In “Quick Action.”31 minutes fs. Office set. Close garden drop in one. This comedy of munition [sic] making is rather far-fetched, and of the rapid-fire order. Got as many laughs as expected. Miss Demar in one, singing “I’m not satisfied,” and “Lonesome Fluffy Ruffles,” aroused enthusiasm.
22 min. Comedian works from the audience, assisted by a girl and a straight man on the stage. They have changed the comedy talk at the opening and do a burlesque shooting bit after the trampoline feats. Registered a big laughing hit.
17 minutes fs. Dark library interior. Comedy drama with a surprise finish, well played by Alma Tell and company. Miss Tell was here with “Peg O’ My Heart” during its long run, and is well known in Boston. This act was one of the bright spots of the show.
Comedy skit, 18 minutes, C.D.F. Lady and man. As a silent comedian this man is wonderful, causing gales of uproarious laughter by his grotesquely funny work. Lady is capable in her part, but the bulk of the work falls to the man and he takes excellent care of it. Result: a riot of laugh from start to finish.
In “Mammy Lou.” 20 minutes fs. Special set. A comedy drama written about Miss Blanc’s character of an old “nigger mammy.” A bit long-drawn out, but went well in this spot.
23 min. “The Highest Bidder.” A very cleverly written domestic comedy with Lynne Overman, the well known Stock Company juvenile, in the principal role. The story covers a new theme and is splendidly played by the three characters concerned. Made an excellent impression and finished to a big hand.
In Mrs. Temple’s Telegram. 28 min. The condensed version of this splendid farce so well and popularly known on the legitimate stage serves as an excellent vehicle for Mr. Morris, a popular legitimate star, supported by a splendid company. It proved a laugh winner from start to finish and closed to a great hand.
Acrobats, 9 minutes, full stage special set. Much like others of its kind, lots of their stuff was worn threadbare by the Byrnes Bros. years ago, so their comedy is very old. Their ‘straight’ is fair, but not alarming, and I think there were many better features here many times.
Comedienne, 12 minutes (1). Weak act, the bulk of her comedy? [sic] being so ancient and time-worn as to be underserving of hardly any mention. The few scattered laughs she obtained evidently came from a few charitably inclined who wished to encourage her, but an act like this should not receive any encouragement from anyone.
13 min. in one. Well known German comedians in some new material and travesties which went very well, ending with their beer-spilling finish which gets a big laugh. Among the best in the German dialect line and held the spot in good shape.
