Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-20

strument In order to give the num-
Der proper expression he has selected
a famous soloist, who is said to re-
ceive a salary per night equal to that
of grand opera singer.
John c. Fisher, who is starring Hazel
Dawn in The Debutante," produced
'Florodora' and made over a million
dollars with it, but lost it in subse-
quent ventures.
Surprises, laughs and thrills con-
tributed largely toward making THE
Misleading Lady the smashing comedy
hit of New York last sea son. Then, too,
it had the benefit of an exceptionally
clever cast, headed by Lewis S. Stone,
Pacific coast idol" 1t will be seen
here soon.
Doris OLSON, the leading lady of
1.-The Misleading Lady" company, is
young and pretty, and most of her
stage experience was gained in stock.
Red Feather, the Indian bur1esaue
prlma donna, is said to have the high
est soprano voice on the buriesque
stage.
Performances last week at the Cay
ETY. Iheater showed a marked increase
IN feminine patronage.
Charles Klein, author of "rhe Money
makers the new play to be seen at the
Beiasco Theater tomorrow evening,
Will not be present at the Washington
opening. He is among the sightseeing
Americans who believe London and
Paris fertile observation ground at
this time.
What would have been the seasons
tarls fashions in gowns this season
had the war not developed. it is said,
VIII he worn by Miss Alexandra Car
Isle at the Belasco this week. Miss
Garlisle was among the last of visiting
EnsllshWomen to get out of Paris be-
tore war was announced. Most of the
man dressmakers from whom she made
her purchases are now at the front
with the French army
Those perennial black blossoms of
laughter, Mcintyre and Heath, in John
Corts revival of George V. Hobart s
musical success The Ham Tree" will
be the attraction at the Belasco early
in October.
T. Arthur Smith has been in New
York during the past week completing
his musical attraction bookings for
The Salamander" will follow THE
Rule of Three" at the Columbia Thea
ter in a weeks enga cement beginning
October 5.
Julian Eltinge in his new show will
be here in October.
Burton Holmes new series of travel
talks on "The Warning Countries will
open in Washington in November.
Some wonderful gowns are promised
in the cabaret scene in 1.-The Better
Way" Eugene Walters latest piece.
At its premiere the piece was called
"a Plain Woman" 1t is unique for
the size of its cast. which calls for
more than thirty speaking parts.
Irene Franklin, character coincidence;
the Lauder talking pictures, and Will
liam A. Hrady's Beauty Is Only Skin
Deep" will be among the attractions at
the B. F. Keith Theater next week.
Eddie Foy and the seven little Foys
are announced as near-future attrac-
ton at the Keith Theater.
pictures of the Scotch comedian are
said to synchronize the voice and the
action of the actor.
Henry F. Smith, musical director of
Polls. has opened studio for arrans-
ing piano, orchestra and band music.
He will also write melodies for song
poems and arrange for the publication
and presentation OIL Iilu-
steal compositions.
Manager James Thatcher of Polls
Theater made a flying trip to New
York Tuesday to erea~e actors for this
weeks revival of 1.-The Squaw Man"
PLAYERS from three other Poll organ
izations will help make up the big list
of cowboys, Indians and ranch owners
who figure in the play.
Herbert Dohbins,' character actor
in stock. has been engaged by Polls
Theater to play heavy" roles this sea-
son as a successor to Frank Shannon
He will make his first appearance to-
morrow afternoon.
New Morosco productions which will
proba bly, have their t"y-out in Wa "hinG-
ton this season include Lady Eileen,'
by Geraldine Bonner and Hutchinson
Boyd now well in course Of prepara-
ton: THE Witness Chair" by the au-
thor of 1.-THE Dummy" and 1.-The Wild
olive" dramatiZed from a famous novel
by Oliver Morosco and Elmer Harris.
Billie Burke opened her season under
Charles Frohman at the Long Branch
Theater, Long Branch, N. j.. Septem-
Der IL.
Stella Mayhem will come to the Belas-
co Theater October II in Arthur Ham
mersteins production of High links"
who have been specially trained to do
extraordinary dancing
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