Oscar Lorraine
Time 17. Special interior in 2 ½. Lorraine is a violinist who gives impressions in style of playing, make up and costumes of great violinists. Injects plenty of comedy into some of his work. The hit of the show.
Monroe Hopkins-Lola Axtell Co.
2 men, 1 woman. Time 17. They present a travesty on the discomforts of travelling in 3 scenes—two in in 2 special back drops, closing in 1. Part of the comedy is good, but mostly it is very flat. The man is a fine eccentric dancer. The idea of the skit is good but the people lack the ability to make a “go” of it.
Samson & Delilah
Time 9. Man and woman. C.D.F. Juggling and novelty acrobatics. This is a great act full of real originality. It is far too good for an opener.
Ray Cox
Opens in one, then to three with special rigging for aeroplane. I want to give this girl credit for coming back every year with something new and making just a little bit bigger hit each time she comes. She just simply walked away with the entire show and probably she would have been there yet, if she had any more stuff. I’ll take off my hat to any set in one that can hold next to the closing position for 34 minutes, and then come back and take six or eight bows. (Atlanta)
Miss 318
With Jessie Bunley & Co. 25 minutes, special full stage set. A whole lot of talk and a great deal of it again very raw. I think the whole act reflects upon the girls who work behind the counters in department stores – not only upon their intelligence but upon their morals. However, the sketch is very well acted and no fault can be found with the work of Miss Busley or the ladies who support her. At least the act is novelty as regards stage setting and character. (Cincinnati)
The Primrose Four
Four very stout gentlemen who sing for 14 minutes in one. The audience seemed to think is a great act – so that’s the answer. However, as vocalists the musical critics would say that they had a lot to learn. Their personality seems to overcome this shortcoming. Act made quite a hit. (Open)
Seymour Brown
9 minutes in 1. We were led to believe that this man either played the piano himself or brought someone along with him that could. He says that the billing in all misleading and that for seven months he has not used a piano. He sings a little and that orchestra plays music. He might hold a better spot. (Louisville)
Carl Emmy’s Pets
15 minutes in 4, special set. If Emmy would forget his rather dull line of conversation, dotted quite frequently with grammatical errors, stop leading the orchestra, and let the dogs instead of himself have the spotlight, his act would go much better. As it is he has a very clever closing number. The dogs are well trained and the settings are elaborate. (Syracuse)
The Courtiers
Musical Act. 24 minutes, special set, full stage. This act is ready for the shelf. There are no voices in it and as instrumentalists they present a very mediocre order of work. The costuming and scenery is attractive. Our own orchestra offers music so far ahead of this organization that there is no comparison. (Indianapolis)
Hill & Sylvainy
Sensational bicyclists. Man and woman, 11 minutes in 4, doing just about the same line of stuff they have done for years. At the matinee several tricks were cut. Finished very well. Good for an opener. (Open.)