Antrim and Vale

Singing, whistling, imitations, and comic dialogue.

Antrim and Vale are a western act, with the man a "nut" comedian. He is the principal portion of the turn, which is a peculiar one in routine, the man doing imitations, whistling from the orchestra and seemingly having an unusual voice for certain kind of rags. Among those he sung (with the young woman) were a "Chicken" and "Cat" rag, both probably western songs. In each the man gave an excellent imitation. There is a phone song to open with the girl seated in one of the stage boxes. It is the lightest bit in the turn, and all of the "audience work" should be removed, including the whistling, which might go out, whether on or off the stage. It's too shrill. The man's "nut stuff" is not bad at all, and he continually improves while going through the turn. The girl looks well and take care of her allotment. There is also talk between the couple. A special drop is used for a Chinese and Mandarin number that while liked is not absolutely essential. This act, with shaping up, should make the big time.

Variety, 41:1 (12/03/1915)