19 minutes in one. O.P. Drapery. Mr. Goodwin received a good reception upon his entrance, and he has some good stories – Irish, Jewish, English and American – which are well told. Closes with “Gungha Dhin” and we never had a better recitation of Kipling’s poem than Mr. Goodwin is giving this week. He should draw a little business and in a strong bill, would be a good headliner.
13 minutes f.s. Special set. Open or close in one, picture sheet, as desired, with descriptive talk in Mexico. This man was brought in to-day to replace Eva Taylor, who was disappointed. His talk is very timely, and he filled the spot acceptably.
Talking movies, showing “The Descriptive Lecture” retained the second week and the “Quarrel Scene from Julius Caesar,” both excellent films. While the audience does not give the subjects any great amount of applause, presume they are appreciated. Business is big, probably due to the exceptional strong bill surrounding the pictures.
15 min. There is no doubt that the jammed house today was largely owing to the Kinetophone as there was a look of expectancy on every face and many of the crowd seemed impatient of the preceding acts. It is likewise true that the audience thoroughly enjoyed it and were satisfied that the Kinetophone is all that it has been heralded to be. Every one of the Talking Pictures received a big hand, and there was strong applause at the finish. One of the greatest contributions to vaudeville and certainly should serve to pack the house every performance.
By Bayard Veiller, author of “Within the Law,” great for advertising purposes. The company contains seven characters. The theme is light, a story of the underworld, poorly constructed, and lacks the punch. Should be revised and no doubt could be made a winner. Fifteen minutes, full stage.
With Jessie Bunley & Co. 25 minutes, special full stage set. A whole lot of talk and a great deal of it again very raw. I think the whole act reflects upon the girls who work behind the counters in department stores – not only upon their intelligence but upon their morals. However, the sketch is very well acted and no fault can be found with the work of Miss Busley or the ladies who support her. At least the act is novelty as regards stage setting and character. (Cincinnati)
An illustrated 20 min. talk entitled “Beneath the Balkans;” A subject now of very timely interest, well given, which held the audience with close interest, well given, which held the audience with close interest and received a good hand at the finish. Dr. Bowker is always good for one week here and was made welcome today. The subject being so very timely, it seems to me that he should be desirable for any thinking audience. 20 min. in one.
Manager of the New York “Giants.” Palace arch f.s. 11 minutes. Aside from the interest attached to McGraw from a baseball standpoint, he has quite a good line of talk. Relates several new stories about his baseball experiences, and gets them over in very good shape. Received a reception and his remarks were punctuated with frequent applause.
Mr. Kelly came, saw, conquered. He tells Irish stories and his appearance, manner and voice suggest very strongly, Frank Fogarty. He lacks something of Fogarty’s assurance, but when he has been at the game as long as Fogarty has, he will equal him in all ways. Considering the difference in his salary, Kelly is the better buy of the two. He went very strongly indeed and can hold the position second to last with perfect satisfaction. 15 min. in one.
16 minutes in one. Street. Kelley is a story teller after the style of Frank Fogarty. His stories are all new and very good. He is not a Frank Fogarty, but is exceptional value for the money.
