The Washington times., 1916-04-23
Belasco: "The Lucky Fellow"
Comedy. New Play With Frank


Craven.
IN the. Belasco Theater tomorrow
night David Be,asco will present his
latest production. 1.-THE Lucky Eel
low" a new comedy by Roi Cooper
Megruc, author of those successfui
plays, "It Pays to ADVERTISE" Under
Cover" and Under Fire" For this
new offering Mr.. Belasco has assembled
one of the best companies ever pre-
ssnted In a single play. including Frank
Craven, Otto Kruger. Hayward CHM,
Charles Brokate, Rowland Lee. Harry
Leighton, Allan Thomas. and the Misses
Carroll McComas. Marion Abbott, Anne
Meredith. lone Bright. Beverly West.
Helen MacKeller, Florence Deshon.
Alice Carroll. Lillian Spencer. ana
aTHe Lucky Fellow" is a new comedy
in three acts. and is said to have an
unusual and clever story and plot. Nat
urally, much may be expected IN tnis
respect from Mr.. Megrue, who has given
the stage some of the very best ex-
amples Of clever comedy, and who ever
seems to have fresh story to tell
National: "The Birth of
Aviation" Spectacle Film.
w yITHAa matinee Sunday. Will
WV begin the SECOND triumph
" v week of d. w. Grlffith's "The
Birth OF Nation" at the
National Theater. The scenes at that
theater during the first week were a
revelation to theatergoers. AT every
performance the audience gave vent to
its enthusiasm not only with applause.
but with cheers. The theater was filled
to it's utmost capacity Fat every .per-
formance. 1t Is only fair to state for
the benefit of those who wish to witness
this great spectacle that owing to the
long { line of ticket buyers. and the
consequent crowded condition of the
lobby. before each performance. 1t Is
advisable. to purchase, seats3in advance.
The. new theatric art invented by
David W. Griffith In producing The
stirpass by far any previous stage
spectacle. "Ben-Hur" and THE Blue
Bird" were supposed to be the most inn
pressive productions ever made on the
stage, They seem small In comparison
with this epic of American history with
its 5000 scenes. 1900 people. aud 1oo.0OO
details, .the result of. eight months of
hard work and the expenditure Of half
million dollars. The great director
is being amply repaid for his monu-
tacle by the wonderful records 1t has
rolled up in the principal thcaters of
the countrq.
Polls: "The Old Homestead"
Stock.
1x-,HE Old Homestead" will be the
Poll Players offering begin
ming tomorrow night. "
William Lawrence, who
played the role of Joshua Whitcomt
during the nine declining years of Mr.
Thompsons life. has Joined the Pol
forces for this special engagement.
Howard Lang will be the Cy Prime
Ben Taggart. Happy Jack, Eugene Des
mond, Frank, Hopkins. Hardie Meekin
Eb Ganzey. Harold Kennedy, Seth Per
kins, Maude Gilbert. Dickety Ann, ant
Miss Warren. Miss Kohlhaas. Miss Al
den and Miss Berger will cast in othe
OF the character parts.
Scenic artist Squires has prepared
typical settings for the four acts of thu
play. and Director Harry Andrews hal
organized a wonderful Swanzey Band
double male quartet, and the Grac
Church Choir rounding out a most com
plete production of this rural classic.
Keith's: Mcintyre and
Heath. Vaudeville.
MA NTYRE AND HEATH, thu
mn blackface comedy stars, viii b
IN the laughing center of tn,
Easter festivities this week a
Keith's. They will present their thre,
funniest y farces. 1.-THE Georgia Min
strels," 'dThe Man From Montana" an,
''waiting At the Church." The roper
toire will ,be divided during the weel
and the days devoted to each will b.
announced at once.
Newcomers of note. Anna Wheatoi
OF the London Hippodrome Revue" an,
roll. the ballad writer, will be intro
duced. Another agreeable special featur
will be the Misses Campbell, who will
OFFER another charming "At Home"
an thsir new storv- da nee nectacie ..Th