Gladys Clark and Henry Bergman with the Crips [sic] Sisters, made a strong number three. Lou Handman was at the piano. He was but one of five piano accompanists carried by as may acts in the show. Clark and Bergman have worked up a better routine, both for duetting and results, than when the act first out some months ago, and their score was a light hit. The Crisps were at a disadvantage for their second dance through wearing most unbecoming costumes.
The laughter was a long time coming, but when it did arrive there was an outpouring – that provoked by Al Lydell and Carleton Macy, who offered their comedy classic, “Old Cronies,” down next to closing. The old soldier’s bragging claims of his pep when the girls were mentioned brought a roar, and there was a continual bubbling until he danced off.
Bert Levy was on as a special attraction, he “reporting” the election returns with his projection device. Levy was announced as a special card. It was his first appearance in vaudeville for several reasons, he having been with the Hippodrome for two years. Recently he came back from abroad, plus a monocle, which he sported on Broadway. Levy worked in the orchestra pit between acts both for the regular Tuesday night show and the extra midnight performance.
Sonia and Co. two men and a pretty girl, opened with body lifts and “risely” stunts, and left a good impression.
The Four Meryl Prince Girls, a good-looking quartet, with harmony and comedy singing went over exceptionally well in the second spot. Their impression of newsboys “Pulling Dem Bones” for an encore is not exactly suited to their style. The girls present a pretty picture with a nifty opening, having three of the members posing in the center of the parted draped curtain and the other at the piano.
Kathryn McConnell and Eddie West, listed No.2, moved to a close and were the show’s hit. A good comedy opening got laughs for them at the start, and the “Profiteering Blues,” by West, following struck like house just right. After some neat dancing of Miss Connell, some stories are effectively put over by West for big laughs, then both finish with a comedy number nicely worked up for the hit. The girl is attractive and makes neat costume changes during its running. She looks especially stunning in a rich black gown in the final number. With more suitable material they could easily qualify for the better houses.
Lorraine Evon has charming personality and possesses a sweet voice. Her violin accompaniment with canary harmonizing and reproducing violin strains, won big applause, proving good novelty.
The Rigdon Dancers, trio of girls is artistic and neatly arranged pantomime dance offering with pretty setting, received fine appreciation, a Spanish and toed dance specialty outstanding. Edan Rigdon presents the act by changing cards, announcing various dances.
Glenn and Jenkins stopped show next to closing with harmonica and guitar playing and dancing, securing good laughs with preceding comedy talk, including some common property gags.
Faulkner and Ward, a two-man comedy talking act, held the next-to-closing spot. Ward was seen around here last season in a single as the “Hebrew Dough-Boy.” These boys are well paired. Faulkner doing straight to Ward’s comedy. Their talk is all centered on automobiles and safety first, otherwise “A Lesson in Traffic.” Their talk is wise-cracking and delivered with a punch. They blocked all traffic and had to signal for the show to proceed.
