Archer & Belford
In “The New Janitor” — man and woman; comedy act; the woman doing all the talking; man doing the work; moving the plane; this act went over very good; very amusing; 14 min. full stage.
Armstrong and Downey
Armstrong and Downey opened and pulled out with a good average of laughs and applause for the spot. Mr. Downey affects a make-up almost identical with Joe Jackson, riding and attempting to ride a bicycle in the same comedy was that Jackson does. There is some business Downey has with a pair of falling trousers, however, that Jackson doesn’t do. That’s about the only original thing in the Downey routine, and it’s altogether too strong for vaudeville.
Al Lydell and Carleton Macy
Al Lydell and Carleton Macy in John J. McGowan’s “Old Cronies” enacted their irresistible “Old Cronies” next to closing. When the act first showed a season or more ago, it was predicted that the caricature characterizations of the men would endure in the big houses for many seasons, and that still holds good several new and hearty laughs were introduced, and that is about the only thing this act need from time to time.
Beatrice Herford
Beatrice Herford followed adding to the comedy score. Miss Herford was out of vaudeville for a time last season, going into the legitimate with “What’s in a Name.” With that attraction still to {illegible}, she is back in the two-a-day and mated word pictures or perhaps more properly closed as characteristically cameos, found a new addition. It was “At the telephone pay station,” the gal with the plugs doing the chattering. Miss Herford also gave her more familiar but always amusing. “At the Matinee,” “At the Five and Ten Cent Store” and “The Little Boy in the Street Car.”
Rome & Wagner
In a Comedy Skit, with songs, a little dancing and a line of talk; this act did not go very good here; 13 min. in one.
Harry Adler and Rose Dunbar
Harry Adler and Rose Dunbar made good. Adler got big laughs upon his entrance from the front as a plant on his comedy ability and his remarkably clever imitations of a saw mill, a jew’s-harp, etc. offered through excellent arrangement of hypnotic burlesque. He was capably assisted by the very attractive Miss Dunbar. The act registered a hit.
Ray Conlin
Ray Conlin stepped out and got ‘em off the go. Ray has some very clever material and some old gags, but he puts it all over in showmanly style, and makes the audience like it. He proved the laughing hit of the show.
Burke & Burke
Burke & Burke, two men one doing a gob and the other a petty officer, got several laughs with their material and may be one of the acts that will get next week.
Shaw and Bernard
The laughing hit of the bill were Shaw and Bernard, two boys, one doing a dope and the other light Hebrew. They call their act “The Mosquito Trust,” and they certainly demoralize the poor beast. Laugh after laugh is heard throughout their routine. The member who plays the dope has a beautiful, melodious baritone voice, and was forced to sing an encore.
Felix and Dawson Girls
13 min.f.s. This act, although following two good comedy acts, closed our show in good shape. Got plenty of laughs and a good hand.