The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-27

This weeks OrDheum bill makes up
for what its predecessor lacked. with q
lot of good material left over. Fannie
Ward. supported by a capable company,
presents a dramatic oddity entitled can
Unlucky Star The piaylet begins in q
serious teach-s moral manner; its ending
unique as 1t is sudden. The piece gives
the idea that the author started out TO
teach moral Having reached Il crit
ical point where the killing of a char
cropping around. he jabbed his pen
through his manuscript. creating spat
ter of ink where the writing left of.
This gave him the idea, and he worked
out his tag" accordingly. AT any rate.
ne gives the tragic beginning laugh
able chaotic ending, In which the heroine
finds herself struggling in mass OF
stage properties when the curtain de-
scends; Miss Ward is a dainty. shapely.
and withal pleasing little person, and
four members is strong and equal to all
demands.
Frank Tenny, The irresistible burnt
cork artist. is In class by himself His
laugh. Before he gets through with his
drollerics. there arc aching sides In the
audience. Tenny will always be a wei
come visitor in Salt Lake.
IL seems customary to have at eas:
one thriller" in every bill This week
Nine. Vallectia's trained leopards fur
ibSi iilt ndlI-EdltlnS element OF IIe pro-
gramme;. The stage is converted into
cage. within which disport (?) five 1.-the.
graceful, beautifully marked lcopards. AT
times they display their inborne vicious
ness by swapping OF striking at their
fair iaiIer, which creates a sustained
suspense during the act. 1t is the mos,
pleasing animal act that has appeared
locally for some time.
John NeT and Miss Carrie Starr pre-
sent what Is termed "The Brainstorm
Comedian and the Telephone Girl" a
mixture OF singing. dancing and quaint
conversation. When the curtain is raised
on TINS act there arc displayed a dozen
or more musical Instruments. Not note
Is played on any OF the pieces though
a Touch Of nature is whimsical
lttie sketch. coiored With dash OF the
pathetic presented by John p, Rogers
and Mark Hart, late OF the Cohan and
pleasing combination Of excellent sing
Ing. sparkling conversation and bright
penetrating humor,
. Al Lawson and Frances Namon appear
In clever exhibition of fancy bag punch
ing, and comedy cycling, Bag punching
and cycling are two features that prop
eriy belong TO the shelf. but when resur-
rrocted and made use OF as is done by
Lawson and Nomon. II is found that
tnere Is sim entertainment in these
things If The right process is used TO
squeeze II out.
AN Artists Dream" is clever con-
ccpiion by Ernest Laneton and Bertha
Hart. The act lacks certain finishing
touches to make it all that could be de-
sired. though this is due 10 the work
nanship OF the sketch itself. rather than
10 the efforts OF those who present It,
MIR. Lang'on and Miss Hart are entirely
capable In so far as the bounds of their
respective roles will permit,
The Orphcum orchestra. which never
disappoints Is al its best this week. The
motion pictures are new and interesting.
and round out the splendid bill in Mt
ting manner.
"Rosalnd al Red Cate" was presented
Garrick Stock company last night The |
play proves 10 be stirring mclodrama-
truly mclodrana, OF the better kind
brI,,T hheTs are are -four, four acts Of qniGk action.
veloped an exceedingly complex plot The |
cast, though small, Is well assigned
>, AS In The House OF a thousand Can
is u sequel, and in fact a continuation |
OF Inc story told In the former play. |
lanes lanes Durkln as Larry Donovan. shares
In the title role. Miss Whcatley is also |
entrusted with the portrayal of Helen |
liolbrook, The strenuous. work conse
3 admirably handled by Miss Wheatley.
II calls for quick changes in costume
and the assumption of n different tenn
.aized by Miss Whcatley are among the
most pleasing and AZ the same time I'm
shcd efforts that Salt LakerS have had |
he opportunity TO see her in.
Mr.. Durkin. as the venturcsome care
rec, handsome young Irishman Is seen
u ms best bohb'ng up here and there
1urlng the critical moments on sched-
lie ume, prepared TO use Drawn or gun
% settle any argument in which are
concerned The ones whom he has taken
,as a part more In Keeping with his abil,
lY and personality than any in which
'e has appeared. Mr.. bay makes good
;arb Of Il churchman more often here
han In any other line. II is q treat
o sec him as an exponent OF the lighter
'e;n; and gives an opportunity to see
mother phase OF his versatility.
Walter L. Seymour Is st,ll the villain
,ut not the polished, suove villain this
ious, cunning sailor, with knife always
u hand and will To use IL. Mr., Sey
hours portrayal Is up 20 the standard
stablished by him With his first anpear-
hutchinson appears in the role of Henry
iolbrook. The role requires the vlgor-
ns In deliver OF many emotional lines.
Torde6. with the result that he accom-
fishes an effective though unsympathetlc
'or,rayaI, MS thu, character IS not one
crdable. gives n capital impersonation
II the gray-hnired, kind and lovab;e
ather of Rosalind. Neil Prat, com
u do than show himself twice
The play Is complex fabric Of domes-
ic ertanglcmcntS. with IA pretty love |
tory running gently, though frequently |
mpcded. through tt. Adventure runs
lie. and over all hangs atmosphere
( mystery that adds Immensely 10 the |
1terest, and holds the audience in ting |
ng suspense from the ri Sc Of the first !
urtain TO the fall of the last. n
"Rosaind at Red Gate" win play all
Trough the week. with the regular SOU |
enir matinee on Thursday and the week
nd matinee on Saturday afternoon il
Rutb ST Denis will ppeu p-b