The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
Unevenul Theatrical Week Precedes the Easter Holidays
Over the Tea Cups
With William HurIbut
Says "The Man Who Would Live" Was Drawn From
His Very Hearts Blood-Dapid Beiasco Wanted
To Produce H-Helen Holmes Takes Julie
Herne'S Place Tomorrow Night

, founded, for THE Man Who Would
Live throws our deteriorating spirit OF
patriotism, our fast dying chivalry. our
too great absorption in commercialism
clearly on the screen. To this is added q
most appealing romance, the charm Of
mysticism, and the acting Of Elliott Dex-
ter in the big role-three compelling at
tributes of success.
Mr.. Hurlbut expects to greatly
strengthen the cast by the appearance Of
Miss Helen Holmes in the role of great
great-granddaughter Elizabeth. to which
Miss Julie Herne gave 80 little last week.
Miss Holmes, who begins her engagement
with the company tomorrow night, Is
well known here. having been the leading
woman Of the Columbia Stock Company
last season.
It was a difficult matter to drag Mr..
Hurlbut's attention from THE Man Who
the present season. The Strange wom-
an" in which Miss Elsie Ferguson re-
turns to the New National Theater this
week, save to elicit enthusiastic praise
for the exquisite acting OF Miss Fergu-
son, and the excellent performance Of
the remarkably well-balanced company of
players surrounding her. praise in which
New York has Joined during the three
months run of THE Strange Woman"
in the metropolis since it was first seen
here last October.
The current week brings us another re-
turn engagement in "Milestones," the
three-act comedy by Arnold Bennett and
Edward Knoblauch, which runs the
gamut Of three generations, the three
acts being set in the same room-the first
in 1850. the second In 1885, and the third
In 1912, each successive period showing
not only the transformation in customs
and deals, but the marked change in
dress. furniture, and decorations.
"Milestones" came to US last season as
very dainty and interesting novelty,
the series OF pictures being artisttcally
presented by a capable company Of Eng
lish players, some of whom are included
In the cast which will present the quaint
comedy at the Columbia Theater this
week.
''Milestones" the distinction Of be-
ing now played in England, Germany,
Austria, Australia Asia, and Africa. be-
sides in this country. where critics have
been spendthrift Of their praise.
The spirit Of Holy Week Will pervade the
Belasco Theater in a stupendous ilm pre-
sentation OF The Life Of Our Saviour"
and the Poll management has been like
wise mindful of the season in the selec-
ton of The Confession" the dominating
theme Of which is a spiritual struggle in
mans inmost soul. Religious subjects
Will also be shown this week at many of
the leading houses presenting feature
films with specially selected music for the
occasion.
Miss Virginia Harned's first Washing
ton appearance in vaudeville at B. F.
keith's Theater this week is another re-
minder that vaudeville continues to re-
cruit Its most brilliant stars from the
ies1timate drama. Miss Harmed. one
tlrne vile OF and co-star with z. H. Soth-
ern. viii present an adaptation from N.
Tolstoi story. Anna Karenia." supported
ov company OF capable players.