Woman pianist and male in single and double songs. Both voices are strong and unmusical. A popular song is doubled for the opening with fair harmony with another pop double following in which the male solos’ Ohio” getting results through the lyric. Seated on the piano stool the girl sings “Gee Gee” to orchestra accompaniment in a strident voice with much straining and mugging for comedy. It just managed to land. The man returns to crossfire a couple of released gags, followed by “Vamping Rose” a Hebrew dialect comedy number doubled, without the dialect it made a fairly strong finish to a light No. 2, small time turn.
10 Mins. “Three.”
Man and woman in a fast smooth routine of club juggling, passing and boomerang hats. The latter is worked up for good comedy results in slow passing from head to head, the tempo gradually Increasing until the pair are working like beavers. It made a strong finish for them.
12 Mins
Ben Meroff is a son of Luba Meroff and was formerly of her act. He is “singling,” assisted by a pianist, violinist and a “plant” in the orchestra. The act opens with the pianist going to the box while Meroff in tuxedo sings an introductory song anent what he is going to do. This is followed by an imitation of Ted Lewis Jazzing on the clarinet; with a Jazz dance following and Lewis’ disreputable top hat for atmosphere. Next a cello solo preceded by a “request,” with the “plant” calling for “Somewhere a Voice Is Calling.”
11 Mins.; One.
A woman and two men, one of the latter looking young enough to be the son of the more matured pair. Their routine consists of saxophone, clarinet, piano and piano accordion. The younger man showed something at the piano after starting out with a sax, but he specialized mostly with the accordion. He had several numbers alone after the woman single with bells. For the finish the elder man joined with a sax the woman singing.
13 Mins
Two males, colored, one in loose fitting evening clothes for comedy. Open with song double harmonizing off stage before entrance, showing pleasing voices. Crossfire of old material is followed by another double song, also well harmonized. Next the straight solos a ballad, exhibiting a clear soprano, followed by more crossfire dialog of weak material, with another double song for the finish.
“Nut” Comedy and Acrobatics.
8 Mins
One.
American Roof
Comic “nut” type opens alone with comedy song prefaced by comedy titles mostly familiars. A monolog of old gags follows, with an “interruption” bit pulled by partner in orchestra aisle, attired as policeman. The latter is supposedly looking for someone who “beat” the gate. After some crossfire the cop climbs upon the stage whereupon the “nut” flashes a badge of his own. The copper salutes and they discover they are old pals from the A. E. F. and were together in France.
12 Min., Full Stage.
The standard sharp shooting routine of shots is run through, including some pistol shots, breaking targets while reclining on back, mirror shots, etc. Using real bullets the artist breaks six disks worn on the woman head as a head dress. Some good long distance shooting from the rear of the orchestra was applauded.
Man piano-accordionist and woman violinist. The man was formerly of Pasquale and Golden, a male instrumental pair. They open with a popular duet, he off while she offers a classical solo, playing with considerable technique and expression. She is a plump little girl with a pleasing personality. After he does a popular medley solo she returns in knickers and they do a conversational love duet and quarrel on their Instruments, utilizing the best known phases from “pop” duties.
17 Mins.; One and Full.
Opening in “one” a woman in immigrant costume entrances to state she has just come over from the Emerald Isle and is looking for her nephew, who sent her the necessary coin to make the voyage. Enters the lad to be asked how an address can be found. Realizes its his aunt, beats her to the house which sends the act to full stage, and there reveals his identity; that he’s an actor and finally wins her over by singing Irish melodies.
Dot Marcell is a vocalist of the modern jazzy type, singing that character of songs along the usual lines and with the regulation mannerisms. She is backed, up by a jazz band of five; piano, violin, cello-banjo, trombone and saxophone’. The band averages up well for its size, playing Miss Marcell’s accompaniments and selections while she is making costume changes. The latter are pretty and carried classily by Miss Marcell.
