The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-08-31

The burning of Rome, a spectacul
ater all this week, beginning with m;
part of Europe where reigns King Aug
, ustus Ill. He finds the Elngdom al
most hopelessly in debt, but his inter
est in the states financial troubles is
nil until he meets beautiful young
woman and falls in love with her. His
love is reciprocated, but he does not
know for some time that she is prin-
cess, and she knows nothing about him.
Hawthorne finally learns who she is
and is shocked when informed that her
! father has promised her in marriage
I to a prince, the marriage being ar
ranged to save Borrovina. The prin-
cess hits upon a clever plan, one that
will save her country and give her tthe
man she loves. The army is clamor
ing for its pay but the treasury is all
but empty. She secures the appoint
ment of Hawthorne to position Of
power and he, with his 100000, re-
lieves the financial strain.
| This, however, is not accomplished
without many thrilling adventures In
which Hawthorne and the princess are
the. principal figures. He proves him,
woman, and although the struggle is a
story and is told in a convincing man
ner, 1t requires a large cast, four sets
of scenery and lot of props of con-
siderable length.
Mr.. Mack plays the title role and
Miss Rambeau will be seen in the
charming character of Princess Irma
J. Frank Burke will play the role of
been cast for the role of Rodney Blake,
friend of Hawthorne IS. Prince Hal
| berstadt. will be in the hands of Ar.
| thur J. Price. William Chapman will
be seen in the character of Count Ivan
Paulovie. Mr.. Price and Mr., Chapman
are among the new members Of Mr..
Mack's company Wally' Gilbert,
of reporter Arthur Morse Moon will
play the part of Senator Thomas Bal
lard NJ. De Wctz will be played by
Prescott Erickson and Colonel Radul-
ski will be portrayed by Frank Jonas
| son.
Miss Regina Connelli has charming
part in the character of Kate Ballard,
| Ian Burnett will appear in the part Of
Miss Fitz-Hardinge Smythe, an Eng
| lish governess.
With an exceptionally brilliant cast,
| four beautiful sets of scenry, fine
musical programme and play of un-
doubted merit, there is no question
that local playgoers will be given a
royal treat this week.
IRENE FRANKLIN, the cred Head
OF Vaudeville" comes to the Or
pheum today for the first time in
Salt Lake. Eight years ago she
| played the big circuit houses on the
| coast. Since then she has scaled the
| loftiest peaks Of vaudeville popularity.
In the east her name in front of the
ater is all that is needed to fill it to
overflowipg. She is a comedienne OF
great ability and marked personal
charm. With her comes Burt Green,
who is scarcely less important factor
in the success of the act than Miss
Franklin herself. They are bringing a
vide repertoire Of new songs and few
| old ones which will be used if so re-
| quested, Among the latter is the ia
nous "Red Head" ditty. Miss Frank
Inns first stepping stone TO popularity,
Pat Rooney and Marion Bent, who
were headliners here a couple of sea.
sons ago. and scored a big hit, are listed
second on the new bill They have q
| new act, but AT the same time they
have interjected, if anything, more
dancing and comedy. They offer ii,
verting bit they have called "At the
News Stand, " which fairly bristles with
fun.
Dramatic playlets always have
strong following in this city. IL is pre-
dicted that in the little drama, "Scn
tence Suspended, Angela Keir and her
company have vehicle that will appeal
to the lovers of the intense drama The
sketch was written by brother of the
star, who is a prominent New York
lawyer, and the story is founded upon
case that came under his notice. II
Is ggippingly dramatic and colorful 70
an unusual degree. The emotion 81
parental love plays a striking part.
Briefly, il tells story that is helpful!
| to all
Zip, ginger and some pep to use
the terms of the gallery are all encoun-
tered in the offering OF the Rose Valerie