The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-08-26
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In order that the readers Of The
Forum who are theatregoers may have
an advance glance at the attractions
which will be presented at the Fargo
operahouse during the first two months
Of the new theatrical season about to
begin, Manager Alison Brubaker has
courteously opened his books to our
scribe who herewith presents the list,
with few remarks of his own on the
side, by way OF explanation as to the
nature Of each star, company or other
attraction whatever it may be.
The list begins with The House Next
Door, which magazine readers will re-
call enjoyed much favor at the Gayety
theatre, New York. last season, with ].
q. Dodson in the leading role. In
this play, the author. j. Hartley Man
ners. shows how a delicate and serious
theme may be made to serve the pur-
pose Of pure comedy by the unfailing
exercise of tact, wit and good taste. It's
subject is racial animosity-the pre-
judice between the gentle and the
Jew. 1t makes no pretense to ethical
significance. Its only aim is to enter
tain and this 1t accomplishes with ex-
traordinary facility. That excellent
actor, William ". Mong, will have the
leading role and be surrounded by a
fine company.
The Sweetest Girl In Paris-she will
be impersonated by that clever musical
comedy star. Trizie F'riganza. The
comedy is Of the typical light and
pleasing order and the company said
to be capable throughout, and the pro-
duction worth while.
Mother, also a New York hit, and a
play which will appeal to church peo-
pie as well as regular theatre attend
ants. It is simple In construction and
tells the story Of a mothers efforts to
save her sons from the wiles of the
wicked women of the world 1t is one of
those honey plays which makes the
auditor feel like he knew everyone Of
the people on the stage and Mother is
most loveable. It Is a play with a
splendid influence for good.
From Mother one can turn to The
Three Twins and Bright Eyes, two de-
lightful musical comedy productions,
the former of which is familiar to local
theatregoers, but the latter being en-
tirely new.
In old Kentucky will offer the re-
quisite touch of real melodrama nee
essary to add spice to any season Of
the drama, for this famous play with
its charming and ingenious heroine.
Madge and its cute little pickaninnies.
Its stirring racing scene, It's daughty
colonel and his faire Iadye, and it's
fascinating story of love and yilliany,
is ever attractive.
Sam Bernard, the cleverest German
comedian on the stage. makes his first
tour OF the northwest In his latest and
greatest success, He Came From Mil
waukee in which he appeared at the
New York Casino for six months last
season and then delighted the people
OF Chicago and the other large cities
OF eastern United States.
The Fortune Hunter is familiar to
many because the novel from which
Il was adapted for the stage, has been
read the world over. The comedy is
perfectly lovely embracing as IL does
the plot and main incidents and char
acters OF the book. Tt will be presented
here by a capable company fresh from
its New York hit
When Knighthood was In Flower is
another book play, but Of the romantic
sort In which knights and ladies Of the
court of Henry VIII figure prominently,
indeed, bluff King Hal himself is one OF
the leading personages of the play, but
it Ii his wilful young sister, Mary
Tudor. upon whom the plot hinges
This role win be in the hands Of AIMS
Day, who succeeded Roselle Knott tc
the role and stellardom.
The Gamblers, by Charles Klein
author OF The Lion and the Mouse
The Third Degree and other similarly
strong and successful plays Of modern
political and financial methods, Is on
the list, and Is bound to excite genera
attention because IL is based on this
famous Morse case. which involved sc
many OF the big financiers OF tins
States. This play win be given a par.
ticularly powerful presentation.
Flirting Princess, one of New Yorki
largest and most attractive musica
comedies, with Harry Bulger. the emf
emit comedian as star, will also b alont
soon.
Grace Van Studdiford. she OF thu
golden voice and handsome appearance
will offer her latest operate hit with
large supporting company
Another big operate attraction vii
be the Joseph Sheehan Grand Oprs