Word: scene
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Goodwin company which has just completed a very successful week in "A Gold Mine," began its third week at the Tremont theatre last evening with the first presentation on any stage of Steele Mackaye's new comedy, "Colonel Tom." The play is purely American, abounding in realistic scenes and incidents. The scenery by Charles Witham, was painted directly from photographs taken of the scene of the play in Charleston, S. C. and Newport, R. I. Mr. Goodwin considers that he has a great chance in this comedy and that the role is exactly to his liking. Next week Russell...
...Globe theatre Rose Coghlan appeared in "Jocelyn." This celebrated actress fully sustained her reputation last evening, for her work was a marvel of force and power throughout the play. It is in dramatic situations that Miss Coghlan most excels, although in scenes of a lighter character, her fascinating manner shows to excellent advantage. The scene of the play is laid in the time of Louis XIII. of France, and is filled with exciting incidents. The climaxes are strong, especially at the end of the play, where Jocelyn, disguised as a man, avenges the deaths of her brothers by fighting...
...Jack.The first presentation of "My Jack" was given at the Boston theatre last evening. The play is strong in parts and presents some remarkably vivid scenes. At some points, however, if lacks force, and the transition from one scene to another is sometimes startling. The plot savors strongly of the sensational but the interest is well sustained from beginning to end, and the realistic strength of some of the situations is great. "Jack Meredith," the central figure of the cast, was taken by Mr. J. H. Gilmour very creditably. His personality was strong, and his acting forceful. Mr. Russell Bassett...
Robert Mantell will present the romantic drama "The Corsican Brothers" at the Globe Theatre this week. The masquerade ball scene, in which a ballet and other specialities are introduced, is a gorgeous spectacle...