The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-05
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William Collier
Presents Comedy
Never Say Die"

SpdIhtAilEy (tNdH 6pItcds, uCNplO VI
horseplay: an ingeniously constructed
little love story which is developed an
simply human lines, with the most nat
uraIly amusing situations imaginable,
effort. Never Say bie. in which the
star is coauthor with w. II. Post,
Dionysius Woodbury-the whimsical
idle. rich American of subtle wits
a Collier part, and affords the star
just the proper vehicle to add luster
to laureIs that he has won along SINH
lar iines-a quiet natural humor never
effervescent-that is Irresistible.
The story is q refreshing departure
from beaten paths. Dionysius Wood
bury. a wealthy American bachelor,
goes to- London to consult specialists,
and is given but three weeks to live.
He is denied his cocktail and cigar
and put on a diet of warm air,
becoming generally miserable and re-
signed TO the inevitable, but making
the most of a brief future with sar-
castle levity. In London he meets an
old friend, who, though on his uppers.
is engaged to marry a poor but proud
London beauty. With death oniy three
weeks off Woodbury. suggests that the
girl marry him. and at the end OF
three weeks she can plant lowers on
his rave, n as a charming widow
with his millions wed her lover. n
marriage takes place.
Dfonysius becomes Disguised with the
specialists, discharges them.
returns to cigarettes and cocktails and
begins to get well. In despair Of carry
ing out his contract. he hires a chorus
girl and a private detective to work
up evidence that will give Mrs, Dtony-
sius a divorce, but the valet e&piodes
the plot, and Mrs. Woodbury. reveals
that she is is in love with her hns-
band and not with her fisnce, and 'aii
ends happily
The star has capable support. Miss
SPaula Mari is a beauty whether Eng
fish or not, and is a charming actress.
and Miss Emily Fitzroy, as her motn
er, does well in an exacting role.
The men Of the cast acquitted them
selves creditably, especially Master
| William Collier. IT. a most promising
yonngster. but the work of Grant Stew
arr as Griggs. the valet, stands out,
next TO the stars as a feature.
The comedy is adequately staged and
costumed-- 1t is a pity the audience
was go slim-those who heard it were
evidently glad they were there, and
tf1y,ee who tfiir II missed 3 treat
Never Say Die VIII be repeated AT
the Academy of Music this afternoon
and tonight and deserves good houses.
Happy Hooligan" at Bijou.
The great and only Happy Hooli-
gam is at the Bijou this week. n a
large crowd was on hand to greet him
and his associates, last night. HAPPY
in the original hard luck proposition,
the logical successor to the lamented
| McGinty of blessed memory, and the
! MaIoney who landed in New York one
night. He Is cousin German to the
| hero Of the blow that most K'iea
father. and all the other famous per-
sons who neglected to have horse
shoes or other good luck omens
around.
AS the central figure of a musical
farce or burlesque show Happy Hooii-
gan" lis particularly happy. He Is
funny enough to cheer up a Taft man
and the smart, brilliantly dressed
young women who appear with MIN
make the entertainment of which ne
is the leading light comedian, a most
popular affair.
4 budget Of the latest n most
popular songs of the day with solo ana
chorus work. dancing in singles pairs
and by the entire company, team "onk
and monologues makes app Hooh-
gan" a fine entertainment. 1t is a
greas show of it's kind. Happy is
played by Dannie Sinons, and Dan
ME makes the most Of his opportunl-
ties. The lady who plays the leadins
female role of Widow Vera Wise Is
named May Shirk, but she doesn I;
She keeps busy all the time PAU
Quinn. Maurice Barrett, George Mitch
ell. George A. Wood. Billy Ensor. how
ard NJ. Boas. John Toe and
Friedei.- help out the fun and Elsie
Meadows. and lot of hapeiy souhs
ladies assist In unlocking h mystery
~ the MOT. which would defy She--
lock Holmes.
Hap H~eeiigsn" may not be- a
cornerstone In the uplift movement.
but II helps tighten the hearts or its
beholders, and that appears TO De TAG
extent of its mission.
EXCUSE Me" Hero This Week.
An overland Limited train with a
passenger list OF thirty starts from
Chicago for the Pacific coast. and 'ne
experiences of those passengers ana
the train crew during the journey are
the theme pf Excuse Me" h episod-
ical farce by Rupert Hughes. when
as offered by Henry w. Savage. WIZ
be at the Academy Wednesday ana
THURSDAY. with matinee Thursday
In New York the play proved to be
so much of a novelty. and so uproarl-
ously laughter provoking. hat IL re-
NAMED for the entire season at the
Gaiety theater. II played three months
in Chicago. AS appreciation of real
humor and genuine comedy has no
geographical limitations for Intelligent
peopla. the chances are hat the play
will appeal to playgoers as empnati-
cally as 1t did to those OF New AorK.
In the matter OF cast and proouctioh
Mr.. Savage has followed his invarianle
rule Of providing the best possible. Inc
company. includes George W. Day: as
the porter. and {. u Wright. as Little
Jimmie Wellington.
At h Empire.
Five bright and clever GUN Ia
dies, each able TO sing and knowing
how to dance, and using hve pretty
active and trained collie dog for pic
ture work. provided a genuine fsa..
ure Of the new bill that opened iast
night at the Empire. The skiupihs
80. aHrc~a ~ the girls was the nNeiy