Mlle. Diane and Jan Rubini headlined. Rubini’s artistic violin rendition of “I Hear You Calling Me” at the finish received tremendous applause. His preceding selections and Mlle. Diane’s singing, French mannerisms, alluring costumes, stockingless and sandals, presented a rather bold appearance. They were well received, with Salvatore at the piano, and was a classy offering.
Which brings us up to Charles King and company in a pretentious musical mélange, “Love Letters.” With gorgeous drops, expensive costuming, Mr. King offers a rather original idea for showing half a dozen girls who are chasing a male “vamp.” You’d think that would be enough, assuming he selected six pretty chorus girls . But no. every one of his female contingent can do something – by “do something” is meant she can work with him and play a part good enough for a Broadway musical show. It must be a pretty expensive proposition to take on such a payroll in vaudeville. The production must cost a pretty penny and there is nothing gaudy or garish about. Added to this the salaries must make the weekly overhead almost as large as an ordinary legitimate drama. There is also a special leader to be counted in. it is worth all this, if the average big time house can afford the turn.
[New acts] Musical, 13 mins; two. Two girls with a xylophone, cornet and piano. The girls are brunets, from the West, and look swell. They are still shy on knowledge of Eastern vaudeville, however, and need instruction on framing the turn. They run to slow tempos and hold to them too long, especially at the opening. One of the young women is an excellent xylophonist and the most vivacious of the couple, while the other miss seems too wholly intent upon her cornet. The act can get over on looks on the small big time in an early spot until the girls find themselves.
Three young men, presenting songs, piano and banjo work. A little quiet at first, but rapidly improved into a corking good finish. Thoroughly O.K. Olio in one, 14 minutes.
Musical act in “one.” This act starts the show going in mighty good shape. The act is a novelty one and could fill a spot on any bill.
19 min. F.S. An admirable closer, spectacular and showy, with some fairly good singing, some interesting instrumental work on the Russian mandolins and ending with a whirlwind dancing feature. Compelled to cut down part of this feature because it was too long and the show was late.
20 min. Special set. Assisted by a company of ten people and a Hungarian orchestra of four. An exceptionally large production. I cannot say much in favor of this act. So far as the dressing and production is concerned it is better than anything I have had. The work of Rock and Fulton I do not consider as good as their former acts. However, it is an act, while it pleases, I am sure it does not draw us any money.
(Wartenburg Bros.) Well known and really a new act at this house. Novelty musicians. Very good. Full stage 7 minutes.
Four girls play pianos, sing an instrument each, the remaining woman and man introducing singing number. The act was favorably received, and seemed to strike the house as something different. Got along all right, and finished strong. Drawing room in three, 18 minutes.
A quiet, pretty and attractive musical offering. F.S.
