Frazer and Bunce
Frazer and Bunce closed, scoring better results than any of the preceding turns. The nut stuff of Bunce caused a howl, while his partner sailed away with equal honors in song delivery, unruffled by the antics of the former.
Doyle and Webb
Doyle and Webb (colored) did well for the third post, finishing to big results with an old-fashioned exit of their high stepping variety. Their dancing got big returns and Miss Webb made everything out of an opportunity to shout her coon songs.
Gangler’s Animals
Gangler’s animal turn opening made much of the opportunity by getting some high results with the trained horse. The dogs seemed to respond to their master’s whip with a good deal of comedy antics and the turn closed with the agile creatures climbing the pole and loosening the curtain on which gold letters emblazoned their hope of pleasing, getting them a big hand, and they bowed in acknowledgment to three fast curtains.
Street Urchin
[New Act] Violinist, 12 mins.; one. (Oct.28). Boy who looks 12 but probably around 18 enters playing semi-classical number on violin, the music preceding his appearance. Is dressed in ragged garb and absence of makeup gives his pale, wistful appearance which aids in sympathetic appeal.
Plays another number straight then sings a ballad in a sweet baritone, closing with a song and a violin accompaniment at same time. More than made good opening second half of roof bill.
Jack and Mary Graham
[New Act] Songs and talk. 15 mins; one. One or town laughs sprinkled throughout with the girls appearance the main asset. She makes two changes and does four songs, one ballad. With a recitation inserted, offered by her partner, that they liked up on the Roof.
A clean cut looking couple but a bit shy on material, in so far as their conversation goes, and at their best while singing, but who presented a most acceptable No. 2 act.
Willing and Jordan
Willing and Jordan, next to closing, looked good and sang well, going through five songs and an interpretation by the girl of how an Englishman and an Italian would present one of the numbers, the former being decidedly weak, as was also one of the other melodies. The couple did acceptably but didn’t seem to have the power necessary to hold that particular spot on the Roof – as that still remains the most desired position up there.
Cantor’s Minstrels
Cantor’s Minstrels, despite current reports that they were tying it up downstairs, must have been off form upon hitting the Roof, as the act simply breezed through without interruption until one of the end men appeared as a dame of “color” and then managed to pry forth a few laughs. A good dancer, this boy, but only stepping out once alone. He is the backbone of the turn and subsequent events rest on him. Possibly the act was held back by being minus its “set” while working upstairs and the inability of one of the girls to do anything through reporting just out of a hospital. The Minstrels did fairly well – that’s all.
Wardell and Concourt
Wardell and Concourt walked in with comedy honors of the evening, their offering being exceptionally timely in the political crossfire as delivered by them on the eve of election. The only opposition they encountered, in this line, came from one of the end men in Cantor’s Minstrels, closing the first half, but the team topped the number of laughs he hung up previous to their entrance.
The Pesci Duo
The Pesci Duo ushered in the second half and had they been in the spot held by Willing and Jordan would have, more than likely, held up the entertainment. They came very close to doing as much anyway, the boys efforts on the harp being responsible. A very close second to one of the Marx Brother in playing the instrument, the chances being that he’ll run even with the latter if he keeps going.
The Six Musical Nosses
The Six Musical Nosses, headlining, walloped over a substantial hit with brass and instrumental selections. The Nosses broke in in the old continuous days some 22 years ago or thereabouts. There were five then. The present turn contains three of the originals. Quite a record for any act. A string trio with a freak violin, cello de gamba (small cello) and viola stood out among the various numbers. Herald trumpets, cornets, trombones and a saxophone quintet also figure in an entertaining series of medleys. A good old standard musical turn, the Nosses, which has stood the test of time exceedingly well.