The New York Clipper (November 1917)

November 7, 1917 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER BURLESQUE NEWS (Continued from Pace 15 and on 31) GOOD COMEDY AND PRETTY GIRLS IN COLUMBIA SHOW Arthur Pearson's "Step "lively Girls" landed on Broadway with as great a col- lection of scenery, costumes and pretty girls as has been seen at the Columbia this season. The entertainment is in two acts with three scenes in each. While it carries no book, it is sprinkled with bright bits, funny situations, and many catchy mus- ical numbers. The comedy falls to Richy McAllister, familiarly known as "Shorty," and Harry Shannon. The contrast between these two men brings laughter. Shannon, who is over six feet tall and extremely thin, with his eccentric make up and actions, and McAllister not reaching to his waist, equally odd in his make up and dress, create, no end of fun. Both comedians work in a quiet manner. Raymond Paine makes a good "straight," he "feeds," nicely, sings and (fauces well and knows how to dress. Ethel Vernon is a decidedly clever soubrette; she is vivacious, a very grace - : ful dancer, knows how to put her num- bers over, has a pleasing personality, pretty figure and an attractive wardrobe. Shea Hess and Nettie Hyde, two pretty girls, do ingenue parts very nicely. Dotson, who is billed as "The Dark Step- ■ per," surely lives up to it. He also as- sists nicely with the comedy. . The "love" bit Vy McAllister, Shannon, Paine 'and Misses Vernon and Hyde is nicely done. The "gambling" bit by Paine, McAllister, Shannon and Dotaon worked out well and was different than what its usually offered. The boxing bit of McAllister and Shan- non is funny and won applause. The Misses Hess and Hyde do a neat sister act, offering two numbers and a dance. They dress the act well. Paine offers a military number with the chorus, which went over fine. The third scene of the first act, a re- ception room is plain, but one of the richest, in effect and coloring, ever Been at this house. Two large bunches of chrysanthemums helped to dress the stage. The "dancing carnival" Jed by Miss Vernon went over big. "The Queen of the Peacock Parade," with Misses Vernon, Hess and Hyde, assisted by the chorus, is picturesque. The peacock costumes worn by some of the girls are really artistic. The girls in one piece bathing suits made a neat and pretty appearance in the opening of the second act. Their shapely forms took well with the boys down front. The quartette of McAllister, Shannon, Paine and Dotson offered several parodies, which were well received Monday after- noon. The "Dog" act is good but drawn out too much. The "golf" bit by Shannon and McAllister is amusing. Dotson puts over a corking good dancing and singing act near the finish of the show. A chorua of twenty pretty girls, who can compare favorably with any Broad- way chorus, sing, dance and "look pretty, can be seen with this show. Their cos- tumes are beautiful, many of novel de- sign. The numbers have been artistically arranged. The scenery has been most carefully carried out; every detail is in good taste. Arthur Pearson deserves credit for put- ting on a corking good snow in every re- spect, and credit is also dne to the ones who are keeping it that way. SID. MAE PENMAN RE-SIGNS Mae Penman, ingenue of the "Liberty Girls," signed for another season last week at an increase in salary. NUGENT TO LEAD "BELLES" Harry Nugent starts ahead of the 'Broadway Belles" at New Bedford, Nov. 12. ... ..:■ :,'. '.; GOOD ACTS MAKE "CABARET GIRLS" A MARKED SUCCESS The "Cabaret GirlB," offering a two-act comedy by Junie McCree entitled the "Girl in the Bottle," entertained patrons of the Star last week. ■ There is a story to the book and a number of bits are worked in at different times. One man loses his wife and another marries her. Later she divorces him and re-marries her former husband. That is the plot. A detective later finds his way in and solves the mystery. Manny King and Harry Seymour nan-, die the comedy. King does a very good Hebrew impersonation. He works hard and does the character well. Seymour, with his funny role of the tongue, with his peculiar speech and mannerisms, in a "Dutch" role, does equally welL These' boys work.nicely together. .'-' ' ■ .,'' Mike Kelly seems to be taking It easy this season. He plays the part -of a de- tective, which docs not call him on the stage very often. We caught- a glimpse of his old familiar Irish brogue but once during the performance, and it reminded one of the old days. I'. _. » ..•■ Fred Hall is a clever "straight." He wears many .different suits, lie is .the first "straight" seen here wearing a mus- tache, and it is becoming. His voice is B 00 * 1 - . . Eddie Hill takes care of the juvenile role.' He dances well and puts the num- ber over. The chief assets of Edna Raymond, the, prima donna, are her figure and costumes, which she wears to advantage. She looks exceptionally well in tights. Her num J bers, however, do not seem to be written for her. i Anna Rose is an excellent soubrette. She is a lively little miss, puts plenty of ginger into her numbers, boasts of a pretty figure, and displays some stunning dresses. , Kohis Allen is another soubrette with the show, who just jumps in and fusses things up in good style. She has several numbers which she puts over well. Miss Allen also makes several pretty speeches. The "Girl in the Bottle" is a pretty blonde with a figure that would compare favorably with Diana. Her diction is good and she introduces pictures as a specialty during the first act. Hill and Miss Rose do a specialty in the first act, in one, offering a "tough" song and dance which took several en- cores. In the cabaret scene specialties were offered, with pictures between each act. The girls are shapely and pose prettily. King, Seymour and Kelly offered a drink- ing scene at the opening, and it went over well. Fred Hall presents a good singing and talking specialty on an Englishman. It was well done, and the material is good, though it was not properly appreciated Wednesday evening. Hall and Miss Rose followed with a singing and dancing spe- cialty which pleased. Hall's yodeling took nicely. Carl Dellerto did a violin specialty which won applause. The chorus was pleasing . and have pretty costumes. The scenery is bright and prettily designed. Kelly has a good entertainment and one that should make a success any- where. SW. LOVE MUST PAY FOR TAXIS The City Court ruled last week that Montague Love, the moving picture star, must pay C. M. Day 188.60 for taiicab fares. ALAMAC THEATRICAL HOTEL • Fena sri y the New Reseat JOS. T. WEISMAN, i"iu»«I»Hh Northwest Corner 14th and Chestnut Sta., St. Louis, Mo. Theatrical Hostelry, Cafe and Cabaret Union Help (Member N. V. 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