From the way the audience left the theatre when this man came on, presume he must be the most unpopular performer in the profession. The best part of the audience made it to an intermission, some promenading in the rear of the theatre and others in the lobby. Secured very few laughs and they appreciated his exit. 20 min. in one.
In “Ella’s All Right.” Very funny act, and got big laughter, but using a nightgown for an apron, a bed sheet for a table cover and a tooth brush to cook eggs is rather doubtful Comedy for a Keith House. One of their gags was asking what went with a chafing Dish – Answer “Talcum Powder” which I immediately cut – I was told it passed all the other Keith Houses. However, it stays out here. Act got three curtains. 22 minutes, full stage.
Banjoist. Second time this season, and made just as big a hit as ever. He stands distinctly alone, an the applause he got was deafening. Great act. 15 minutes, full stage. Short close in one.
A local boy who has an excellent baritone voice. He sings High C without the slightest effort. Lacks a little in stage presence and style but with experience he will be about as good a single singing act as I have heard in vaudeville. IN fact he is far superior to the usual run of singers. He made a terrific hit here which of course was to be expected in his home town. I believe it would be worth while to try him out in another of the houses at a moderate salary. His second song, “Love Me And The World Is Fine” is the one in which he reaches High C. and he certainly made his listeners sit up and look when he reached up and took this note. 13 minutes in one.
In an admirable comedy “Mazis” which is excellently portrayed by the aforesaid with the assistance of two minor characters. This act made a big hit and they finished very strong. I believe that Miss Stuart when she introduces her songs is a little to “fly”. I noticed that the ladies in the house sort of rebelled atva walk she executes also at the way she handles her skirts. 26 minutes fancy set.
Character Comedienne: Opens with a song “I’m Married Now” which proves to be a positive scream. This girl is very clever and got more laughs than any single woman act we have had since the house opened. Her “Italian” song went fairly well. I think she makes a mistake in finishing with a song in “straight” makeup. It has a tendency to weaken her previous superior work. Suppose that she does it to demonstrate to the audience that she is really a good looking girl. However she was a big hit and I am perfectly satisfied with her. 14 minutes Clio.
“Steps & Stunts” – Man and woman. Cracking good variety act in which two excellent dancers make a positive hit of the first water. They both work hard and waste no time. They went heavily from beginning to end of their time. Can use an act of this kind to advantage any time.
“The Bally Hoc” – Singing act. They do not sing as well as they did the last time I heard them but made good no doubt for the reason that this is the home town of Lewis. Should term this a fair act and that is about all. Special Set 17 minutes.
Hypnotists. This act went with a scream, but it is hardly in showman shape yet. He uses about 15 men on the stage, and the comedy is very good. It is an act that will draw us a lot of money, and after a show or two more-will be more compact. I am going to tell him to give the announcer more to do. Would advice managers to try and see it about Wednesday or Thursday. 33 minutes, full stage.
Five good looking girls. When this act gets more team work it will be a good girl act. A novel feature of the girls leaving five Teddy bears on the stage, and the Bears doing a doll dance. Miss Duval has a good voice, and the finish of the act-the five girls in U.S. Khaki dresses, and singing “Honey Boy” got big applause . Three shows, 12 minutes, full stage. Close in one.
