Hosford and O’Hara were next to follow. Hosford was last seen here several months ago with Frank DeVoe, the team splitting when DeVoe rejoined “Glorianna.” At that time Hosford was about 25 per cent of the act, but he has come along so fast that he could team up with almost anyone in show business, and he billed equally. The present routine of singing, and piano playing could be changed with credit to themselves.
Barlow, Banks and Gay, more like an act for deuce spot and too weak for next-to-closing, had tough sledding. It is two men and a woman, harmony singing and piano act, the men appearing in Palm Beach costumes, the woman in evening clothes, some unappreciated melodies, walking off to nothing.
[New Act] songs, 14 mins; one. A man and woman team, with piano and songs, the man playing the instrument. The woman attempts to deceive the audience into the belief she is a female impersonator, or it seems that way from her remarks, but if she succeeded it made no difference.
It’s a small time mixed double with songs. The pianist plays a solo. Among the songs sung by the woman in “Little Cottage.” At the American it was placed to open after intermission, appearing without a silk curtain it carries. That may help some in the No. 4 small time position.
Jim and Betty Morgan, reunited after Miss Morgan’s long illness were easily the hit of the bill, next to closing. Miss Morgan is showing three stunning, new wardrobe changes and looked immense in each of her decolette [sic] changes. The finish, with Jim coaxing mean blues out of the clarionet [sic] while Miss Morgan accompanies on a “uke,” goaled them.
12 Mins.; One. These two boys have the latest songs the publishers can give them. It is on that account they will be able to leave the good impression in other houses they did on the Roof Monday night. Otherwise they do not differ much from the usual run. If the boys keep the new song idea in mind they will end their “act” will be appreciated.
17 Mins.; One. Of the trio the tallest wears a plain suit, affects the mannerisms of a simpleton and in addition to singing alone and with the other boys does a bit of Russian legmania that is about the best of the act, one of the trio has a prop smile used overtime. The piano player, who also sings, has pert assurance that gives the wrong impression. The boys sing harmoniously and get plenty of applause.
12 Mins.; One. These two boys have the latest songs the publishers can give him. It is on that account they will be able to leave the good impression in other houses they did on the Roof Monday night. Otherwise they do not differ much from the usual run. If the boys keep the new song idea in mind they will and their “act” will be appreciated.
11 Mins.; One. She and He are doing a might interesting little turn that will answer for an early spot on any small time show with the present material. The man has a fair voice and both he and the woman are nifty steppers. The numbers the team are using at present seem to have been written by one or perhaps both members of the act. They are not of quality that will make it go forward. With a couple of real songs the turn might double in value. The woman has a pleasing personality and her comedy number is very well put over.
Pianist; – from a vaudeville standpoint this fellow is about the best of the concert pianists we have played. I never knew any act of that kind to make as big a hit as he did yesterday, at both performances. 19 minutes in one.
16 min. Pianist. With a program of high-class numbers he registered a big applause hit. He is an excellent performer displaying splendid technique and expression. For an encore, he played the “Lucia Sextet” number with one hand and won additional applause.
