Variety (October 1914)

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SAMPLE FREE ON REQUEST McKeuon i dobbins, II Fulton St., Mew York Dr. JULIAN SIEGEL Official DcnlisUo the WHITE RATS 204 WEST 42nd STREET, NEW YORK CITY SPECIAL RATES TO THE PROFESSION VICTORIA (Howard Brolaski, mgr.).—"The Typhoon." GERMANIA (William Arena, mgr.).—"Der Obersteiger." GREAT NORTHERN HIP. (Fred Eberts, mgr.; agt., W. M. V. A.).—Bill not up to usual standard on day shift, although very good in spots. Nevlns and Erwood, black- face, cleaned up. The Musical Nosses, a showy act, had fifth spot, where they had the pleas- ure of getting the only encore of the show. Dippy Diers and Flo Bennett opened the show. They do comedy acrobatics, the woman feed- exploded his jokes to a fast diminishing house. By the time the Danube Quartet was ready to display its casting marvels, the house was pretty slim, but this did not prevent them from going through an astonishing routine. An unusual audience was present, and one difficult to please, but even at that the bill was successful. PALACE (Harry Singer, mgr.; agent, Or- pheum).—A simon-pure comedy bill, the equal of which is seen very seldom. Charles Weber did well. Charles F. Semon went over nicely in second spot. "Reno and Return" is a Classy Theatrical Costumes and Headwear STAGE, STREET, EVENING GOWNS and HATS THE BERG-ZAL CO. 153 West 44th St. (East of Broadway) New York City 'Phone Bryant 1600 ing and the man closing with a standing fall from four tables. The act is all well enough with the exception of some cat imitations that do not belong In houses where children are patrons. The Le Brun Duo, on In second place, had a small and cold audience to work to and the result was not of much moment. Rice, Elmer and Tom, who do bounding and bar work, got applause during the run of their act They have some really clever stuff, work fast and have considerable comedy. Evans and Wilson afforded some fun with their odd bit of entertaining. The man wheels a perambulator on the stage, which later Is found to contain the woman partner in the sketch. Several songs and some bright chat- ter follow. The Jackson Family, a staple bike act, had closing spot, where it made good. The morning audience was of capacity proportions by the time the first intermission sign was flashed. MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.; agent, Orpheum).—Program opened with the clatter of wooden shoes followed by the stump of a crutch, but before the final curtain fell there were tears and Sobs In the house, for even the blase Majestic audience was unable to with- stand the poignant acting of Ethel Barrymore in an antiquated but mightily effective playlet called "Drifted Apart" (New Acts). The clatter was made by Ernie and Ernie. The act combines singing, dancing and acrobatic work, the latter done by a man with one leg, who is agile, energetic and Indomitable. Gen- uine applause followed the efforts of the pair. The Krusadas (New Acts) offered violin music and songs In costume rather effectively. The Hess Sisters, in their own distinctive style entertained In "D" spot, singing a good line of songs. Kramer and Norton, who fol- lowed, came near disrupting proceedings. They offered a whole smear of jokes, dances and rapid fire chatter that awoke the house, and stirred the most dignified to laughter. Fol funny one-act comedy presented by Albert Perry and Co. Perry Is at ease and delight- fully natural throughout the act and Maude Hanford Is an Ideal partner. Mabel Berra created the first real big hit. A repertoire of exclusive songs fits her admirably. Santley and Norton, two boys at the North American cabaret here last season, split the honors. Trixle Frlgansa has much new and spicy ma- terial. The Avon Comedy Four had a hard spot and It required several minutes to clinch things, but they wound up with their usual number of encores and bows. Owing to the length of the bill, Zertho's Dogs of All Na- tions played to an almost empty house. Those who left missed a very entertaining novelty. LOEWS EMPRESS (Harry Mitchell, mgr.; Marcus Loew).—Neat bill, well put together, running smoothly. Joyce and West open with modern dances, offering one or two numbers out of the beaten track. Bush and Shapiro followed and went over big at the last show Monday night. El Cleve, a xylophone player, who affects the Scottish attire, has a way of his own with his Instrument and Is sure of winning any audience. He registered soundly. "When It Strikes Home" Is a sketch of the police and the newspapers well played. Fol- lowing this little sordid picture of life the dainty Melnotte Twins trip on for their songs. They have an excellent routine and make a big nit. The act left a decidedly fine impres- sion. The Six Olivers, sturdy, well-muscled young men, have an interesting program of acrobatic feats, interspersed with good comedy, which Is away from the usual line. Act Is neat and goes swiftly. McVICKER'S (J. C. Burch, mgr; Marcus Loew).—Show on night shift headlined by Bob Fltzsimmons and Son (New Acts). Paul and Azella, shadowgraphists, open with neat act. Asakl, a Jap skater, who has a bag full of good tricks, In second spot, where he got by easily. Ronalr and Ward, who sing and talk, do so quietly and are polite and well behaved. lowing this came an exquisite dancing act by Mile. Maryon Vadle. The ballet consisted of six girls. Mile. Vadle was soloslt. The dan- cers were dressed In excellent taste, the music was directed In a masterly manner by Hans. 8. Llnne, and the effect of the number was like that of a pastel painting. This act made an Instantaneous hit. Raymond and Caverley were on next to many laughs. Following the Barrymore sketch Billy McDermott was called upon to wipe away the tears, but he found it a difficult task. A good many of the people present on Monday afternoon had come there for the express purpose of seeing Miss Barry- more, and when that had been accomplished, they were ready to go, so the tramp comedian "The Criminal" is a sketch in which Max Linder does some good protean work, running the gamut from an old-fashioned newspaper man to a distorted criminal, and from a news- boy to a pawnbroker. Baron Rlchter, who plays the piano and sings variously, was the hit of the hill. The Great Richards, female impersonator, has a good wardrobe and dances well ACADEMY (William Slattery. mgr.; W. M. V. A.).—Holden and Herron, talking and sing- ing act, hit of the hill. Max Holden, shadow- graphlst, with original Ideas, opened. His act Is out of the beaten rut and one of the best of Its kind. Earl and Edwards have a good line of talk. 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