Harry Williams and Nat Ayer
Harry Williams at the piano. Nat Ayer delivering some of his own compositions. Williams is a good pianist and Nat Ayer is more of a writer than a singer. They just about get by. Fourteen minutes in one.
“The Diamond Dinner”
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.
Valerie Bergere’s Players
Including Ruth Raynor, Edward Hemmer, and Milmott Williams, in a one-act comedy “Where There’s A Woman” by Herbert Warren. A very pleasing comedy that received the laughs and got by in good shape. Fifteen, full stage.
May Wirth and Great Wirth Family
10 minutes f.s. Circus cyclorama. The greatest equestrian feature we have ever played, with some wonderful bareback riding by May Wirth. Closed the show with a hurrah.
Edna Goodrich & Co.
“The Awakening of Minerva.” 27 min F.S. This is a well written sketch along the familiar lines of the awakening statue, in which Miss Goodrich has an opportunity to display her charms, both in the classic robes of Greece and the modern Parisian gown. Her support is good and on the whole, the act held the interest all the way through closing with a big hand.
Mme. Olga Petrova
18 min in one. Make a very fine appearance in a magnificent gown and is a woman of wonderful grace and charm with a beautiful figure, Titian hair and Parisian manners. Sang the “Poll Parrot” song, also the “cat” song in a most entertaining way and after that everything was easy. Gave an interpretation of “Sapho” and close with a French version of “Oh You Beautiful Doll.” Each number was well applauded and the finish was so big that Mme. Petrova was compelled to make a little speech.
The Dancing Kleins
9 min in one. Man and woman. This is a good act for an early spot on the bill. The woman makes a good appearance and makes change of costume to that of boy. Made a good finish. Act was put on in the afternoon on account of the non-appearance of Peppino, and only for one show.
“A Persian Garden”
With Louis Simon & Kathryn Osterman & Co.
I will have to admit that I am a little bit disappointed in this act; it didn’t live up to what has been said of it in other cities. At the first performance I had it closing the show, but found it advisable to move it up to this spot. It is by no means a bad act, in fact in many spots it is extremely funny. The production is not nearly as good as it should be, in fact it shows a great deal of wear; the music is not attractive, nor particularly well sung. While a first rate act and a worthy head liner, it is overpaid by considerable money. 37 min. F.S.
Beatrice Ingram & Co.
In a dramatic sketch called “The Grafters.” There is the foundation here for a very fine playlet; has some very startling situations and a big surprise. Miss Ingram intended playing it a few weeks to show it with a view of a route for next season, but she feels that it is not yet in proper shape and is going to take it of to have it fixed up. It went over fairly well as it is, but its too good a piece of property to spoil by playing until it is re-arranged 18 min. F.S.
Taylor Granville, Laura Pierport and Co.
In the startling play in three scenes, “The System.” This act is well-staged, well-produced and well-acted. It is full of thrills and rife with action and held the attention of the people to the end. 15 in cast and a lot of “supers.” The tension of the whole thing cleverly relieved by the surprise finish, which furnishes quite a bit comedy. F.S. (1) F.S.