18 minutes in one. A couple of “nuts’ with all manner of crazy stunts from parading the stage hands to singing “Blue Bell” and playing a flute that is out of tune. Held this spot with credit and went over big with the packed house.
In “The Clock Shop.” 31 minutes f.s. Three special scenes. The best act Chip and Marble have had yet. Has a novel story, with all the characters as animated clocks, bright lines, all the dialogue being in rhyme, and the music is both high-class and catchy. A decided hit.
42 min. With the change of two principals, this is the same act that played Providence week before last. The act is to be commended for its scenery investiture. Costuming and singing choruses. The work of the principals was satisfactory and take it all in all, it can be rated as a good act. Were unfortunate in coming on very late this afternoon, but at that secured applause on the majority of their numbers and apparently were well liked.
Presenting the little farce comedy, “Poughkeepsie.” 14 min. Grapewin has introduced many new laughs since he first tried this act out here two years ago and now has a sure-fire comedy vehicle. Kept the audience in a roar for the fourteen minutes of which he was on. Received an advance hand and a strong close.
14 min. Miss Vanderbilt shows a wonderful improvement as an artist since the last time she played here and back with that clever comedian, George Moore, they presented a sure-fire number consisting mainly of songs interspersed with good dancing and clever patter. Very much liked this afternoon.
23 min. Here is a tremendous flash that fails to get much. While the act is speeded up since they first opened at the Palace, it still lacks much of being worth the money. While a few of the tricks received a good hand, during the greater part of the act the Troupe made much more noise than the audience. At the finish they were rewarded with only a scant hand. In the cream spot on the bill, they were a great disappointment to me as they failed to score anything. Compared with American acts like Four Londons of last week, they ran a poor third.
These girls met with a cordial reception, plenty of advance applause from their audience, and lots of applause for their songs. When compared with many other women who are getting the same salary – having in mind Sophie Tucker – I consider them a splendid bargain. 16 mins. in one.
In “Twice a Week.” I will have to say that this act fared very poorly indeed. Is a great disappointment. I don’t know where all the laughs are I have been told about; certainly didn’t get them today. 20 mins, F.S.
Juggling, balancing and acrobatics, 10 min, 3 men, full stage. The lofty perch balancing feats are extremely well done; the remainder of the act including the familiar barrel juggling and acrobatic tricks are on par with these specialties as seen in all other acts of this kind. The unfailing comedy contained in the juggling now, as always, produces plenty of laughter.
14 mins. Full stage, special set. Avery [sic] appealing little novelty, quite the best seen here in a long time past. Entertaining and education is a combination not often met with theatrical offerings these days, and here is a welcome relief from many of the stereotypes and hackneyed forms of divertissement with which the stage of today is overburdened.
