New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-11
ALTER HAST. the English
theatrical producer, who con-
tributed a notable New York

T.,
LIZ tributed a notable New York
success this season in "Scan-
dat and another in Martinique" has
changed his purpose of returning to
England for the next season and in
stead will cast again for his share of
luck on Broadway. He will set foot on
Albion in September, but only long
enough to launch "MartiniqneY at
London's Globe Theater. This venture
IS in conjunction with Sir Alfred Butt
Mr.. Hast has strong views on the
dramatic outlook in America, and has
his sights set on posterity as we'll as
prosperity. In some respects he is an
apostle of the superlative. He has de-
clded opinions as to who is the greatest
theatrical manager, the greatest actor.
the greatest producer, past and present,
and he has discreet praise for the fu-
ture. With a background of more than
twenty years experience as a success
full producer in England, his dicta
have some color of authority.
Before joining Mr.. Hast's excursion
into the problems of playhouses, play
makers and playgoers, behold another
prospectus for the season of 192o-'21.
an interesting addition to the wealth
OF amusement plans that threaten to
congest New York's capacity for ra-
tional and refined endowment Of the
drama.
After opening Washington's Shubert
Iheater early in the fall with 1.-The
indian Giver," comedy by Row. BRYAN.
Mr.. Hast will take his chances for up
or down by starring Evelyn Nesbit for
the first time, in "The Open Book" a
new comedy drama by Philip Bartholo-
new. The piece will have its first
showing in the Auditorium in Balti-
more, September 20, the star being sup
ported by Gene Strong and Hyman Ad-
Ter. In the producers opinion Miss
Nesbit has developed unusual dra-
matte power and improved vastly in
voice and presence. She has mastered
the routine, and if Mr.. Hast's judgment
is not awry, she will prove a finished
actress in "The Open Book"
Emmett Corrigan will be starred in
Leroy Scott's dramatization of his own
novel, "A Daughter of Two Worlds :"
which Mr.. Hast, in conjunction with
Morris Rose. will produce in New
Haven October s. Corrigan will be
supported by the producers daughter,
Marjorie Hast, recently featured in
pictures and in leading parts in the
Haymarket Theater, London. In this
play Corrigan says he has the best
role of his career.
Mr.. Hast's plans for Eva La CAL
lienne, whom he has under contract for
the next season, are in abeyance owing
to the continued run of mot So Long
Ago" So long as popularity does not
abate, Miss lie Gallienne win be- a
loan to the Shuberts for the pretty
period play at the Booth Theater.
Francine Larrimore is to be starred
IN new play in October. Late fall
will see naatured plans for three new
plays, entitled Lucky jim, = "Miss Make
Believe" and 1.-THE Law Of the Wild. p
Negotiations are ON with Louis N. Par
ker, author of 'Pomander Walk" and
"Disraeli." for the production here Of
his new play. "The Aristocrat," lately
seen at the st. James Theater, London.
Martinique" win start its tour, be-
ginning In Boston, August 81, with
Josephine Victor and Arthur Hohl in
their original parts. The dramatic
rights to this play in France, Germany.
South America. Australia and Africa
have been sold.
For his New York operations Mr..
Hast hopes to build his own theater ii
West Forty-ninth Street, seating about
1000. Negotiations are pending for the
site. His first motion picture is AThe
Little Brother" featuring Tyrone
Power, Sam Sidman and Evelyn Nesbit,
Morris Rose. his partner, one of the d.