Variety (June 1915)

VARIETY 23 JEAN CHALLON One of the most remarkable records ever established in ancient or modern vaudeville is credited to little Jean Chal- lon who in less than six months has leaped from obscurity to professional popularity, an achievement solely due to her distinctive vocal ability. Known as "That Girl O' Mine," this little Cincinnati star first attracted at- tention in her home town and in less than one month had established herself on the big time as one of the best singles extant. From that date she has been continually in demand. Possessing a rare personality and a singular delivery that makes an ordi- nary number sound like a classic, she stands out conspicuously in the line of vaudeville entertainers as one of the best in her class. Among the numbers included in Miss Challon's repertoire are "Kentucky Home," "My Bird of Paradise" and Irving Berlin's latest hit, "When 1 Leave the World Behind." SANTLY AND NORTON Two exceptionally clever boys with a big time offering somewhat different, a combination singing, comedy and piano specialty in which the pair have ample opportunity to display their in- dividual talents. One of the striking features of the turn is their unique style in delivering a popular song, car- rying with it a punch that gives the auditor a lasting impression of the lyric and melody. Their comedy stands out as a splen- did specimen for it registers equally with the singing portion and with the excellent construction of their turn to properly show their goods, they make an ideal and entertaining addition to any bill. Santly and Norton have selected the majority of their songs from the house of Waterson. Berlin & Snyder and keep continually in toiu h with Max Wins- low to add our latest hits as fast as re- leased. illK SEASON'S Sv;NG SENSATION T I I Ju j .»* w < 11 < - i > p i ■ c Ik t,-d .» f. \\ w t i K 'v <\ < • XI I \.\ H <]«' ( 1 1 11) I (1 I [ 1 t I) ( ] 11 1 ( I i til) I'll .it \ < I' lj) AIM A( V i 1 \ \\ I I ' ■ I ■-. ol all tllin .Still sui' pnu; ( on.stki ( r,.;> i o ; 11 \i)U U,ltll ,t sin.' Til < .i|)|)I.UJSt \\ "WELL HAVE A JUBILEE IN MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME pusri ivli.y mi (.Ki.Airsi soiiih.rn .sonc kvi r \V1\II IT'S You (<ui't fail witli this tuiiuKcr m voui repertoire. (,i «(lua 11 v ( 11 mi 1)1 in; up to tin t <>[> id t In < ;:i l ent m»i <• inn krt and a Kfcat (nun ilc rvt'i'vwlici'c. "SHOOTING THE BULL »^ —*•* BULLETIN BOARD Good ( (.nit d\ Mini;s ai< dccid«'di\ .M,\r(«', but i < j; a i db •■ •> of thr limited ( onipctit ion t h i-, )^nn i? in 11 •». < \- n clas* Iwtra \ «■!*♦-» on hand l\( I.UPIM. A KNOCKnri PKLSIDLNI W 11 SON V IKS I ^end for it now. IRVING BERLINS T i I I I ere word* cannot describe the stage value of this ballad, thr latest work of Irving Berlin and undoubtedly the best song he has ever written. If you (are to climb ahead, add this number to your routine and watch the results. I he greatest ballad ever and voura for the asking. WATERSON, BERLIN & SNYDER Strand Theatre rildg., 4/th St. and B'way, New York CHICAGO PHII AIU I IMII A IS Randolph MtnI »U Walnut Str^t sr mi 'is Frank R u i !Hi n f ROSTON 220 Tr»mnnl 5tr»«t MAX WINSLOW, Professional Department FREEMAN AND DUNHAM John Freeman and William Dunham, late features of "The Passing Show of 1914" whose likenesses appear on this page, are two of the most popular chaps in theatricals, both having ac- cumulated an envious following from one end of the country to the other. A description of their offering or any effort to describe their individual or collective ability would he super- fluous, for the couple are probably known to every reader of this page. They are now featuring "When I Leave the World Behind" and "My Bird of Paradise" and find both num- bers to be consistent applause winners. Freeman and Dunham have been patrons of the house of Waterson, Ber- lin & Snyder since their entrance into vaudeville and possessing a good sense of showmanship as well as the neces- sary business acumen, they keep well ahead of the field by constantly revis- ing their .vehicle to include the latest popular successes. This week the boys are meeting with their usual success at the Majestic, Chicago, after which they will play the Temple, Detroit. SHERMAN AND UTTRY Mabelle Sherman and Arthur Uttry compose one of the niftiest little double acts in present day vaudeville, carrying an inexhaustible fund of per- sonality together with sufficient ability along general lines to keep them con- tinually busy on the big time. Like the many other patrons of the Waterson, Berlin & Snyder house, they keep their specialty nicely up to date through co-operation with Professional Manager Max Winslow and are among the first to deliver the Berlin releases as fast as they are completed. At the present time the couple are using "My Bird of Paradise," "When I Leave the World Behind" and "Ken- tucky Home," and utilizing them to aid in making their turn one of the ap- plause hits ot every bill on which thev appear.