Bob Carleton and Julia Ballew did quite well with piano and songs. Carleton announced he wrote Ja-Da. Played it for good applause and his cute partner handled the comedy and “Blue’s” number nicely. A new number got little as the finish needs strengthening.
20 min. in 1. Miss Heather with some new songs, pretty costumes, brightened up the show in this particular spot. Went over very well.
Jack Dunham and Andy Williams came next and it would be unfair to review their act spotted as they were. The boys have everything that goes to make up big time vaudeville. One is tall, dark with a good ballad voice – while the other, a natural funny face and zaftick. The boys finding themselves in the deuce spot worked too hard.
Another “hit” was put down for Newhoff and Phelps. They, in their own intimate style, delivered songs that you like and the way you like ‘em. A fighting love song took them off to thunderous applause. It’s an act in itself and the way this charming couple served it up – peaches and cream.
Olson and Johnson, two boys that started in the Chicago cabarets, held the next to closing spot with their comedy singing and piano playing. The boy at the piano has sure got ‘em. Doing a regular Jack-in-the-box while presiding at the ivories, besides furnishing the comedy for his singing partner. The singing member could be a little more careful as to his clothes, as when he stepped out Monday matinee his coat sleeve was split under the arm, which detracted from his efforts.
Bob and Peggy Valentine disappointed, refusing to go on No. 2, and Nell O’Connell was substituted. Nell must have been filled in at the very last minute, as her clothes seemed to need pressing and her voice had a peculiar rasping sound. She sang three numbers and closed with “Buddha” coming back for an encore with an Irish ditty. She just didn’t. And the little applause she did get was of the sympathetic nature.
20 min. DeHaven suffered with a heavy cold and worked under a serious handicap but the audience was appreciative and their act went over in good shape. It is elaborately staged and dressed Miss Parker making several changes of attractive costumes. All their songs are new. A very high-class singing and dancing number that was very well liked, despite unfavorable conditions.
25 min. “The Vocal Verdict.” A real novelty in introducing a high-class singing act. A unique idea has been carried out with pretty stage setting and costume effects. Miss Earl sings four numbers, disclosing a pleasing voice and is assisted by two men. Her numbers were well received and the act finished to a good hand.
17 min. Having established himself as a favorite here as an associate of Lois Josephine, Cross had no trouble whatever in scoring a hit with our audience. He has a lot of bright material which he handles effectively and his songs are catchy and new. He finished strong.
Work in one 12 Min. Works straight Nonsense with a little singing. Don’t see where his billing fits at all unless he is pulling something new. Went Fair.
