The Washington times., 1912-12-12
''BLACKB|ROS" HAS
Two GOOD STARS
IN COMING CAST
Well-Known Actors Have
Leading Parts in Colum-
bia Production,

WIN 50 ohC Va Nuc luOSl iupoohhS
new plays Of the season. 1t has been
staged by Henry Miller. famous for his
artistic productions It has two stars
for its two leading roles-Laura Hope
Crews and H. b. Warner. 1t has a
company for the support of the stars
that includes the names Of the famous
English actor. Sydney Valentine; Nine.
Mathtlde Cottrelly, one Of the best
known character actresses on the
American stage; James Bradbury, well
remembered as the henpecked husband
In the original production Of rs Matri-
money a Failure?": Ethel winthrop.
former leading woman for Sol Smith
Russell; Jean Galbraith. Robert Young.
e. Y. Backus, and half dozen other
famous players.
''Blackbirds" is distinctly a smart
comedy. Its scenes arc laid in New
York city and Detroit. The author has
unfolded his story in whimsical
comedy vein that is simply delightful.
40 In his former success, Mrs. Bump
stead.Leigh." he has created sharply
defined characters and delightful
comedy situations. And in his new
play he has told strong dramatic
story.
The role which Miss Crews will create
gives her the greatest opportunity she
has had since she became an actress.
Every one who remembers her delight
full acting in the leading role Of Her
Husbands Wife," as Polly in THE
Great Divide" and as the duchess In
Hts Grace de Grammont,' will have
an opportunity to see the young stars
wonderful ability shown to iuii Ia adXan yam
any In which she earned her present
Mr.. Warner has role in "Blackbirds'.
that Is logical and ani delishtfn' sedGe, n'isa
Jimmy Valentine" In. "Blackbirds"
he viii be seen as a debonair young
Englishman who lives by his wits. ard
who faces danger with the easy non
chalance Of a man whose veins contain
blue blood The cast for "Blackbirds'
10 the best balanced and finest acting
organization Henry Miller has ever
sent to Washington.
It Is many a long day since a musical
play has met with such a high degree
Of favor as 1.-THE Pink Lady," which
will be seen at the National Theater
next week fresh from its London tri-
umph. and with the original New York
and London favorites. Like a popular
several reasons. First. Ivan Caryll's
exouisiteIy beautiful music. Second.
c. NJ. 9. McLellan's unusually entertai in
ing book which ~ replete with irresis-
tibly funny situations. Third-but there
are 80 many more. such as the excep-
tional cast, tho pink Of perfe ction chorus
and a production that has seldom been
eQualled In beauty.
In the original company which will
Dawn, Alice Dovey. Alice Hegeman.
Jack Henderson. Craufurd Kent. Jed
Prouty. Louise Kelley. Frances Gordon.
Crosbie. Marie Benedict. Maurice Hege-
man, Mac Carmen, Jean Barnette, Hen.
~ NJ. Johnson. Violini. Joseph Carey.
A. 8. Humerson. and w. Jackson Sad
Ter; Seats are now on sale At the box
The name of Rutherford Maynes
play, "The Drone." will not be
changed after all. when the produce
tion is made NEXT Monday night In
Washington by Whltford Kane and
his company of all-Irish players
William a. Brady. who owns the
American rights. wished to call this
comedy "Thc Dreamer but the au-
sentative stoutlv to resist such an
alteration, no matter II 1t should lead
to breach. Mr.. Brady. to whom a
law suit Is very much in the nature
VI UTcdHIdst toou ny way OF StaTtIn
off the day properly. reccded before
the threat of this one. remarkiny.
mot much. think The Drone' will
prove to be another 'Bunty Pulls the
an outside chance of losing It," SO
the storm blew over, and "The Drone"
II will remain.
boy Scout Week." which occurs next
week, will be a memorable occasion In
the history OF the little patriots, Chase 9.
and Washington society. The sturdy
lads and their sister patriots, the Camp
ne eSery very apa s% hev the sHet rp
people Of Washington, from the White
House to the humhlest household, are
gladly responding In the financial and
an extraordinary bill for the gala event.
especially securing the Kinemac color pic
lures for their premier presentat ton dur
ing the affair: and the Boy Scouts are
going 70 give stage feature at every
In every respect the benefit is assum-
crowds and proceeds are likely to prove
Heut the S f9T such waud
vile bill. which will be given through
out the week as usual. will be headed
by Americas most popular cartoonist.
Bud" . Fisher; the creator Of the MUTT
be group OF the BOY Scouts, who, a,
every performance during the week. Will
give an exhibition in six parts, showing
their marching and camp routine, and
concluding with the impressive cere.
mony OF the Lowering OF the Colors y
The third stellar feature will be the
grand and comic opera singers. J. X
Murray, Clara Lane and company. II
their singing comedy. Fixing Dad
A genuinely jolly surprise viii be giver
BY Emily Darrell and Charles Conway
the Scenes" An unusual foreign attra c.
tion will be the Partisan musical stars
Mile. La Tosca. the beautiful French
opera singer. and her two compatriots $
who will present a rare vocal and in
strumental novelty. The Russian i'm
portat'on. Mile. Iechow's trained cats
will be seen in an astonishing areni'
offering; Edgar Berger. the elastic
eQuilibrist. is another special addition
The organ recitals will contribute thcil
customary quota OF pleasure
The first Kinemacolor pictures. II
the true colors of nature, will be 9TH,
Mobilization OF the Greek Troops for the
Front"
"The White Squaw," romantic
drama, will be the attraction at the
Academy all next week. with matinees
on Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday
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