Variety (February 1915)

VARIETY Jl Second Time This Season at B. F. Keith's Palace Theatre, New York, This Week (Feb. 8) WERNER I EUROPE'S MOST VERSATILE ENTERTAINERS Mr. Alfred Werner, Jr., introduces an excruciatingly funny impersonation of CHARLES CHAPLIN, the popular moving picture comedian MANAGERS DON'T MISS IT PIRATES KEEP OFF Direction PAUL DURAND, Suite 1005, Palace Theatre Bldg. Rev. William Wallace Rose, Second Universalist Church While playing in Boston last April the company received a letter from William Wallace Rose, Minister of the Second Universalist Church of that city, as follows: "I was much taken with your splendid entertainment, which I witnessed last Monday afternoon, and am particu- larly anxious to know the name of the first selection played by your trio. If you will write the title on the enclosed card and post it I will be greatly obliged. It was wonder- fully done and I am grateful to you for giving the public such a classic" Read the Following: "Evening News/ 9 Providence, R. I. The Werner-Amoros Company in a "Vaudeville Novelty" is another act which made a hit with the audience last night. They were enthusiastically applauded and it was very evident that their efforts to please were entirely suc- cessful. This quartet of versatile entertainers first appear in a juggling act, which quickly changes into a musical offering, with 'cello, violin, piano and vocal music, all of a high order. The act is undoubtedly a "novelty, with a surprise at the finish furnished by the violinist. But it is in the impersonation of Charley Chaplin, the popular motion picture comedian, given by one of the members of the Werner-Amoros company that sends the audiences into shouts of laughter. The impersonation isn't announced in any way, but it takes the audience* only a second to recognize it, and how they roar I Already the whole town is talking of this impersonation and flocking to see it. Featuring Charles Huerta's Music Famous American Composer The Werner-Amoros company, now playing at Keith's, during the part of their act in which they indulge in music, are endeavoring to introduce to the American public the compositions of Charles Huerta, an American com- poser, in whom many critics see the legitimate successor of Ethelbert Nevin, America's most popular composer. tlon here, It appeared that the exceptionally warm welcome extended them Monday was partly due to the fact that many In the house were becoming restless during Miss Bwell's turn through the long time required by the opera singer In making changes, and during which time her lady assistant playa two se- lections on the piano, and later sings two com- edy numbers for another change. Miss Ewell received big applause for her "Butterfly" song, but was only mildly applauded at the conclusion of her act While Miss Ewell has an excellent soprano, it appears she needs a different and stronger routine for the head- line class. Emmett Corrlgan and Co. pre- sented "The Red Hate" in two scenes. It Is an excellent playlet, and Is handled by Mr. Corrlgan, with the artistic and able assistance of Miss Lillian Tucker and Co., the sketch held interest throughout, receiving tremendous applause. Oeorgs MacFarlane preceded the sketch and scored with his rich baritone. After singing several songs, he accommodated some of the patron* by singing "Tlpperary" and "Mother Machree. Duffy and Lorense were No. 6, where they offered songs, patter and good buslneaa. This neat and clever team, although still featuring "coupons," scored nicely. The Ahearns company got laughs with their noisy entertainment. Ida Dlvinoff, Rus- sian violinist, was In second spot. She did very nicely. Her assistant at the piano ap- pears uncomfortable. Layman 6 Chaulsae, billed aa whirlwind dancers, had the closing position. McVlCKER'9 (J. O. Burch. mgr.; agent, Loew).—Ten acta and several reels of pictures show. Business was a little off Monday night. Macart and Bradford In "A Legitimate Hold- up," were featured. Patrlcola and Meyers, man and woman, talk, alng and dance, getting the moat out of the dancing. They scored. Clarence Wilbur has a nice voice and his stories are all well received. Ryan Rltchfleld and Co. presented "Mag Haggerty's Father," which got some laughs, out did not close very strong. Norlne Coffey offered several num- bers In a manner that put her over nicely. Her method of Introducing songs Is different. Lelgbton and Robinson, black and tan, one depending on songs while the other dances, did very well. Fays and Mynn, man and wo- man, get comedy with "nut stuff," and close strong. Collier and DeWalde, exceptionally good roller skaters. Carl Dammen Troupe of acrobats, appreciated. Oeorge Reno 4 Co., also on bill. QRBAT NORTHERN HIP (Fred ■hurts, mgr.; agent, W. V. M. A.).—A good show on the day shift to the usual good business. Bgg and Verrl, winners of the six-day bike mom held here last week, am the added attraction. They give exhibitions of fast riding on aa up to be In paratua which did not seem working order for the first show Monday. It proved interesting to a certain extant. The greatest fault with the attraction was with the manager, who also acta aa the announosr. His appearance and husky voice detracted from offering. Kelly and Oalvln were the easy hit of the show proper. The next houars went to Chauncey Monroe and Oo. In "A Buslneaa Proposal." The Pal Trio, grand opera, fully appreciated. They make an excellent appearance and ware well liked. Beck and Hcnney, man and wo- THE FIVE, MUSICAL NOSSES MAKING MONEY AT PRESENT FOR MR. PANTAGES