1 woman, 3 men in a comedy sketch, “A Little Child Shall Lead Them.” All in all, a very acceptable offering, but decidedly drawn out. Could be shortened to advantage. Held interest pretty well. Finished strong. Library in 3, 33 minutes. (Philadelphia)
“The Late Mr. Allen.” 22 min. F.S. This is a clever sketch well written and well presented. Miss McMillan in the role of the divorcee is a very vivacious and is well supported. The act in its entirely held the audience, having a good many laughs throughout and closed very well. A good act anywhere for the middle of the bill.
“Carmen.” 27 min. F.S. Advance applause for Miss Bergere. Miss Bergere held the interest of the audience throughout her play as she has done before, and proved herself a Philadelphia favorite as usual. Big applause at the finish and several curtain calls.
In “From Za Za to Uncle Tom.” This act proved a tremendous laughing hit, exactly reversing its acceptance three years ago when it proved almost a failure. The success of Mr. Murphy and Miss Nichols was of the most pronounced order, the other two characters in the piece being very acceptable. For a laughing number it would seem difficult to surpass this act. Finished strong. Open street in 1. Close garden in 5.
Two men, one woman in a comedy sketch. “Her Own Mother.” This is a fair little act that did pretty well for the position. The story is conventional and none of the work remarkable, yet the three managed to get by in good shape, finishing moderately strong. 18 minutes. C.D.F. in 3.
“Mrs. Bunner’s Bun.” We substituted the word DECEPTION for BUN. Miss Otis is of course a competent woman and is well supported by Mr. Morell. The act is well written and well played although Miss Otis is no longer an ingenue. This one act play evolves about a wife who becomes intoxicated, by mistake, while undertaking to care her husband of the habit. Nothing really objectionable in this portrayal but doubt if our audience approves. F.S.
Sketch “The Regular.” 25 minutes, open in one, close in interior full stage. A very well written and well acted piece in which Nugent is again seen as the sporty gentleman who longs for the domestic fireside. There’s plenty of comedy in the sketch and it went over big. (Toledo)
“The Wrong Hero.” This is one of the hits of the bill, the act being built upon lines somewhat out of the ordinary, pretty good dialogue and songs that brought it up to a good finish. In one.
In “First Love.” 10 minutes f.s. Tapestry C.D.F. Miss Glaser has a very good comedy sketch, and has surrounded herself with a capable company. Two songs, one a duet and the other a solo by Thomas Richards, Miss Glaser’s leading man, are introduced. Went very well at both performances to-day, getting a number of laughs and closing strong.
29 minutes f.s. This is one of the best acts of the kind we have played. The Englishman is a real comedian, and Miss Lorens is both pretty and clever. The entire act is dressed better than any we have played in a long time and gave the best of satisfaction at both performances.
