The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
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which they play here. is said to be as
abSurdIy comic as the cartoon creations
of George Herriman. the originator Of
the "kraZy Kats." 1t Is said that they
sweep the house with applause like
Kansas cyclone Third in the list OF
delightful presentations will be the pi-
quaint and charming prima donna. come
dienne. and imitatrice. Belle Blanche.
who will give an entirely new series Of
portraitures. based upon the laughable
characteristics Of several Of the new
comedy stars Of the stage. Another
number which will occasion immoderate
merriment will be Hoey and Lee. the
, most mirthful and original Of comedians
given to parody and persiflage. They
will appear as ''The Hebrew Policemen"
and their conicalitieS are guaranteed to
convulse the audience. "Chesterfield.
the beautiful snow-white posing and
statue horse. under the guidance Of Rose
Royal. the famous English eauestrienne,
will be the noteworthy foreign offering.
Europe also has contributed the Alpine
Troupe to the bill. and their pulse
auickening feats will evoke thunderous
applause. Jolly Jack Cotter and dainty
Anna Boulden will add their merry and
musical conceit to the bill. and the popu-
lar and wonderful new "daylight'' mo-
ton pictures will give the comic adven-
lures of MAX in the Alps
The Academy-Mlss Beu1ah POynteR.
Miss Beulah Poynter will begin her an
nual engagement at the Academy to-
morrow evening" presenting her new
play. The Little Girl that He Forgot"
Miss Poynter recently finished her
fourth season in her dramatiZation of the
Mary j. Holmes novel. and the artistic
success that she has attained. as we'll
as the monetary returns that she has
received. should make this pretty little
star feel that her work in that play was
not in vain, but if the press is to be
believed she has new vehicle that will
surpass Lena Rivers in popularity.
The secret of Miss Poynter's success
in her career generally has been the thor
ough way in which she has done things.
All credit be where it is due. Miss Poyn-
ter by her method of dramatization and
by her beautiful interpretations of char
acter has made her success we'll de-
served.
The story of the play is remarkable
picture of life as it exists in lumber and
Sawmill communities. The first act shows
her as a little maiden with long. yellow
curls. At this period there is no love in
the heart CT the maid. except that for
her home and family. yet yith desire
for the better conditions. or more prop
erIy, tne VI tHdt
almost amount to passion. Reared
among the honest, satisfied class that are
to be found in every rural community,
this passion takes the form of restless
ness, a longing for something she knows
not what. Most fittingly described as "a
soul misplaced" Allan Powell. the rich
young owner Of the mill, sees June" and
loves her for her beauty and goodness.
This love is kept secret, and when dis
covered by well-meaning friends. it Is
deemed unwise because of difference in
social and financial position. Miss Poyn-
ter is supported by John Bowers. Joseph
Kelvin, Edwina Levin. Nettie Louden,
Edwin Dale. John Reuben. Maud Bar
rington, Mildred Jeanett. Sadie Steel
smith. Charles r. Phipps. and n. E.
Zahner.