The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-09-06
BElASCO STARS
At THE EMPIRE

Herbert Kelley and Ehie SHANNON
two famous Belasco stars, IN 'he
nous Belasco success. ~ ears OF Dts
cretion," are the ultima thule IN Hicn
mond theatricals this week ihsy -,
nrssanted and supported by the Lucille
Iayerne company. which insures an
acting performance which WILL !" ~
self be a delight to theatergoers-
Years of Discretion. played io' a
solid season at the Belasco thea'ei -, "a
Nav York and for another season IN
rs,..~o poston and Philadelphia
Richmond 81 the nrst city to see 1t AT
rnnular pr,ces. in fact the hrst South-
~ r,tv to see II at all. inc
nonu,er prices are OF particular inter
sst with various attractions bidains
for patronage at prohibitive prices.
not one of which has the original star
mr. co,nnanv. Never before has BE
,asco play or star been seen mere TT
nopuIar prices. with the one exception
Of Nance O'Neil in THE Lily iast SEA-
son--and that was the beginning VI
the policy which Miss l4aNerhe u now
carving out. A policy which marks
. NV era In Richmond theatricals-.
recent New York successes and famous
stars.at popular prices. something un-
nrecedented In short new regime IT.
the local theatrical world something
which efnbodies the maximum OF
amusement value with the minimum OF
cost.
Roth Miss shannon and Mr.. Kefcey
are delighted with the support they
will receive from the Lucille LaVerne
company. Mr.. Arnold has splendid
part as have VIOLA Fitzpatrick. Mary
Miles Minter George Wellington
Arthur Bertheiet and Olive Blakeney.
Miss Biakenev ia newcomer but SAYS
Miss Laverne he has proven In the
mast 10 he not only one of the most
beautiful but one of the most talented
,ngenues In the profession. This is her
third engagement under Miss LaVerne's
management.
Judging from the unusual distinction
OF the visiting stars and the excellence
OF the presenting cast and from the
UNIQUE character Of the comedy itself,
Years of Discretion" promises to be
one OF the sensations OF the theatrical
season. certainly the sensation OF the
current theatrical week. The action
Of the comedy--By Frederick and Fan
ME Locke Hntton--hes to do with a
charming and wealthy widow, one Mrs
Howard. of Brookline. Massachusetts.
and her friend, Mrs. Brinton. OF New
York. likewise widow and equally
charming These ladies are not in
their first youth, but they are. how
ever the quintessence OF modern wo-
man and still, thanks TO their charm
and loveableness. eked out by the sub
tie use Of such aids TO the figure and
complexion as wide awake women all
know. able to inspire passionate at
tachments in the hearts Of the other
sex
Miss shannon. as the prim Rastonian
who comes to New York to have her
fling. wears twelve gorgeous gowns,
Partisan creation. which cost David
Beiasco an even ten thousand dollars,
They will be seen here by courtesy OF
Mr. Beiasco and will no doubt prove.
as they did in New York. one of the
many sensations of the play.
The entire production has been
staged Under the personal direction OF
Mr.. Kelley and Miss shannon aided by
Arthur Berthelet. From an acting
standpoint II will be rare treat. that
the play itself Ia n treat. goes without
saving. The scenic investure IL most
complete. most of the original prop
critics and effects having been loaned
BY David Relasoo for the occasion
This attraction will hold the Empire