The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-16
WITH the PLAYS and PLAYERS
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uaYy 9Th has been settled upon as the
date for the first performance OF Sir
Arthur w. Pinero's new comedy IN
London. This will be the hrst Ptnero
manager in London.
1.-THE Speckled Band, an Adventure
Of Sherlock Holmes" the new Conan
Doyle detective play that Charles
Frohman now has in rehearsal
and will produce in Boston on Octo-
Der 25th. for the first time on any
American stage, will require. during
its action, the presence and actual
handling Of a huge snake. A cobra
seventeen feet long has been procured
and IL being daily rehearsed for the
purpose. Edwin Stevens will head
the cast OF "The Speckled Band"
The most emphatic success Of the
current theatrical season in London
edy 'Tnconstant George" which John
Drew acted in this country last year
and then, through Charles Frohman.
Graciously turned over to Charles
Hawtrey, who Is playing the piece
before crowded houses nightly. Mr..
Hawtrey not only possesses the Froh-
man prompt-book for "Inconstant
George" but an exact duplicate of the
Trohman production, and even the
Frohman stage manager.
When "Our Miss Gibbs" begins its
brief tour of the principal cities, prior
TO the return to England Of the men,
bers Of the London Gaiety Theatre,
especially secured for this American
season, 1t will be acted precisely by
the same company that carried the
niece to such substantial triumph
during its engagement OF three
months at the Knickerbocker Theatre,
New York. The cast will include
Pauline Chase. Gertrude Vanderbilt,
Bert Leslie, Fred Wright, Jr. Jean
Aylwin and Kitty Mason.
A. the Orpteun Today.
TIE attractions at the Orpheum to-
morrow are certainly going to be
real show, according to reports.
The American Venus Is to he the
headline act and from the reports that
have been coming In to Managers.
vucovich and Smith. the Orpheum will
no doubt be packed to its utmost ca
pacity every afternoon and night next
week.
The American Venus Is an act Of
merit and Is the biggest spectacular
act that ever played the Orpheum,
carrying over 1000 pounds Of baggage,
special scenery and electrical effects.
The single act Is none other than
the famous coon shouter. Less Cope
land, who will introduce variety.
from standard opera to the "smokiest"
Of ragtime singing.
Mr.. Lester Howard and sister will
appear in a classy classic act.
A feature first run Aim with Prof.
A. c. Reilly's famous orchestra will
complete the program.
A daily matinee at p. m. will be
run In order to give the ladies who
are out shopping an opportunity to
see II.
Baseball at the orpheum.
Managers Vucovich and Smith have
arranged for q special wire direct from
the ball grounds over which they will
receive tie detailed reports of the
worlds series Of ball games between
Chicago and Philadelphia.
The game Is scheduled to start
here at p. m. so be on hand and
kesr every play called as 1t is made.
German Giants With Circus.
Arthur Saxon, the strongest man in
the world, and his two brothers, are
this season presenting an act with
Ringing Brothers Worlds Greatest
Shows which Is creating a sensation.
Two of these modern Samsons form
the pillars Of bridge over which
passes an automobile with six pas.
sengers.
These brothers have astonished all
Europe by their wonderful powers.