Source
State Library of Florida, Florida Collection, BR0106
Description
Program for a performance of Mabel Paige's "Billy" at the Munro Opera House in Tallahassee. The Munro Opera House was located at the corner of Jefferson and Adams streets. It was opened in 1874 in the upper floor of Gallie's Hall. In the 1980s, the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority restored the Munro/Gallie building to its 1890s appearance.
MUNRO OPERA HOUSE
Thursday Night, October 5th
PROGRAM
Mr. Charles W. Ritchie Presents
MABEL PAIGE
And Her Popular Players in Geo. Cameron's Three-Act Comedy
"BILLY"
(By Permission of Sam S. and Lee Shubert.)
CAST OF CHARACTERS
"Billy" Hargrave a football hero ... Mr. Ed. Lawrence
Alice Hargrave, his sister ... Miss Dorothea Gibson
John Hargrave, his father ... Mr. C. E. Oelrich
Mrs. Sloane ... Miss Dorothy Irving
Sam Eustace ... Mr. Percy Kilbrade
BEATRICE SLOAN, Mrs. Sloan's daughter ... MISS MABEL PAIGE
Captain ... Mr. Oelrich
Doctor ... Mr. Chas. W. Ritchie
Boatswain ... Mr. Roy M. Conant
Sailor ... Mr. George Marshall
Steward ... Mr. John E. Crawford
Stewardess ... Miss Anna Fosher
Musical numbers by Miss Paige, Mr. Marshall and Mr. Conant. Miss Paige will sing the latest song "Billy."
SYNOPSIS-
ACT I-Abroad the Steamship Florida. Afternoon.
ACT II-The Same, five minutes later.
ACT III-The Same. The next morning.
Scenery and effects painted by Mr. C.E. Oelrich.
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