Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-31
CLOSE RACE FOR H0NORS
At ORPHEUM THEATER
The Dollar Mark BroadhurSt'S
Strong Play, Is Presented
Auain at the BeIaSCo
BY SHIRLEY OLYMPUS

Teacher" contesting for first honors at
the Orpheum this week. who really
is the winner is hard TO decide. And
then. the Sisters Klos are such close
seconds the decision is rendered extra
| difficult. There's class in all the en-
tries, so a bet made on any part or
the whole of the bill would not be mis-
placed.
"Swat Milligan" gives a rather good
idea of a baseball game seen through
a knothole. Vienna Bolton, n tiny
street urchin, makes things lively, her
| contortionS being a whole show in
| themselves. Her slang. and that hand
ed out by Johnny German. is down-to-
| the-minute and worth remembering.
Charles Kennedys British accent
might be broadened considerably with
good effect. Jack Lee, who has a
looking" part, is a giant with inflated
muscles. Ihe four actors give some-
thing worth while.
The sisters Klos are marvelously
strong. In fact, their act is one of the
best exhibitions of muscular skill, agil-
| ity and daring seen in many days at
| Martin Beck's theater.
Bamboo rod comedy has been substi-
tuted for slapstick work by the Avon
comedy four, who present 1.-THE New
| School Teacher" The finale, the rendi-
tion of some popular songs wherein
close harmony is present in large meas
ure, make the act end with dash and
! satisfaction.
John McCloskey, a remarkable tenor,
renders operatic selections and senti-
mental ballads in such a manner that
he leaves his auditors hungry for
| more. Mr.. McCloskey has a Caruso
| voice, although 1t seems to lack GER
tain fleXibility. His enunciation is alb
| solutely perfect, a welcome relief from
some so-called operatic stars who have
| appeared at the Orpheum lately. He
sings without effort and is entirely
natural. From a musical standpoint
| Mr.. McCloskey has few peers any
where.
Marshall Montgomery, the wonderful
! ventriloquist. triumphs again with his
feats of talking, singing and whist
| ling with his mouth closed. Elita Proc
tor Otis in Mrs Burners Bum" the
five Normans in a club swinging act,
| Anna Loughlin in chatter songs and
dances and motion pictures telling the
story of Ramona complete the bill.
A year or so in the warehouse seems
not to have dulled the luster of "The
Dollar Mark" for the George Broad
hurst play was revived last night at
| the Belasco theater to a capacity
/ house. THE Dollar Mark" was orig
inally produced on the Belasco stage
and enjoyed run of ten weeks. From
present indications a second run Is
about to take place.
The cast last night was about the
same as the original, Lewis s. Stone
playing James Gresham and Florence
Oakley playing Alice Chandler the two
leading roles, as in the first produc-
ton. Others concerned in the play are
Frank Camp, James Corrigan,' Richord
Vivian, Charles Ruggles. Howard Scott,
! William Yerance, Charles Dwyer,
James K. Applebee, Frank Thomas, AL
bert Walters, Charles Giblyn, Harry
Spear, Roy Richards, George Fields,
Charles Buck, Elmer Clifton, Helene
Sullivan, Adele Harrington and Ida
Lewis. Every member of the large
cast gives a good account of him or
serself. The scenic investiture is ex-
celent.
A college playlet, abounding in col
lege songs, dances. jokes and pranks,
is being presented this week at the
Princess by the musical comedy COM
pany under the direction of Producer
Arbuckle. "alloween Night is the
title. and the fun which a band of
Young college students have tormenting
| two residents of the community, Ger
man cobbler, a part portrayed by Ar
| buckle himself, and an Irish tailor. the
creation of Fred Ardath, is amusing.
Ben Sellar and Minta Durfee are the
leading spirits. The prize fight IN
which the two students get the Two
neighbors to indulge is one of the
laughable features of the program
"The Call of the North" the Robert
Edeson piece will follow "The Dollar
Mark" at the Belasco theater.
James K. Hackett returned yesterday
from Catalina island and started re-
hearsing his company yesterday morn
| mo in 1.-THE Pride of Jennico," in which
| he will open his season at the MaJes-
! tic Sunday.
THE order of the Eastern Star, mem
hers and friends, occupied 800 seats at
1aet nights performance of 1.-THE Rose
| of the Rancho" at the Burbank.
"Cafe Life" as depicted by the
| Alphin and Fargo players at the Oly1n-
| nic +heater. is one continuous Whlrl
pf ..1,ins and Tabs" which become so
| 1ndicrously confused that one almost
exnects to find the walters tipping the
natrons and registering the taps
| q against themselves. The scene is lald
In q swell cafe. Tracy McDermott plays
! the bankrupt proprietor and sings some
prattv songs admirably. monte Cdl
! fer on whom the weight of comedy
creation was placed, proved hlmself
equal to the occasion. He was aoly
assisted by AL Franks, the newest
addition to the Olympic company, ana
who has long been prime taVorlte
with Los Angeles theatergoers. Pete
| Gerald played a German character III
his usually excellent manner. Mapel
Runvea rendered several numbers ex-
ceIlently. Anna H. Golde played the
cashier of the restaurant ana led solne
| clever numbers. Others well cast We're
/ Belle Richmond and Leonard Brlspalle;
the chorus presented ten dancing ana
singing novelties in most ATTRACTIVE
manner
Sullivan and Considne opened a
diversified pr. gram to four audiences
yesterday at the Los Angeles theater
| The bill will be fully reviewed in to-
morrow's issue.
"1ena Rivers the dramatization of
Mrs Mary Jane Holmes popular no
vel which Charles King and his com
nanv are offering at the Grand this
| week. is the most popular attraction
he has vet given and is nightly attract
| ing large audiences to the Main street
PLAYHOUSE This morning the members
| of the King company will begin re-
! hearsals for "The Parish Priest Dan
iel Sullys we'll known pastoral com
| edy success which will follow Lena
Rivers" A special bargain matinee
performance of LENA Rivers" will be
given this afternoon.
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