
William H. Crane Rose Stall, Herber
Kelcey and Effie Shannon.
In this connection the west can con
sole itself with the thought that yer!
few of the luminaries came this wa!
anyhow.
Belasco Holds Power.
The man who holds the balance o
power is David Belasco the wizard o
the American stage, and the one mai
: who for years waged the most bite
war of all against the trust 1t is sal,
that his late amicable adjustment o
, differences was never a persona
move, but a diplomatic arrangement
of his attorneys whereby he nette
rev InllllOn uOlldrS as a result U
his leading attractions, suddenly be
, ing permitted to tour in all parts o
| the country. Now where Belasc
will stand on this new move Is ques
ton which is agtatng the whole pres
and profession generally.
With such a powerful string of star
as David Warfield, Blanche Bates
3, Frances Starr, Nance -O'Neill an
S Frank Keenan,, and such world-wid
successes as "The Music Master,
THE Girl of the Golden West" 9Th
; Heart of Maryland" rs Matrimony
e Failure ?" "Rose of the Rancho" 9Th
Easiest Way" "Only Wife" "Swee
Kitty Bellairs," est. Elmo, 9TH
Warrens of Virginia" "The Lily" etc
;, Belasco stands a most potent facto
I in the little family discord.
= Herein is a situation whereby tn
wisdom that has guided John Cort i
s all his moves shows up to advantage
Y Some two months ago George L Ba
= ker who is "close" to Mr.. BelascC
went to San Francisco and signed
y triple alliance merger between him
self representing certain noted the
> atrical properties in the northwest,
|, Frederick Belasco proprietor of tn
y Alcazar theater San Francisco, an
the Belasco theater, Los Angeles, an