Comedy sketch “Behind the Scenes.” Man and woman, bare stage, finish in one, with velvet drop. 19 minutes. This is a very clever act and can work further down on a bill. There are a lot of good laughing points, while the costumes are changed so frequently that the audience is kept entertained. (Syracuse)
Two men, two women and boy. A fair act of its kind. The little fellow seemed to hit the funny bone of the house on account of his comic appearance in tights and, for at least one-half of the time they worked, the “kid” was a scream through his innocent and unconscious comedy. The house finally settled down and gave something like serious attention. The act is too slow and could be greatly improved by quicker action. Just a moderate finish. Garden in 5, 11 min.
Four women and two men and “extra woman” in “Miss 318,” a stage version of Rupert Hughes story by the same name. The act has the merit of novelty. All the parts are well played. Miss Busley scored an individual hit. Plenty of laughter and close attention throughout. Strong finish. Special in 3, 26 minutes. (Indianapolis)
Two men in athletic number. A crackerjack act, and easily the best opener we have had this season. Held undivided attention throughout and took several encores, an unusual proceeding for an opener, here. Palace in 5, 11 minutes.
This man gives a very amusing comedy juggling act with many new tricks that caught the crowd. His dancing hats are a scream, while the apple throwing (on the Pelot order) is a knockout. Can hold fifth position on any bill and could be featured in a small way. Applause hit of the show. Thirteen minutes in two, with short close in one.
Well known vaudeville team had things their own way. Everything they did won [sic] instant favour, in fact, they walked away from everything else on the bill. Applause hit up to this time, with Dave Genaro thanking the audience at every performance. Sixteen minutes open in one, full stage, with a short encore in one.
Supported by William Richards, Billy O’Day, Theodore Dudley and Isabelle Colridge in the sketch, “The Home Breaker,” by Jimmie Barry. Substituted this act for Middleton and Spellmyer, who could not go on as the “Indian” failed to materialize. The Barry sketch is a lightly threaded theme, noisy, with laughs in spots it could not be played any further down than third or fourth position. Eighteen minutes, full stage.
Supported by Miss Esther Van Hytinge and Messrs Roy Fairchild, Leslie M. Hunt, Augustin D. Wilks, in the dramatic playlet, “The Coward,” in two episodes, by George Broadhurst. This splendid offering in on a plane with the sketch recently presented by Florence Roberts. It tells a very interesting story, is well acted and carries the audience right along to the surprise climax. A little more melodramatic than that of Miss Roberts and one any manager can go the limit with on billing. Twenty-six minutes full stage.
In the first presentation of a comedy called “Throwing the Bluff” by Rozeman Bulger. Program reads, “Staged by John L. Gorman, Courtesy of Bert Leslie.” The company consists of Miss Murray, Miss Goodmann, Mr. Mason and Mr. Daley. The story is light and seems to have been thrown together. It contains some bright lines and gets a few laughs, but lacks finish. Fifteen minutes full stage, special setting.
Here is an act that is the absolute limit in animal intelligence. The dogs only do a few stunts, but what they shows perfect training and at the time carries the laughs. An act any manager can place down on the bill if he is shy of comedy. Started the show with a roar. Twelve minutes, full stage.
