Frank M'intyre Makes Good

Is Scoring a Big Hit in Philadelphia

A LOCAL FAVORITE

Is the Title Now Bestowed Upon Him by a Philadelphia Paper — What He is Doing

Frank J. Mclntyre has scored a big hit in Philadelphia. From time to time word has reached here from Ann Arbor people who have seen him play of the big advance he has been making in the theatrical profession, but the following from the Philadelphia Item of last Friday, one of the leading dailies in Philadelphia will be good news to his many Ann Arbor friends. Mr. Mclntyre is the son of the President of the Board of Public Works and was a reporter on the Argus at the time he accepted his first engagement with Keenan. The Item of Friday says in its theatrical headlines, "Frank J. Mclntyre to be a Feature at Keith's Bijou, next week." The Item's dramatic critic says: 

"Among the many first-rate players introduced to Philadelphia play-goers by Manager Keith at the Bijou, none has more speedily established himself a local favorite than has Mr. Frank J. Mclntyre. He came unheralded fourteen weeks ago, succeeding one of the most popular comedians ever seen hereabouts. The decision of the management that the house should be devoted to comedies exclusively made Mr. Mclntyre's task one of the most exacting ever entrusted to a character comedian. Yet he scored a hit and was given extraordinary applause for his initial interpretation, Hiram Green, in "The Butterflies." After the first week was invariably given a "reception" at his first entrance and in every play of the fourteen in which he has thus far appeared his characterization has been a distinct and delightful feature. Never has anything save conscientious work been observed; never have we witnessed any interpretation that was not highly praiseworthy, while several parts have been played in a manner that could scarcely be excelled by any other comedian in his line in America. The parts in which his talent has been especially evident embrace Dick Phenyl, in 'Sweet Lavender'; Hiram Green, in 'The Butterflies'; Thaddeus Brown, in 'Mixed Pickles,' and Christopher Blizzard, in 'Confusion.' Theatrical people who have observed Mr. Mclntyre's work during the past eight years (he is 26 years of age) have not been surprised at his success, for he created the role of Bill Crumpet in Keenan's production of 'Hon. John Grigsby'; played the principal comedy part in Mrs. Fiske's 'Captain Molly,' and this season originated the role of the Squire in Walter E. Perkins' 'Jerome.' Mr. Mclntyre has also appeared in a dozen comic operas. He is a thorough musician, having been teacher of voice and piano before going on the stage. He has had two [flattering] offers to appear in New York productions this season."