Helen Gleason, “Stateroom 19”
(14 mins.) A very good comedy sketch played by two people. It repeated very well having been shown here last season. Contains good lines and situationism which got lots of laughs and finished to a good hand.
James Conlin & Myrtle Glass
“A Fool, A Flirt and Her Father” — A Comedy Funny Skit, full of nonsense; talking, piano playing, singing, etc.; 14 min. in one; went good.
Nash & O’Donnell
(16 mins.) in “Three G.M.” – A good comedy sketch that was very well received and closed to a big hand.
“A Night in the Turkish Bath.”
Joseph Hart’s latest production. Scene is laid in Fleischman’s and the various characters typical of the place are to be found. There is the fat “souse” who has been out celebrating the night before and has picked up a couple of freight brakeman and has brought them to the bath. Some good comedy is introduced and there is a touch of heart interest brought in. I consider the act a good feature for any bill, though it requires a little more working out before it is running as smoothly as it should. Own set in 3. Time 24 min.
Gene Hughes & Co.
“Cartwright, You’re All Right.” 3 people. Act is very draggy at the start and needs a lot done to it before it will get by on the big time. Story is good and quite amusing and there is no question of the act, even in its present shape, pleasing on the small time. Our audiences have become so used to more pretentious stuff that this act had a rather tough time of it today. Fcy in 3. Time 20 min.
Hite & Donlin
12 min in 1 and 8 min 2. Comedy talking, singing and dancing speciality entitled “A Double Play.” These artists thoroughly made good at both performances and should be a drawing card for us. Miss Hite is a great artist and carries the act through in great shape, while Donlin is doing his little bit very acceptable and more than surprises his audience by his ability.
Earle Simmons & Co.
4 people. Comedy sketch Mrs. Roosters Bell Game, good sketch for any house, finish is funny went big. 20 minutes full stage. Simmons is a favorite here.
Sam Mann & Co.
This is one of the best comedy sketches we ever played. Had the audience in laughter all through although it closed the show at the first performance, and while the act ran 35 minutes, it hardly seemed 20. No one can make a mistake in this act. 25 min. Full bare stage.
Lizzie Hayes & Jefferson Lloyd
In a comedy dramatic sketch, “Turning the Tables.” A fair little act that held the attention moderately well and managed to get by. No finish to speak of. 20 minutes, kitchen in 3.
Henry Horton & Co.
25 minutes. Open 5 minutes in one. Own drop, then to full stage, interior living room. Is a splendid rural sketch, is full of fun and holds the audience throughout with laughter and applause.