The New York Clipper (February 1919)

February-26, 1919 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 33 V BURLESQUE NEWS (CutimMd from Hia U> 4 U) BIG AUDIENCE STAMPS APPROVAL ON SHOW AT UNION SQ. LAST WEEK An excellent entertainment ™ offered at Ben Kahn'a Union Square Theatre last week. The first part was called "Grojraii and Adolph Going Into Business," by Frank Ifackey and the burlesque, by Billy Spen- cer, was called "A IJttle Bit or Evory- Mackey. doing hla well-known "Dutch" and Spencer his "Irish," kept the comedy at a hlrh pitch during the entire perform- ance. These boys were greeted by a round of applause when they made their appear- ance. They worked hard all through the show and had the audience In good humor all the time. , . „ James X. Francis handled the "straight" In his usual capable manner and assisted the comedians greatly In getting the ma- terial over. Brad Sutton did the charac- ters, his portrayal of an elderly business man being good, aa Was alio that Of a Frenchman. . Miss Lorraine displayed a shapely form In several tight nttlng gowns. Her Imper- sonation of a French woman was very good. Louise Pearson handled her numbers wen and made a good appearance. She worked nicely In the scenes. Babe Wellington, who 1b getting her voice back, had no trouble In getting her num- bers over, she offering them with plenty of dash. Eva Lewis, looking well In several new dresses, handled her numbers in her usual manner and got them over well. Lottie Grooper, a well-known "single" In vaudeville, who appeared in a specialty, of- fered a dandy act of three numbers. Miss Grooper Is a bit different than the usual "single" women In her work and Is a clever little lady. Her material Is good and she knows how to put It over. The act went well. The "Witch Dance." offered by MIbs Lor- raine, assisted by Miss Pearson, Francis and the chorus, was an excellent piece of work, beautifully staged. Miss Lorraine's portrayal of the-witch was creditably done, she proving herself In this role a good character woman. Floiinetta also offered a graceful Egyp- tian dance near the close of this scene. Solly Fields staged the "Dance of the Witch" and deserves credit for the excel- lent work he got out of the girls, as they all went through the series of dances with- out a flaw. Kahn gave him all the props and effects he needed to carry the scene out. It was a novelty. "The chorus was nicely costumed and the girls worked well In all the numbers. A packed house witnessed the perform- ance last Friday afternoon and seemed satisfied with all they saw. Sid. . t:. THE SUN NEVER SETS on MADISON'S BUDGET No. 17. Per- fonneri the world over gladly par ONE DOLLAR for its laugh-provoking con- tents, which include James Madison's latest, funniest and most sure-fire mono- logues, acts and sketches for two sad more performers, parodies, minstrel first- parts, hokum gags; also a one-set farce lor nine people, etc. Money back tf not absolutely to YOUR liking. Send orders to JAMES MADISON, USX Third Anisu l . New York. For oot« to order, call at my downtown office, 1493 Broadway. Vauderille Acts, Musical Shows, Burlesques, Etc. TAKE NOTICE! I am ready to write original numbers, words and music. Also perfect arranging. Prompt delivery. HUGH W. SCHUBERT. C r escent Theaters or 4a» State St. Bllyo. "Sweet Melody" A haunting tune that sticks. Wonderful, harmony . Get a copy and see. Professional Copies and Orchestrations. Send late program. Address Mgr, Prof. Dept., . C E. FORTUNATO t South Fifth St. Philadelphia, Ps. •JUST OUT BULLETIN WO. 4 Price, One Dollar Par Cop* It contains the following QUt-Edfe, Up-to- date Comedy Material: 23 SCBBAM1NG MONOLOCiUES. 15 BOABINO ACTS for two males. 13 ORIGINAL ACTS for male and female. SO SOBBCTBB PARODIES. 2 BOOF-LIFTINO TRIOAOTS. 2 RATTLING Q0ABTETTB ACTS. AN ACT FOB TWO FEMALES. A NEW COMEDY SKETCH. A OBBAT TABLOID, Comedy A Burlesque. 12 MINSTREL FIRST-PARTS. OBAND MINSTREL FINALE. HUNDREDS of cross-fire jokes for aide- walk conversation for two males and male and female. besides other comedy material which is useful to the vaudeville performer. Remember the price of McNALLY'S BULLETIN No. 4 la only one dol lar, p er copy; or we wilt send yon BULLETINS Noa. 2. 3 and « tor S2.00, with money back ■Tuarastee. WM. moNALLY, 81L 125th St, New York Mike S. Whallen Wanted—One Thousand Drivers for Water Wagon, July 1st "Mrs. WhaOIen's Boy Mike" HE LIKED BURLESQUE CURL The name of a girl in the "Military Maids" Company who signs herself "Toot- gie" Le Boy, was brought op in court last week when Joseph Ferguson was being tried on a charge of burglary. Ferguson had been sending Mis* Le Roy various amounts of cash, her letters to bim proved. He had stolen articles and, while on his last venture, in the taller shop of David Kornbluth, in. the Bronx, was caught by Detective Hegney. He was committed to ELmira. PRIMA DONNA HAS PNEUMONIA WAamnoTOH, D. G, Feb. 24.—Grace Lewis, prima donna of the "Americans," is confined to her room in Baltimore with pneumonia and was unable to open with the company at the Lyceum Theatre here yesterday. Flo Owens, the soubrette of the company, was also suddenly taken ill daring the matinee here yesterday and sent to her hotel. REPLACES ESTHER HIGBEE Elsie Meadows has been booked by Boehm and Richards with the Rose Bydell Show, to open in Jersey City next Satur- day. She replaces Esther Higbee. Miss Meadows has been in vaudeville the last two seasons. She was with Harry Hastings' Big Show three years ago and with the "Million Dollar Dolls" the sea- son before that. GETS WILKESBARRE HOUSE Wilkesbarbe, Pa., Feb. 20.—Louis Ep- stein, owner and manager of the Majestic Theatre, in Scranton, has taken over the lease of the Majestic, this city. He will book the attractions of the American Bur- lesque Circuit for a full week next season. The house is now playing the shows four days only. "ITS A BOY" A nine-pound baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carr (Qladys Parker) in Brooklyn last week. His name is Kenneth • Francis Carr. Mrs. Carr was soubrette of the "Million Dollar Dolls" last season and the "Bostonians" the first port of this season. Carr is with the "Million Dollar Dolls." 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