Variety (November 1909)

• VARIETY 33 ft Denton and LeBoeuf. Comedy Bar and Cradle. 8 Mini.; Full Stage. Trocadero, Chicago. Made up as a "rube" and "silly kid" Denton and LeBoeuf go through an eight- minute routine of bar work without of- fering anything new or sensational in either the comedy or performance. The smaller man is a corking good bar per- former. Evidently he was formerly a flyer with some casting act, and is using his experience to good advantage in the present offering. His drops from bar to mat are a feature, and neatly accom- plished. The other member could work his comedy up a little better. It might be well to inject something novel; in fact it is necessary. O'Connor. * him in a stupor and determines to break him of the habit. Disguising himself as the mafia gentleman he awakens the dreamer who can't see the joke and thinks him the genuine black hand article. A desperate struggle takes place during which the Chinaman disarms his antago- nist and is about to puncture him with a stiletto when the miner pulls off his ,, Mulberry Street make-up, disclosing his Erin-go-bragh features to the amazement of Mott Street. Curtain. Pearson has brought to vaudeville something new; a well played Chinese comedian. Joel should speak his lines more distinctly. With special scenery the act should hold its own on any bill. ' At present it is en- tertaining and interesting. O'Connor. Barnett and Patterson. "The Streets of New York." ix Mine.; Two. Savoy, Atlantic City. The woman portrays the "tough girl" of the Bast Side. The man is her tough "beau," a policeman and a sporty "souse." The slang used is novel enough. The act should do well enough on the smaller time. 7. B. Polaski. Olio Fonr. Instrumental and Singing, ao Mine,; Two. Poli's, Hartford, Conn. Another western act, first showing in the east. Four young men in Tuxedos open with one singing, others playing piano, mandolin and 'cello, respectively. Ordinary singing voice of the soloist at the opening gives act a bad start. Instru- mental work which follows pulls act to- gether again, but it flops at the finale, owing to the fact that the most youthful member of the four has a "wop" song, "King of the Mafia." The dialectician makes up for the song by winding a red bandana around his head and waving a stiletto threateningly. The dialect is about as good as thq singing, and a catch line "Is it possible you do not know me?" leading to the chorus is delivered in the choicest straight English. More music, less singing and the present finish dis- carded may send the act through. George Lewis. Pearson and Joel. "A Chinese Nugget." 19 Mins.; Full Stage. (Interior). Haymarket, Chicago. A first class "Chinese" comedian and a somewhat different plot go a long way to make "A Chinese Nugget" a unique of- fering. An Irish miner has a Chinese cook whose life he saved some years previous- ly, from a murderous Italian of whom the Chinaman is in constant dread. The miner decides to deliver to his servant an immense nugget which he has been hold- ing in escrow for him, and which will make the Chinaman independently wealthy. New prosperity and old "booze" get the better Of* the Celestmr. He assumes im- mediate command, ordering his former employer to go to the kitchen and cook supper. To humor him the Irishman obeys. During his absence the chop suey artist decides to lay on his side and sniff a little hop. The miner returns, finding Neuss and Eldred. Comedy Acrobatics, 14 Mins.; Foil stage. Star, Chicago. Neuss and Eldred have arranged an act which should carry them along on the best circuits. It is really a comedy of- fering, although they do a few difficult tricks. One is probably original with these boys. It is a round off and side somersault to shoulders—a kind of an Arab somersault. Another clever trick is used for a finish. It is a somersault three high, using a "dummy" as middleman, the top-mounter landing on the shoulders of the undentander. The act opens with a comedy areoplane. Burlesque is promi- nent throughout. Various properties con- tribute to securing good laughs. The act should prove a fine closing number for any bill when it is running a little smoother. Kerry. Miller and Tempest. "Kix and Trix" (Songs, Talk and Comedy Acrobatics,) 15 Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). Circle, Chicago. Opening with a song and dance Miller and Tempest had their audience with them right from the start. Miller then offered some acrobatic feats, coming as a pleasing surprise. Miss Tempest sang a song which gave her partner a chance to rest up. The pair then go through a rou- tine of high kicking, Miss Tempest hold- ing the article which Miller kicks from her hands, at various heights. Some bright comedy is introduced and several bits of business help make the act a first- class one. Miller as a high kicker will equal the best. The speed with which he works is a striking feature. His tricks are all of the sensational brand and gath- ered warm applause. Miss Tempest has a pleasing voice and a taking personality. This act should be working the big time. It is different from the rest and would undoubtedly make good on any bill. A tuxedo instead of Miller's present suit might be an improvement. O'Connor. Hickey's Comedy Circus. Full Stage. Sinner's, Chicago (Week Oct. 25). This act is along the same lines as that 1 of CSiflfe Berzac's. Hickey was with the Berzac act when it played the Coliseum here last spring. The act opens with two performing ponies. A mule known as "Obey" is introduced. After boys sup- posed to be from the audience find it im- possible to ride the mule, a revolving TO AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS, w. be* Sole Authorized Repr IHARRYF to Inform that we are the esentativet of Now appearing at too LONDON COLISEUM with Enormous Success! 40 Weeks on the Moss 6 Stoll Tour, England, to follow SHEREK ® BRAFF INTERNATIONAL VAUDEVILLE AGENTS. 17 LISLE ST., I 67 RUE DE PROVENCE, I 64 DOROTHEOU8TR, LEICESTER SQUARE, PARIS. BERLIN, N. W. 7. LONDON. MR. ED. F. REYNARD desires to thank his many friends for their kind messages of sym- pathy on the death of his devoted wife, Cora. Owing to the great number received, many having been mislaid, it is impossible to answer each in person. table is placed on the stage. After boys fail to keep erett on it while going, ponies do so with ease. The act creates a great deal of laughter. Merry. OAYETY (O. T. Crawford, mgr.).—"The Col- lege Girls," funny and musical. Margaret Baxter, formerly leading woman with the Harry Bulger Co., joins Thomas W. Dinkins' "Jolly Girls" in Chi- cago Monday. E. J. Carpenter, manager of the new Princess, Is In St. Louis preparatory to coming here per- manently about Dec. 1. The walls of the new bouse are nearlng roof height, and balcony and gallery steel girders are being placed. The line of attractions has not been decided, and Presi- dent Dan Flsiieii gays he may go east to confer on one or two propositions before any announce- ment Is made. ST. LOUIS By FRANK E. ANTENQER. COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr.; agent, Orphenm Circuit).—Ida O'Day and Co., Thorne and Carle- ton, James Harrlgan, Arthur Whltelaw, Hopkins and Aztell, Emma Francis, Camllle Trio. GRAND (Charles Wallace, mgr.; agent. Or- phenm Circuit).—Honors are about even between the Brothers Permane In a pretty pantomime and "The Sunny South." colored; also De Mario, "human frog"; Bessie Browning, comedienne; Frank Montyn Kelly and Co., Abel and Irwin, Jack Moffett and Elsie Clare, billed but Illness prevented their opening. STANDARD (Leo Relchenbach. mgr.).—"The Cherry Blossoms," one of the ripest and richest of the season. Babe Johnson, a dancer with the Greatest United Consolidated Shows, a carnival company, playing suburban towna, Is recovering from car- bolic add poisoning. She says she was despondent when she lost her clothing and effects In a tent Are. NATIONAL (P. Santos, mgr.).—Week ending Oct. 30: Richards, In the old Houdinl act of es- caping from a large can full of water and locked, took very well; Mme. Rlcharda, magician, vary good; Julian and Dyer, comic acrobats, good; m. p. ACTUALIDADES.—Les Romen. novelty act. good; Antolne Pourner, heavy weight Jnggler, sllows stone weighing 1,000 klloa to be broken on his chest with a mammer, drawing number; m. p. MOULIN ROT JOB (A. Mlsa. mgr.).—Argen- tines Sisters, In "South American Dancers," ex- cellent number; Les Petrollnl, Italian singing dnet, very good; La Bella Carmela and Co. In reper- toire of sketches for men only, drawing crowds; m. p. NOTES.—Sai toa * Art I gas will close to- morrow night after a very successful season at MANAGERS AND ARTISTS ATTENTION! I FRANK PAULINE BERRY AND BERRY 7£J2/£&J& ■? ^ A £F° 0N1T for ORPHEUM CIRCUIT and WESTERN VAUDEVILLE ASSOCIATION time In the West. miwrnmrntm There is a TEAM of CHOOSERS uting our name, and playing the picture houses around Chicago. Have fine set of Mayland Chime Bells for Sale, oost $250.00; Sell for $75. THE ESCAPE ACT THAT 18 MAKING GOOD AND ALWAYS WORKING. FAMOUS FORDS NOW PLAYING UNITED TIME. Last Season 02 Weeks' Success in the West. —— . 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