Hickey’s Comedy Circus
Ponies, mule, and the revolving table. After the act gets started it is all right. The opening is a bit slow, but the finish as big as always with these acts. F.S. 11 min.
Mumford & Thompson
“Humoristics.” Two men who try to be funny and sing. If they would stick to straight singing they might get by. Drop in 1—15 min.
Clemenso Bros
Musical and acrobatic clowns. Act is a novelty, and all right for this position. Gar. In 2—9 min.
Lillian Shaw
Singing comedienne. 21 minutes in 1. This young lady stopped the show. At Monday’s matinee the audience became hysterical and we carried out one man and one woman. Both of these had “over-laughed,” and we were compelled to apply such restoratives as we have had on hand for emergency sickness. Regardless of the commotion caused by carrying out the 250 pound man on the main floor and in the center of the house, Miss Shaw continued her songs and the audience refused to let her leave the stage. She made six bows after her final song at the matinee and eight in the evening. (Boston)
Don Fulano
The Wonder Horse. Special set in 3, working from 17 to 19 minutes. This is a very interesting act well received at both performances yesterday. The horse succeeds in doing some really remarkable stunts without any visible signals. (Open)
The Kinetophone
Picture sheet in one, about 15 minutes. At both performances this feature of the show was roundly applauded. The machine worked perfectly, and if the initial performance is to be a criterion of what is to follow in this line, The Kinetophone will find a most appreciative following.
Lillian Herlein
“Beautiful Queen of Song.” 22 minutes in 1. Not the least doubt but what the costumes are beautiful. As far as being the “Queen of Song” is concerned I think perhaps there were a few doubtful ones in the audience. However, as a whole the act is good and everyone seemed satisfied and that’s all that’s necessary. (Toledo)
The Wirth Family
11 minutes F.S. This act introduces May Wirth a real equestrian, and carries a lot of excess baggage as far as relatives are concerned. May Wirth is clever and does some sensational riding tricks. Her act is marred by the sad acting of a very bad clown (relative) and the care back dancing of a girl, whi [sic] has an “invisible” wire attached to her which can be seen half a mile away (also a relative) and a ring master who can’t crack a whip (also relative) Without this trio of hangers-on the act will go bigger that at present.
Valerie Bergere & Co.
“His Japanese Wife.” 30 minutes, special set. Miss Bergere is in form and regardless of the fact that a trained nurse greets her exits from the stage and watches her temperature while dressing, she is more appealing than ever before in this playlet. Her company is capable in every way and work with unusual enthusiasm. “His Japanese Wife” made a decided hit at both performances yesterday and is a real headline act. (Cincinnati)
Mein Liebchen
25 minutes, library interior. 3 men and 2 women. A purely conversational sketch which lacks the heart interest and punch. There’s gossip and an innocent little girl, a man whom the gossip says is bad, being the same men the good little girl loves. Then there’s the father and uncle of the good little girl who are pinochle friends, which fact is brought to light through a game of pinochle in view of the audience. However, the lines are not dazzling, the comedy in rather slow, and the sketch in its entirety is not a big feature. (Toledo)