Mc Gowan & Gordon
A Novelty, consisting of songs and sayings. Man and woman; Comedy skit with songs; this went rather slow until the wind-up when the man rendered a patriotic address which went over big. 18 min in one.
Al and Fannie Stedman
Al and Fannie Stedman stepped out next to closing and put on the “crucial moment effect.” With their clowning, singing and bit of dancing they were away from the word and never showed a let-up until a short speech, including a laugh, quieted the throng in front long enough to have some one pull the lights. It was a nice bit of work the two young members of the family did, and they set themselves in right with the neighborhood for a return date at any time. A great kidding act that was seriously means nothing but is a whale when it comes to comedy.
Maye Hunt
Maye Hunt, another veteran of the world’s war, introduces herself with a slide, which informs the audience that she was the first woman performer to go into Germany to entertain the boys of Army Occupation. She is a tall, stately, Titian-haired beauty, who has an abundance of personality and a winning manner that makes it possible to bend the audience to her will. She tells stories, using a catch phrase of “You know what I mean” or “Do you get the idea?” She also wears a marvelous gown and proves that she knows how to dress. She has a very pleasant singing voice and delivered one of the applause hits of the bill. She can easily walk into an early spot on the big time and hold it with ease.
Williams and Howard
Williams and Howard, comedy and straight, with some of the oldest gags in existence and a few not so familiar, had them laughing hard, finishing a hit with parody singing.
Nelson Story and Elsie Clark
Nelson Story and Elsie Clark registered strongly in third spot. Miss Clark offering special comedy songs and stories, accompanying herself on the piano and also giving a selection on the xylophone neatly disguised as a piano.
Bancroft & Broske
22 min. This couple appears this season in a nut comedy act that was a great laughing and applause hit. After starting a bit slowly, they picked up speed every minute and finished in a veritable riot. Their singing and comedy make an excellent combination and they were rewarded by being compelled to answer several extra bows.
Sam J. Harris
“Comedy Par Excellence” — Makes up straight; combination of songs and talk; very clever; 12 min. in one; 12 min. in one; went big.
Halligan & Sykes
“Somewhere in Jersey.” 20 min. This act was one of the big laughing hits of the show. Halligan’s breezy style of handling the material kept the audience laughing heartily and Miss Skyes furnished an excellent foil. The song number used at the finish also proved very likable and the act finished to a big hand.
Frances Kennedy
17 min. in 1. Miss Kennedy has some very refreshing comedy in both song and talk and personality that wins immediate favor. Pleased very much closing to a good hand.
Cummings & Mitchell
23 min. in 1. spl. set. This is Roy Cumming’s first visit here with Ruth Mitchell, and with a conglomeration of “Nut” stuff and a few songs. Went over very big.