San Francisco dramatic review (1899)

IO THE SAN FRANCISCO DRAMATIC REVIEW January o, 1909 Vaudeville J. P. BOGARDTXS, VaudeviUe Editor Orpheum The Orpheum habit is an institution of San Francisco. It has been nursed a good many years, with remarkable judgment. and consequently there is seldom opportunity for disappointment. This week's bill is surely one of the most gratifying of many moons. The first turn is that of' the Salvaggis, whirlwind dancers. They present a good example of their style of performance. Following come Gus Hibbert and Fred Warren, colored dancers and comedians, who by way of good measure threw in a rattling good performance on the piano. Gus Edwards' Schoolboys and Girls, a pretentious musical number, presented by five girls and four boys, is entertaining, but does not equal some others <>f Mr. Edwards' big acts, noisome presented by Jessie Laskey. Several of the voices are most pleasing, and the dancing excellent. That charming comedienne. Eva Taylor, reappears for one week with her company in Chums. As on the occasion of her first visit. Miss Taylor made a pronounced hit, and the audience voted the presentation of the playlet one of the best things seen in vaudeville this season. Splendid support is rendered by Louis Albion. Eleanor Phipps and Lawrence Grattan. The Rooney Sisters, petite and attractive girls, present the dancing feature of the programme. They plan a great variety of dance steps and execute them most gracefully. W ilfred Clarke, who once upon a time was a stock star in San Francisco at the old Grand Opera House, and who since that time has become a fixture in vaudeville, presents himself and a capable company in his own absurdity, entitled What Will Happen Next. Mr. Clarke is a rarely good comedian, and his and supports' efforts caused much laughter. The abilities of the actors made the play. Edwin Late! is one of a few surviving examples of old-time minstrel men. He does a monologue which he helps out with a little banjo playing and other musical oddities. His humor is enjoyable and his act was keenly appreciated by his audience. Mr. Latel was followed by De Biere, an illusionist and sleight-of-hand man, who displays more "class" and genuine ability than any performer of his kind that we have had here in years. In ever)' particular his tricks are sensationally mysterious and his personality is decidedly attractive. Moving pictures wound up a really wonderful bill. Wigwam Manager Harris had four comedies in the bill this week. Douglas Flint's excellently acted and sterling playlet: the country comedy of A Rural Substitute by Joseph R. Kelter and company; the Austins in a laughing act; and P>ert Weston and company in The Medicine Man. Luken's seven bears were funny at times, and Joe Hardman's lively stories added to the laughter. An extraordinary comedy bill. The Pelots, jugglers, and the La Selle Trio, acrobats, rounded out the show. Next week has Dan Sheridan ; Mabel De Forest and company, in A Jay Circus, a roar of laughter act; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young and company in Early Days East and West, a character sketch ; John Fields, Jr. ; the Adler Trio, club jugglers; Mizuno Trio, in special entertainment: Eugene O'Rourke and company in Parlor A; Farren, Wills and Ramsley, singers and dancers; Emile Suber. monologist. National There were four comedy turns in the National bill this week: Dolph and Susie Levino in Hypnotizing a Wife, original in plot and matter and finely acted, a gem : Joseph and Myra Dowling in A Snap Shot, a story of mistaken identity ; the Sweigerts in protean playlets ; and the baggage smashing Mallon and P>art in good, uproarious fun. The Royal Musical Five, young and cultured artists, provided a featured musical entertainment. The other titrns were Smith and Brown, singers and dancers; Amelia Bazette, the vocalist; Avil arid Grimm, daring high trapeze bar casting act ; and S. Kikuda, a superior Japanese juggler. Next week's bill presents Mr. and Mrs. Esmond in the Soldier of Propville, an act of high repute ; the Zello Group, laughing comedy act; Alice De Garmo. gymnastic Ariel ; Herbert Cyril, the London Johnnie; lilocksom and IWirns. eccentrics extraordinary : and two other turns. Pantages-Empire A very full and varied program ruled as usual at this theatre this week, including the Johnson Students, club tossers ; World's Comedy Four, mirth and music ; Conn, Downey and Willard, presenting a good character sketch. Dr. Louder ; The licrnsteins, singing and dancing duo; Cakewalk Octette, introducing competitive cakewalk ; Albanj and Collina. Italian operatic vocalists; and the motion pictures of the earthquake district of Italy, the first to be presented. Next week conies a grand combination of twelve people in A Night with the Poets; Walthour Troupe, comedy and trick cyclists: Henry and Young, comedy sketch. Nevada; John Ruckcr, the Alabama blossom ; Boulden and Ouinn, entertainers. Wash ington Square Up on Powell and Montgomery avenue, Manager Abrams has Eddie O'Brien and Lottie Darragh, the musical comedy artists; La Vail Sisters; Amelia Mazette : Jimmy Mack; Heliene Neilsen ; and Bonnie Cruz. Thalia Concert Hall The Thalia illuminates the white light district of Pacific street and is the favorite resort therein. The bill this week includes the Dale Sisters, singers and dancers ; the Tahora \rabs in a wild acrobatic turn; Rose Stevens, the vocalist ; Tait and company ; the Great Sawtell and others. Max Steinle and Mattie Hydgc conclude two weeks of a most successful engagement in Reno tomor row night Theatrical TigHts ALL COLORS. WEIGHTS AND QUALITIES — Cotton. "T"5c to $1.S0; J2.50 to $3.50; Lisle or Silkoline. {3.00 to $4.50; Silk, $5.00 to $12.50. BEST LINE MADE IN THE 1 Calf, $5.00; Calf and Thigh. Calf, Thigh and Hip. $12.50. S YMMETRIC ALS ! Wool, U. S. $10.00; We also Make Padded Shirts. SWEATERS, JERSEYS, GYM. ATHLETIC aiid BATH SUITS, SUPPORTERS, ACROBATIC SHOES, OOOD UNDERWEAR Knit to Fit in All Materials. We operate our own mills, carry a large stock and make goods to measure at reasonable prices. We suit the professional as If he were buying in Europe. Write us for prices and samples. Cor. VAN NESS AVE. AND CALIFORNIA ST., S. F. NATIONAL THEATRE Mr. Sid Grauman, General Manager POST ARE BTEIHER 8TS., BAR PRARCISCO Leading Vaudeville Theatre on the Sulllvan-Considine Circuit. No Act Too Good for us. Write. CHRIS. O. BROWN N. Y. Representative 1358 Broadway HARRY L. LEAVITT Seattle Representative American Bank Bldg. PAUL GOUDRON Chicago Representative «04-5 Ofteonta Bldg. 67 S. Clark St. Sullivan 6c Considine Circuit Sole California Representative ARCHIE LEVY, American Theatre Bldg. -1125 Market St., above Tth, San Francisco Now booking time in Utah, Wanted — First-class acts Colorado and ICa at all times. • ••• Phone West 9098 That Independent Vaudeville Agent BERT LEVEY •••• 2053 SUTTER ST.. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Booki ookings At the Sullivan & Considine, San Francisco Office, through Archie Levy, their sole booking agent, for week of January 10, 1909: (iRAXD, Sacramento — Brawn & Hodges; Payne & Lee; Holmes & Hollister; John Birch; YYenona Francis & Co.: Mile. Summerville. NATIONAL, San Francisco— Zello Troupe; The Swickards : Mr. and Mrs. Esmonde ; De Garmo and Keough ; IHockson and Burns ; The Coopers. BELL, Oakland — Joe and Myra Dowling; Mallia and Bart; Dolph and Susie Levino; Royal Musical Five; Kikuda; Smith and Brown. \\ TGYYAM. San Francisco — Shermann and De Forrest; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Young and company ; Adler Trio ; John Fields, Jr. ; Mizuno Trio. WASHINGTON SOl'ARE. San Francisco — Amelia Mazette; O'Brien and Darragh: Jimmie Mack: Bonnie Cruz; La Vail Sisters; Heliene Neilsen. NOVELTY, Stockton — Sam Hood ; The Pelots ; Jos. F. Kelter and companv ; La Selle Trio. NOVELTY, Vallejo — Sam and Ida Kelly ; Joe Hardman ; Luken's Bears. LOS ANGELES. Los Angeles — Marzella's Birds; Fannie Frankel ; Kenyonn and Healv ; D. A. Flint and companv ; Plafrey and Hoefler. WALKER, Los Angeles — O'Connor, Saunders and companv ; Patterson's Statues. DENVER, Jan. o— Goldwin Patton company; Geo. Yeomans; Musical McLarens: Pastor and Merle; Devoy and Dayton Sisters; Kessley's Marionettes. At the Pantages-Western States Vaudeville Association, San Francisco Office. Pantages Theatre (formerly Empire Theatre), through O. S. Burns, their sole San Francisco booking agent, for week of January 10. 1909: PANTAGES-EMPIRE, San Francisco— A Night with the Poets, 12 people; Walthour Troupe; Henry and Young; John Rucker; Boulden and Quinn. WIGWAM, San Francisco— Eugene O'Rourke and com PANTAGES Western State Vaudeville Association Controlling the longest, largest and best chain of vaudeville theatres in the United States. Mr. Manager: No matter where your house is, how large or how small, we can supply you promptly with first-class vaudeville acts at reasonable prices, also lodges, chilis and entertainments furnished on short notice. See O. S. BURNS. Representative. Phone West 7 HO. Offices: Pantages Theatre, cur. Sutter & Steiner Sts.. San Francisco, Cal. panv ; Farnon, Wills and Ramslev ; Fmil Suber. PANTAGES, Sacramento— Four Johnson Students; Conn, Downey and Willard; World's Comedy Four: Martelli and Albani;The Bernsteins. NOVELTY, Oakland — Baptiste and Franconi; Thomas and Payne: The La Moines: Fred Lancaster. EMPIRE (Jose), San Jose — Ferra; Maddern and Fitzpatrick : Morse & Brown ; Eldora ; Rickshaw Octette ; Ah Sing Foo; Francisco MurraccL CENTRAL. Oakland — Mabel Pierce. EMPIRE. Los Angeles— Manlon and Clifton. GRAND. San Diego — Aloak Serenaders. GRAND, Reno, New — The La Monts: Sid Slapnik ; The Blessings ; Weston and Trau. THALIA, San Francisco— Fait and company ; Dale Sisters ; Taharo Arabs ; Rose Stevens. PEOPLE'S, San Francisco — The Roselles; Morev and Morev : Billy Jones. COLORADO, Jan. 10— Lillian Wright and Gordon Boys J Ashburn and Hudson : Walter Daniels; Wheeler Earle and Vera Curtis. NOVELTY, Visalia— Hall and Lorraine. The stage hands of the National gave Sid Grauman a valuable ornamental gold headed cane for New Year's, and the Granulans, father and son, presented Archie Levy with a costly carved Japanese ebony center table. It is so hefty that when Archie wants to move it he calls in his neighbors to help him.