Variety (January 1917)

VARIETY "» k •< • ' . kl • w « «-• \t •"•*■!. ^. V** V P» • >»•.»« sv • «• •» • ■•-»-■ i » .• *.»„»»., V». VIENNA—NEW YORK—BERLIN c*^^ s^^ v* ^ ^ Another Tosti's "Good-Bye," another "I Hear You Celling Me* A Kiss. A Smile • -r*. n.*mwo Lyric hy DARL MacBOYLE Melody by OTTO MOTZAN Orchestrations in All Key* Artists are welcome to our Professional Department KARCZAG PUBLISHING CO.•* w ^^ Sbeet A. LEOPLSTAT CREATOR Gowns, Suits and Wraps at ridiculously low prices. 127 Wast 47th Street Bet. Broadway and Sixth Ave., N. Y. City up the turn at the time It should he moving fast. She la a fair rag Player, but that ap- pears to he her limit, and through this might confine her solo work to one rag number at most. The change of costume is also out of {lace. The harp player practically carries the urn single handed, her selection being ex- ceptionally well executed. She also displays a good deal of showmanship in securing re- turns during her working, something notice- ably lacking during the solo work of the violinlste. The girl tinging will no doubt be appreciated hy the audience, for she has a personality with a good enough voice to score anywhere. They might try more singing, with a little harmony such as shown at the close with the violinlste joining In. This would keep the act moving at a faster pace, and also do away with some of the unneces- sary walking on and off the stage. The girls should In time become a good act of its kind, for at present they at least leave that Im- pression, and through refraining might attain a position In their particular line of en- deavor. Zlska and Co. did a number of magic tricks intermingled with some unexpected comedy on the part of the # other member do- ing a "prop" boy bit. Zlsga got away with a number of tricks to good advantage easily putting them across successfully, through em- ploying a good deal of lingo. At times, how- ever, too much is Indulged in, and at the con- clusion of his turn, about three tricks were all that could be counted. Perhaps he figures more upon the comedy returns than those re- ceived on the part of his working. However, his turn is entertaining and amusing. The Four Casting Kays closed exceptionally well with their trampoline specialty, drawing good applause with flying catches and the work of the comedian who appears to be satisfied with his laughs, Instead of overdoing the greater portion of his bits. A feature picture closed. PRINCESS.—Due to a local attraction last Thursday night (Dec. 28) the regular vaude- ville program waa reduced to three acts and a feature picture. Those present appeared to be contented with the cut. and could not wait for the local matter to take place. The house was taxed to its capacity, and eveh long before the first show was completed, they were forced to wait outside, through every possible standing and seating place available being utilised. It looked aa If every family within that neighborhood were there. Walsman and Porter offered a com- edy talking skit in full stage, which, by the way, looked hare and cold. The couple would benefit themselves considerably and work under a leas handicap hy using a smaller stage set. It is one of those sick fellow ideas who puts It over on the nurse after she con- sents to marry him, if by chance he would get away with some particular stunt that was Incomprehensible. Their judgment in delivery is poorly timed and through that are continually hindering themeelves, thereby losing considerably by falling to properly register their talk, what situations present themselves cannot be commented upon, al- though the audience at times laughed at some of their comedy. Violet Marleau sang three numbers In lifeless fashion, none gaining any sound recognition. While possessing a fair voice that should aid her somewhat in se- curing engagements on the smallest circuits, her selections of numbers are particularly poor, with her stage presence and taste In dressing being two features that nsed Imme- diate attention. The black pomps and light stockings combined with light drafts never did make much of an Impression, and for stage purposes will seldom if ever get by. In aotlon Miss Marleau is really amateurish at times, especially when taking bows. Her opening number fared well enough, the fol- lowing (Spanish) being pitched way to low to derive anything from it, not a word of the lyrics being understood. Probably this was sung In Spanish, but then that could not even* be detected. "Yaka Hula" allowed her to close her act, and that waa about all. She tried a few shoulder movements daring this, which might have been the cause for the little applause that allowed her to depart. Miss Marleau should Immediately Insert con- siderable "pep" In herself, dropping the tint two numbers and handling nothing bat bal- lads and semi-ballads, for which her voice sounds much better suited. In her present working she cannot look forward to any cer- tain class of work, and It Is e matter of opinion whether she was even capable of showing at this particular house. Milch and Martin closed the first show with a musical turn, consisting of a piano and a violin, that was exceptionally well received. The woman playing the violin was the cause of that through showing ability and speed from the opening. The present routine carries an overdose of medleys, the Idea probably being Opened at B. F. KEITH'S ROYAL this Week (Jan. 1) and meeting with Huge Success DORIS WILSON TRIO Presenting "MAKING »»