: 17 Mins.; One. “Master and Man.” Act opens with talk on the war which is pertinent and to the point. Carries a good quota of laughs. Cantor in black face and Lee playing straight. After war talk, Lee sings “Carolina” and Cantor comes on for “Victrola” and “Snyder’s Grocery Store.” Cantor does some travesties on pictures that are laughable. Cantor also pulls a lot of “cissy” stuff which is unusual in blackface. Act ends with a brisk duet. Went so well at the Palace that Cantor had to make a speech. Good comedy act, and out of the beaten rut.
Hosford and O’Hara were next to follow. Hosford was last seen here several months ago with Frank DeVoe, the team splitting when DeVoe rejoined “Glorianna.” At that time Hosford was about 25 per cent of the act, but he has come along so fast that he could team up with almost anyone in show business, and he billed equally. The present routine of singing, and piano playing could be changed with credit to themselves.
Sugbee’s Dogs opened. They go through a usual routine, getting most out of the pup who does the skirt dance.
Alia Axiom, a favorite Pantages mind reading mystic, proved mysterious. The audience became a bit restless during the séance, especially when Axiom’s assistant delivered the messages on the stage, after which she made her exit. There was one question put over in showman like style and very dramatic that made the act a surefire bet for the smaller time. Being in one of the finest neighborhoods in the city, Axiom disposed of 800 to 1,000 of his books at a dollar a throw, sold in the lobby with the privilege of asking three questions.
Foley and O’Neal, who just finished a 12-week engagement at the Wintergarden Café, received a reception. This makes the fourth time this season for the boys at this house. They sang their way into the hearts of the audience and it seemed as if the patrons could not get enough of them. Here is a big time act that would make good on any bill.
The Al Golen {Al Galem?} Troupe, now cut down to five people, two men, two women and a midget, have some very entertaining perch and acrobatic stunts. They still exhibit a parade of tapestry and carpets and at this house receive a hand on the beautiful display. Here is an act that at one time took all honors for a pretentious acrobatic novelty, but have not advanced with the times and at present only a good small time feature.
Turner and Josselyn, the latter half of the team boing Nick Basil and Allen, are doing the old Basil and Allen recruiting in a bit out of date, the funny situation and dialect got them over. Turner should slow up his talk, as he muffs and lines and is not audible after the first eight rows.
Al Galem and his Oriental troupe of a whirlwind workers closed and did it with a whizz. The kid in the troupe, who is tossed and risleyed and lifted and spun about like a tennis ball, is a delight to the family trade. Strong work, tumbling spectacular upright pole and heavy lifting, together with flash in appearance and speed in routine, make this a closer strong enough for any program.
Barry and Layton, a couple of boys who seek laughs and get them wobbled a trifle in their early talk, but rolled it up to an explosion with their roller skating clown stuff for a getaway.
Lilletta and Her Serenaders, one of the best Hawaiian acts seen here in a long time. Six men and one girl, four of the men having unusually good voices, and sing several numbers in harmony, also playing steel guitars and ukuleles, one man a violin, Lilletta appears only in the opening song and dances the “hula” for the finishing, taking them off successfully.
