Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-01

man bankrupt as her spouse and men,
tions the fact that he is banker.
Jules Mendel is certain to be riotous-
LILY funny as the poor German. The
comedy will introduce for the first time
to Los Angeles. Miss Mable Bunyea,
the new prima donna. one of the most
| beautiful and talented young women
on the stage. She comes to the
Olympic direct from Chicago where
she was with the Girl in the Taxi
| company
Blossom Seeley will have an exceed
ing funny slavey character and will
present some of the latest song hits.
Walter Spencer. Laurel Atkins Blair.
Pete Gerald, Leonard Brisbane and
Hazel Baldwin win be admirably cast.
and the chorus in ten big singing and
dancing novelties will round a good
evenings entertainment.
ORPHEUM-Every incoming act on
the Orpheum bill opening Monday mat
inee is of comedy basis As most of
those that hold over are also along that
line, or near approach thereto, the
forthcoming week may easily be set
down as a carnival of mirth. AS, also,
superb excellence and the highest class
mark each act on the bill, especially
the new ones. it may also be certified
that the Orpheum for a week to come
THE Leading Lady" a tabloid mu-
steal comedy with full company and
chorus, featuring Marguerite Haney, is
the new headlner. The little skIt is by
B. A Rolfe, and has several novel
features, among them being a football
contest with the audience playing an
involuntary part. Miss Haney is well
known, and her popularity in the regu-
lar theatrical field is unlimited. lmme-
diately on the conclusion of this tour
she goes to Paris for long engage
ment Ralph Lynn and Ed Coleman,
two English comedians, are her prin-
cipal support, but there is also chorus
of girls and men. a complete production
scenically, and the costumes are well
worth while.
Little need be said about Edwin Holt.
who comes again in "The Mayor and
the Manicure" George AIDES comedy
of politics and intrigue. Mr.. Holt made
a big impression on his former Visit
here in the same sketch. 1t is the same
perfect and finished production, and
ranks at the top.
Charles F. Semon, that narrow fel-
ler." whose legs are fit subjects for
mirth, as they are clad in umbrella
covers. will be another laughter maker.
Semon has a good line of dope to ad-
minister but his elongated appearance
is his chief reason for being. When he
is suitably clad he is the thinnest hu-
man being extant. He even mas to
wear trotting boots to keep from trip
ping himself when his legs are crossed.
And when he talks!
II. Rov Barnes and Bessie Crawford,
in 1.-THE Pattern Faker and the Lady,
offer a skit without d plot, with run
it's excuse for being. Miss Crawford
has a fine voice, and songs are to be
expected from her.
Ia Petite Gosse," the most perfect
of pantomimes. holds over, as do Stell-
ing and Revell, Nonette, and Wits
Girls from Melody Lane. There will
also be some motion pictures.
PRINCEss-The trials of the census
taker will be caricatured at the Prin-
cess this week in down to the minute
musical playlet called THE Census
Taker." The piece is replete with
snarkling localisns, and abounds in
the kind of Joyful comedy which Ar
dath and Arbucke know how to fur
nish Ben Sellar is cast in the title
role. and his troubles in getting at the
true facts regarding two neighbors,
Michael Dooley and his German friend,
To he portrayed by Ardath and Ar
buckle. furnish the setting for most
of the humor. The wives of these two
estimable gentlemen are portrayed py
Vera Blair Stanley and Minta Durfee.
Musical specialties will help carry
along the action of the piece. The fea-
ture event will be an electric see-saW
number. starring Bessie Hill. Vera
Stanley has a real live baseball num-
ber, which should prove hit with the
fans. MiA Durfee's speciality this
week is I'm in Love with One of the
Stars