The Billboard 1913-03-22: Vol 25 Iss 12 (1913-03-22)

ae aee t ~% afc ee The Billboard MARCH 22, 1913. STERN & CO.’S BIC NOISE BESSIE WYNN'S. KNOCKOUT SUCCESS By GENE BUCK Mos. FOR BIG NOISE HITS 1,283 SEE TOP PAGES and DAVE STAMPER [121,122 & 125 102-104 W. 38th ST. NEW YORE CITY ce Orchestration Ready Special Price, 5c. THE PALACE MUSIC HALL. (Cootinued from page 55.) wauager Who refuses to employ unmarried people, certainly takes care of his part in the most capable manner. Chauncey Monroe, as Ralph Trimmins, the timorous pook-keeper is another man who follows up the good work of his partner with excellent support. Miss Helene Wande, as the stenographer, also knows exactly what is expected of her, and how to execute it. In short, the act is consummate and we compliment the trio in loudest terms. There is no disputing the fact that Kennedy well deserves the big time. Now for dainty: SALLY FISHER—Singing comedienne; sixth in nine-act show; time, eighteen minutes in one or two if you consider her wardrobe drop; appearance, decidedly pleasing; reception, strong as deserved. (Even a bouquet of American Beauties). In her repertoire of songs, the last of which denicts the modest little society maid, thru the various gradations in America, Sallie is supreme. This last number is the daintiest of dainty and the most refined of refined; even as to the costuming and execution. Her conception of the colonial debutante is the keynote and he same charm pervades each other offerings, the hoop-skirt, tbe polonaise, the Flora-Dora and the decolette of 1913. In addition to being able to dance gracefully, Sallie can sing like a nightingale, and also make ample use of her facial expression She deserves the ovation accorded her. THE BERRENS—One man at piano; one man female impersonator with violin; Seventh in nine-act show; time, thirteen minutes in three; appearance, very finisht; reception, very strong; eight curtain calls; encore refused. The female impersonation in this act is very cleverly accomplisht, and gives the musical offering a very novel conclusion. As to the talent displayed upon the instruments, the boys showed copious quantity. The pianist found nothing too difficult for him, while the violinist was equally as clever. The latter succeeded in giving a most silvery tone to his playing that would bave made them a perfect success, eveu without the novelty which winds up this act th whirlwind fashion. At the beginning, The Berrens rendered operatic setections, but gradually broke down into modern syncopated rag time. The act is very good indeed. BUD FISHER—Cartoonist; eighth in nine-act show; time, fifteen minutes in one; special cartooning board; appearance, above criticism; reception strong; one encore; five bows. The cartoon creator of Mutt and Jeff got off a big hand t the Monday night Palace _ performance. He is undeniably a ‘‘knight of the cartoon.”’ Considerable study has been given his presentation so that it far exceeds in originality and arrangement, the offering of any other cartoonist ever presented. Unfortunately, Bud's an artist and not an actor as his havior on the footlights reveals untheatrical discomfort and timidity. It is plain to see that he is only interested in vaudevil for the money he gets out of it. At that, Bud's wise so that we shai wind up by complimenting his act, rather than tearing it to pieces. ARTHUR HOPKINS—Dance Dream; one man, six girls; time, fourteen minutes in three; appearance, delightful; reception, fittingly strong. Arthur Hopkins, in presenting his all-star Lambs’ Gambol Dance Dream has given vaude vil a golden offering—dainty in conception, sil very in quality and charming in execution. The act is almost entirely worked in spot; sometimes red, and sometimes white, and reveals in its scope, the dream of a dancer who in his slumber recalls the dancing girls of every age, from the colonial through to the Flora Dora to the modern little Broadway turkey trotter. It is delightfully clean and clever and the costuming is splendid and brilliant. Misses Irene Enright, Eether Hall. Ann Ives Bianche Tipton, Adele Covert and Fay Tincher are the girls that visit him in his dream. With each and every one of them, he does the characteristic dance of the age and Mr. Colt Albertson must be complimented for his grace in the minuet, the polka, the gavotte, the waltz and the “‘bear cat’’ rag. Miss Tincher, the breezy Broadway girl, is unusually graceful. It is safe to predict that she will be noticed by some pro moter of the higher forms of amusement for she certainly seems to be worthy of a dancing role of importance with some musical comedy. This was indeed a very strong finishing number for the Palace, and only serves to prove Manager Harry Singer's interest in providing excellent entertainment for his patrons. THE MAJESTIC THEATER. (Continued from page 55.) week, where she took her box-office and persona magnetism with her. Miss Murray introduces a couple of new character songs, which take very well; her act ‘s a complete hit and she holds the spot allotted tu her in this bill, very nice ly. Her act was reviewed in detail in the las: issue of The Billboard under the heading of the Palace Music Hall. KATHERINE KIDDER AND COMPANY—The Washerwoman Duchess; comedy playlet; one lady, three gentlemen; seventh in nine-act bill: time, 21 minutes, in three; special setting; appearance, good; reception, > We like Miss Kidder’s conception of Madame Sans Gene’s The Washerwoman Duchess much better than any we have seen her in, altho Amelia Bingham and several other big stars have given us this little bit, and have always ~yr = with it. However, Miss Kidder ie made the pert. She is the polite hick all the way thrg and while she pulls any number of good ~=lneghs thru her ridiculous situations "THE NEW SECTIONAL ADVERTISIN 1913 SLIDE 1913 aan Sy Y BIG FEATURE . ee Patent Applied For. 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Gun erang returns to | the feet of ne $3.00 Per Hundred shooter. 656 BROADWAY, NEW YORK which she creates, still, there are moments when there is real dramatic and artistic acting, which Was generously commended. Miss Kidder is ably assisted by Walter Wilson in the part of the Emperor Napvleon, Mitchell Harris as Count de Mourney, and John Marchand in the part otf Marshall Lefebvre. LESTER—Ventriloquist; eight in nine-act show; time, 30 minutes in one; appearance, excellent; reception, the biggest hit of the bill. Now, when a ventriloquist can come to us in the Majestic, next to closing, and hold the stage for 30 minutes—and then leave his audience in a clamor fur more, what’s the use of trying to review his act? It can’s be did! Lester has played Chicago so often that his name is now one of the strongest box-office magnates of any of the smaller-salaried feature acts on the Or pheum or U. B. O, time. In the past two years he has been seen here « half dozen times at the Palace and at the Majestic. and each appearance finds some little improvement in his act, even tho it may be the addition of only one little joke. It is sure to be good and a valuable acquisition to his routine. ‘‘Frank Byron, Jr.,’’ was vn the job all right, did hig part ot the act but his threats to quit and leave Lester in the cold, did not seem to affect the ventriloquist. Here's hoping that we may have Lester with us again in the very near future. MLLE. MA-BELLE—Sylvan ballet; classic dancing offering; closing nine-act show; time 11 minutes in full; appearance, good: special settings, effects and costumes; reception, fair. This act is staged in two parts, number one being the Woodland Nymfs, and number two. the Bacchanalian Dance. Ma-Belle is assisted by six very pretty girls who have been well coached in their dancing. The act is rather spectacular and while we have seen greater end better dancers than the star of this of fering, it is a typical big-time act and would probably fare better earlier in the bill. THE LINCOLN THEATER. (Continued from page 55.) ine Novelty,’ relieves Mary of all responsibility as to the conduct and efficiency of ber can'nes. There is at least one real dog in this exhibition. but the three who appear with Mary, undis guised at the close of the act. we do not imagine took any active part in the exhibition. It was a good number for children, but its deceptiv quelities were too lucid for the grown-ups The Chicago Home of the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Show World ( The SARATOGA Hotel 17-29 S. Dearborn St., bet. 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