The Washington herald., 1911-09-14
COMING TO THE THEATERS

Back from his most recent conquest
Of Europe with his sensational handcuff,
l""kSmith. and mystery exhibition, Theo-
dor" Weiss Harden. brother OF Harry,
Weiss IIOudini. comes TO the Casino
ThcaJer next week in what is claimed
to be the most remarkable act of the
age. Washington has seen numerous
exhibitions by Jail breakers and hand
cuff experts but Harden is underlined
[" present an almost unprecedented ar
ray of fcatS.
supporting the famous manipulation of
handouts will be an exceptionally strong
hill, the entire show costing the Casino
just &.2Nn. It is hv far the COstlest
card that has been introduced in popu-
lar-priCed vaudeville in Washington.
The famous FOrdyc- Trio with Baby
Helen. the Clevercst child actress on the
stage, are hcralded as an added attraC-
tiOn expected to share hOnOrs with the
headlinor in drawing the crowds. Misses
Jerome and Walker will appear in their
singing Chara Cter comedy creation. Mr.
and Mrs. Thronton Friel will offer their
hit of human interest, entitled "A Day
al Economy Junction" COrnalla and
Wilbur. the humpty- bump comedians.
will he a scream. All of the acts in
support Of Harden are built along
comedy lines
RObinson's CrusOe Girls will be the at
traction at the Gayety next week The
organization. beaded by Charles Robin
son. Americas famous character come
dian, has the reputation of always being
good show. There are thirty rolliCk-
ing shapely show girls. some of whom
have never before appeared with a bur
lesQue show The merry girls are ar
rayed in handsome costumes OF the kind
that satisfies all lovers of burlesque.
Mr.. Robinson has this season Outdone
himself in the production presented by
the Crusoe Girls. Instead of the hOdge-
podge slap-stick burlesque and first part.
a hilarious mirth-provoking musical COM
cdy is promised. a strong collection OF
vaudeville specialties is introduced be-
tween the first and second acts. The
names OF the two musical COmediettas
presented by. the Crusoe Girls this season
are "Lost-A Million, Dollars and The
Gay Sky Larkers.
The Moulin Rouge. ahead OF all COM
peting organizations presenting high
class burlesque and vaudeville, will be
the attraction at the Lyceum next week.
The company this season carries fifty
people. together with complete scenic
and electrical equipment. The costumes
are gorgeous. producing to the eye
constant dazzling effect. The opening
hwletta is entitled "a Night at the
Moulin Rouge Cafe" and is an irresisti-
BILE mirth provoking concoction of laugh
able situations intermingled with bright,
catchy musical ensembles by the large
chorus of handsome girls. The closing
burlesque is entitled AT a Railroad Sta
ton" and in this the girls are given
every opportunity TO disport themselves
in the many changes of gorgeous gowns
While the bill for the Cosmos next week
is not as vet complete. indications point
toward another of the singing. musical,
and novelty shows so popular at the cozy
little playhouse Heading the bill will
M the popular little prima donna, Alice
Clark She will appear at the Cosmos
in character roles, and with several espe-
cially arranged songs and medleys.
Other acts include the Carts brothers,
singing and dancing comedians.
featuring Master Lew Carts. the worlds