Variety (June 1921)

r, June 3, IWl 'S CHICAGO OFFICE Cf}t(ago STATE-LAKE THEATRE BUILDING [CHICAGO SHOWS. (Continued from page 7) Kot that there weren't enough but that they were not ready Laurie's humor. m and Graves in a talking U, showing a **BUmp" of \eiroom and bath, had )&ny situation to put over a in this largd hcwaSi Bert Wheeler bav« a mighty lor any theatre. They took .outage of the good humor of >ird and easily scored. John- ter and Johnson were the hit. From the way they laughs and applause they make a run of a couple of __ here. Ilth Clifford, assisted by Roy im, is making her semi-an- il visit. The folks out in front gently remembered her by iding her a royal welcome. She got together one of the best lies of numbers she hda had, delivered with a vengeance. Bft's Dogs didn't arouse much ition until the houndn were jht on for the leaping bit. and whooped it up. fRyan and Bronson and Corinne ton Revue did not appear at this McVICKER'S, CHICAGO. Chicago. .Juno 1. ilfemor!ul Day parado;*. picnit-.s outings were Jonahs for at- mdanco. especially on thr> flr.st irtiftws. Barely 50 scattered them- lelvpn througliout the main floor. Because Monday brought a new ihow to the house no extra per- formances were put in. The Bimbos held up the show for If* minutes, due to delayed baggage. The show itarted that much later, with the Stanley Broth^r.s appearing first. The boys wear hard eollars while worlcing. and as they do strenuous ring and wire walking stuntr.. the crowd lelt uncomfortable. Tluy work with snap. One 6t the hoys holds th»» end of a slaek wire in his km jaws and the other chap works ,iOn the wire. Joe Paramo suffered k cut in time, and flew through his warmonica, harp and one-stringed instrument playing. Mayhe when JhB pla>s his entire alloted time he ves more of it to the one-stringed traption, from whieh he extracts Ic that sounds like a violin. It ed from the comments passed popular numbers on this In- ent were more appreciated "II Trovotore." Paramo is a th, polished artist and has a •TLI," The Jeweler " TO TH« PnOFESSIGN r Specl&l Discount to Perfonn«n warns IN CHICAGO 4tit«-Ltk« ThMtrt BM». GrouRi FImt. The latest in Men's Furnishings*, can be had at 21 No. Clark St. CHICAGO N«xt Door to COLUMBIA THKATRB knack of making himself liked upon entrance. Eddi* Allen and Doris Canfleld have a spicy dialo^r. sweet voices and plenty of appearance. They work before a bazaar drop, Allen being the sucker for Canfleld's char- ity pleas. The man might pick all ballads for his crooning, as one num.ber waa not suited for his voice. The "I Got a Cold" song by the girl is mlsci^st. Nat Vincent came next, assisted by Bland Franklin singing, or is It vice versaT Vincent is a writer of popular songs and has not been seen often enough to be the popular writer of popular numbers. His appearance, piano playing and remarks hit the mark. Like most song writers, Vincent has a fair voice, but is a better melody mas- ter than a warbler. Miss Franklin has followed the latest hair dressing styles and shows her ears. She is a heavy set woman, attractive and Jolly. Her voice is high pitched and acceptable. Everything said by the duo is ii> verso and they pleased the crowd enough to take an en- core. Powers, Marsh and Delmere present harmony singing. Two men are dressed sailor style and the third as a hobo. The electrical har- bor drop is an asset to the act. They lassoed singing laurels and were a sensation. Neal Barrett, as- sisted by two men and a girl, of- fered the familiar skit. "Itounder of Old Broadway," played by various people and at different times. As usual the electrleal drop of Broad- way got much attention. The pres- ent cast worked hard and applause now and then interrupted the char- acter acting of each one. I.loyd and Whitehou.^e. Beaggy and riaus, Henderson and Halliday and the Bimbos were not seen at this show. work with more pep than at some of his other performances. He couldn't help it, because the crowd hoorayed every line of hig and ap- plauded hia cast. Murray and Voelk has a nondescript act chucked full of comedy. A man enters and sings a number, in the middle of which a lot of hammering is heard back stage. Singer picks up curtain and yanks a boob out. He is bawled out and drops and picks up his trolisera all the tifne. Th^ l»oob does Hebrew talk and is the entire act. The duo carried home a "stopped the show" diploma. Khaym was a holdover from the first half. The act is mental telepathy. He uses the stage full of Oriental drapes and props. Two peachy looking girls pass through the audience with slips, and instead of walking back onto the stage they run. The demonstration of Khaym was flawless and very good. The only suggestion that can be made is his eight minute speech about him- self being born In Bombay could be made more Interesting and short- ened. When Khaym thinks of a name he snaps his fingers. His enunciation is perfect. AMERICAN, CHICAGO. Chicago. .Tune 1. "Clothed for the r-^ason" goes in from of the theatre after this week. This Orphcum Junior house has played some very pretentious bills and' given the neighborhood big iiuu- shows for small time prices. Most likely the books show substan- tial profits, for at most all perform- ances a full house was present. The last half wax as standard as previous line-ups. Tuscano Broth- ers, axe wielders. came first. The hoys handle Roman axes, Juggling them as though they were clubs. The act soem« built for outdoor at- tractions, and as a vaudeville turn has not much entertainmant value Most of the time the crowd is half seared that one of the boys may miss an axe, so the final trick is not heavily applauded. It took a little time to recover after Tuscanos closed. A picture served to permit the crowd to recover their equilibrium, but really was shown to set the stage for Warner Tind Cole, who open in one and go into three. They bill themselves "On and Off," and speaks for Itself. Bigelow and Clinton took many bows. One man sings and the other plays the piano. The combination is good, wi.th both men carrying appearance and tal- ent. The very walls shook from the laughter Bert Baker and Co. created with their sketch. "Prevari- cation." The act is new in the smaller houses. Baker seemed to the stage manager in hysterics by tiolding the stage longer than booked. The man acts as a half wit and knocks the crowd cuckoo. The girl, with her Jet-black crop of hair, makes them sit up and take notice. F^rank Ward came on next, to be fol- lowed by five girls billed as "Five Musical Queens." They are not quite queens in looks, but make up for it by stngl g and brass playing. The glrla all dross alike in black evening'gownK, v.'orklr»g before light blue drop in two. The postures of the two girls who sing in distract- ing; they should stand erect. Lee Mason and a sketch "Woman" not seen at this show. OBITUABT MAY COLLINS May Collins, in tbe Hippodrome ballet and also a water girl, died suddenly at her home in New York Sunday night, May 29. Paggy Wilson Catherine Hayes, known profes- sionally as Peggy Wilson, died May 29 in New York at the home of her IN MEMOKIAM JOHN C. RICE In ("hprtjjhed Memory of a Devoted Ku.sbHnd and Loving Father. Vliiy Hia I>ear Soul Hn«t In Peace. JUNB 6TII. 1915 SALLY COHEN-RICE ' mother after a lingering illness. She was in her 26th year. KEDZIE, CHICAGO. Chicago, June 1. The men in the audience and the orchestra in this house sat through the hot weather minus their coats. At fir.st sight it had the appearance of a negligee show instead of a vaudeville show. Bootli and Nina appeared first before tlie silk-shirted spectators and went through their snappy routine witliout a hitch. Miss Xina. a darling girl, contrili- ute<l more than her appearance to Booths cycle work. They tapped the strong hox marked "applaud" ^, y^, . ,, ..,.. ., ^ . .. v verv heavily. Fulton and Hurt I ^'i^'>^'' ^^^•»<*'>«"<' ^^i"*?^''' Deluth>. showed some pretty drapes but not die«l .May 19 and was buried from niuih entertaining values. Tite men, it seemed, attempted to dis- play a carefree attitude about his work, but the attitude could be in- terpreted as Indifference. The 1 woman looke«l and dressed in good j fashi»)ii. Singing and talking is tlie i nuv.'l<us of their offering. .1. C Nu- ge;it carried the feature billing, i Nugent knows he must tell a tritle ; different line of talk here than ;it big time houses, and though a few ot his lines were over these cus- tomers' heads he hoisted the flag of victory. McLallan and Carson were up against it. The roller skating hit its mark, but the monolog was dead- wood. This is unusual, and a num- ber of excuses eould be offered na a cause. . Bobhe and Nelson also found talk not wanted. It waa the singlrvg i wliffch was responsible for the many bends that they took. Particularly in their case the talk Is inconsc- queniial ,and could stand an over- hauling. Both men have voices which can be heard two blocks from the theatre, especially when they chant opera numbers. One man gets a lot of attention on his queer facial expressions. Lillian Jewell l^-aulkner, billed as the "Miniature Revue,", closed the show. All her manikins were ple-asing, while her baseball final bit topped oft this fine act. N a d a Sawyer, two-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kdward IN LOVINm i«r.MOKY OF THK MOTHER OF MY MK8T FRIK.Vn A.ND rAHTNKIt ALVIN VERDI Who Puased Away .May 9. 1»21. MICHAEL COSCIA the home of her parents, 1709 Sev- enth avenue. North Birmingham. Ala. CHI VAUDEVILLE CLOaiHGS Chicago, June 1. Local vaudeville houses closing for the sea.son have announced tho following dates: Palace, Kedsie, Juno 12; Empress, Lincoln, Ameri- can, June 5. L m^^immmrnmrn -*» If You Don't Advertise in P^sfr Don't Advertise Jean Alcard, French author, mem- I ber of the academy, died in Paris, i after an of>eratlon, at the age of 73. lie was the author of several ; plays. Mile de Meyer, a popular I'^npch actor, recently died in France. Mile. Cccile Somonnet, contatriMi. lately died in I'aris, at the age of. NEW YORK COSTUME CO. COSTUMES 137 N. WABASH AVE. LARGEST COSTUME MANUFACTURERS IN WEST CHICAGO GOWNS Central 1801 HAZEL RENE HATS - GOWNS - COSTUMES M6-MS SUU-LAkc Balldlas. Chicago IRKNK OUBUQUR t Tel. CeBt. ISM UAZBL BAMOC8 Formerly vritb Edith StrickUuid -•ST. REGIS" HOTELS "MARION" 16 N. Clark Street CHICAGO 505 W. Madison St. PROFESSIONAL WEEKLY RATES KngU, without bath, $9.00 and Up. >ubr«, without bath, §12.00 and Up. ingle, with bath, $12.00 and Up. Double, with bath, $16.00 and Up. Thoroughly modern. Newly furnished. Convenient to all theatres. Free rehearsal hall. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE .WMiWava NEW DANCES PERRIN SCHOOL(Open all Summer) Announces Ivan Fehnova of tho Royal Opera, Moatow. In Rtruction in Technl<iue iind Operatic Toe for tirHmi Opera and Vautleville SlaK*"- Oreok. Cla«»lque with Its related Art^. Nu\)ian, .lavanrre, Serbian. Srjuare and An^ulur Kgyptian. llvtfry «lyi«? fc.cc«-ntriv;. PERFORMERS, ATTENTION— GKOROK A(-KERMAM teaches Uu< 1;, Solt Siioi-. Character and rictVM-fl. ProfeH.«<i(>nal Ratf« 79 AI niTORIt'M BriI.l>iN<i. CIIIC'AC;0: Phon* WiibSNli S»97. FROM MAY 11th. SEASON 1921 TO SEPT. 18th. EMU^E DE RECAT ■ .., Presents "SMILES OF 1921" Ka<|i4i,io«| VluMical KvtravnirMnsii Willi I'roloRur, Two Art- ji:> I l.u >« ••»*••. ■■eluding An All M4«r (nnt and « Houuif* of Twentj four \nier • iii lleiiilii***. AT RIVERVIEW, CHICAGO RIALTO, CHICAGO. ChicaKO, June 1. No act remarked about Memorial Day, althoush It had arrived. Frank Ward was obliged to draw the crowds, as he was heavily placarded and billed. Ward returned with his identification mark of "the dancing dolls." but preceded it with a mono- log about how crazy every one is, including himself and the audience. He worked breezily, deftly and chummily. Most of his comments blazed into hearty laughs, and this made an easy path for his encore of the "dolls." Ward was anticipated and proved his billing, "America's Most Popular Entertainer." was no kidding. He Is ready for the big time. Tho Larconians brf>ke loose with their clever backbends, 'hand- springs and acrobatics. It is a pleas* ure to see an act of this caliber, but thoy might make a few corrections. They work in Prince Alberts, re- gardles.s of the weather. One of the men attempts to show grace, such as is seen with interpretative danc- ers, through hand actions. This could be eliminated. £Mward Hill (lid some clever things with a sponge and paint. Hill makes drawings and inserts witty remarks, only tliey are hard to hear. Plunkett and Ro- I nj.'iin*' (lanced Uirjb«rly. They have ' ;i nloc"act and open Ini ?i nov-e! iuni-i-' ion. They are followed by (Jeorge Sianhy and Sister, a neat appear- in»< maiden. Hoth sing, the man taking the brunt of the offering. He also Kives a darky preacher monolog and plays tlie banjo. They were oMiK*"l to ennore and earned it. Smith and Cook, two men, sold backfire talk, which was sure lire. Th«' master marksman traveHty is a .>^li(>w stopper. Hill and Quinell diinitd. talked and oth«rwiMe re- rciV'd tho in«Mlal sharing hoa«llinc honors in v/ork. Th»TP Is no ^ou-. e«M\al»l«' rwison why blj^ lime audi- ,.,,, ,.^ vllO'.lld not ^»•^ tlM ril IM'Xt H«;l- si fi. What lia'- Immm said lor show K!0[»{'*'!>' C.tTi ho dittoed foi' this f.-am. e\<'ii IIiohkIi lhe.N »lid hdI :.< t From Christiana tho doaili in re- ported of Karl Mant/iiis the groat Danish actor, at the ago of 61. 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