The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-05

that was ever written and one that con-
tains new and novel sensational features,
will be the attraction at the Bijou short
ly when Mam'zele will make her ap-
pearance here for the first time. Mann
zelle'' represents the very newest in up
to-date comedy with big sensatioal fea-
lures, and that the addition of unexpect-
ed and unheard Of climaxes and situations
have made this the most talked of show
now on the road Is attested by the enor-
nous crowds which greet this newest
sensational surprise wherever it is pre-
sented, and it is safe to say that the bus
mess here will be of the standing room
order for the entire week.
Baker and Castle, the managers OF
Graustark," have given the play mag
nihcent production, the locale lending
itself readily to picturesque settings.
Two years ago Mr.. Baker. while travel
ing In Europe with his kodak, secured the
photographs from which Castle and Har-
vey painted the scenery and each set is
an exact replica of room in some old
European palace. Mr.. James w. Castle
lad charge of the production and me
same thoroughness OF detail Is observed
that was so noticeable in all of the f. {.
Whitney productions of which he had
book, "Graustark' will prove the dramat-
c treat of the year. To those who
haven't read it the play will prove so in
tcresting that 1t Is safe to say they will
ratronize the book store the next Morn
ing. "Graustark' will be presented at
the Bijou soon.
Charlotte Thompson. who wrote I'm
Search of a Sinner" the popular comedy
tl,.<
occasion of her visit to Birmingham
shortly Is a California newspaper woy
man who has only been writing for the
stage the past three or four seasons and
In that time has placed three distinct
winners to her credit as dramatfst.
This is so far beyond the average that 1t
places Miss Thompson in unique posi-
ton among the younger writer's Of the
stage.
Adelaide Thurston, whose visits to this
city are looked forward to eagerly by the
many friends of this charming and gift
ed young actress. will be the attraction
at the Jefferson theatre in the near fu-
tare. Miss Thurston comes to us this
time under the management of those en-
ergetic young managers, Conan and Har-
ris who have provided her with a brand
new comedy by Catherine Chisholm Cush-
ing, entitled Miss Ananias." Cohan and
Harris, we are told. have surrounded
their young star with cast of unusual
and gratifying excellence, and have given
her a sumptuous and elaborate scenic
production. Important roles are played
by Augustus Phillips, A. s. Byron. Ma
rion Kerby, Laura Bennett, and other
we'll known actors.
One of the largest and most successful;
musical plays Of the theatrical season,
THE Newlyweds and Their Baby"
founded on George McManus' famous
cartoons, is announced for an early pre-
sentation at the Jefferson theatre. Fun.
girls and tuneful music is said to be the
chief features of its wonderful success.
Sixty and one-half people help to make
Things merry.
+ The married men of this city who are
wont to come home from the lodge or a
pinochle game with bachelor friends
with Just one too many drinks aboard
| had better take warningl tter The
Dollar Princess Is seen hey. will
! not be able to hoodwfnl Z Better