Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-31
Curtain Calls

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One of Frank Flnney's most ardent
admirers in this city is Robert n. Far
rell, formerly cartoonist of the New
York Morning Telegraph Mr.. Fin
neY who is appearing at Miners En-
pire Theatre with his own company,
The Trocadero Burlesquers," shows,
as ono OF his most treasured souve-
Mrs, card on which Er. Farrell drew
the portrait OF Mr.. F1nney. The GEN.
trail figure, which Is that of Mr.. Fin
ney, in his own person, is surrounded
by all the different characters which
he has been enacting. Among the
latter is that of Sweeney. the coach
man hero of "The Legend of the
Ring" which he Is playing now.
Miss Ottola Nesmitlr, the leading
woman of the Forsberg Players ut
the Orpheum, will sever her connec-
tions with that company the week
after next. She is going to rejoin
the David Belasco forces. 1t was
thence she had come here, intending,
originally, to help out the Forsberg
Players for a couple of weeks, until
permanent leading woman could
be secured. At the request of Man
ager Edwin Forsberg, Miss Nesmith
prolonged her stay from week TO
week, until now she has become so
endeared to the Newark theatre
going public that her departure, the
announcement of which is made be-
tween the acts at each performance,
elicits expressions of sincere regret
from every audience.
The new feature photoplay sched-
L.-l
and Saturday will be the World Film
bert Parker's novel THE Seats of the
Mighty" with Lionel Barrymore in
the leading part.
In addition to this fne feature,
there will be shown a laughable COM
edy Aim, the latest current events
and educational pictures.
In order to accommodate those who
wish to see the New Year in and the
old year out, the management are
going to give a midnight show at the
usual prices.
Sherman -DeForest and company
win present "A Jay Circus" as the
headline feature at the Lyric, begin
ming today.
Bronston-Ryan and Gillette render
songs and relate anecdotes in de-
lightful manner; Little Jerry. Tho
Midget Comedian; DeBourg Sisters,
two pretty French girls in an original
magic act; Williams and Gull
yer two rapid-flre comedians; Four.
Readings, an acrobatic offering; Paul
F'1orions, foremost or performers on
the xylophone, and Harris and RAN
dali in an amusing sketch, complete
the bill.
yra-;.t,4 NJo1, Voo-.a TNvo "a l>I1
show will be presented.
''Will O. the Wisp," condensed
musical comedy, which gives scope
for the talents of twelve clever en-
tertainers, win be an attractive fea~
ture of the bill which has been
for Keeney's Theatre dur
ing the last half Of the present
week, beginning with today's matt
nee. Other contributors to the eight
act program are Carter, Klein and
company, in a laugh-compelling skit.
entitled "Coontown Land" Hans
and dancers; Baby Rosalyn, small
est of condolences; the Military
Maids. presenting war without its
horrors; John L. Clark, extempo-
raneous comedian; Naldy and Naldy,
italian funmakers, and the Garci-
nethi Brothers, in a comedy aero
batic act.
Edward Abeles, the we'll known ac-
tor, will figure in the chase for
million dollars three times tonight at
the Paramount Theatre, in photo
dramatiaztion OF THE MilIion,"
which was a Broadway success a few
years ago. Manager Morgan has de-
cided that TO accommodate the crowds
q third performance will be given,
starting about Ills, so that the audi
ence will be able to see the New Year
in. 1t Is understood that MIR. Morgan
has arranged for q pleasant surprise
on the stroke Of twelve.
The photoplay program for the bal
ance Of this week at Proctor's Park
Place Theatre is as follows: Today,
THE Little Gray Lady" with Jane
Grey playing the leading role; to-
morrow. "The Prisoner Of Zenda,'
with James K. Hachett, and Satur-
day, zone of Our Girls" featuring
Hazel Dawn.
From chorus girl 20 principal" was
the honor accorded yesterday to MISS
Nav Enright, at the Odeon Theatre
Miss Mabel Baker, the prina donna
of the show, was taken suddenly Ill
Yesterday just before the matinee and
William OlSip, manager of the Odeon,
decided to give Miss Enright chance.
So we'll pleased with her work was
the manager that 1t was decided to
have her remain in ono of the leads
for the remainder of the season, even
when Miss Baker recovers.
William Faversham in THE HaWl1'
at Maxine Elliott's Theatre is now in
the fourth month of success in New
York After his Shakespearean
triumphs Mr.. Faversham chose wise
ly In returning to the type of drama
which first carried him into the favor
Of the public. In times of stress
people naturally prefer a lighter form
Of amusement AS "Comte de Des-
eta" Mr. Faversham has undoubted-
" found role that is admirably suit
ed to his gifts. Then, besides Mr..
Faversham, there are Mile. Gabrielle
Dorziat, Conway Tearle, Frank Losee,
Grace Henderson and a large sup
porting cast.