Presented by Adeline Francis. A novel presentation, using the graphophone to exploit her talents in the way of singing, humorous dialogue, etc. Miss Francis has a pleasing personality and a fairly good voice. Thirteen minutes, in one.
This man gives a very amusing comedy juggling act with many new tricks that caught the crowd. His dancing hats are a scream, while the apple throwing (on the Pelot order) is a knockout. Can hold fifth position on any bill and could be featured in a small way. Applause hit of the show. Thirteen minutes in two, with short close in one.
Well known vaudeville team had things their own way. Everything they did won [sic] instant favour, in fact, they walked away from everything else on the bill. Applause hit up to this time, with Dave Genaro thanking the audience at every performance. Sixteen minutes open in one, full stage, with a short encore in one.
Supported by William Richards, Billy O’Day, Theodore Dudley and Isabelle Colridge in the sketch, “The Home Breaker,” by Jimmie Barry. Substituted this act for Middleton and Spellmyer, who could not go on as the “Indian” failed to materialize. The Barry sketch is a lightly threaded theme, noisy, with laughs in spots it could not be played any further down than third or fourth position. Eighteen minutes, full stage.
Supported by Miss Esther Van Hytinge and Messrs Roy Fairchild, Leslie M. Hunt, Augustin D. Wilks, in the dramatic playlet, “The Coward,” in two episodes, by George Broadhurst. This splendid offering in on a plane with the sketch recently presented by Florence Roberts. It tells a very interesting story, is well acted and carries the audience right along to the surprise climax. A little more melodramatic than that of Miss Roberts and one any manager can go the limit with on billing. Twenty-six minutes full stage.
In the first presentation of a comedy called “Throwing the Bluff” by Rozeman Bulger. Program reads, “Staged by John L. Gorman, Courtesy of Bert Leslie.” The company consists of Miss Murray, Miss Goodmann, Mr. Mason and Mr. Daley. The story is light and seems to have been thrown together. It contains some bright lines and gets a few laughs, but lacks finish. Fifteen minutes full stage, special setting.
Here is an act that is the absolute limit in animal intelligence. The dogs only do a few stunts, but what they shows perfect training and at the time carries the laughs. An act any manager can place down on the bill if he is shy of comedy. Started the show with a roar. Twelve minutes, full stage.
Presenting a dramatic sketch, called, “The Man in Front,” with a company of three, Miss Dupree, Mr. Arthur Maitland and James Cooley. It tells the old story of trusting husband, faithless wife and friend – the familiar “triangle” – but the plot is well planned and the unexpected ending serves to make the sketch really interesting. The company is excellent and the play is the best Miss Dupree has ever attempted. Twenty-three minutes full stage.
Jessy L. Lasky’s miniature musical comedy, featuring Valerie Serice. Mr. Lasky has given us a splendid production in the way of costumes scenery production in the way of costumes and scenery and effects and a good company with a little story serving to introduce Miss Serice as “The Little Parisienne.” The musical numbers offered are quite lengthy and, I think, affect the act. Believe he could shorten the comedy and, in time, make it a very pleasing feature. Thirty-seven minutes, full stage, special set.
This young lady makes a stunning appearance, gives four distinct changes of costumes and sings four songs. Her repertoire, no doubt, could be improved upon. She cannot sing but her charming personality, which is 75% of the act, gets her over. Thirteen minutes in one.
