Variety (October 1915)

VARIETY LAST SEASON'S SURPRISE WILL BE THIS SEASON'S SENSATION!!! •«*f«^—• The Dark Horse of the 1914 Edition of the "Ziegfeld Follies" that Romped Home the Winner!! One of the Greatest Applause Hits Ever Known in the "Follies," also one of the Greatest Applause Hits Ever in the "Midnight Frolic" *. > • ■ New York Vaudeville Debut • * Bush wick, Brooklyn, Next Week, (Nov. 1) • . With an Act that will make everybody "sit up and take notice" A FEW OF THE PRESS OPINIONS: «• N. Y. American— His wonderful portrayal brought tears to the eyes of many. Philadelphia Record- Herbert Clifton was loudly applauded for his effort. Baltimore Star— The vocal honors of the evening went to Herbert Clifton, whose high tones rivalled the soprano of a really worth while prima donna, and whose musical numbers were most enthusiastically applauded. Pittsburgh One of the bizarre things of this curious producer is to garb in the character of a scrubwoman, Herbert Clifton, who has a wonderful voice—almost the only singing of the cast. Chicago Tribune- Herbert Clifton is really wonderful. Cincinnati Herbert Clifton scores heavily in the songs which fall to his share. Kansas City Times— A specialty thit is something of a wonder is done by Herbert Clifton in woman char- acter. N. Y. Journal (Zit)— He is young to look at, refreshing, has per- sonality, and has a wonderful voice. Beaton Post- There waa one feature of the performance which was quite out of the ordinary, namely, the singing of Herbert Clifton, ... it was really unique, and most enjoyable, ... He sang "My Hero" and never nave I heard the number better given. Boston American— Herbert Clifton has a much finer soprano than any woman in the company. Boston Globe- Herbert Clifton surprised many by the sweetness and power of his top notes, and just for a moment a sudden stillness fell over the theatre add handkerchiefs came into play. Ashton Stevens, in the Chicago Examiner— There's a touch of character in this year's Ziegfeld Follies, even Herbert Clifton, the male soprano, dresses like a scrubwoman. He sang Tosti's "Good Bye," and if he had El- tinged it ever so little, that sophisticated crush at the Illinois last night would have taken Mr. Clifton at Tosti's own words. As it was he was recalled and obliged with ringing top notes in "My Hero." It is such a big show and so full of good numbers that one starts on the first item that occurs. I was not seeking female impersonators—but this impersonator, so wretchedly dressed and so wonderfully unbeautiful, denoted the thread of character that ran through more or less everything and everybody. Los Angeles Tribune- Herbert Clifton, an Englishman, walked away with the honors. Seattle — Herbert Clifton, a male soprano, in char- acter of a scrubwoman, appeared to electrify his hearers and leave them in a dazed state, . , . the applause was deafening. N. Y. Morning Telegraph—' Herbert Clifton also won one of the biggest demonstrations of the night when he re- vealed a aoprano voice of wide range and power. Detroit Dispatch— Another period of unalloyed pleasure is Herbert Clifton's singing of Tosti's "Good Bye." He has a rich voice and an interpreta- tive sense which is wonderful. Detroit Times- Herbert Clifton deserves a very special word of praise for his clever bit of work as a char- woman with a soprano voice and dramatic style that a prima donna might envy. Cleveland Plain Dealer- Herbert Clifton aroused a good deal of enthusiasm. Chicago Poet- Herbert Clifton is a perfect example of beau- tiful natural material. He Is one of the most gifted of men, vocally and dramatically. San Francisco Call— The greatest in his line, the best heard in this city. Kansas City Star- Herbert Clifton brings down the house with a song in soprano that is a marvel. k - , Vaudeville Direction H. BART McHUGH