Gordon & Marx
German comedians of the Kelb & Bill order. Introduce a lot of tangled conversation which seemed to go very well. Won a liberal lot of laughter and finished strong. Street in 1, 16 minutes.
Lulu Glaser & Co.
Comedy playlet “First Love.” Two men, one woman. 22 minutes, library. With the exception of the cute Miss Glaser made in her songs she comes very near presenting her act as per suggested by the program. If she could sing, she’s forgotten how now, and it may have been because of the realization of the fact that she cut two songs at the matinee and one in the evening. As a comedienne she is clever, while the vehicle was presumably built for the purpose of giving her talent the best play possible. The act is by no means a big one and will create no talk. (Brooklyn)
Rosalind Coghlan And Co.
1 man, two women in “The Obstinate Miss Granger.” Rather a mediocre comedy pretty well handled. Good in spots and ordinary at times. Generally pleased. No finish at all. Library in 3, 21 minutes. (Atlanta)
Cross & Josephine
Comedy skit “Dying to Act.” 21 minutes in one. The hit of the show. Miss Josephine is a wonderful dancer, while Cross is a splendid comedian. This act is so much better than other portions of the show that it can walk through the bill blindfolded. When here last season, Cross & Josephine proved to be the most popular two-act we have had in a long time. (Cincinnati)
Edna Goodrich & Co.
Comedy skit “The Awakening of Minerva.” 26 minutes, parlor, with some special props. This act is an old one and has been much better played than at present. It gives Miss Goodrich an opportunity to display her beautiful arms, neck, face and figure and talk like a run down phonograph. It is not a vehicle for a star and leaves the impression with the audiences that Miss Goodrich cannot act, but depends upon her beauty for success. The company is a mediocre one and all in all the act cannot be considered a real hardline offering. (Chicago)
Donovan & McDonald
Comedt [sic] skit “My Good Friend.” 27 minutes, special drop in 2. Two men, Irish dialect, utilizing the services of one house man in the audience and one of their own men in a box. About seven too many minutes of talk but otherwise a fairly good act. Because the act believes it necessary to shake hands as the curtain falls in 2 instead of in one, we have a five minute wait to set Miss Goodrich’s act. (Atlanta)
Montambo & Wells
10 min. F.S. This act makes a very good opener. One works straight, the other clown comedy. Start off with their knockabout ground tumbling stunts which are very good, getting considerable laughter and applause. Proceed to their high fall stunt – two tables, a barrel and two chairs – which closed to a good hand.
Williams, Thompson and Copeland
In “The Burglar’s Union.” 13 minutes f.s. with long opening in one. Street and C.D.F. Apparently this old-time ‘nigger’ afterpiece is of such an ancient vintage that it was brand-new to our audiences, for they laughed heartily at both shows to-day.
George Rolland & Co.
Comedy skit “Fixing the Furnace.” 16 minutes, special set in 3. Two men and one woman. Starts off like the Piano Movers and finishes like a burlesque show. There are some very clever speeches in this act which are killed by the impossible situations, and the introduction of some ‘slop’ make-up and ‘sissy’ stuff which our audiences don’t care for. The act is only fair. (Toledo)
Walter O. Kelly
“The Virginia Judge.” Went very well, but, for the money, he should certainly have some new material. Practically the same stuff he has done on his four previous visits. Went well enough, but it was evident the audience expected some new stories. Moderately strong finish. Olio in 1. 19 min. (Pittsburgh)