Variety (December 1912)

VARIETY 25 WE ARE NOW LOCATED AT 219 West 46th St Next to the Globe Theatre, NEW YORK JEROME H. REMICK & 68 LIBRARY AVENUE DETROIT 906A MARKET STREET SAN FRANCISCO MUSIC PUBLISHERS MAJESTIC THEATRE BLDG. CHICAGO Border," presented by Bartlett and Scanlon, Is the featured number this week. The names are probably changed for the occasion. The act Is built up around the frame of "The Battle of Too Soon" played by Gallagher and Barrett several years ago. Much of the dialog has been retained, some new stuff added and the act is played in an exterior setting instead of the cabin in the original. The saddle bit is used with a different finish. Bartlett handles the Irish role cleverly, as usual, and when not handicapped by a heavy cold Scanlon will probably do well enough in the soldier role. Having to follow the original, the act does not shape up strong enough for the big time, but is good enough to hold the position given it here, where it got steady laughs from start to finish. Nell McKinley was another "big type" act. Not long ago Neil lost his time by playing the Nixon here, but is back in the good graces of the United and has "worked his head off" to put it over here, succeeding in great shape. McKinley's act fits in perfectly with the audience at this house and his "nut stuff" went with a roar. Woodford's animals, with the cleverly trained monk as the principal feature, held down the closing position strong. This is a first rate animal act with the work of the monk standing out for equal honors with some of the best seen. The songs and sand pictures offered by Keith and Kernan met with favor, the woman getting some clever results with the colored sand. Marie King Scott had it pretty hard on the first show Monday night, there being few in the house to appreciate her "rube" stories. Several of these are being told by Kate Watson. The "Uncle Tom Cabin" song gave Miss Scott a good finishing number and she got all there was to be had from the few present. La Move and La Move filled in the opening po- sition in a satisfactory manner. OIRARD (Kaufman ft Miller, mgrs.; agent. Kaufman Agency).—There was a well filled house Tuesday evening and the first show moved along at good speed, meeting with general approval. This is a "split week" house, playing eight acts, "split," three shows daily. Hazel Davenport and Co. offering "The Prince, the Girl and the Farmer," is the featured number. The act includes two men and a girl and they are playing part of the first act of the comic opera "Mascotte," using the scene of the arrival of Betttna at Farmer Rocco's and the appearance of the comedy prince. It makes rather a better sketch than It sounds and the three secured good results, finishing with a trio which was nicely han- dled. No attempt is made at burlesque, but some comedy bits and lines are interpolated. The sketch was well received. Professor Coll and two well trained terriers offered a rou- tine of tricks away from the usual and did nicely. The man has worked out a couple of tricks for a trained dog act which adds some novelty to the act. It Is a good small time animal and with better showmanship might make the big small time. W. O. He Vaux got over all right with his musical instruments, but still holds to the comedy talk which holds him back hard. He needs to think out something different before he can hope to be a comedian. Faden and O'Brien were warmly received in their capital singing turn. The two good voices carry the act along nicely. The act is working better than when first seen and shapes up as a good small time number. The Oeorgolas Brothers put a good finish to the bill with their showy shooting act. The boys have the best shoot- ing act on the small time and can hold down an early spot on more important bills. Bel- trah and Beltrah; Holly Hollis; Cunningham and Coveny; Davenport, Reynard and Co.. and Levain's Marvels made up the last half bill. VICTORIA (Jav Mastbaum, mgr.; booked direct).—Good bill this wees with "The Wise Guy" sketch presented by the Edmund Hayes Players in the headline position. The sketch furnished first rate rough house comedy ma- terial which never fails to get over here, and this one landed solidly. The man handling Hayes' role does very well with rough stuff. The act ought to be kept busy in the small Earle offered a singing turn of light merit. Miss Earle is handicapping herself. The "kid" stuff Is poor. Her last number Is her best. The Nagyfys have a showy magic and tire-eating act, the latter being the strong- est part, and might be worked into a big, showy act in itself. Since the Salambos dis- appeared from the regular route In this country, there has been an opening for an act of this kind and the Nagyfys appear ca- pable of putting one over. It mirht stand the trial, anyway. The cigar and sealing wax tricks are very showy. One of his magic tricks is the water bowl similar to that used by Nelson, the juggler. Glasco and Glasco, a singing team with good voices, were very well liked. The girl is above the aver- age small time singer as to voice and gen- eral ability and the man does his share in rounding out a likable act. The baseball number could be improved upon, but the sing- ing will carry them through. The Osaka Japs pleased with their familiar turn and Thomas and Ward offered one of the best colored team arts seen in some time. PALACE (E. L. Perry, mgr.; booked dl- time houses. Nelson, the comedy Juggler, won warm favor with his quiet comedy methods and handles his tricks very well. He should build up a big, showy trick or two not used by others. It will add to his act. Lillian Osborne and Co. is a "girl act" employing three girls and two boys. A rather preten- tious mounting has been given and It looked like a big act on the Victoria stage. The girls and boys sing and dance their numbers nicely. Miss Osborne does not appear until the finish of the last number and this num- ber is the weakest of the lot. As girl acts are very useful "small-timers" this one ought to do. A better closing number will help It. Marvelo Is a classy looking fellow, a neat dresser and a good violinist. What he needs Is some one to start him off right. The class- ical stuff is too concerty for the small time vaudeville houses. He should select a good snappy number for his opening, then try the high grade and finish with the best rag stuff he can get. He has appearance and ability, what he needs is the right material. Emma rect).—After a poor start, a couple of changes shaped the bill up into a very well balanced show which hit a generally pleasing balance. Edna Moore, a "single" girl who recently appeared as part of a "piano act." sang three numbers which were not well suited to those in front and she passed off lightly. Charles Leonard met the same fate with his talk. The Palace Is a notoriously hard house for talking acts and Leonard must know it now. The Operatic Trio started things going with a couple of numbers well handled and then finished poorly through holding too long to the classy stuff. They need to lighten up with at least one number, or two. for they have good voices. The musical art of the Maynettes was well received, the three girls making a nice appearance and playing the In- struments nicely. The violinist, who appears able to put real stuff over, should drop the "8llver Threads" number. It's cold now and did duty enough to be permitted to rest In peace. Passerl's Band hold over for a second week did not add anything to Its favor. The repeating thing is not for the Market Street houses. Flossie Le Van got into the bill as a "rescue act." Flossie failed to bring along anything new and did not get very far with it, but got some laughs for her kidulng. Teddy Osborne's Pets fur- nished a well liked animal act. The dogs and monkey work up the little scenic play to good effect and the "cop" is always good for a big laugh. He is a real comedy monk. A newly formed piano act is offered by Mae Francis and Roy Spangler. The former is a well- known "single" noted for her good dressing and can sing. Her new partner handles the piano in good style. There are a few lines at the start which bring the two together for the souks, when the act moves right along and holds up to the finish. Manager Berry gave the act a showy setting and Miss Francis made her usual costume display. The act gives promise and should work Into a very nice number. Les Bimbos, a couple of for- eigners imported by William Morris some time ago, showed a clever oar act, cramped by the small stage. The men do enough straight work that Is good to cut out some of the comedy, which Is weak. Paula Swan- son, a violinist with a bit of novelty added to her act, made a Arm Impression, and Ken- nedy and Farley pleased with a comedy act. BOSTON. by j. uooi/ra. 80 Summer Street. KEITHS (Harry E. Gustln, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).— Oood bill. Lulu Glaser A Co, }ood ; Maud Lambert A Ernest R. Ball, good ; oe Jackson, fine; Three Lyres, scored ; Ward A Weber, classy; Wilfred Clarke Co., big laugh; Ila Orannon, pleasing singer; Ben Beyer A Brother, opened well; Kremka Bros., good closing act; pictures. HOLLIS (Charles J. Rich. res. mgr; K. A E.).—"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" with Edith Taliaferro. Opened good for two weeks. Last appearance. COLONIAL (Charles J. Rich. res. mgr.; K. ft Ef.).—"Exceeding the. Speed Limit" with Carter De Haven. Business Increasing won- derfully for the second week. PARK (Charles J. Rich, res. mgr.; K. ft E).—"Maggie Pepper" with Rose Stahl. Fifteenth week of fine business. MAJESTIC (E. D. Smith, mgr.; Shubert). -"Julius Caesar" with William Pavers ham. Business big. SIIUBERT (E. D. Smith, mgr.; 8hubert). —Gaby Deslys and Al Jolson In "Whirl of Opened a two weeks' engagement to capacity The mall order and advance ssle brought in $HMMi. TREMONT (John B. Si hoefell. mgr.; K. 1 E.). "The Rainbow" with Henry Miller. Playing The laft three weeks of an eight weeks' engagement. Business god ' PLYMOUTH (Fred Wright, mgr.; Lleblers) —"Disraeli" with George Arllss. playing ninth week of increasing business, despite holiday season. LOZANO TROUPE Largest Troupe of Tight Wire Performers in the World PLAYING UNITED TIME Direction, H. MAWINELLI When answering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY.