Theater:
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Opening as Chinese and playing one-string musical instruments, there is singing to follow, then horizontal bar work. At one time horizontal bar work was an act in itself, but vaudeville has advanced, until there is no more horizontal bar work. Instead we find singing, talking, musical dancing acrobats, not all at once, but many doing either or both. It's the bar work in this act that will keep the turn in an early small time position. Mr. Newell formerly appeared with Gerard and Newell, according to the report. He has a new and youthful partner. This boy does most 4 of the bar work, and got the most during that flying over and under the bars while blindfolded. The blindfold thing here got so much it must stay in. Horizontal bars and the catchy style of the swings on them are new to present day vaudeville, big or little. It's pretty work when well done, and pretty enough here to pass the turn along. For small time the Chink and song stuff may be added attractions.
Source:
Variety, 54:11 (05/09/1919)