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Twenty-two women, each in
stunning garments, fill the stage with life
and color. Nine men bring the total of
stage folk with the show to a total of
over thirty; and every man and woman
has much to do, doing it all well. "A Night at Brighton Beach," the
opener, is served up in three scenes. "The
Red Light District." the burlesque, runs
in one set. An interlude of specialties
engages Jeanette Young, John J. Dempsey.
Revere and Yuir, and the American
Cowboy Four. Lottie Walters deserving
especial commendation for an artistic portrayal
of her role. Helen
Jessie Moore and Ollie Omega are others
noticeably well adapted to their roles. John J. Dempsey displayed a clever
routine of eccentric soft shoe dancing
which met with approval. Charles Barton heads the roster of
comedians. John P. Griffith works opposite
to him in the burlesque with good result,
and Frank Wesson pairs with him in the
first part.
Leo Stevens scores the character hit of
the show with a funny creation in the
burlesque. The audience was with him
from the start and laughs piled upon
laughs whenever he was in evidence. His
"sneeze" is one of the funniest bits of
individuality.
Here is a real burlesque show. It has
the backbone of old time burlesque, which
Rice & Barton have always adhered to,
leavened by costuming of modern design
and beauty, music that is lively and well
sung, and comedy which brings laughter
without a thought of offense.
Source:
Variety 16:3 (09/25/1909)