The Cameron Sisters, Dorothy and Madeline, after a long absence. They have many friends in Chicago ever since their long run in “So Long Letty.” The special satin eye and the accompaniment of Edward Weber at the piano help to make this a classy dancing act – but when they sing!
[New Act] Sister Act, 13 mins; one. Sister turn opening with “Tiddle de Winks” going into a mediocre dance. A too fast tempo accounted for this. “Swanee” also doubled, balanced matters, and a “Frenchy” vocal solo by the brunette reestablished it once more. The other miss did “Wake Up in My Mother’s Arms” capitally with a lot of acting hokum that got the house strong. A vocale [sic] and semi-dance double concluded. The number is well written and well handled. The beauty in the rendition is getting the lyric across which is no cinch with its fast, jazzy pace, but it was accomplished. Pop house grade.
14 minutes in one. A fair sister act. Held this spot, but could not do very much more.
17 Mins. Full Stage.
Dancing “Sister” act composed of Jessica Brown (Kalmar and Brown) and Effie Weston (Weston and Kerr). The girls have a strong penchant for abbreviated dresses, if indeed any of the costumes they wear can be spoken of as “dresses.” With Dave Dryer at the piano, they open with an introductory number, which eventuates into an umbrella juggling dance ; the pianist sings; Miss Weston does a “Spanish Jazz” dance, in short pantelets covered with fringe, the “Spanish Jazz” consisting of high kicking to the accompaniment of syncopated Spanish music both, in filmy skirts for a high kicking stage waltz, including some “leg- over-legg” with cartwheel finish Miss Brown sings “Come on and Play Wiz Me,” with some toe dancing (which received the largest applause of the act); pianist does a pianola specialty on the black keys of the music box; both return in black short skirts for jazz song and dance during which they shimmy violently and kick high, throwing one leg on other’s shoulder.
19 Mins. Full Stage. (Special Set).
A cyclorama with side and back openings, backed by a black drop are the stage dressings. A Jazz band conventionally grouped about the piano at the rise of the curtain, with the sisters entering through the center opening… Nothing punchy is included and the musicians are the average jazz aggregation minus specialists. It qualifies as just another pleasing dancing act.
13 min. These girls made a strong impression with our holiday audience. Did four numbers, all splendidly executed and good applause winners. Their act is prettily staged and dressed. The girls are excellent dancers and make a fine appearance, they have a high class turn which won several curtains.
In “Spooks.” 30 minutes f.s. Special set. It has been several years since Van played this house. He is as funny as ever, and got the laughs. The finish, however, was rather quiet. They close with a burlesque on a prayer meeting, and Boston audiences don’t seem to care for acts that make fun religion.
9 min. A very pretty aerial novelty by two attractive looking girls who hang by their teeth and swing around in showy evolutions. They enliven the act somewhat by playing musical instruments and furnished a good closing number.
These girls met with a cordial reception, plenty of advance applause from their audience, and lots of applause for their songs. When compared with many other women who are getting the same salary – having in mind Sophie Tucker – I consider them a splendid bargain. 16 mins. in one.
16 min. F.S., close in one. Advance hand. Carry their own scene set which is very stunning. All mighty pretty girls and all extraordinarily talented. Every number, whether vocal or instrumental, got a good hand and the finish with the little pianist in the orchestra pit wilding the baton actually stopped the show for applause.
