The Washington herald., 1913-07-20
The Weeks Amusements.
poIi's-"Madam Shcrry."


One of the biggest musical successes
in the history of the New Amsterdam
Theater, New York-"Madame Sherry
will be the offering of the Poll Players
this week. The breezy, tuneful entertain
ment is by the same authors who wrote
Three Twins" in which the Poll Or
ganization appeared last season.
Madame Sherry" has been described as
a French vaudeville in three acts. 1t has
very substantial plot, however, the
hero being young Edward Sherry, who
is living in Paris on the bounty of his
wealthy uncle, Theophilus Sherry. In
order to get a larger remittance each
week. Edward has impaired to his uncle
the alleged fact that he is married. The
ruse works admirably and Edward draws
further upon his imagination by announc-
ing the arrival of a son and daughter.
Uncle Theophilus decides TO come to
Paris to see his nephew's wonderful fam
lily. Edward learns of the impending
visit only a few hours before the provid-
er's arrival He begins a frantic search
for a temporary wife and finally is
compelled to enlist the services of his
housekeeper. at a salary of a dollar a
day. He cannot find two small children
and so persuades his sweetheart to act
as one of the children and Leonard, in
love with tie sweetheart, to act as the
other. When the uncle arrives he brings
with him little Yvonne, a charming con-
vent girl, who Immediately captivates
Edward. The masquerading daughter is
soon forgotten and all Edwards ener-
gies are bent upon winning the love of
Yvonne. How the hero rids himself IF
a spurious wife and two adopted chil-
dren, and how he finally wins the hand
of Yvonne, constitute the leading fea-
lures of the story.
Fred Frear, a musical comedy comedian
of wide experience, and an actor who is
exceptionally popular in Washington has
been especially engaged for the role of
Theophilus, the part created by Ralph
Herr. Avita Sanches. a striking Spanish
stage beauty will be seen as Pepita. a
Venezuelan adventures. Gertrude Bond
hill is expected to win new laurels IN the
singing and dancing role of Yvonne.
CoIumbin-"A ConteDtcd Woman"
Helen Holmes in the most humorously
satisfying role she has yet essayed is the
announcement emanating from the Co.
lumbia Theater. where tomorrow night
the Columbia Players will be presented
in a revival of Charles Hoyt's satirical
comedy, "A Contented Woman The
part is that of Grace Holme, a dotinS
bride, who in a fit of displeasure yields
TO the opportunities of Aunt Jim and
accepts the mayoralty nomination on the
woman suffrage ticket in opposition to
her own husband, who is the nominee of
the dominant party. Everett Butterfield
has been cast as the husband, Benton
Holme.
"A Contented Woman was written by
Mr.. Hoyt at the height OF his career with
a view to providing starring vehicle
for his talented wife, Caroline Miskel-
Hoyt, who attained her greatest triumph
in the role of Miss Holmes will interpret
this week. II has its theme the
humorous aspect of the woman suffrage
question. The dual contest is rendered
further interesting by the action of the
negro voters in nominating the Holme
butler. Van Dyke Beard, to oppose his
two employers, and the opening of the
headquarters of the three contestants un-
der the same roof Stanley James will
play Beard Then there will be Willard
Robertson as a kindly disposed relative,
George w. Barber as Uncle Tody John
NJ. Kline as Brighton Belts. George Dar-
rell as Phil Bowles, Arthur Ritchie as a
prize fighter. John Ellis as the lone voter,
Carrie Thatcher as Aunt Jim, Jessie
Glendinning as Mrs. Ebbsmith, Airline
Pretty as Bella. Frances Younge as Mrs.
Watson Chinn. Bessie Maxwell as Helena
wrangle, Marguerite Sinclair as Rose
Budd, Ruby Raymond as Mary Peet, and
several others in the smaller parts with
which the piece abounds Stage Director
Harry Andrews has put his very best
effort in the staging of the piece, and
Charles Squires. the scenic artist of the
company, has painted some refreshingly
beautiful scenes for the several acts.
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