The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-02
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ton OF Tn Again. out Again Miss
Gilman aud Doug spend many
pleasant minutes reminisoing between
scenes. and interesting stories were
recalled. one OF which involved the
last dress rehearsal for Doug IN
connection with his nrst big part
The fact that 10 was "Doug's' hrst
play as star resulted In extreme
nervousness on the part OF the am
bilious actor. who confessed his con-
dition 70 Miss Gilman. and she relat-
ed many similar eKPerienees 10
soothe him. II was only after sew
eral hours. however. that she sue,
ceeded IN convincing him that AL
would turn out we'll After the initial
performance Miss Gilman was sur
prised 20 and her dressing room nlieo
with choice plants and flowers ana =
note reading The thought that it !
failed In my performances would
prove great disappointment 20 you
compelled mo 10 work even harder
than antioipstsd. in fact 20 sHen
an extent that the stage director,
after the nrst act. advised me TO
eliminate my over-snotional acting
The fact that tho men OF ancient
Babylon and Persia delighted IN hir-
suite adornment ana displayed
marked vanity tn the dressing OF
their boards proved . matter OF en-
ormous expense 10 =. w: oritnth In
the production OF MS colossal spec
taole "fntolerance. which Is 20 open
in the Detroit opera house Monday.
May ~. The warriors Of BelshaHssr
and cyrus wore heavy boards ourlea
IN small ringlets; Each soldier used
by Mr. arifhth had 90 be equipped
with a beard and an ARTIFICIAL nose
20 conform 10 the period depicted la
the story. When Is understoot
can he realized that frequent
ohsnge OF boards was necessary. As
n result small army from the ORR.
eth costume department was Kept
soldiers - history IL also called for
the use ~ over 30 tons Of crepe hair
10 supply tho much-needed whisherS'
walter c Kelly In hts familiar
role 81 thc Virginia Judge. Is one
o. the hits ~ the show OF Won
once owned a small hotsi IN Newport
NeRS. but beinE defeated for con-
gr"Fs ~ IS votes, ne gave up the
business and vent 20 New York. Ons
called upon 90 40 hts little stunt. and
n4afe hit telling storlet Later. he
began his professional career as the
temperance lecturer IN -Huckleherry
Finn" and subsequently, appeared
with Marie pres-lsr in n trsvesty on
KITTY Rellairs" one night when
Mics pressler was sick. Kelly went
IN alone and told Some OF hts old
time virgins ledge" stories. and
from that period he has been identi-
aed with the role E~ has made two
trips 20 Australia two 10 South A.
rica ono - india, and eight 90 Eng
land and has been twice around the
world.
As bright and fresh az morning dew
on the Shamrock eNhal.nE the per-
fume OF irish sentiment la the quaint
setting n an old irish village, "a
The Heart Of Paddy Whack. which
viii be presented in the netroit opera
house next week II Ia play %
delightful charm. replete with rich
humor. much clever character draw
Ing and thoroly Irish I'm IL shirt
In the character 81 Dennis OAiallcy
the harrister % the village Mr. OIL
colt gives performance OF rare
artistry and hnish IN n he shows
Himself 20 be a master OF sentiment.
a biz strong man expressing The ten
derucss 81 real strength and hiEneEa
81 heart which has Inspired the eu-,
logizing 90 the iri2h race. In the
rendition ~ several songs among
which are his big suceesse-. "A LAttls
Eli OF Heaven "A Broth OF n Row"
Irish Eyes of Love" and who
Knowsf Mr. Oicotts tenor voice g.
card at Its best There rs an aS
ceiicnt supporting company and the
piece IS mounted with handsome
stage effects and costumes.
Charles Hopkins the actor man
aEer. whose delightful production u
Treasure fsland" is now I'm the De
trnit opera house. Is Philadelphia
and a graduate ~ Yale where during
hts student DAYS he was president
~ the Yale Dramatic assoc alton.
Attho a member ~ DISTINGUISHED
puhker Civ family, with plenty ~
money and a high social position.
young Hopkins vas determined 10 60
on tho stage Hts first eng0 gem ont
was with John Drew aud then he
went into Ben Greets shakespe rean
cDmnnuv IN order 10 acquire "a roper
toire 81 classic roles The purpose 20
huid ana operate . New York trea
tor NJ his own was in Mr. HOPKINS
mind FOR some time before ~ was
realized In the delightful Punch sud
Judy theatcr. said 20 be one OF the
most completely equipped theaterr In
the country. Altho % small seating
capacity The stage however. Is ~
standard sire and equipped with the
most modern devices ~ was on this
stage that Treasure Island" was
conceived and ca rried out so success
fully that II enchanted New York
audiences FOR almost years contin-
uous run. The play charms the adult
"a we'll as the child mind. and Is one
OF the most artistic and beautiful
productions ever made upon the
American stage.
Fred Irwin brings his Maiestics 70
The Gayety theater NEXT week prom
ising many novelties and new faces.
Frank De Mont and Doc Bell are the
comedians ~ the company and this
season Is their nrst experience In
the buriesqus neld They have been
on the variety stage for yeerssDd their
initial plunge into the sTtrRvaganga
line has been highly suocsssfgl Flor
cuce Rennstf counted one OF the most
popular performers ia eurlesque will
have some new songs Elaborate
sceutry frequent costume changes
aud novel effects go TO make Up ono
% the best entertainments or the
year. u Is claimed.
The American Beauties" will
bloom on the Avenue stage next
week Two musical burlettas ny
the Sad Sea Waves" and The Rajah's
Daughter" will be presented. A num-
Der OF new enterta iners will support
the efforts OF Mabel Faleer. Arthur
ClamnEe. James Bennett and the 9TH
ers who have won favor during the
Avenues season OF stock burlesQue.
Princess Siska will offer a new dane
INK feature
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