With Arthur Hoops. Four men and one woman, 20 minutes, C.D.F. I was lead to believe that I had to work my head off about Daniel Frohman in order to make this sketch go. Want to say that the sketch has enough merit with the cast that is presenting it here in Cleveland this week, to go most anywhere on a bill. The act is full of surprises and Cleveland audiences will like it and talk about it. (Baltimore)
Tramp comedian. 18 minutes in one. Makes one think of Nat Wills. He does not use Wills’ stuff but has some good stuff of his own. I think he could do down as far as number five or, six and make good. The audience was immensely pleased with imitation of songs. (Springfield, Mass)
A musical comedy sketch, 33 minutes, special set. About 17 minutes. This act is well costumed, the music is fair and the comedy is passable. However, the act has not the punch of Kathryn Osterman’s vehicle and was not received as well. A musical director, in the form of a young woman attired as a nurse, is carried. She seems unable to keep time with baton and our orchestra was forced to direct its attention to our own director. The two principals, Clark & Bergman are a very clever team, due in part to the fact that everyone else in the sketch is held down pretty closely to ‘hurrah’s’ and they are continuously thrown in the limelight. Bergman devoted the time after the show to telling us what a splendid actor he was, and what must and what must not be done to keep him from walking off the stage. He demanded to see all contracts pertaining to the act, and was, of course disappointed. He then announced his intention of quitting, as he assured us that he and not “The Trained Nurse” was the drawing card. Our advertising has not changed. (Indianapolis)
Sketch “The Regular.” 25 minutes, open in one, close in interior full stage. A very well written and well acted piece in which Nugent is again seen as the sporty gentleman who longs for the domestic fireside. There’s plenty of comedy in the sketch and it went over big. (Toledo)
A dancing novelty. A sextette, three men and three girls, working 12 minutes in four. As a dancing act this is a good number, but as a singing act it will not go. Aside from this the act is novel, well put together and the audience seemed to appreciate their work. (Chicago)
F.S. Special exterior. Time 25. “Curves.” While this sketch is presumed to have been built for the “base ball fans”, there is much of interest to anyone who knows nothing about the game. The “fans” in the audience went wild with delight. Miss Tully has several excellent interpretations which she gives with her rare talent. The affair winds up with a broad burlesque which is very funny.
In 1. Time 20. Here is a remarkable ventriloquist who can put more “life” into a “dummy” than any man I have ever seen. He kept the audience applauding throughout. His “ventriloquial whistling” is a novelty.
In 1. Singing comedienne. Time 22. One of the big hits of the show. Her material is new here and very clever.
In 2 special, showing exterior of base ball grounds. Time 18. A song and dance skit in which abundant base ball jests are introduced. Went fairly well.
Time 16. F.S. special and very attractive orchard setting. This is a dainty and ethereal little impression requiring great skill to handle. It is a romantic little flirtation giving Miss Scott a change for a couple of songs. Very well done and highly appreciated.
