25 minutes, library interior. 3 men and 2 women. A purely conversational sketch which lacks the heart interest and punch. There’s gossip and an innocent little girl, a man whom the gossip says is bad, being the same men the good little girl loves. Then there’s the father and uncle of the good little girl who are pinochle friends, which fact is brought to light through a game of pinochle in view of the audience. However, the lines are not dazzling, the comedy in rather slow, and the sketch in its entirety is not a big feature. (Toledo)
Shakesperian [sic] sketch “Master Will’s Players.” 25 minutes, interior in 4. Miss Haswell has taken a rather novel method of introducing Shakespeare in vaudeville. She is a finished actress and has surrounded herself with a competent company. The act opens with a short prologue in one before plush curtains. To the better class of vaudeville lovers with this act will be most acceptable, while to these who are unfamiliar with the writings of The Bard of Avon, the act will seem decidedly indistinct. There was a fair amount of applause at the finish. (Chicago)
Songs. 20 minutes in one with grand piano. This team had numerous delays in arriving here and went on at the afternoon show without a rehearsal, cutting a part of their act. They carry a young boy who assists in the singing of their last number. Wenrich received plenty of applause because of the popularity of his songs which he plays. Miss Connolly will never set the world on fire with her voice but succeeded very well in holding attention. At the evening show the act was a hit. (Rochester)
Sketch “Fagan’s Decision.” 30 minutes C.D.F. There’s something about the sketch decidedly attractive. It has never failed to make a hit here and repeated their success yesterday. There was big applause at the finish, regardless of the fact that nearly all of our Monday audience is composed of ‘regulars’ who knew the situation and a part of the lines. (Cincinnati)
Singing comedienne. 17 minutes in one. A very awkward young lady who sings ragtime and character songs, and who appeals to the audience because of her diminutive size. This little lady apparently doesn’t know what ‘tempo’ means and frequently got ahead and behind the orchestra at both shown. Although she received liberal applause Georgette is undoubtedly in too fast company and is well placed in the second position on the bill. (Toledo)
Working blackface. 15 minutes in one. Tells some jokeless jokes but sings well. If he’d stick to singing and cut out the comedy he’d go much better. However, the audience was satisfied and he received his share of the applause. (St. Louis)
Men and woman in a comedy sketch entitled “The Suffragette.” The act runs 14 minutes. C.D.F. office set and is one of the best comedy acts we have ever had in the Hippodrome. It’s new to Cleveland and the audience just simply ate it up. (Dayton)
Two men, acrobats and a dog – and if the dog dies there will be no act. Work in 11 minutes in one and pleased the audience immensely. Very liberal applause. Act open next week but should be working.
Sketch “The Woman Intervenes.” 22 minutes fancy in 3. Three men and Miss Roberts. A purely conversational playlet, high class in every respect and showing Miss Roberts as a real mistress of emotions. There is a fine under-current of humor, quick pointed pathos and all in all the playlet has strength. No one in Cleveland seems to have ever heard of this lady before and therefore the act as a headliner is absolutely no drawing card. (Open)
14 minutes in one. Last summer this woman played here as “Josephine Gassman and Picks.” Nevertheless she has an excellent act and it could hold a much better position on the program. The comedy by a little black chap will be accepted anywhere, while Phina shouts ragtime airs attractively. This act works every minute of the time allowed it and was a hit. (Toledo)
