In “The Tamer,” a one act comedy another “Taming the Shrew” idea. The woman was not half bad, but the man delivers his lines as though he were doing “Julius Caesar,” overacting badly and thus spoiling what might be a fairly good part with proper interpretations. The act did fairly well, notwithstanding, gaining quite a bit of laughter and a fairly strong finish. (Syracuse)
Two men, 1 woman in “Sensational Novelty.” This is a cycle offering in which practically all the work is done by one man. If he would out in a few more good tricks to consume the time he uses examing [sic] the apparatus, get rid of the comedian and run the woman away, he would have a pretty fair act. As it is, he just about got by and the finish did not indicate anything that could be appropriately termed a sensation. Garden in 5, 11 min. (Pittsburg)
“Beautiful Queen of Song.” 22 minutes in 1. Not the least doubt but what the costumes are beautiful. As far as being the “Queen of Song” is concerned I think perhaps there were a few doubtful ones in the audience. However, as a whole the act is good and everyone seemed satisfied and that’s all that’s necessary. (Toledo)
While it was rather daring to put Miss Pantzer down to close the show, she held the spot quite satisfactorily. While not a big hit, she got considerable applause and where necessary, she can maintain this position. She opens with a spade dance, closing with some clever bounding wire work; different from the usual run of wire acts and for an earlier spot, O.K. 8 min F.S.
I don’t think there is any question but what this man is the best violinist that vaudeville has ever had; in fact I should be rather surprised if in a few years, he is not ranked among the great soloists of the world. He made a most decided hit this afternoon, the audience being very loath to allow him to leave the stage. 15 min. in one.
In their new sketch, “Auto Suggestion.” This is a splendid vehicle; contains many bright lines and funny situations and for the money paid, it is thoroughly all right as it stands, but it is too bad that the two more clever people didn’t hold of this sketch for it might have been made a real headline act. 24 min. F.S.
This is Ed Gallagher formerly of Gallagher and Shean, and Joe Fields of Fields and Wooley, both recently having left Broadway productions. They are presenting “the Battle of Bay Rum,” which is too well known for any description, only need to say, it is nicely presented and received one continual run of laughs. The size of the here and handling the House Boat Party handicaps us very materially especially in this act. Presume with a larger stage, it would be a mammoth production. Sixteen minutes, full stage.
A young man of good personality, working in full dress and making a swagger appearance as “The American Englishman.” Opened with a song sung in the English character, a few stories that caused a ripple and finished with a recitation on “Back to the Yukon” which saved his life. Seventeen minutes in one.
Quite a novel offering. Mr. Penfold opens with a song and suddenly explains the non-appearance of his partner. Marshall plays the piano in the orchestra, after a few minutes of good cross-fire talk from which they get numerous laughs, Marshall goes on the stag. They then give several songs intermingled with good patter and closed to a rousing hand. 16 minutes, in one.
In the comedy “Minnie from Minnesota.” The old type of comedy and, as vaudeville at this time is going at a face pace, it looks as though Mr. and Mrs. Allison should give us something new or play the small time. Fifteen minutes, full stage.
