Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-19
theatrical Gossip

New York, Nov. 1S.-William Faver-
sham's production of Shaw's Getting
Married" at the Booth theater has
proved one of the most important
events Of the season. The exceptional
cast includes Henrietta Crosman, fIilda
Spong, Charles Cherry. Arleen Hackett. |
Edwin Cushman. Mrs. Edmund Quincy |
and Virginia Fox Brooks.
A New York theater finally has been /
obtained for Laurette Taylor. Before
the end of the month she will be seen
here in THE Harp of Life" written, of
course, by her husband, j. Hartley
Manners. 1t will be decided contrast
to Peg O. My Heart" for Miss Taylor |
will play woman of 36. Among those
in her supporting company will be
Philip Merrivale, Frank Kemble Coop |
err, Dion Titheradge, Lynn Fontaine and
Ffolliot Paget.
After completing his tour in Moth
ing but the Truth" William Collier will
appear next spring as Bob Acres in
THE Rivals" Next season he is to
tour again in his present farce, and
perhaps take 1t to London.
Minor items of news concerning the
speaking stage are that Conan and
Harris will present "Under Pressure"
by Sydney Rosenfeld next month; John
Cope is planning to appear in dra-
matization Of Churchilrs "Coniston';
Miss Josephine Victor has secured the
American rights Of THE Red Robe" by
Brieux; under the auspices OF the
Stage society Nine. Nazimova is to pre-
sent Tagores "Chitra"; Sam Sothern Is
to be presented by the Shuberts in a
character comedy called Such Is
Life by Harold Owen.
A photopiay adaptation of "Oliver
Twist" is to be released by the Lasky
company next month. Marie Doro will
play oliver, the role in which she was
| so delightful in the all-star revival a
| few seasons ago. Miss Doro Is one of
the few actresses who enjoy appearing
on the screen in her dramatic success
SEES. She was starred in THE Morals
of Marcus" and in Diplomacy" In
"Oliver Twist" Tully Marshall will
appear as Fagin. Hobart Bosworth
will play Bill Skies.
William Fox releases Jealousy"
starring Valesi1a Suratt, next Monday.
Will S. Davis wrote the story and di-
rected the picture Miss Suratts sup
porting cast includes Walter Law,
Charline Mayfield, Curtis Benton,
Joseph CRANKY and George M. Adams.
/ Selig's feature release. for the COM
| ing week will be Hedge of Hearts De-
SIRE" a drama written by Marc f.
Jones. Eugene Forde and Robyn Adair
have the principal roles.
From production standpoint, the
most important announcement eman-
ating from the Triangle-Kay Bee stud
los is that Director Raymond b. West
has commenced work on the filming
of the new play by J. G. Hawks, in
which Thomas H. Ince will present
Dorothy Dalton and Howard Hickman.
This is story of the stage, and Miss
Dalton is seen in the part of an act
ress The other two principal parts
are those of a dramatic critic and an
author. which are portrayed respec-
lively by Hickman and Charles Gum,
Earle Fox, popular leading man re-
Gently seen in several notable motion
picture productions. has been engaged
to play the role opposite Normal Tai
madge in her new offering. "Panthea."
Director Herbert Brenon has COM
menced work on the big film produc-
ton of THE Queen Mother" Flor
ence Reed has been selected for the
stellar role of this huge photodrama
of medieval Italy. William E. Shay,
who has played leading roles in a
great number of successes, will have
an important part The costumes and
settings for the piece, according to an
nouncement, will be among the most
elaborate possible.
Clara Kimball Young Is soon to be
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