8 Mins; Full Stage.
This turn was formerly of the Gelli Family, a French acrobatic act which was first seen here two years ago. The letter box expose of the midget is used at the opening. The two young men who perform most of the work are classy workers and are “good looking.” The routine is varied, with foot Juggling of one of the men who tosses the other and the midget about… The body swing stunt done in spotlight drew’ a big hand. It is probable the act was cut in numbers because of the price five persons must have called for. In the present form the Gellis rate a first rank acrobatic act. Closing the show they held the house.
12 Mins.; One.
On her first big time Broad- way appearance in several seasons, she performed with assurance and success. The comedienne bowed in well prepared with exclusive numbers. There was an’ old fashioned number for the opening, “Days of Old Lang Syne,” rather nicely done. She changed for a widow number, quite a change of pace. Miss Suter was vivacious, handling the lyric cleverly. So convincing was the query “How would you like to have and hug me,” that a loud sigh escaped from a man down front and the house giggled… The program billed her as “sweet sixteen,” but Miss Suter appeared to have bettered that mark. She is a bit plump, kidding about that. Though the billing, too, mentioned her southern personality. Miss Suter has a Frenchy dash to her eccentric way. Showing throughout a willingness to amuse, there is little doubt that Miss Suter will rate as a standard.
18 Mins.; Full Stage. (Special Set).
At the opening it has happened on his honeymoon. He has lost all track of his bride and can’t remember who he married. The story involves a burglar, pressed into service to find the wife and three young women invited to the house for dinner, in an effort to see if one of the trio is not the missing wife. The burglar Is introduced as a doctor or, at least, one of those massage fellows, and there is quite a bit of talk about a knee. Hough leans to knees. However, the comedy is kept clean and there isn’t anything to offend. The girls are mixed in a couple of musical numbers that fit the situations, and there is also a little dancing… The finish comes rather suddenly. but a laugh in gained through the burglar going back to his trade, after the young man finds his wife and strips the apartment of all the furniture while the young couple are cooing in song. “Who’s My Wife”? is a good vaudeville act. It has young people, catchy music, laughs and appearance. It will do well on the big time, though not a feature attraction.
Aerialists.
6 Mins.; Full Stage.
Mixed couple in white tights and green silk trunks. When the front drop is raised they are already seated on a double trapeze and immediately go into action. The young woman has lots of style and is full of “pep.” He hangs head down, supporting her for teeth spin. Up to this point routine is conventional, but then they go into a special apparatus which is on the same principle as Delmore and Lee’s break-away ladder, only it is in the form of circles six feet in diameter They stand inside the circles and balance until time to whirl around for the finish. It is an effective and novel closing turn.
Pressler is an eccentric comedian, sporting a flimsy swallow tail and an old opera hat. The why of the latter was disclosed when he doffed it and shook out a regular mop of yellow wire-hair. The thatch provoked continued giggles since it continued to wave with even’ motion and reminded one of the “Wild Man of Borneo.” He was at the piano and away from it for a number of bits that won fresh laughs. A broken knee bit was especially funny when he used his handkerchief for a bandage. Miss Klaiss reappeared with a change and they duetted with a comedy “blues” number…
