Jack Osterman

Songs and talking.

This boy has not yet achieved his majority, but is much better than the majority of the acts which play at this house. Jack is the son of J. J. Rosenthal and Katherine Osterman, so much of his ability, which is unquestionable, is a heritage. The youngster has a straight enough routine of songs and talks, but he puts both over in an innocent, fresh fashion that is attractive. The name of the act is "Something." A better name would be "Anything," as the youngster sings and talks of a variety of things. His two best numbers are "Alcoholic Blues" and "Johnnie's in Town." Osterman was the pampered darling of "Oh, Boy" when that La Salle success was in vogue a couple of seasons ago, playing the red-headed bellhop. After a work-out of a few weeks the act should develop to a point where it will fit on the big time.

Variety, 54:1 (02/28/1919)