The inimitable mimic. 32 minutes, open in C.D.F. parlor with grand piano, closing in 3 with special panorama drop and green ground cloth. Miss Loftus gave impersonations at the afternoon show of Nora Bayes, Mrs. Fiske in new show, Elsie Janis in a new show, an English lady riding in a tram car, Jane Cowl in “Within the Law” and Maude Allan in classic dances. It is a peculiar fact that Cleveland has had none of these later day shows, which resulted in the audience being rather unresponsive to her impersonation with that of Rose Stahl in “The Chorus Lady” and added to her repertoire an imitation of Bert Williams in his card game (Syracuse)
14 minutes in four, bare stage, doing dancing, banjo playing, some instrumental work and singing. There is plenty of action and some misdirected energy, especially along vocal lines. Because of their hard work and some of their dancing numbers the trio was well received. (Indianapolis)
“The New Physician.” A very funny act, ludicrous situations and extremely well done. The only criticism we have to make is that there are so many laughs that it would be well to shorten the act by about five minutes. The audience really becomes exhausted. (1) (2)
We were more than delighted with the work of these two people. Their act is decidedly out of the beaten track. They sing, dance and talk and do them all in a novel manner. This man and woman could hold any spot on any bill and do themselves justice. Special drop in one.
Some splendid work by these clever fox terriers on the large balls and a revolving table. Lots of laughs and an act that could be played on almost any position on this bill.
One of the greatest acts we have ever played. Nine people – and a little boy who directs one number from orchestra pit, coming as a real surprise – in operatic, ragtime and Mexican melodies on xylophone, bells, chimes, mandolin, banjo, marimba, and other instruments. Also a little singing and some of the greatest castanet dancing I’ve ever seen. The girl who does the dancing is a wonder and the man not much less. They had to play and dance five or six encore numbers (most unusual in Providence) finishing with a melody of patriotic airs that brought the audience to its feet as one individual, so stirringly was it given. We advertised this act pretty heavily, but it fully lives up to everything we said about it. 30 min. F.S.
This act did not go very well. They should be given the benefit of the doubt, possibly, because they were obliged to omit their finish, their Sextette from “Lucia,” Which had been rehearsed first by Bixley & Lerner. However, they did not go well up to the time when that number would have been given. 13 min. in one.
A pretty act that never gets any great amount of applause but nevertheless pleases and will attract some people, I am sure. The fact that a woman of pleasing personality works the animals adds to its attractiveness. 14 min in Full Stage.
“A Night at the Movies.” 27 minutes f.s. Special sets; this act proved a decided novelty, caught the fancy of the audience, and had them laughing at both shows almost without interruption. It is so far away from anything we have had that it will no doubt cause a lot of talk, and will be a good feature.
11 minutes f.s. Palace. Singing, bicycle riding, roping and “Turkey Trotting.” Every minute of it good. One of the best opening acts we have played in a long time and could go down on a bill.
