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“The Man Who won the Pool”:- 25min. F.S. 2 shows. ON at 9:14. This little drama made an unqualified hit with an immense house. The writing shows thorough workmanship. The staging of the play is likewise all that could be wished, and Hilliard’s work, as well as that of his support is right up to the highest standard. The story concerns the tragedy of the head steward of a N.Y. Club, who was formerly in the employ of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and who eloped with his deceased wife’s sister, which was until recently an offence against English law. On the way over a millionaire wins the pool on the ship’s run on the steward’s tip and then makes love to the bride and wins her away from the groom. After bitter ill-treatment, she returns to her husband, only to die in his arms. Both scenes take place in the Club and in the latter the steward compels the millionaire to tender his resignation to the club. Upon his offer to heal the husband’s wounds with $10,000 the steward loses control of himself and floors the despoiler of his happiness with a blow. This climax is very dramatic, and brought three curtain calls. The act will be talked about, and Hilliard will certainly draw money to the house. Press comments particularly flattering.
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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907