Henry Santrey and Rand, closing the vaudeville half, walked off with major honors. The nine boys whaled the melodies all over the place and in addition had Santrey working exceptionally hard in front of ‘em, which added together made up a bear of a performance. This double quintet is still a two to one favorite every time they start.
The show was opened by Edna Pierce and Hazel Goff in combination xylophone, piano and cornet offering. For some reason or other the girls seemed at odds with the orchestra, for they were either ahead or behind them whenever they got to the xylophone. They both look pretty and dress handsomely and their double on the xylophone for the finish of the act sent them away nicely.
Miss Tilton, topping the billing, was down in the closing intermission spot with her little entertainment and held the stage for 30 minutes. When she is on it is worth while, but the moment Miss Tilton leaves the stage the act slows down. One of the boys who was supposed to lead the chorus in a number did a frightful flop Tuesday afternoon. He did not know his lines and as far as anything that the number got because of this, it might just as well have not been offered. The personal hit must be credited to Miss Tilton and she deserved it.
“A $2,500 Bet” 12 Mins., Two. Man loses $2,500 on a horse named “Birdie White.” Usual complications.
12 Mins.; One. Two little misses. Appearance decidedly sisterish. One girl plays the piano and the other the violin. Both sing with piano girl displaying better voice. Typical kid act. Popular numbers got the usual results although the applause at the finish gave evidence of home sympathy. Precocity of youth. Ever a jewel valuable asset with the Wiltons.
Four Lamy Brothers opened with a fast casting turn. There are thrills galore provided by the routine, the final flying stunt pulling a chorus of startled “ohs” from the feminine contingent. One of the four works in comedy garb and was mildly amusing in a conventional acrobatic fashion.
It’s Claude Seixas, the life saver, who leads this act under Charles Earl’s management. Seixas should be able to get a lot of publicity en route, as he is a life saver who has medals, cups, honor certificates and much newspaper and magazine stuff. The act opens with a short announcement by Earl and a reel of pictures showing Seixas at his life-saving tricks. Then Seixas and five girls offer a diving routine that is of similar construction to the other acts. The work of two girls stood out above the rest. The act will be all right when shaped on smoother running order and the girls evince more pepper.
Mel Klee stopped the show cold following and his comments on the acts preceding him went as strongly as ever. Later Klee horned into the act of the Four Marx Brothers, which closed the vaudeville section and were the hit of the bill.
They built a runaway over the orchestra for Klee’s intimate stuff and he worked from it nearly all through, piling up a laugh total that helped the Mang family to goal there following.
Fay Marbe (New Acts) made a distinct impression following. The 81stStreet is a soft spot for classy women and Miss Marbe walked right in and made herself at home. The well-dressed prosperous looking audience gave her generous encouragement.
The Clinton Sisters in their neat dancing turn opened. The girls have a clever idea which gets them sway from the esthetic dancing thing. Cartoons of two grotesque dancing maids, animated, filling the stage waits and introduced each of the three scenes which have sets to match. The girls do a conventional double, followed by a “fishing” dance with poles and dressed with abbreviated costumes showing bare knees. The closing number is an Egyptian dance with the rigidity of the limbs and all the familiar stuff, but exceptionally well executed. They took solid bows after it. A modern number to top off might aid them in their trip down the bill.
