Comedy acrobatic act, and a good one. This act also had considerable talking in it and I asked them to cut it out. The act seemed to go just as well without it as the comedy was entirely due to the funny acrobatic stunts of one of the men. The act is short only running about nine minutes, full stage.
Tramp Juggler. He does a little juggling, sings some parodies and finishes up with about three minutes of talking; in some places very slangy. He did not go very well down on the bill so I was obliged to move him up farther. 16 minutes in one.
Eccentric Comedy Duo. Barry in his makeup as a tramp does quite a little talking and Miss Halves does a little singing. At the finish they do some dancing. The act is a only fair one and they just about get away here without being called bad. It is not the style of an act that pleases Cleveland audiences. In fact they don’t want tramp makeup here. 18 minutes full stage, can close in one if necessary.
Three trained Shetland ponies and half a dozen trained collies and fox terriers. There is nothing remarkable about this act. In fact it is inferior to many animal acts we have played. 13 min. F.S.
[Musical novelty] This act shows no improvement over its initial presentation here. True the costumes have been somewhat improved upon but the music and ballet are almost identical. It is a showy act but the young women lack life and sparkle which are so necessary in all vaudeville acts. 19 in 1, close F.S.
Mr. Dixey presented in his latest offering “David Garrick on the Art of Acting.” There is no question but that the production was presented in an artistic manner and pleased the more intelligent portion of our audiences but that it will not do for the great mass of vaudeville patrons is only too evident. 22 min. F.S.
This big California contra tenor went strong here. He sings “Too Late,” Rose of My Life,” and “Bonnie Eloise” in a charming manner. He is one of the distinct hits of the bill. 12 min. in one.
Bruno is quite clever as a comedian and Miss Russell is petite and graceful. While the singing and dancing act is by no means a great one it succeeds in amusing our audiences. 17 min. F.S.
These two young men are masters of the banjo and succeed in creating considerable enthusiasm. I consider the act a good one for any bill. 12 min. in one.
These two young men do some remarkable strong-arm work. Their hand balancing is second to none and superior to many. 6 min. F.S.
