Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-22
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name. His latest success,
Tho Havoc" which ran all last season
a. the Db0u theater In New York, Ia
described as tense. gripping drama,
built upon the story OF a duel OF wits
between an injured husband and his
ueacherous guest. Tho big role of the
Play, the husband, Is said TO offer one OF
the most fascinating characters seen on
tne stage during recent yeara, and to be
played by 1fr. Miller with the quiet power
and tense nervous force he showed IN
THE Great Divide" We are told fur
ther that he dominates the powerful dra.
matte situations OF ''The Havoc" with
perfect case; during several scenes that
are softened by brilliant ironic comedy.
Mr.. Miller makes the authors satiric
lines snap and sparkle by his quiclx.
nervous, but crisp and decisive tones.
1fis engagement IN "The Havoc" follows
almost immediately after the conclusion
Of his New York run In this piece. Mr..
Aiiller made the trip across the continent
20 open his second season IN the sheldon
play. He viii be supported by the same
brilliant cast that appeared with him
throughout the New York run. There has
been absolutely no change IN the east
since the play was produced last Decem,
Der.
Miss Roso Melville did intend TO retire
from the stage, but consented to mako
another tour, and she is now making
her final appearance as isis Hopklns," a
character which she originated dozen
years ago. and which she has been play
ing ever since. Miss Melvillea charao-
teFizatlon OF the country giri whose sole
Nnna n ~ ~
aide the confines Of the little village I'm
which she was born. has been obtained
from the simple people among whom she
lived has become one OF the classics OF
The American stage. Miss Aelviiie's de.
termination to retire at the END OF the
present season Is definite, and she has
refused TO consider some very fiatterinK
offers for a continuation OF the charae-
ter presentation. The engagement,
booked for Tuesday and Wednesday with
wednesday matinee. az the Brandeis.
= the last time in which she viii be seen
IN this city In any character.
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The engagement OF THE virginian" at
Brandeis theater FOR three nights ana
Saturday matinee. October 81. "a and Is,
viii doubtless afford much satisfaction
20 the patrons OF that theater. THE
Nirginian'' Is delightfully."- refreshing In
IT'S roughness and In the ploturesQueness
OF cowboy life on the western plains.
with it's romance. It's real comedies ana
tragedies. its home life at the ranches,
the cattle stealing episode. etc. Tho cow
boy hero 9f the book and play appeals
20 all on Aecount Of his manllness. lie
is not perfect as judged by the standard
OF perfection, but he has lived the life
common 10 the plainsman in the early
'sVs, but he respects women. his heart
- big and he - honorable The Ia
shelie Virginlan company has the repu-
tation OF selecting players who will por-
tray each character true TO life. and this
season has engaged an exceptionally
strong cast, including George Kelly. IL
G. Russell, Frank Conway, Harry Bates
John Smiley. Mary Elizabeth Forbes
Eleanor wilton and Marie Dantes.
Eddie Foy comes 20 the Brandeis the
ateF for an engagement Of four night
and lnatinee. beginning next sunda,
evening. October q. IN his new muslca
comedy offering "Over the River" Tn,
piece is said 70 b. q great big musIca
comedy with = funny story, a gorgeous
production. = strong cast and a bunch o
beauties enthusiastically described a
the Drettlest chorus that ever left New
York" Mr.. F0y Is now under the man
esement of Charles Dilnneham and \