The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-08
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The Offering tonight at the Robin
\ son Grand Is THE Wrong Mr.. Prest-
dent headed by that clever colored
entertainer, Salem Tut whitney, sup
ported by the noted Smart Set COM
pany. The Offering IL a musical COM
| edy of the unconventfal kind. II DIFF
] ferg In many respects from contem-
porary productions in that its inter-
prefers are artists who are equally
well versed IN the art OF terpsichore
and singing. In addition they have an
| excellent conception of broad and
unctuous humor, the sort that appeals
and makes life worth while living.
Mr.. Whitney has, peculiar style
which does not permit OF accurate ini-
tation.
Adeline ,Genee is to have a two
month engagement. at the Coliseum IN
London, where she. intends to intro
duce Robert the Devil"
Frances Kennedy. young actress,
who made. a personoaI hit recently In
Chicago, is to be starred In a play
written especially for her.
II .
Joseph and His Brethren" is sched-
uIed for long run. in Chicago next
season, and at its conclusion the Lieb-
Ter Company will star Pauline Fred
erick In play suited to her talents.
, William Faversham will present in
this country, with the backing of a
number OF wealthy Americans spec
tacular music drama called The
Miracle" which aroused great enthus-
Iiasm in London.
The shuberts are going to organize
Midnight Girl with Cecil Cunning
ham in the title role. 1.-THE Midnight
Girl'' will be one OF the summer attrae-
lions in San Francisco during the Pan
anna exposition.
Elsie Ferguson is one OF the few
actresses OF prominence who was born
/ in New York City. She was educated
at convent in France. Her London
debut was made as Ella Seaford In
"The Earl of Pawtucket," with Cyril
Maude.
"Miiestones" opened in London two
years ago to almost nothing. at the
premiere and then played to, capacity
the second night, and has done so ever
since. It was the first play witnessed
by King George and his family after
their period Of mourning, and he has
seen 1T twice.
Following e.. H. sothern's declara-
ton that he will retire from the stage
at the conclusion of the season OF
1915 comes an announcement that he
Will revive Lord Dundreary," as de-
veIoped from Tom Taylor's play, Our
American Cousin" This was one OF
the elder, Sothern's notable successes.
Miss Gwendolyn Pates, who has been
the leading lady with Pathe films for
some time, is new and. attractive adj
dition to the Se1ig Stock Company
Her husband. William Grew, an actor
and producer, is also, connected with
the selig COMPANY
''The Fireiy is to be produced in
London, with Emma Trentint as the
star.
Puccini is to compose an opera, us
ing The Darling of the Gods" for his
book.
Charles Hawtrey has secured the
English rights to Seven Keys to Bald
pate"
John E. Kellerd is to have one of
the prominent roles In THE Governors
Boss" The play is to be produced
this month.
sonar, the Tentmaker." with Guy
Bates Post as the star, is to leave New
York shortly for a trip to the Pacific
coast.
Atlanta is to have stock star sea-
son, with such visiting stars promised
as Florence Roberts, Cyril Scott, Nance
G'Neil and Robert Edeson.
oliver Morosco looms larger upon
the American theatrical horizon than
any manager now producing plays In
this country. Manufacturing plays is
the sum and substance of Morosco's
work as he sees It. To this end he has
a plant in Los Angeles, Calf, in the
Burbank theater, where he has in
stalled a permanent stock company
and q musical organization that he
employs alternately to suit his imme-
date needs. The members of the two