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THE CALGARY DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, DEC. 31, 1921 ,10 THE THE ATI G3 GZ3 VAUDEVILLE JOHN E. KELLERD "JUST SUPPOSE" Hearty Amusement Without Offence, in Gaxtoh's "Kisses" ACTOR-MANAGER ROBINS TALKS OF MANY THINGS-INCLUDING "JUST SUPPOSE" S. Jay Kaufman's Clever Play 'et Will Be Presented at the Orpheum Next WeekA ppearance of Cameron Sisters Will Be a Feast Al WohJman Is Graduate of College Of Foolery. 21 0 At the Grand Theatre.

Actually Tells Interviewer Th at He Has Not Got Original New York Cast in His lay, antj Does Not Want the People to Think He Has Says Some Quaint Things About Politics First Ap peared with David Belasco And Played Leading Man with Mrs. Fiske. has a degree of Biichelor of Fun. Had Wlohlman lived a century or so ago he would have been a king's Jester. As it is, he is a twentieth century monologist who, instead of making people laugh, makes everybody laugh.

His songs and stories are a volley of laugha Mr. Wohlman was formerly with the Fanchon and Marco Revue. Dane Claudius and Lillian Scarlet will appear in "The Call of the Slit-ties," There are no songs like the old eongf and Claudius and Scarlet prove conclusively that our grandparents and great-grandparents had pretty good taste when they snng WATCH THE OLD YEAR OUT AT THE ORPHEUM Two Bi Shows TONIGHT First Performance at 7.30 o'clock Second Performance at 10 o'clock. Regular Matinee at 2.30 let them beware, these representatives of great nations, that besides settling the armament and the Pacific, problems that they owe a duty to a world weary with strife and unrest, a duty to all mankind in an adjustment ot the laboring question and the proper care for the unen ployed." An Enviable Career Mr. Robins, asked to say something of his career, modestly waved it aide as of no interest.

The writer ft GTey," "Boburfkus," "Bill (By WALTER) A well -know man about town accosted the reipriwentative of The Herald 'the other day with the query: "Who is tills Bil ward H. Robins of whom I read so often in the papers? Is he of any importance? and what Is the play 'Just he is said to have produced with so much success?" These Questions gave ye Tibe an idea, so he hustled over to the I'alliser hotel for an interview. The following, the result of about 15 minutes talk with Mr. Robins, is printed here because of the interest Noted SHnkespearean actor, who is appearing at the Grand in "Hamlet," "Macbeth," "The Merchant of Vnice" and "Juliua Caesar" soon. r.

Boy," "Wa't for the Wagon," and other of those famous old songs, that go back to 1T0. Claudius -nd Srarlet are well-known For the New Year week celebration the Orpheum management has provided "what looks like artery entertaining programme, with William Gaxton, the clever young actor, at the top of the bill William Gaxton. who has firmly established himself as a vaudeville favorite, will appear S. Jay Kaufman's one-act playlet, ntitled "Ktesea" It was with this 'ehicle four or five years ago that vtr. Gaxton made hi9 first big hit in vaudevilla Ife toured the circuit ast season and the one before in 'tupert Hughes' comedy, "The Ju-ijor Partner." but on vy hand he irwplored to revive his other suo-53, 00 this season he is abiding by 'he wis'hes of a flattering clientele.

He is a success In anything he does, "or he is endowed with rich histrionic ability, and any playlet in his 'siuls is sure of artistic results. The plot of his present playlet contends that i clever man can make foolish wo-non do anything he wants them to io, such as kissiing him, when he does not ask them to do it. A wager is r.ade and the way it is won Brushes hearty amusement without offending anyone. The Cameron staters, assisted by "rant McKay, will offer a study in nythm. Dorothy and Madeline exemplify pictorial art to the stage.

Their appearance lone is a feast. They are most at-'ractive young women, pretty, smart, chic and faultlessly groomed. They are magnetic to both sexes, ren and women alike, optically, en-coving them to the fullest. The Cameron sisters, however, do a great deal more than please the vision. Tlmv are dancers ot high degree.

AN ALL-STAR BILL happens to know something of his work, however. Mr. Robins' first appearance in New York was over 12 five Avalons will present some novel bits of versatility. The Five Avalons are wizards of the double wires. They introduce a variety of difficult feats at lightning speed and commands admiration and his comedy rarely fails to prcduce a smile.

One of the most delicious bits of comedy that has ever come by way of vaudeville is provided by the act. "Two Old Cronies," In which Al and Carleton Macy will be seen. These two sterling per years ago, when he played the lead ing male role in David Belasco'a pro duction of "The Easiest Way," whicn go from one hair-raising stunt to another with scarcely room for a breath ibetween. They are jazz athletes. They dance and play and sing and skip about over the tiny wires -with as much assurance as if on soMd ground.

The Five Avalons are French and have played formers not nearly one-hall the age of the characters tthey portray, have been prime favorites in the two-a- I. play has this year been revived. Hi was under the direction of the same Belasco for over six years, appearing in "The Man Inside," and other well-known plays. Later he was leading man with Mrs. Fiske in nay lor WIIWJ mow.

xney eiioi. United States civil war veteran. Topics of the Day, Aesop's Fable and Canadian Pathe News Weekly will be the film feature Erstwhile Susan. lie w.i also throughout the world. Rasso, Europe's weU-fcnown jug chosen for the all etar revival ot "Ben Hur" when that spectacle was srer, assisted bv Vere, will pre C-lHi a sent his novel repertoirs.

Rasso has just juggled his way throughout presented at the New Amsterdan. theatre in New York city a few years EDDIE BUZZELL In a Comic Slics of Life, "A Man of Affair." By Daniel Kussell. A Lawrence Schwab Production. George LANE BYRON Bert CLIFF NA2ARR0 and DARLING SISTERS LYDIA BARKY Lyrical Raconteuse, in a Repertoire of Songs. FINK'S MULES BEATRICE SWEENEY Nat NAZARRO Co.

With Buck and Bubbles, in a "Variety of Varieties" Owner of Auto Number 17-341 Call at Box Office and get two reserved seats for Tonight's Performance. COMING NEXT THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 6, 7 2.30-TWICE ago. His last New York appearance COLLEGE PROFESSOR APPROVES Prof. Reynolds, president of the Cuelph Agricultural College, wrote Edward H. Robins a letter thanking him for the beauty of "Just Suppose-" Advertisement Europe and now Jugglery is the nvans of providing his transportation throughout the United States, and providing the theatre-going public with a good deal of amusement.

Rasso puts humor in the most difficult of hia tricks. Hia dexterity Al Wohlman will appear in The raduate." Al Wohlman is a grad- of the college of foolery. He ing data furnished and because we believe that the theatre-goers of this town will be intended in the young actor-manager and his energetic plana for this season and the seasons to come. He Is Unique Edward H. Robins is unique; he strives to 'be different; he believes the people like novelty.

He proves this in 'his advertising and in the wav he looks von in the eve talks to you straight from the shoulder. He nearly took the writer's breath away when he said to him: "I haven't the original New York cast playing: 'Just that is coming to the Grand theatre next week. I don't want the people to think I The policy of niv organization is to tell the truth about any attraction that appears under our auspices. One of the causes of th lack of Interest In traveling attractions was the 'policy of the managers to send ordinary plays and players on tour, advertise them as first class, original companies and charge as much as they do in the big cities. "When these attractions appeared they always disappointed and caused bad business for some worthwhile attraction that followed later.

"Now. I'll tell you what we have In 'Just We have a company that, in its main points. Is much better than the original New York company and I know of what 1 peak, for I saw the opening performance in New York city and immediately secured the Canadian rights of the play because I realized that It was a wonderful play for Canadian theatre-Mr. Graham Velsey, who fW was in the leading role in "The Ac-quital," presented undr the management of Cohen and Harris. Eor the past eight years in the summer months he (has conducted what is known as a uper stock company at the Royal Alexandra theatre, Toronto.

Here he presents plays for Torontians in a high-class manner. Last season he had under hia management many well-known New York actors and the roster of thi men and women that have appeared under his management includes such well-known names as liable and Edith Taliaferro. Ertelle Winwood, Katherine Roberts, Reina Caruthers, Tom A Wise, Roland Young, Chas. Waldron, Richie Ling, John Daly Murphy, A. Romaine Callander, Prank Thomas, George Le Guerre, Sam Hardy, Rapley Holmes; all men and women who have won positions on the metropolitan stage.

Mr. Robins' last New York city production was "Luck in Pawn." which he presented with a distin ales nnce Madeline Dorothy SOCIAL EVENT OF SEASON William Gaxton In a Novel One-Act Play "KISSES" By 8. Jay Kaufman Direction of Joseph Hart CAMERON SISTERS "A Study in Rhythm" Assisted by Grant McKay BIG HOLIDAY ATTRACTION guished cast at the Forty-eight Street AL WOKLMAN In "The Graduate" plaved the leading role, H. R. H.

the of Wales, waa selected be the-atre and wjth Mabel Taliaferro and Roland Yoong in the leading role Each year, -with his company in Toronto, he tries out new piays New Year's Greetings to All cause he beans marked resem Dane CLAUDIUS and SCARLET Lillian In "The Call of the Sixties" Many of them later are played in ACTOR-MANAGER ROBINS New York city, the two most recent being presented last season were "Call the Doctor," produced by FIVE AVALOffcS In "Novel Bita of Versatility" David Belaeco, and "Daddy Dump hns" bv Earl Carroll. Three Days, January 2, 3, 4 The actor-manager just now is devoting his attention to Canada. In RASS0 Europe's Well Known Juggler. Featuring the Pothe Actuelle Al LYDELL MACY Carleton In "Old Cronies," by John J. McGowan.

MON TUES association with him is Lawrence Solman, a ell-known business man of Toronto. Mr. Solman owns the DAY DAY MATINEES MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY A "ROBINS PRODUCTION" MON TUES WEDNES ferry company, the. island known as WEDNES Hanlon's Point, the Toronto Interna tional baseball club, the Royal Alex andra theatre and has other interests TOPICS OF THE DAY PATHE NEWS AESOP'S FABLES Those of Toronto and Winnipeg Said: too numerous to mention. Their organization is to continue to present iff A i I It plays throughout Canada and will next season present worth while attractions to local theatre-goers Graham Veisey as H.R.H.

the "Just Suppose" is a masterpiece in miniature, and has tome of the best writings of the stage. Toronto Saturday Night, July 2. Fred Jacob, Toronto Sun. day World, Sept. 4 "Just Suppose" was the most popular offering, its success being largely due to Its charm and sentiment, as well at the unusual theme.

Graham Velsey wins a decided success In "Just Suppose," A. E. Thomas Comedy, at the Walker. Tribune, Dec. 13.

"Just Suppose" was Justly accorded a hearty reception at the Walker last night. Applause and repeated curtain calls betokened the pleasure. Manitoba Free Press, Dec 13. They have a motto characteristic of them. "Clean Plays.

Cleverly Produced." They want the confidence of Wales, at the Grand theatre, Monday. I of the public. They will get It, too This article, answers my friend mentioned above. The outstanding feature of Mr. Robins is not the mass England Furnished Actors To Play in "Just Suppose" Popular Play Appears at the Grand Theatre on Monday With Graham Velsey in Leading Role Said to Be the The Prettiest of Plays in Recent Years, Is Comedy Romance Based on Prince's Visit to States.

of white hair and the youthful facp WEDNESDAY MATINEE AND EVENING PERFORMANCES UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE not his debonair manner, not his energy, but the fact that he looks one square In the eye, and will not "JUST SUPPOSE" DEPICTS WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED Edward H. Rabbins, the noted producer, will bring to the Grand theatre his. delightful' production of. the prettiest of ail comedy romances, "Just Suppose." for a limited engagement of three days, on Jan. 2, 3 misrepresent.

He believes in him self and in Canada. He knows that real merit wins and that claw will tell. With these ideals he is bound to succeed. Me is on the level the Prince of "Wales, everyone proph- Whose company will present "Just Suppose" at the Grand theatre on Monday next. and 4, with matinees on Monday and estea sure failure.

Why. it was KELLERD IS TO EDWARD HJiQOIKS PRISENTS Wednesday. "Just Suppose" depicts just what might have happened if the propitious moment had arrived. The young Prince of Wales, tired of the ceremony that si'unds his every movement, decides to slip away un-arniounced and spend a day Just as any other young nan would. To an THE R0fWTKY0TOOaO GIVE FOUR PLAYS GRAHAM VELSEY old Virginia home he comes with his Al GRAND AS HJt.K THE PR1NCI OF WAlfcS RUHE CHARMING CQfAIDt ROMANCt OP chum.

There he meets the one girl and the inevitable happens. He falls in love with her and his feelings are reciprocated but they both realize that in his life the affairs of state are paramount Comedy and pathos LOVE YOUTH LAU6HTBI" JMoted Shakespearean Actor HI If "IT It la a source of gratification to know that Calgary is soon to witness a performance of the prettiest of all play In recent years, this is A. E. Thomas' comedy romance, based on the recent visit of II. R.

II. tueTrtnce of Wales, which, when It was produced In New York at the Henry Miller theatre, enjoyed a run of nearly one solid year. Later when it was seen In Toronto at the Royal Alexandra theatre it broke all existing records for a conUnuous Canadian run. The presentation to be seen here is large) due to the inter-eat of Manager Solman, of the Royal Alexandra theatre, who thought so well of the comedy, that he determined that his fellow Canadians should have the opportunity of not only seeing the play but also of having it presented with one of the best casts of actors and actresses available. To this end he went to England and has secured the services of some of England's most important artists who will be seen In all the leading roles.

"Just Suppose" is unique in the annals of theatrical history. When it was first announced that A. 15. Thomas proposed writing a play with the central character or hero a living person, and further when it became known this character was to be Adds Julius Caesar to Former Repertoire simply heresy, no one had ever been able to do such a thing before and if it hadn't been done before certainly it could not be done by any present writer. But it was and what is more to the point the comedy is the theatrical hit of the year.

The principal roles being English, it would never do to place an American in them. England was called upon to furnish the men for the English rokss. Graham Velsey, one of the most popular of the younger Juvenile men was selected to play the leading role, that of the Prince of Wales, while Arthur Stonehouse was engaged to play the role of the prince's chum. One of the finest character actera of the English stage has been engaged to play the role ot the English ambassador at Washington Thomas MtKnight and Walter Ains-ley are two more of the company whose names are held in high esteem among theatre goers of the English metropolis. The American members of the company, comprising nearly all the ladies, likewise a few of the male members, all have reputations of international prominence.

The settings have been painted by Gilbert Saekerman, New York's most noted scenic artist, who has selected the home of a celebrated southern senator for his stage pictures. are eo cleverly interwoven in the story than an evening of unalloyed pleasure awaits all who see "Just Suppose." Men and women of all ages have blance to Britain's hero and because he has the dignity, the sweetness and the charm so necessary for a proper portrayal of this delightful personage. It is a difficult role to play, and when I tell you that Mr. Velsey all over this great Canadian country has received nothing but commendation for his artistic work you "will realize how clever he ia He Is under a long term contract with me and will be sent back to Calgary next season in another important role. When we wanted an actress to play the delightful grandmother, Mrs, Julia Hurley, 74 years of age, was engaged.

That she looks and plays the part it to needless to say. An English actor of great distinction to play the part ot the British ambassador to Washington in the person of Walter Howe, and an actor who has supported noted stars here and abroad, was chosen. So while we haven't the original cast, we have one that is as good s.nd in most respects better. When I tell you that for the production of 'Just Suppose' we carry every bit of scenery and properties used upon the stage, including the pictures and the piano, you will understand how anxious we are to please our patrons." When 1 told Robins that he was the first manager 1 had ever met who talked that way about his attractions who did not, misrepresent he lock-at me whimsically and said: tell your readers that if they expect to see a jazz performance filled with old jokes, to stay away from the theatre when 'Just Suppose' is presented. The man.

woman or child who loves a human document filled with the spirit of youth, the joy of found Shakespeare's plays to be of engrossing interest, because he depicts the universal lover and the man or action, His works are a mine from which are dug phrases to adorn modern eloquence and give point to every day conversation. TWO SHOWS TONIGHT ATTHE ORPHEUM There will be two shows at the Orpheum tonight New year's Jive), the first show at 7:30 and the second show at 10 o'clock. An extra show has now become an established custom of Orpheum vaudeville, and many patrons who make It a practice to wait up to welcome the crossing of a new year find Although fcnakespeare is so many sided, he i never the pedant or the raan remote from his fellows. He is the dreamer, the business man, the student, the actor, the adven turer. He is prosperous and needy by turns.

sometimes happy and one of the most pleasing ways of ac sometimes despondent. Hut at all DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND It is with great pleasure I announce the presentation in Calgary of the charming comedy romance, "Just Suppose," and I have no hesitation in personally guaranteeing this attraction to you. MANAGEMENT, GRAND THEATRE. complishing this object is to attend the Orpheum theatre where the performance can be held up a moment without any loss in artistic effect. This year the Calgary Orpheum has an especially attractive programme to offer to its patrons on this occasion and the concert orchestra play special and appropriate music.

times, under ail guidte, he is the man of all time and ail classes. Probably the fundamental reason for Shakespeare being regarded as beyond the comprehension of the average individual, haa been due to the fact that so many boys and girls have had his plays or parts or parts of t'heni crammed in with uncongenial tasks and under circumstances when it Is impossible to appreciate their beauty. Another explanation of the irtea that Shakespeare is only THE ANNUAL i living and the romance that thrills i i PRICES Matinees: Monday, 25 to $1.50. Wednesday, 25 to $1.00. Nights, 50 to $2.00.

Seats on Sale Thursday. Mail Orders Now. NOTICE Owing to the importance of this engagement and the unprecedented demand for seats, regular patrons are urged to make reservation early. intended for the learned, is that many roue Midnight FATHERS, BE PALS 'If all fathers would be pals to their daughters, and thereby learn their problems, few girls would ever wamt to leave their homes." Claude King, who plays the part of the aristocratic father in "Why GMrls ieave Home," which Mtll be shown' at me Allen theatre next week, made known his suggestion for curbing the disappearance of thousands' of girls every year. Mr, King proves his argument by making a pal of his dance-crazed daughter (in he picture) and thereby saves her from a wolf sheep's clothing.

His stage and screen career have served to make hlra an un will enjoy the play, the rest will not. Talks of Politics Robine likes to talk of other things besides the theatre. He loves politics and one of the quaint things he said was; "I'm glad the Irish question is reaching adjustment I love the way Lloyd George disposed of It by putting it up to the Irish people themselves to settle It. He doesn't know a thing, does he. that little Welshman?" Of the conference at Washington he said: "Friendship is power and -power brings into being very often, in fact nearly ai ways, fear and distrust.

But it also creates respect and respect both fear and distrust Any A 11 mens raiace persona have sought to make the text obwure and difficult, for their own purposes, that they might act as his John E. Kellerd, who is considered by our leading critics, to be the foremost Shakespearean actor of the prwent day, has sought to make Shakespeare simple and easily understood, the natural method of his interpretations, serves to render what have hithetao been considered obscure passages of the text clear to the least initiated of the audience. Ho will present during his engagements al the Grand theatre "Hamlet." "The Merchant of Venice," "Macbeth," sund "Julius Caesar." The Kellerd organization this sea-eon is without question the strongest that has ever toured in Shakespearean repertoire. COMING JANUARY 9, 10 11 THE EMINENT ACTOR JOHN E. KELLERD IN SHAKESPEAREAN REPERTOIRE TONIGHT You will to a programme that will put you in good humor usually brilliant actor and he reveals hi histrionic ability to perfec- tion in "Why Girls Leave Home." He appeared opposite Ethel Barrymore In I organization who (has friendship for its main principle snd is willing to apply the Golden Rule Is bound to fop th coming year.

the stage piny entitled "Declasse." succeed. When men and nations realize that friendship is pre-eminent Monday "Hamlet." of the gifts of Ood. then war and rumors of war will ceae and we will 50c Tickets 50c Wed. Mat "Julius Caesar." Wed. Night "Macbeth." The stage settings are magnifi Tuesday "The Merchant of Emory Johnson has taken a new course In ornithology to discover that the crow's nest has no connection with birds He is an ati seamen in his picture.

"The Sea Lion," starring Hobart Boeworth. all enjoy that old prophecy: 'Peace on earth, good will to I believe such is the attitude of the delsrate cent and hlstoncaily collect, while the costumes are after designs by Alma, Tadema and Burns Jones. 4C assembled now at Washington. But.