Rather surprised at the manner of this act was received. The Countess makes an elegant appearance and is gifted with an excellent voice. Paulo’s assistance in the box got the laughs. Quite a novel act. Big applause in the finish. 15 min full stage.
Just about passed by, Grotesque one of the trio falls short as a comedian. Straight tenor singer has an elegant voice and carries the biggest part of the act. Barbaric finish just allows them to go quietly to their rooms. An applicant for the mosquito circuit. 10 min, in one.
Singing Comedian. This is a very good act. This fellow gave impersonations of Eddie Leonard, Bert Williams and Cliff Gordon all of which were good. He has a good voice and a good personality. Went big. 16 minutes in one.
Comedienne. 16 min. in 1. Open F.S. On at 9:16. 2 shows. This English singer certainly lives up to her billing. She is all daintiness and charm. It took the audience a little time to appreciate her, so they expected something more spectacular and of the Music Hall order; but after the second song, she had them strong and carried them through to a very fine close, with four curtain calls. Each one of the songs was full appreciated. She will be one of the most talked – about women in Phils. Before week is out.
Two men singing and talking comedy. Open in one with one of the men sitting in the orchestra. The other makes an apology for the non-arrival of a cook, who he had engaged and then starts to sing, when he is interrupted continually by the other fellow, who is in the audience, with some good cross-fire conversation, which brings the laughs. The cook is finally invited on the stage and they proceed to the restaurant. Curtain rises showing their own drop, containing numerous placards on the style of the old Harding & Ah Sid drop. The reading of the signs causes a general ripple, then a buzz finally developed into a general uproar. The two men appear and have extremely funny business and close in one, singing an extemporaneous song, which is ineffective and allows them to leave the stage with a good hand. Thoroughly all right if not on too late. 22 min.
27 min, special drop in one. Going big. Cooper, the comedian of the quartette has the audience sing the chorus of ‘Dearie’ and handles them better than any one I have ever seen attempt this sort of thing. The audience go right in for it and enjoy it immensely. As a rule we are opposed to anything of the kind but I do not hesitate to say that in this case it surely helps the act and is a big hit.
In a singing comedy “It happened in Utah”. Was under the impression this act was a farce instead of a singing sketch. Miss Mayhew portrays three characters, which serve to show her ability. Each of her characters are perfectly portrayed. Her songs are exceptionally bright and nicely rendered and she certainly got the laughs. Her support is good. Billie Taylor has a fairly good voice, and I presume if she was to play in a civilized neighbourhood she would prove a big drawing card. She was, however, the applause hit of the show at both performances. 20 Min. F.B.
ON at 2.20, 18 min, full stage. First time in this house. Presenting a vocal comedietta, “A Matrimonial Bargain”. They scored from the start and can be pronounced a hit here. I think them worthy of continuous booking at their price, $150. Both are excellent singers, Watson’s warbling being very catchy, while Miss Little’s selections won deserved applause. What dialogue is introduced is bright. I do not see how they could fall down anywhere.
I was very much pleased with Miss Doherty, as I thought she would be a little nervous on account of working alone. She sang three songs, and there is plenty of comedy in these songs. She keeps the audience laughing all the time. The act is somewhat on the order of Eva Tanguay, but of course it is not to be compared. Considering all this for about $100 she would be all right, and would make a big hit. Went big. 12 minutes in one.
This Old-timer was quite a surprise to me for she still retains good voice and her comedy is just as pleasing as when she got the glad hand from the first governor of Michigan from the gallery of Detroit’s first theater. She sang three songs including T’row ‘em down McClusky,” and she went away strong. 14 min. in one.
