In “Come Here, Come Here” – Comedy Skit full of comical sayings act actions – man and woman; singing, talking and a little dancing, the features of this act is the way it is put over that went big with the audience. 15 min. street.
In what is supposed to be an aviation sketch. I somehow had the impression that they got the same sort of comedy out of their aeroplane that they formerly did form their automobile. The fact is however, that the only use made of the aeroplane is Mr. Dugan’s first entrance, and that meant nothing at all, he might just as well have walked in from the wings. The act is not nearly as good as their old one and is not worth over $250. by any stretch of imagination, even in these days of high salaries. Anything over that is money thrown away. 17 min. full stage.
(24 mins.) A very good comedy drama sketch and unusually well played. Miss Pierpont, formerly supporting Taylor Granville, proved herself a distinctly capable actress in four different “types”. She is very well supported and the act is a big hit.
“Bringing Home the Bacon” A fair comedy sketch that did not regester here, Sketches do not have any drag here at all, what want here is a good singing act with plenty of girls or something with a lot of pep for headliner. 16 Min C,D,F
19 min. F.S. This is a great comedy sketch. Went over very big.
Comedy Skit entitled “The Tale of a Coat”; man and woman; in comedy talking sketch; special drop; 12 min.; went good.
“At the News-stand.” 17 min in two. Advance applause, same act as presented here twice before and went just as well as ever. Of course Pat’s dancing won big applause. Closed strong after several encores.
17 min. F.S. A sketch of the poor actor life in a cheap metropolitan furnished room house. A good many bright hits and some clever acting. A good deal of laughter throughout and a good closing hand after the original finish. An act on the Norton & Nicholson order and quite as witty and sprightly.
“On Stony Ground.” 22 min. F.S. A typical Bowery sketch that contains a good deal of local slang and some humorous bits. Held the interest of the audience up to a finish which is a little disappointing. However, the character work is great, act held the spot very well, and is rightly pleased.
24 min. Open one, close F.S. “Fighting the Flames.” This is certainly one screamingly funny comedy. From the minute O’Brien entered (to good advance applause) right up to the ludicrous finish, there is something ridiculously funny every second of the time. O’Brien has got the darky character down as fine as Dockstader himself, and his material crammed full of happy turns and particularly witty surprises. Roars of laughter and at time the show is actually syopped [sic] for a moment. Smashing big finish.
