The New York Clipper (April 1919)

April 23, 1919 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER 27 BURLESQUE NEWS {Csattuad tram sac* U aaa* •* B) BITS AND NUMBERS AT STAR SHOW GO OVER WITH A BANG The "Jolly Girls Barleaquera" proved a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment at the Star last week. The book was called "We, Ub and Co.," but aa far a* a book went, that part was soon forgotten. ' However, there were plenty of bits and numbers that kept the Interest of the audience all. through the performance. Both bits and numbers were fait and went over with a bang. Al Martin, who is featured in the show, la the principal comedian. His style Is differ- ent from others, and be is most amusing in . this character. His dialect is good and he gets many a laugh with, bis magging and winning smile. Martin has a fine singing voice. Marty Collins is doing a "bum" opposite Martin. He works hard and does every- thing in his power to get laughs. His get- up Is all right, and he is a corking good "hoofer." - " James Bogard does an eccentric straight. He is fast, reads lines "well and can humor situations. He baa a good speaking voice and a most pleasing one when Hinging. Meyer Gordon, a juvenile, is seen many times during the performance, and on each occasion handles himself well. He makes a neat appearance and dresses well. He can sing and read lines and did very nicely In scenes. Madeline Buckley has something that few prima donnas can boast of on the American circuit, and that is a voice. It can easily be seen that Miss Buckley has nut in a lot of time studying, as her voice shows it. It Is rich in volume and sweet in tone. Miss Buckley displayed some attractive gowns last Thursday evening. Lottie Lee is the ingenue. Miss Lee has a lot Of personality, which assists her greatly In her work, She did well with her numbers and in the scenes. Her dresses were pretty. Jannell Janis, a vivacious goubrette, put plenty of "pep" into all her numbers and re- ceived her share ol encores with each. In the scenes she again displayed a lot of gin- ger. She baa a pleasing personality and her wardrobe is of excellent design. Flo Bogard la an ingenue prima, donna. She la an attractive voting person with a sweet voice. She rendered all her numbers exceptionally well. Her costumes, like her- self, save an air of daintiness. The "Jolly Girls" baa a chorus that is both good looking and good working. .The girls injected plenty of life into the num- bers .by the manner in which they worked. Their costumes looked well, aa did the scenery. The "promise of marriage" bit went over nicely, as done by Martin, Collins and Miss Bogard. The "dueling" bit pleased, aa offered by Martin, Collins, Bogard, Gordon, Misses Lee, Janis and a chorus girl. Collins' eccentric dance waa well done and appreciated by the audience. The "drinking" bit worked out nicely, as It i waa .offered. by Martin. Bogard, Gordon and the Misses Janis and Bogard. The "wheelbarrow" bit was liked. It was offered by Martin, Collins, Gordon and a chorus rirl. The Bogards scored a bit in their singing and talking specialty. The material they used waa good and their numbers well ren- dered, as both have good voices. The "pick out" number pleased. One of the girls who sang is a good soubrette pros- pect. The "Dolly Sunshine" bit was well done by Martin, Collins and Miss Lee. The "auto" bit caused amusement and was nicely put over by Martin, Collins and the Misses Buckley and Lee. The "husband" bit was done by Martin. Botmrt and Miss Janis. The "patent medicine" bit was amusing, as offered bv Martin, Gordon and the Misses Janis and Lee. The "bracelet" bit worked out all right, as done by Martin, Collins, Gordon, Bogard and Miss Bogard. A corking good duet was offered by Miss Bnckley and Martin. During the number, Martin introduced n big laugh with a drnnk bit. The way he did it was funny. The "wireless telephone" bit got over well. It was offered by Martin. Bogard, Gordon and the Misses Buckley. Lee and Janis. While most of the bits were old, some of them were reconstructed so that they looked new, and. best of all, they were put over fast. The show pleased. Sib. WANTED PONIES and MEDIUMS ALSO A GOOD TRIO or QUARTETTE MUST PLAY PARTS FOR Sliding Billy Watson's Show AMERICAN CIRCUIT (ALL-WEEK STANDS) address SLIDING BILLY WATSON Room 701, Columbia Theatre Building, New York, N. Y. WILLIE MACK Versatile singing and dancing juvenile. Next season with Harry Hastings' "RAZZLE DAZZLE" girls. \$"ill introduce new.songs andxecitations, written by.my- self. Also patentee, of the Mack- whistle. CALL-CALL-CALL FOR JEAN BEDINIS NEW REVUE Opening MAY 19 COLUMBIA THEATRE. New York The Following Ladies and Gentlemen kindly report (or Rehearsal AT DONAVAN DANCING HALL 308 West 59th St. MAY 5 lO A. M. Clark & McCulIough Joe Cook Kelso Bros. Harlan Knight Jim Deforest University Trio Vittoria & Georgette Ben Harney Bolzar Sisters 3 English Rosebuds Hiss May Myers Miss Minnie Amato Miss Lillian McNeil Miss Frankie James Miss Emmy Barbier 7 Musical Spillers ... "La Pouter Chorus of 20 Kindly acknowledge the above call by mail or in per- son to Jean Bedim, Putnam Bidg., Suite 326, 1495 B' way, New York City.