The Washington times., 1912-10-17
COMES
TO THE NATIONAL
WITH NEW VEHICLE
Conan & Harris Star Will
Present Hawthorne,
u. S. A."

Cohan & Harris will present Douglas
Fairbanks at the National Theater next
week In Hawthorne. y. 8. A." COM
edy by the London dramatist. James
Bernard Pagan. In spite of the fact
that the new vehicle for the youngest
Conan & Harris star Is an English i'm
portation, the play is said to be thor
oughly American In plot, action. and
appeal. Mr.. Fairbanks will be seen in a
role that provides plenty Of scope for
his magnetic personality.
Hawthorne. U, s. A." is a chival-
rous. happy-go-lucky chap. touring
Europe In a motor car with a hunger
for adventure in his soul, a hankering
for romance In his heart, and $4,000 In
his suit case. The plot promises dra-'
matte thrills. Intensely rapid-fire action.
coupled with a delightfully."- unusual love
story.
Henrietta Crosman, with her delight
full comedy. THE Real Thing" will be
the attraction. at the Columbia next
week. presenting the play withpthe same
strong supporting company that appear
ed In the original production. The play
sparkles with epigrams that fall from
the lips Of the widow" Miss Cros-
man. who visits her domesticated sis
ter. and finds her long on devotion to
her children and short on devotion to
her husband. She sharply reprimands
her for playing the kids" to win, and
the husband to lose. She charmingly
locked the plano, forbidden smokes and
drinks. and ceased to be good pal to
Dick. blidnly consigning him to the I'M
derstudy, a pretty school girl.
An era of domestic reform Is insti-
tuted by the widow" who arrives on
the scene at about the time the kiss
Ing stage has been reached by the hus-
band and the pretty girl. She success
OF - ~ ,..Ia .w.I
then proceeds to have a love affair Of
her own. which is interrupted by the
most absurd situations and misunder-
standings which need but the deferred
word "yes' to straighten them out.
Somewhat In the nature of a premiere
will be the production at the Belasco
Theater next Monday evening of a
spectacular revival OF Planquette's
charming romantic opera, 1.-THE Chimes
OF Normandy" to be presented by the
newly founded Aborn Opera Comique
Company for the week with the usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
Edward Temple. with the assistance
OF Reisig. late OF the Manhattan Opera
House. and p. Dodd Alderman have
prepared the succession of Ave scenes,
built on the cyclorama plan. A special
realism will be effected in the elabora-
ton of the scenes Of the fishing village
on the coast of Normandy. with boats
navigating on an ever-restless expanse
Of water. A special cast and chorus
will render the score. Miss Vinie Daily.
the serpolette Of the recent Hammer
stein London performances OF 1.-THE
Chimes of Normandy" will essay the
same character here; the quaint but
very dramatic role of Gaspard. the
miser. will be interpreted by William
Woln. Miss Daisy Leon will be the Ger
maine. Carl Haydn the Grenechieux.
William H. White the Baillie. tombstone
Flynn the notary. and Carrick Major
the marquis.
Chase's next week promises a galaxy
lea and Europe, headed by the comic
opera star. Arthur DEACON. called THE
Somewhat Different Comedian" The
extra added attraction is Pouchots
flying ballet. direct from the Theatre
have made a phenomenal record. II
Sian Ieo pr Ds danse%se Sereiistiaue
supported by five. coryphees. and they
k iet Of the he n poves.S and the dazzling
grand finale, THE Homing of the
Doves" IN which Mile. Baumler flies
over the audience.
A musical comedy hit will Introduce
the stage beauty, Laura Guerite, also
famous for her superb gowns. and Ar
thur Conrad. the Broadway comedian
An intellectual treat should be offered
by the character actor, Hal. Stephens
Characters In Famous Scenes" ir
which portrayals are given Of Shylock
Mr. Piekwiek, Rip Van Wrinkle. and
Clara Inge, formerly principal support
Of Eddie Foy and Richard Golden. will
sing popular songs. Sully and Hussey
will present 1.-The Sportsman and the
Valet" and the steiner trio. from the
Berlin Wintergarten. will give theii
grotesaue German exploits
The pipe organ recitals at 1850. 1880
and intermission. and the new animated
weekly photopiane motion pictures Of
current international happenings. are
other effective elements.
Gus Hill, who probably knows more
plays than any other theatrical produc
Ing manager. is to offer the public 9
Grand spectacular revival Of Happy
Hooligan." Millions Of people have
laughed at Happy and his consort'
periodically for the last ten years. but
wears out Encouraged nv the extra
ordinary success of his latest production
Of MUTT and Jeff." which has created
a veritable furore wherever It appeared
Mr.; Hill will bring Happy" back IN .s a,
ordinary magnitude.
Happy Hooiigan" with his unhapp,
brother. Gloomy GUS. and the cut
little "Hooligan" kids. have made :,
lot of people rich as well as happy: !
sieal be- comedy as Sso1 with G @ueh good musi
tache eiS HAPPY app = viii Be at tn
Academy commencing next Monda
evening for limited engagement o
one week.