Winnipeg Theatre Listings

December 8 - 13, 1913

 
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Walker

George Klein presents, "Quo Vadis", a photoplay (film) adapted from Henry Slenkiewicz's novel of the same name and made by the famous Italian company, the'Cines'. The principle characters are portrayed by the foremost artists of the Italian stage.

Winnipeg City Band    8:45  Dec.7

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There is some gossip here about Gaby Deslys

Winnipeg

"The Price", a George Broadhurst masterpiece, presented by The Permanent Players

Orpheum

  • "A Bit of Broadway", a bright little skit with Walter Lawrence and Frances Cameron
  • Paul Conchas, 'The Military Hercules' in "Achilles and Patroclus". While serving his time in the German army, his magnificent physique and muscular control became so conspicuous that the officers of his regiment soon placed him where his superb training could be of benefit to others, and he was given oversight of the gymnastic department which is so rigidly maintained among the kaiser's military. When his term of service expired he came to America and since then has been a marvel and inspiration to thousands of young men.
  • The Four Original Perez, -Widely known throughout Europe, and especially in Belgium, which is their home, the Four Perez are making their first American tour for thei daring equlibristic feats on free bounding ladders.
  • "The Double Cross"  -Comedy by Will Irwin and Ralph E. Renaud. Many are familiar with Will Irwin's clever story, "Uncle Edward and Cousin Silas". "The Double Cross" is a one act melodrama made from it by Mr. Irwin and Renaud and one of its most interesting features is the use of the detectaphone, which was loaned for this express purpose by Wm. J. Burns, the famous detective.
  • "The Millionaires", a comedy skit by Smith, Cook and Marie Brandon.
  • "The Burglar's Union", comedy turn by Williams, Thompson and Copeland.
  • Ioleen Sisters, Two charming girls from Australia who have a double set of accomplishments. They are expert performers on the slack wire and are also known as remarkable sharpshooters. With unusual daring, they have undertaken to combine these different feats, and so give a performance that is unusual.
  • (Pathé film)"Colonal Heeza Liar in Africa"
  • (Pathé film)"Glimpses of Pond Life"
  • Orchestra

Empress

  • 'Crossman's Jolly Six'  -"Six Banjophiends", including banjos, piano, organ. mandolin, cello and guitar. Their repertoire ranges from the most raggy of the popular and up-to-date music to the highest classical selections.
  • Roland west presents Richard Milloy in "The Fighter and the Boss", a dramatic playlet
  • Joe Whitehead, "artistic exponent of foolishness" has a bunch of "squirrel good"(as he calls it). Excellent singing and dancing of the eccentric type that was made famous by himself and Fred Stone in The Red Mill".
  • Kathrine Klare, "The Irish Thrush" will sing sweeet and haunting melodies of Ould Oireland.
  • Barton and Lovera, -an act of comedy and sensations
  • Pathé Weekly and orchestra  

Starland

Monday and Tuesday only:

  • "The Escape of Jim Dillon" -a two-reeler
  • Two other interesting films also.

On the second floor of Starland theatre is situated the head offices of the Starland, Ltd. circuit over which W.Ledoux and A. Lemarquand as general manager ad secretary-treasurer respectively. Although the Starland, Ltd. enterprise is but a few years in existence, its growth has been rapid but nevertheless healthy, and is confidently expected by "the men at the helm" that the future holds even greater prospects for the concern.

Branch houses have been erected, besides the two at Winnipeg (Dreamland being the other picture theatre in this city under the same management), at Brandon, Calgary and Lethbridge, and on the other side of the line, in St. Paul and Omaha, the last named house being devoted to both vaudeville and motion pictures. Another house under course of construction in Calgary is to cost half a million dollars. Within the past two weeks, A.J. Crowe, formerly manager of the Brandon Starland, has assumed the management of the Winnipeg house and has adopted a policy at this place which is meeting with increased results int the way of box office receipts. J. Earle Moon, formerly assistant manager at the Winnipeg Orpheum, and a theatrical man of ability, is manager of the St. Paul house.

Victoria

Classy Vaudeville
Fort St. Phone: Main 1817,
FOUR SHOWS- 2, 3:30, 8, 9:30
Matinees, 10¢, Evenings, 15¢ and 20¢

  • Europe's Greatest Sensation,
      MERELS    30-Cockatoos-30  -with a fund of tricks. The stage effect in this act is particularily good.
  • "The Actress and the Reporter"as produced by Cook and Hamilton is a breezy sketch which should appeal to all. The dialogu is witty and clever and their is an ingenius plot.
  • Reynolds & Carpenter have a good novelty creation of their own  which is composed of of musical and singing selections. They not only render  a number of very catchy songs, but between times thy come out and perform on various instruments which they can play most effectively.
  • Mathieu has something original to offer in the line of humorous juggling. He is a very quick and clever manipulator.
  • A number of excellent motion pictures will be thrown on the screen at the opening and close of every performance.
It has been arranged by the management to put on special matinee performances, twice every afternoon, for the benefit of the ladies and children. Full shows will be given on every occasion.

Majestic (Photoplays)

Monday and Tuesday
  • "The Next Generation" a Vitagraph two-reeler
  • "Gypsy Love"
  • "McGann and His Octette" Biograph comedy
  • "Aunts Too Many"  Biograph comedy

Last Times Today

  • "The Riddle of the Tin Soldier"  two-reel detective drama with Alice Joyce in the leading role of the sleuth
  • "A Helping Hand"  heart interest
  • Two Keystone comedies
  • "Tiny Tim Strolling Minstrels"  -the usual weekend special for the children

Columbia Main Street Theatre

Monday and Tuesday

  • "A Daughter of the Underworld" - a two-part story of the slums of New York

Wednesday and Thursday

  • "The Phantom Signal" - a two-part thrilling railroad story
  • "Lena and the Geese" -with little Mary Pickford

Last time today

  • "The House of Mystery" -produced in England by the Marchioness Townshend
  • "The Drummer Girl of Vicksburg" historical incident of the civil war

Theatre Province

Monday and Tuesday

  • "For Another's Crime" -Two powerful parts.
  • "Mutual Weekly"  -everyday happenings around the world
  • "A Ride For a Bride"
    Keystone-Scream-Keystone
Wednesday and Thursday Only 
  • "Sapho"  - full of the cream of the great play of Daudet
    4--Wonderful Parts--4
Thursday and Friday 
  • "Soul of the South"
  • "A Man's a Man"
  • "The Horse Thief" - a Keystone Sensation
Ladies should take advantage of the gallery of the Province, which is comfortable and was built for their especial use.

The Entertainers on this Page:

  • The Permanent Players
  • Walter Lawrence and
  • Frances Cameron
  • Paul Conchas
  • The Four Original Perez
  • Will Irwin and Ralph E. Renaud
  • Smith, Cook and Marie Brandon
  • Williams, Thompson and Copeland
  • Ioleen Sisters
  • 'Crossman's Jolly Six'  -"Six Banjophiends"
  • Richard Milloy
  • Joe Whitehead
  • Kathrine Klare
  • Barton and Lovera
  • Merels Cockatoos
  • Cook and Hamilton
  • Reynolds & Carpenter
  • Mathieu

 
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