The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-05


 and greatest of them all. DeWolf Hor- per and Louise DresNer. who finished their engagement in "A Matinee Idol' on yesterday. form quartet of the stars of this and former seasons the equal of which. in their presentation within a comparatively short time of each other, is seldom witnessed in Birmingham. Sam Bernard is coming to Birming- ham. Everybody knows that. But few have known what vehicle" would bring Honorable Sam to this town. Some thought it would be in a 'tPomander Walk.' The press said it would, hence those some'' had reasons for so think l ing Others thought it would be in 'The Man From Milwaukee, The press said it would be- hence others had req sons for so thinking. But it will be in ''The Chocolate Soldier,'' one of the great est, most musical, most unique musical comedies ever staged, that Mir Bernard will appear in this city. "The Choco- late Soldier has enjoyed an unprecedent- ed run in New York city. Its success has been heralded far and wide. There fore, thus far in advance, 1t may be in order to suggest early reservations. though the date for the play with tn, military sem-confectionery title will not appear. at the Shubert. of course until LIE idttci part Ol Apiil, dDOut Nllt lclI
 Grace Van Studdiford, in "The Para, disc of Mahomet," will appear at the Shubert on March 15. with the New York cast and scenic effects in tact and com pete, perhaps with the exception of such staging IS the small size of the Shubert theatre will prohibit. This Is one of the frarest offerings of the season and those who enjoy Blanch Ring and May Irwin's clean, jolly, mirthfu entertain ment will enthusiastically approve of the show which Miss Van Studdiford will present in this city.
 "The Firing Line,' which appears To- caly the end of next week, Is said to be the strongest drama of American life, business and society. which has been staged this season. not even ex- cepting Clyde Fitch's last great effort "The City" While "The Firing Line" is problem play, it is not involved | with the sex question at all. which places | it in entirely different class from | those frothy things The Girl From Rec | tors and "The Blue Mouse" and equal | lv apart is 1t from those "squally things" 'The Redemption of Evelyn vaudray'' and | '.The City,. Instead, it is of 'The Sys- | tenn the play tells and the moral eff | feet is high, even though it's lessons may | be taught in manner extraordinary 1 so far as such precedents nal have been | outlined, The thoughtful student of the | life of today will treasure recollectons 1 of The Firing Line"
 Two of the admitted dramatic stars | of the entire American continent. Lous | Mann and James K. Hackett.' will be | seen in this city before the Shubert sea sons ends. Arthur Mattice, manager of the Shubert having announced on yes- terday that contracts for specific dates with these noted. attractions had been received. Of the two it is probable that Mr. Haclsett, who Is travelling this sea son with an unusually large company. | will appear in a Shakespearar role. al- | though this is not absolute until con | firmation is received. James K. Hackett will appear in Bir- mingham at the Shubert theatre on | Wednesday. March 29 an announcement which will create wide spread interest especially among those who enjoy the drama when rendered by the masters of the hstrionic art. such. as MT. Hackett and the cast which is supporting him this season. The programme of the Shubert theatre, which is now under the management of Henry r. Boumont. president of the Beaumont Press bureau, has been im- proved and enlarged since the first of the year and 1t is now one of the snappiest brightest and most closely-read theatrical programmes published in Birmingham. As many have heard "The Balkan Prin- cess" will be presented this season in Birmingham. hence the news that Rohert Warwick. who Is featured as Duke Ser gius in this noted success of the light opera line. has decided to remain in the part will be received locally with inter est This does not mean that he may re- tire entirely from legitimate dramatic work. but he will hereafter devote his talent to the European poyglot of nut sicaI comedy until his overwhelming pop ularity wears off, anyway
 The Saturday Review of which. by the way, Charley Daniel of Atlanta is busi- ness manager, has this to say of "1'he Deep Purple.' which romes to the Shu- bert early in April:
 q The Deep Purple keeps on crowding the Lyric theatre to the point where the strict observance of the fire ordinances means the loss of hundreds of dollars to the management. The play has at tracted more discussion than any other crime play in years and acted by an unusually strong company of players 1t never allows the tense interest Of the crowded houses to flag" fe
 So much for another Shubert attrac- ton in this city. one which. like unto "A Matinee Ido' and Grave Van Studdi- ford's .'The Paradise of Mahomet. Will be shown in this city with the Gothamc cast, scenery and production intact. a real rarity to those who know how often bunch of scenery and numerous mem bers of company are "shelved' when the play goes zen tour .Ie
 Baby Mine is another William A. Brady success which will be seen locally before the present season expires, its presentation at the local Shubert being an assured fact for the future. Apropos of its wonderful popularity the Chicago Examiner tells the Following story:
 William A. Brady soon will own six new suits of evening clothes, and will wear different one each evening In the week, taking a rest on Sunday by appearing in ordinary business habili- nierits f
 MT. Brady's sartorial magnificence Is ! rcc,,tt f,f enthusiasm