Tony Hunting and Corinne Frances
Tony Hunting and Corinne Frances in “The Flower Shop” wound up to a good hand on his smart dancing and her banjo accompaniment. Their talk in the shop skit was moderately sprinkled with laughs.
Kitty Gordon
Miss Gordon, after more than a year’s absence, showed marked voice improvement. This combined with dazzling gown creations and a neat song routine brought astounding applause.
Jimmy Clabby
10 Mins.; Full Stage; At Pantages Jimmy Clabby was assisted by three men. Two were trainers, the third, Larney Lichtenstein, Clabby’s manager. He does the announcing. Clabby demonstrated the principal parts of his gym training routine, which includes three rounds with an assistant. With the exception of Lichtenstein, who wears a Tuxedo, the rest wear white trousers, shoes and shirts with good effect. Lots of pep and snap to Clabby’s act, which make this kind of a turn more interesting.
Frank Hall and Billie O’Brien
Frank Hall and Billie O’Brien, with a sketch in title only. “Frozen Out,” a singing and talking turn with a piano employed by the woman at the outset in parlor set, both going to “one” at the finish. The talk is mediocre and not any too well delivered. They pass on their singing voices.
Nell and Elsie Gilbert
Nell and Elsie Gilbert, No. 3, were easily the outstanding act on this bill. They sing well and dance a little in routine that has talk in between. A “blues” number was especially well handled, displaying excellent harmony and big time styles. Their short costumes in the early part of their offering is “small timey,” but their more classy appearance when they change to evening gowns compensates. With rearranged and brightened routine their talents should carry them on.
Farrell and Hatch
Farrell and Hatch, a couple of colored entertainers, were second, with piano and songs, the routine consisting mostly of comedy numbers that are well put over, especially by the one at the piano. A ballad by the other showed only a fair voice. Both are at their best in a jazz number at the finish, which threatened to stop the show.
The Three Kitaro Brothers
The Three Kitaro Brothers, opening, however more than pleased. The pedal juggling of two of the Japanese won good laughs. One of the trio does some nifty tumbling, and his head climb up a flight of steps sent them away to a big hand.
Williams and Howard
Williams and Howard, comedy and straight, with some of the oldest gags in existence and a few not so familiar, had them laughing hard, finishing a hit with parody singing.
Marie Sabbott and George Brook
Marie Sabbott and George Brook were more than welcome in fifth position. They were the first to appear with comedy, and the cuteness and baby mannerisms of Miss Sabbott and good talk and comedy by Brooks got laughs rapidly. The pair concluded with some fast stepping, Brooks’ clever acrobatic dancing making a dandy impression, the team finishing in a good sized hit.
Nate Leipzig
Nate Leipzig for his showmanship and skillful card manipulations received fine appreciation in third spot. His is among the few card stunts seen here capable of holding the internet continuously.