Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-06
COMEDY
ON DECK TODAY
when We Were 81" Follows
"Alias Jimmy Valentine"
at the Grand.

As change from the crook play
Alias Jimmy Valentine delightful
comedy drama of English life. namely.
When We Were 81. will be the new
attraction at the Grand. starting with
'odays matinee. There will also be
Saturday matinee and the evening
performances tonight, Friday and Sat
urday.
Tuisans have witnessed In the past
four days the opening performances
of the Incompara BILE Grand Stock
company. undoubtedly the highest
class stock organization ever seen in
the state. Not only are the perform
ers real artists. but the scenic produc-
ion and every detail are on par
with the road attractions that are
seen at the Grand each year. Theater-
goers have already become endeared
to Clff Hastings and Miss Ella Kra-
mer. leading man and woman or the
company and the other members OF
the company have their folowings,
too. The success of the enterprise is
assured. The enthusiasm and size OF
the audiences at each performance
give ample testimony of that fact.
Love Scenes and Laughs.
In Jimmy Valentine" you saw
crooks and detectives, and got II
glimpse of prison life. In when We
We're 2l" you will see a bill entirely
different. There is a story-an ap-
peahng one-and lots of love scents,
and wealth of delightful. quaint
comedy. with situations calculated to
tickle the risibiity of the most disni-
fled.
The play is by II. V. Esmond and
is produced here under the direction
of Harry T. Nlckery, by Arrangement
with the American Play company.
/ The first three acts are laid in the
rooms of the young man who is the
central figure in the plot The last
act is a sitting room in the apart
ments of an interesting young woman
/ nicknamed The Firefly" The fur
nishings for these acts come from ii
prominent local furniture store and
are the very last work in that line.
Mr.. Hastings will play the part of
"Richard Carew," while Miss Kramer
will have the hole of Phyllis Erie
son" Harry +. Nickcry will be at his
best as Sir Horace Piumley, Bart. "
| otherwise known as "Waddlcs." The
! part of Kara Clynesk, The FREELY.
will be played by Miss Adelaide Mel-
notte. There are many other odd
! characters
The fact that every seat at the
| Grand is reserved for both matinces
and night shows makes it possible for
patrons TO call up in advance and
have their seats laid aside. II ism;
often that one can have a matinee
! seat reserved for 10 or 20 cents and
| then see "A show such as those at the
! Grand. but that is Just what is being
done this season.
Better Than Expected.
The business this week has ex
ceeded our expectations" said l.. X
/ Powell manager or the Grand. las'
night, land the fact that it increases
with each performance indicates tna'
the public is pleased. We are striv-
! ing to give them more than thei'
moneys worth all the time and | am
sure they appreciate it, judging from
the number of verbal expressions
hear every day"
The Grand box office is open al
day. Reservations for today's matinee
or tonight's performance should be
made before noon If possible las mos
of the choice seats are usually gone by
12 o'clock each day.