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“A Night in a Billiard Parlor.” 20 min. F.S. This act is certainly an innovation into Vaudeville. As a box office attraction it is valuable; an whether patrons are billiard experts or not, there is no doubt that their interest is held from start to finish. All three men make a very good appearance; and, of course, the fact that they are away up in the billiard world means a great deal even to people who do not understand how difficult are their wonderful shots on the table. Every one of Cline’s and Demerest’s feats with the cue got strong applause, and the spectacular finish with the celluloid balls shot into the audience got a strong hand. Altogether a pulling act for any house. The comedy work of Hank relieves the tension of professionalism and puts it on an informal footing with the audience. Predict a big success for it as it well deserves.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 25 October 1909-30 May 1910