Variety (November 1910)

VARIETY ORIGIN AMERICAN NEWSBOYS' QUARTETTE FAULKNER BROS., LEONARD and KING Week Dec. 5, MILES' THEATRE, Minneapolis Week Dec. 12, MAJESTIC THEATRE, St. Paul Address as per route R. E. FAULKNER, Mgr. tbe dog would most faithfully answer. The poodle ran from one to the other. It was an even break. Al says "Smoke" is a very in- telligent dog, and in explanation adds, "he just dog* and eats." DENVER By WILL P. GREEN. (By wire.) ORPHEUM (Martin Berk, gen. mgr.; agent, direct).—The Racketts opened show well; Lane and O'Donnell, In "Looping-the-Dumps," much laughter; Bunyea and Gideon, enthusiastically received. Would not respond to Incessant ap- plause. Waterbury Bros, nnd Tenney received better than any musical act this season. "Dln- kelsplel's Christmas." much merriment; Lew Sully, minstrel, called back many times. Per- haps biggest hit of program. Work of Eugene Adams with the Alphas, hoop manipulators, very fine. Bill exceptionally good. PANTAGES (Alex. Pantages. mgr. ; agent. direct).—Mazie, well received in dancing act; .lack and Naoma Denny, average ; .lack Golden and Co.. in "The Quarrel." too little action to hold attention ; Allen Shaw, coin manipu- lator, one of cleverest acts of season, pleased throughout; Seymour's Dogs, went very big. Bill held up by Shaw and Seymour. Fred Kramer, new and old Jokes, fair. Avlatfon has held Denver in its grip the last week, but the meet of the Wright bird-men was shattered to a large extent, Thursday, through the death of Ralph Johnstone. The Tabor Grand enjoyed one of Its biggest weeks, presenting Ida St. Leon In "Polly of the Circus." Standing room was the rule at many of the performances, and the company made a pronounced hit. To go down town Saturday night a visitor would get the Idea, and rightly, that Denver is "picture-show mad" The sidewalks In front of the five-cent houses are packed after 7 o'clock. But the vaudeville houses do not seem to suffer. They also are doing capacity business "pay-day" night. Some excellent announcements are being made with regard to the next few weeks. Following Viola Allen at the Auditorium, comes Jefferson De Angells. At the Broadway, Florence Roberts will give way to "The Three Twins," and after that "The Dollar Princess" and "The Fortune Hunter" are promised. "The Climax" is booked for the Tabor next week (28). Ellen Terry was at the Auditorium. Friday afternoon, giving her Shakespearean character lecture. Denver society was out in a body to greet the noted star. AUSTRALIAN NOTES By MARTIN C. BRENNAN. 11 Park St., Sydney, Oct. 24. Sydney's Universal Half Holiday Bill came into force yesterday. The city, in consequence, bears something of a deserted appearance after noon and In the evening. Here's where the theatres come In. Every house played to capacity and It Is no exaggeration to say that there were many thousands unable to ob- tain admission. When the holiday gets Into proper working order there should be at least another extra good night In the week. The present Tlvoll bill Is a very even one, though there are no big features outside of the Kremow, a return. Grade Grabame Is also going big , and Tom Dawson, a fine com- edian, is the laughing hit. Also here are Brown and Robinson. Barnes and West, on the finish ; Dancing Gilberts, and the Donnol- loy Trio. At the National a new "strong man" act. Jules and Marzon. the headllners. with Arm- strong and Velne. close up. Playing this house also are Carleton and Sutton. Ol^a Penning- ton. National Duo and the Lt-wla Girls. A. G Holt, extra attraction. Walter C. Kelly Is the big item at Mel- bourne Opera House. If any thought the monologist wouldn't make a hit here let them dispel it. Kelly Is a big scream from start to finish. The city Is talkjng f>f bfm. At the Gaiety. Daly and O'Brien, "The Tan- glefoot Dancers," are handing out one of the biggest hits seen at this house for many years. Martlnettl and Gross!, In a novelty musical act, Is another hit. Morris Cronin and his comedy Jugglers are playing a return at Adelaide Tlvoll. Jimmy Valdare is now running a vaude- ville crowd through New Zealand. It Is a compact little organization and may be strengthened by the addition of Jules Garri- son and his "Roman Maids." Jules has mar- ried a member of the act. The Sydney branch of the Australian Vaude- ville Association closed down last Monday. The past two years had seen the organization In a very precarious condition and it was only the strenuous efforts put forward by the sec- retary, Leonard Dalton, that kept It alive so long. There Is just a possibility of a club being formed on lines somewhat similar to the defunct association. In several issues of VARIETY I spoke of the team of Armstrong and Verne pirating acts from American people, and working them here. In this particular matter I took the words of Brown and Wilmot, Jules Garrison, Gray and Graham and one or two others. Now Tommy Armstrong Is up in arms against all these "knockers," as he terms them. "Gray."' says Tommy, "is a big knocker, and I'll prove it when I get back to the States, as to the others, I take no notice of them! In his statemont Armstrong admitted "stealing" a couple of hits out of a particular act, but the rost of the accusation he denied. I am in- clined to think that Armstrong will give his accusers an explanation when he returns to America. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. ORPHEUM (W. A. West, mgr.; agent, Prin- cess Theatrical Ex.).—Clever Con key, very clever; Hunter and Rosa, fair; Hayes and Wynn, very good; Joe Murphy and Kentucky Belles, pleasing; La vails, hit MAJESTIC (Carl Rettlck, mgr.; agent, I. A. Co.).—Dick and Fannie Maeon, very good; Allan Wight- man, took; Carver and Murray, big; Bessie Browing, hit; Billy Morris and Sherwood Sis- ters, pleasing. PASTIME (Sam Pearl, mgr.; agent, B. J. Williams).—Newell and Gibson, pleasing; Harry Feldman, very good; Jim Ar- monde, good; Florence Talbort, good; Sam Pearl, took. MARVEL (Percy Spellman. mgr.; agent, Greenwood).—Great Rlccl and Son, hit; Marjorie DeWlndt, good; Sammy Barton, took; Jas. O'Hare, hit. NAT. W. WILLIAMS. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Nov. 22. 1910. AIRDOME (Will S. Albert. Mgr.; agent, W. V. M. A.; rehearsal, Monday 11).—Week 14— Casmus and LaMar, good; Clarence Oliver, very good; Douglas and Douglas, woman good contortionist; Williams and Gordon, hit; Jane Dara and Co., very good. NOTE.—The Alrdome hee engaged the ser- vices of Nat E. Solomon as director of the orchestra. Baby Trlxle Plunkett, America's fat girl, died at Suva on the way to Australia. She was 22 years of age and weighed 48 stone. Kitty O'Brion (Daly and O'Brien) saw that the last rites were celebrated In connection with the burial, the interment being made in the Roman Catholic cemetery at Suva. "Baby" Bliss, another American fat freak, is now on view In Melb3urne. He was to be shown In conjunction with "Trlxle" Plunkett. The fat boy Is bolng exploited by Showman Abrahams. Barnes and West, the American fashion plates, leave for Melbourne In a few days. They have put over one of the neatset danc- ing acts seen here. Harry Rlckards Is due back In about a month's time. He had hard work to secure some of the big acts, but states that he suc- ceeded in roping In some startlers. An Australian act which Is to play America will probably be in a state of chaos ere long. Dissension Is ripe and there Is rumors of an outsider coming In and work an act In con- Junction with the lady of the aforesaid act, who has money to burn. The people are now In America presumably. Alf. Holt, the American mlmlc, made a big hit here with his wonderful imitations. Noth- ing like them had been seen before. Ap a comedian Holt also can teach them some. AI/TOONA, PA. ORPHEUM (A. E. Denman, mgr.; U. B. O agent; rehearsal 11 A. M. Monday).—Anna Miller, good; Robt. Hlldreth and Co.. pleasing; Brent Hayes, big hit; Russell and Smiths Minstrels, very good. 0. L WONDERS BALTIMORE. GATETY (Wm. L. Bollouf. mgr.)—Hastings Big Show. MONUMENTAL (Monty Jacobs, mgr.)—The Jolly Girls. VICTORIA (Chas. E. Lewis, mgr.: agent Wm. Josh Daly).—Dunbars Goat Cirrus, ex- cellent ; Ladell and Belmont, good; Marie Stewart, novelty; Harris and Beaureprarde. clever. WILSON (M. L. Srhalblev. mgr: n - nf Norman Jeffries).—Robert Hartley and i'n . scored; Nlcodemus and Sonimer*. applaune- Brown and Flardeau. u<»inl; The Mas-en, fail : Carl Stelner, hit; Graham and Randall, went well; Knqpc eCDd AJvfiw Rose Stanley, pleased The Lansings, gdbfl; m. p. CINCINNATI KEITH'S COLUMBIA (H. K. Shockley, mgr.; U. B. O., agent; Sunday rehearsal 10).—White and Stuart, clever; "Tbe Models of Jardln De Paris," ordinary; Effle Fay, fine; Howard, scored; Avon Comedy Four, fair; Mignonette Kokln. very good; Galetti'e Monkeys, fair. EMPRESS (Howard E. Robinson, mgr; agent, S-C.; Sunday rehearsal 10).—Sherman De Forest and Co, scream: Hope Booth, scored: Zell and Rodgers' ovation, local hoys; Clara Rodgers, very good; Raymond and Hall, hit; Bento Bros., excellent. PEOPLE9 (James E. Fennessy, mgr.).—"The Jardln de Paris Girls." STANDARD (Frank J. Clemens, bouse agent).—"Jersey Lilies." CLEVELAND. HIPPODROME (H. A. Daniels, mgr.; agent. U. B. O.; Monday rehearsal 10).—Vlttorlo nnd Georgetto. clever; Rita Redfleld. well received; Three California Girls, pleasing; Arthur Whltelaw, good; Fred Glnnett and Co., good comedy; Frank Keenan and Co., headlines; Gene Greene, hit; Jack Kelly, skill and ability. GRAND (J. H. Mlchels. mgr ; agent, U. B O.; Monday rehearsal 10).—Carrol and Carrol. roller skaters, nicely: Elsa Ford, favor; John Qulnn, Interesting; Hollls and Martin, pleased: Bert Leslie's players, headline; Stewart and Marshal, entertained; Barrow and Mllo, skil- ful; Myrtle Sisters, neat; Levolos, novelty: Mary Davis, pleased; Pauline Fletcher nnd Co., good; Crouch-Richards Trio, very well; Wendick and Waldron, good; Eldon, fair. STAR (Drew ft Campbell, mgrs.; Mondny rehearsal 10).—Sam T. Jack's. EMPIRE (Ed. McArdel. mgr.; Monday re hearsal 10).—Star and Garter. WALTER D. HOLCOMB. COLUMBUS, O. KEITH'S (W. W. Prosser. mgr.; agent. U B. O.; Monday rehearsal. 10.30).—Lee Nava«». equilibrists, good: Dolce Sisters, good; Walsh, Lynch and Co., in "Huckln's Run." pleasing: Clifford Walker, entertaining: "The Maid of Mystery." graceful: Hoey and Lee. applause; Four Hunting, hit; Strength Brothers, ex- cellent. GRAND (Jack Levy, mgr.: agent. Otis Sun; Monday and Thursday rehearsal 11.30).—Rlva-Larson Troupe (full week), good; John X. Coughlln. Interesting; June Robert* and Co. well liked: Davis and Bogard. good: Edman and Gaylor. fair. COLUMBUS (Thompson Bros. mers.: agent, Columbus Vaudeville- Agency: Mondav rehearsal 10| — Earl Bennett, well liked: Edw.irds and Amo- rlta, fine; Mack and Barrett, hit; Shelly Trio, nice dancers. PRINCESS (Edw. Browning. mgr.; agent, Can field; Monday rehearsal 10).— Gorman and Bell, ordinary; WUma Wood, good; Myers and Mason, fair. LITTLE CHARLEY. DES MOINES. (By Wire.) ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, direct).—"At the Waldorf," fair; "On and Off," hit; Artois, Duo, good; Lou Anger, liked; Alemet and Co.. extraordinary; Lem Put. pleased; Savo. good. Majestic opened 20. ERIE, PA. PARK (Jeff Callan. mgr.; agent. U. B. O.; rehearsal Monday 10).—Pal lard, clever; Lee and Haynes, well received; Evans and Lloyd, very good; Minnie St. Clair, went big; Five Brown Bros., excellent; Herring Curtlea Aero- plane, interesting. COLONIAL (A. P. Weschler, mgr.; C. R. Cummins, asst. mgr.; agent, Gus Sun; rehearsal Monday 10).—Don Tin Yan, good; Burkhardt, Kelley and Co.. amusing; Jack Dresden and Ordway Girls, well received; Elinor Otis and Co., clever; Boyd and Moran. laugh; Modelsky Troupe, K ood—HAPPY HOUR (D. H. Connelly, mgr.; agent, Geo. VorBeck).—La Verne Trio, good; Ray-De, clever. M. H. MIZENER. FALL RIVER, MASS. SAVOY (L. M. Boas, mgr.; Leow's; re- hearsal Monday 10).— Stewart and Keeley, good; The Operator, very good; Tllley Whit- ney, good; Four Juggling Johnsons, hit; Potts Bros., good; Honey Johnson, excellent; Ten Merry Youngsters, very good. BIJOU (L. M. Boas, mgr.; agent, direct; rehearsal Monday 10).-Nov LM-2.1, Mildred Flower, good; Ander- son and Evans, very good; The Three Mc- Grades, excellent. PALACE (Wm. B. Stack- er, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; rehearsal Monday ID—Jack Stockton, good; Whltely and Bell. excellent; Whitemans, very good. EDW. F. RAFFERTY. HARRISBURG, PA. ORPHEUM (C. F. Hopkins, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; rehearsal Monday 10).—Lina Pantzer and Co., very good; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Moore, scored; II T. McConnell, fair, dressing poor; Musical Johnsons, encored; Hopklns-Axtell Co., well received; Primrose Quurtet, hit; Onalp. novel. HIPPODROME (A. L. Roumfort ft Co., mgrs.: anont, Rudy Heller; rehearsal Monday KM. —Emerys, went well; Musical Buskirks. pleased; Pamahasika Bird Circus. popular NOTE: Col. Joseph Ferrari will open his winter quarters, "The Zoo." In the unoccupied car barns of traction company, same as last winter, and will start his season Thanksgiving day with two act vaudeville, nnlmal show and pictures, twice dally. J. P. J. HARTFORD, CONN. POLUS (Oliver C. Edwards, mgr.; agent. U. B. O.; Monday rehearsal 10).—"On the House- top," went big; DeVelda and Zelda. novel; Miller and Lyle. good; Three Keatons, usual success; Andy Rice, hit: Strolling Players, big applause; Roslna Casselli's dogs, wonders; m. P HARTFORD (Fred P. Dean, mgr.; agent, James Clancy; Monday and Thursday rehear- sal 11).— 21-23—Alfredo and Pearl, went big; The Koppes, clever; Mahoney and Tremont, fair; George Lauder, good: Kllllan and Moore, went well. R. w. OLMSTED. KANSAS CITY. (By Wire.) ORPHEUM (Mnrtln Berk, gen. mgr.) -"Op eratlc Festival." hit; Four Fords, excellent; Redford and Winchester, fair; Stepp. Meh linger and King, amusing and entertaining Fred Duprez. goofl; Reed Bros., ordinary; Ryan-Rlchfield Co., hip laughing hit EM- PRESS.—Joe Tinker. 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