The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-04
Prominent in Theatricals.

Henry B. Harris. the distinguished
New York manager who will present
Edgar Selwyns comedy. The Country
Boy at the Columbia Theater this
week, with the usual matinees, Is one Of
the most prominent figures in the theatre
cal world of to-day. Washington people
have taken great deal OF interest IN
the success Of Henry B. Harris in the
theatrical world, as he has always been
very popular in this city, and Washing
ton people have learned, when they see
the familiar sign, Henry b. Harris
presents" that the name OF Mr. Harris
stands only for the highest class produe-
lions. with the most competent actors
and actresses In the cast. Indeed, Il can
be said that Henry b. Harris always
keeps faith with the theatergoing public.
There is another reason why Washing
ton people take an interest In Mr. Har-
ris, and that Is that his charming wife
was before her marriage a Miss wallach.
OF this city.
The offices OF MIR. Harris are in the
Hudson Theater building, in West For
ty-fourth street, New York, one OF the
most beautiful theaters in the country.
The Harris Offices are fitted up I'm the
very best OF taste. and here all the busi-
ness details OF the great Harris enter
prises are worked ont
One frequently reads in the papers
stories Of how actors and actresses, au-
thors. and others who have business with
the prominent managers are insulted
when they call 10 see them by imperti-
nent and impudent Office boys. These
alleged humorous stories. some OF which
are without doubt true, could never he
Fzrrfff Oh. h.. II
fees Every one who calls 10 see Mr.
Harris IS received with courtesy, and
consideration is promptly given 10 the
business they cali about. The precocious
Office boy is not IN evidence. but MEM
bers OF Mr.. Harris personal staff re-
ceiye visitors. and they have no trouble
in finding Mr. Harris. who has a door
leading into his private Office open
All really successful men have the fac
ulty Of impressing their personality en-
those with whom they come In contact
and this is particularly true OF Mr.. Har-
ris People who work for him have a
loyalty. admiration, and respect for their
chief which is almost unusual They 90
about their work with an enthusiasm
and take a personal interest in il which
no money could buy. but as a tribute
they are ouly too delighted TO pay 10 one
who is always most considerate, abso-
lutely fair to those who are working for
him. In fact. wherever theatrical people
are gathered together on Broadway, at
the Players. the Lambs. the Green Room,
and the Friar's clubs or on the road,
you win Away hear Mr.. Harris spoken OF
with the greatest respect. Whatever diff
ferences OF opinion may have existed in
the theatrical world in the past. men Of
al uhaAaQ saF Ru al
agreed in their admiration for Henry b.
Harris.
He is fortunate in having a most ef-
ficient stan. Mr. James Forbes. general
manager for the Harris enterprises, is
well known for his trio OF successes,
The Chorus Lady" The Travelling
Salesman, and THE Commuters" which
latter was produced in New York this sea
son. and was one OF the great hits OF
the year. Mr. Ben Stern, who has charge
OF the bookings and routing Of the many
Harris companies, is known 10 every one
In the theatrical business and has friends
all over the country. IL has become an
axiom In the theatrical world that Ben
Sterns word is as good as a government
bond. Mr.. Lee Kugel general press
representative for Mr.. Harris, has es-
tablished a reputation for himself as a
writer OF authority on matters pertain
ing to the stage, both past and present
and his clever publication. The Advance
Agent" is one Of the most widely read
theatrical publications in the country
Mr.. Harris recent election as Treasurer
OF the Lambs Club in a holly con-
tested election, is regarded by his
friends as tribute TO his high
standing in the profession. He is also
treasurer of the Actors Fund in America,
and besides the Hudson Theater. has the
Hackett, in New York. which he VIII re-
name the COmique. He owns the historic
Walnut Street Theater, in Philadelphia:
the Jackson Theater, Bridgeport; Grand
Opera House. in New Haven. and viii
SOON fnen q new theafRr In New York