Variety (December 1907)

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MASS. over brought here, are the continued acta, all of then popular ns shown by their reception. Suzanne Adams is the topllner and seamed to please the audience, especially the upper portions. She dressed very artistically ami wss especially at- tractive personally, but she sang through her nose ami her upper notes were very metallic and cold. Valonl. a European Importation appearing for the lirst lime here, met with instant success. lie hud many novelties, including trained pigeo'is In a balancing feat. lie Is an addition to vaude- ville. Hsrdeen'a work was cleverly done. The resemblance between his act and Houdinl's is re- markably close. Mile. Chester and her statue dog have a very attractive net. but not new in Boston. Julian Hose has some new Levlnsky stories, and Collins ami Hart do their "strong men'* act. in which there is much humor. HOWARD (Jay Hunt, mgr.).—The Bohemian Burlcsqucrs camp here this week, with Andy Gardner and Ida Nieolai at their head. Mamie Kent, a former Howard burlesquer. Is with this show and got a great reception. The show's olio comprises The Musical Stewarts, Joe Barton and Brother on the cycles. Marie Revere, Helen Law- ton and Bessie York in a lively batch of songs, and '"The Msd Stampede." featuring Mabel Carew and Gertie Hayes. The Howard's own show Includes Tinman. Felix* and ClaxtOU, a comedy musical trio of much merit: Hendrlx and Prescott, singing and dancing; Jennings and Ren frew In black face and songs; M^athleu, the odd Juggler; The Namedo Brothers: Charley Farrell; Hallman and Collins: Billy Hallman. the former ball player; Prof. Dodd and his wonderful dog, and Ferris and Marks. Business big. COLUMBIA (H. N. Farren. mgr.).—Matt Ken- nedy has the real thing with this show. "High School Girls," being much better and funnier than most of the Wheel comedians. He ia original. knows his business and compels laughs. The show Is clean, snappy and well costumed. In the olio are The Wlora Sisters. Sutton and Sutton. Young and Athen In a singing sketch. The Big Four, comedians and singers, and Malda Dopree, sou- brette. and a dandy, too. Business huge after- noons, fair evenings. AUSTIN A STONES MUSEUM (Stone A Shaw, props.).—The Meadows Comedy Company holds first place In the theatre, putting on "Two Old Sports," a lively sketch. The Belford Brother*, Nora Gibson. Gardiner Brothers and KItHe Hoff- man Complete the bill. In the curio hall are Mile. D'Audlin and Frits, who swallow various articles; The African Village, and the two largest oxen in the world. LYCEUM (Geo. IL Bachellor. mgr.").—The Lid Lifters are back again with a good show and some very pretty girls. The olio Includes Collins and La Belle, dancers; The Eight Moulin Rouge Girls, who can dance; Johnny Jess, character comedian; Zulcika, Boyce and Black, and Mile. Degere. PALACE (Chas. H. Waldron. mgr.).—Rose Sydelle and her I^ondon Belles drew good nous >s ■ <AM -n'f*k In *£P>e Prince of Petticoats." with a fine olio, consisting of Martyime and Company, in Parisian pantomime that goes well: Woodruff* Animals; Campbell and Mack. In "The Sculptor." with the girls as models, and The Cnlted Quartet, good singing comedians. The Palace's own bill includes Fagan and Merrlam, In an Irish sketch; Kramer and Beverly, slugers and dancers; Frank L. Brown, descriptive singer; Pope and Uno the dog. Amateur nights here have proven a big success. NOTE.—The Hub Theatre is featuring "Ben Hur" for its leading film here this week, snd the Premier Is offering "Blue-Beard" to big crowds. « PHILADELPHIA By OEOROE M. YOUNG. KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr.)—Several new acts were offered this week. The bill was highly entertaining and business was all that could be expected with the Christmas shopping on. Wal- ter C. Kelly, a local product, was given the head- line position and held it down nicely. Kelly has freshened up his monologue with some new stories and his "Virginia Judge" recital has also been added to, with excellent results. "The Unmask- ing," a two-scene playlet, was repeated by the Edwards Davis Company. The sketch, which was written b ythe pnlicher-actor-author. is one of merit, but is lacking in vaudeville tlavor. Kitty Trauey had her lirst local showing. New feats are shown and the act is prettily dressed. The Elite Musical Four offer a straight musical act, playing on numerous instruments, some of which is meritorious.' It is a good looking act and was well liked. They could improve by slowing up on two or three of the numbers and cutting out the worn-out material, particularly "American Patrol." The "Country Choir," which is a bold copy of "The Village Choir," sang several selec- tions. Holden's Manikins proved entertaining for the older folks and a big hit for the young ones. The little string comedians are skillfully bandied and there Is an attractive program arranged. Brown and Nevarro, colored, returned with one or two changes In the act. The opening number, an Indian song, gives the man a poor start but he improves later. The ' comedy acrobatic' set of the Fllis Now Ian Troupe made its usual good impression and held down the closing position of the regular bill in good style. Dudley and Chetdyn, who were part of a trio the last time seen, are back again to their original duo singing specialty and -Were the best of the early num- bers. The pair have good voleeg and should work out an act that would call for a better position on the bill. The Nohrens Showed a rou- tine of familiar, figures on a double trapeze, un- changed from former visits. The woman appears .rather heavy for a "flyer" but is cleverly han- dled by her lighter partner and they have >i showy act.- "The Dancing Belles." four little girls, showed improvement In their act sine*' their initial showing here. It is a local act and scored well in au early position. The Pelots, comedy juggling, was another.of the early acts. Josephine Sabel did not appear. Lowell B. Drew and Clarence Wilbur and Company are under (New Arte). FORREST (Dan Fishell. mgr.).—Mile. Llane D'Eve was the feature, and the only new act. Hill ami Sjlviany hold the opening position. Froetni well deserves his title of "Wizard of the Accordion," for he extract! more music out >■( this Instrument than ever was thought possible and the selections offered were classical. Ida Puller repeated the favor met with ou her last appearance. Her act is the most elaborate of any of the fire dancers seen here, the lightning, elec- tric and scenic effects being skillfully shown.' George Brant shifted his talk for his second week. bat held to the same songs and scored his usual big bit. Llane D'Eve was hardly more success- ful than, the other importod acts seen here, but deserved' a much larger share of the honors than she received. She Is the daintiest of several of the French chantettsea who have visited us and in one or two of the numbers which are familiar here she was well received. She displayed a number of very pretty costumes and her chang- ing in view of the audience proved mildly Inter- esting. It Is no discredit to Mile. D'Eve th;it she did not make a big hit here. Tills city has placed its Seal on foreign artists and nearly all have suffered the same fate. Paul Cinquevalll was another holdover and again proved one of the hest liked aits on the bill with his juggling feats. George Fuller Golden found the Forrest audience more responsive than has generally proved for other monologlsts, and his patter met with warm recognition. Some of the ma- terial used Is new and delivered In his most en- tertaining style found ready response. R|ccohono'.4 Trained Horses was the closing number, meet- ing with favor.. . The announcement that the Fo: rest would he turned over to a policy play lug combinations in two weeks may have had something to do with the light business done dur- ing the week. Three or four of the acts were late for the opening show on Monday and there was a general shilling around, but a pleasing show moved smoothly at the evening performance. BIJOU (Lewis II. Baker, mgr.).—When almost every one of twenty-two musical numbers Is good for from one to four encores It fixes the conclusion that there is something unusually meritorious in the manner In which they are rendered. This Is especially so in n burlesque house where it Is often the argument that comedy Is the principal portion of the entertainment. I have always claimed that those who patronize burlesque go to see the women and the show with a good working an*' dicing chorus, and principals who km rn^ bow to v^Si e>p a riuln'oer will sho^ argument is l>orne out by the success of the show- given by "The New Century Girls" this week. There are the usual first part and burlesque and the comedy is there averaging about the level of the general run of burlesque "bits," but It 1sthe musical numbers which grab all the honors. There are so many and all of them handled in such a clever manner that the shortcomings In the comedy line do not interfere. The result is a lively, interesting show; plenty of action and a well pleased audience. The first part is credited to Sam Rice and is called "The Hotel Thespian." The title may mean anything, for what thread of a plot there is hangs upon a "mistaken iden- tity" Idea, and there is just enough of it to keep up a running story between the numbers. May Belle and Isabelle Hurd, both blonde and pleasing in appearance, have the principal roles, with < May Corey and Francis Bishop next in notice. These four as well as all the other characters pose as near impersonstlons of prominent stage celebrities, Miss Belle being enrolled as "Rose Stall," while Miss Hurd Is "Lillian Russell Wood." A shift in roles would at least carry out the effect so far as looks are concerned. But each Is nearer correct than Miss Bishop as "Trixie Fraganza," which role should be given to Miss Corey on general appearance. Tom Barrett as "Dopey Dan" and Jack Marshall as "Professor Bar wig" are billed to look like Junie McCree and. Louis Mann. Barrett does nearly, but Marshall does not create the slightest Impression. Charles Levine's impersonation of "Mansfield Wood," an actor, is borne out by his introduction of his wife as "Mah Wuff." Then there is Jack Mc- Cabe, who is made up for Jimmie Russell, and his ' chief contribution is noise and a . display • of un- dergarments. Louis Prltzlcow plays "straight" and is a big help in the numbers. Ben Rlggs, who has a small bit In- the. first past, la the- chief comedy light in the burlesque "A Thief In the Night," a title which covers his manoeuvres throughout. He handles the role of a tramp with laugh-provoking results, and each exit, in which be carries off everything he can lay his hands on, is good for a big laugh. McCabe helps with the comedy, chiefly through noisy work and his use of the word "Hell" throughout the show Is de- cide!? noticeable. There are other offenders, too. Old material makes up the greater portion of the burlesque. Both Miss Belle and Miss Hurd again show to advantage, the latter appearing In tights of black, while her initials blaze from her corsage in glittering tinsel. Fifteen numbers In the', first part and ten in the burlesque keep the chorus on the stage most of the time and their . many chapges give thetp little time to discuss dpring the show what they expect for Christmas , irrcsents. There are a number Of pretty costume* and the glrrs make a good appearance, work hard and the singing is above the average. A novel light effect used for one of Miss Hurd's numbers was repeatedly encored. Francis Bishop gets s lot of action into two numbers. All the men lead numbers capably. Aside from the profanity mentioned and a musty reference to Alice Roose- velt, the show is clean. I/mls Pritskow gives the olio a good start with his singlag impersonations of J. K. Emmett and W. J. Scanlan. Tom Bar- rett and May Belle repeat their sketch "Only a Volunteer," In which Miss Belle goes shopping in a low neck dress. The act was a big hit. Levlne and Hurd follow some mediocre comedy with singing and tight wire walking which pleased, and novel effects are shown In the illus- trated song specialty of Bohannon and Corey. It is a goitd show ami was appreciated. CASINO (Ellas & Koenig. rngrs.)— With Fred Irwin's "Big Show" as the attraction a big week's business was done and generally high praise .was heard of the show. TROCADBRO (Fred Wlllson, mgr.).—"The Broadway Gaiety Girls." Show well liked. Busi- ness good. GAYETY (C. L. Walter. mgr.).—"Vanity Fair" furnished the entertainment, enjoying good business. ALLEGHENY, PA. CASINO (Royer & Balsdon. mgrs.).—Musical Coles, pleased; Sam Howard, good; Schadrlck and Talbot, pleased. —NOVELTY (Bitter & Martin, mgrs.).—Al. Rice, songs, good. C. E. ALLEN. ATLANTA, OA. ORI'HEFM (Ben Kahn, Mgr.).- One of the best bills of the season was as follows: Lea Jardys. equilibrists, a good opening number; Kitty Johnson, singing comedienne, scored; .las. Dllks, musical comedian, good; Brindamour, hand cuff expert, the headllner and created a sensa- tion; Kimball and Lewis, grotesques, very good; Brooks and Vedder. comedy, a big hit; The Six Samols Arabian athletes, kept them fast in their seat! till the finish. PASTIME (T. P. HoPand, mgr.).—Vaudeville and stock company; good attendance. BRIX. BALTIMORE. MD. MONUMENTAL (Sum M. Dawson. mgr.).—"B. Dunne Good*" is a very good farce In two acts, the Specialties are run In during the action of the piece used by "The Rolllckers." Ed. Mor ton's "coon" songs, big hit: Alfred Hall doe* some good dancing; Jos. K. Watson and Will II. Cohan sang some new parodies and scored the hit of the show; Sadie Lamar, graceful little toe dancer. All the above do good work in the bur- lesque. They are ably assisted by Kathryn Pearl, Eddie itarto and Violet Pearl. The last named attempts the nervous manner of Eva Tanguay. _, yr* '^..eSflsfls*. ,,M ' f^W^ m«rHB% a- Tiuf. MARYLAND <F. C. Schanberger. mgr.).—The Bill here this week Is not as good as those seen In the past few weeks. In Belle Blanche Is headllner. Her Imitations are very good and sh.' First-Class Film Rental Service 199 THIRD AVE., HEW YORK AGENTS FOR Gaumont's American Films uh cuts m foot. "THE PERSEVERING LOVER" Agents for OAUMONT OHRONOPHONE. Telephone 2994 Stuyvesant. rink * OrilofT Caitore NEW YORK. 13C6 BROADWAY, Formerly with Max Mars. Tslephene 4467 88th St. took many encores. Rossi's Musical Horse scored heavily; Carletts, "The Human Dragon," out of the ordinary; Eddie Leonard and the " Gordon Brothers, good dancing; Grant and Hoag. very good, Miss Hoag now has a more important speak- ing part; Welch. Mealy and Montroae get Home good laughs, out of .their clowning;: the Max Tburbillion Troupe of Bicyclists close the show with iT clever act. GAYETY (Wm. Ballauf. mgr.).—Al Reeves' "Beauty Show." with Andy Lewis' and Kd Morris, an old Baltimore favorite. JOHNNY MBYERS. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. THE MAJESTIC (C. F. Carruthers, gen. mgr.; Harry Stevenson, res. mgr. Monday rehearsal Hm. —('has. De i'iiiiid, good; Esmeralda, xlyophone solos, good; Marlon and Peart, acrobatic, fair; Colette Power Company, comedy skit. "The Poet, the Reporter and the Maid," hit; James F. Mac- Donald. Kinging comedian, pleasing; Carou am.' Farnum. good. THE GAYETY (Harry Yost, ngr. Monday rehearsal 10).—Rote Hill English Folly Company (Rice &. Barton, props.). The show about the same as usual. The chorus is good, the costumes a little better than the average. Gilo: Idylla Vyner, hit; Rogers and Evans, good: Tommy White, pleasing; The Four Ixmdons took the house. NAT W. WILLIAMS. BUFFALO, N. Y. The two bouses of vaudeville are both holding their own and putting out strong bills that catch the patronage. The burlesque houses are having things about their own way and the returns are good. TECK (Klaw & Erlanger, directors; John R. Oushle. local mgr.).—Success is here and good offerings. Hyams and Mclntyre presented "Two Hundred Wives," entertaining act; Carroll and Cook, act for laughing only, pleased; Flnlay ami Burke, very funny, well re- ceived; Qulgley Brothers, return date, doing Just as well; Staley's Transformation a beauty and wonder; Vasce, "The Mad Musician." a great musical ad. a good hit; Alexandra and Bertie, tine aerial act; Jewell's .Manikins, the Joy of the children.- RHEA'S (M. Shea. mgr. Monday re- hearsal 10).- «Jus Edwards' "School Roys and Girls' 1 makes you think of old times; Charles Leonard Fletcher, Impersonator, one of the best; Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Fisher, good one-act comedy; Da rru s Brothers, Hying trapeze, great; Eltlnge, usual hit and pleased; The Brlttons, colored, ec- centric dancers of merit; Zaselle-Vernon Company, good; "The Military Octette," much applause. GARDEN (Charles E. White, mgr.).—Clark's "Runaway (Jlrls." Strong olio. LAFAYETTE (Charles M. Bragg*, mgr.). -Cy Flynn and Art Mason were added features to "The Brigadiers" with a trio of funmakers In "Cotton Blossoms." a strong number. 'Hie olio appealed to the house and a line singing chorus. HAPPYLAN1) (Marcus Mosser, mgr.).—The Passion Play Is laving a big run here. BIJOU DREAM (Charles P. Dempsey, mgr.). The latest novelties in animated picture* and III. songs to crowded HIPPODROME (James Atherton. mgr.). pictures drawing big patronage. houses — Motion GRAND.- GOLDEN Midway. Is having Its share of big houses. PALACE.—The latest to, open on the Is pleasing Its sharp of iL.^sWuy. NOTES.—Tiie holiday shoppers are big patrons of the motion picture shows snd the East Side houses, of which there are four, are doing a tine business. -Coliseum Roller Skating Rink of- Whcn answering advertisements kindly mention Variety.