Variety (October 1922)

'.- -J u>t- ^^■^.•' r.'ii-' rv.T''iK;^.r«' 'I**- ^- ^t ■#•« ft! ff/v^-; * Friday, October 6. 1022 yr ,-■*..<- ' '"■>.!'.«■ , I'.' ^■•'i'- VARIETY <^:^K^>^^i^^ 27 ■ r' ',7 a WUTMMO lAM»9« P lOSO. 4 lIHIt Cranbourn Mansions. Cranbourn Street. London. w.c.a ^; I92Z y -^w-»J* ..-;.t' r '-•5 — <= CCrLs^ ^ <^\ / am very proud of this unsolicited testimonial and grateful to its writer, MR. R. H. '; GILLESPIE, Mariaging Director of Moss Empires, the largest vaudeville circuit in ^ - England. ' ; ^-;;''':/-:";'--';V'j..;" /./^V:*";' -■•■■'v:,--v';;-';^; My American representative is EDWARD^S. KELLER. -■/':■.■. -'\':''y''\'y:y-'.-^-'^^^^^ -':':'' ■ ::^—: CHARLES ALTHOFF:'--'.'-r^f are nimble on their feet and have a 1'0-minute miniature production. Jaclc Nortliworth and Seattle Harmony Kings not seen at this show. "Quadruple hcadliners" are an- nounced in a card in front of iho Palace this woelc, and the four acts out of «'ight B(» cdslpnated are Lou Tellegcn, Trixie Friganza. Koger.-s and Alien and Conroy and LeMaire. I^ou Tellegon'8 name appears lifst \n \\\v liglits. and "the internalional actor" Is looked upon by vaudf^vili*- folks as the headliner, with Trixie i?'riganza a close .''econd. The novelty vt the bill comes from the double appearance of Ucorge I-,o Alaire, In third position, reunited T^ith his old partner, Frank Conroy. in "The Sharpshooters" and again in closing position in "At the Dentist,'' with Joe Phillips playing the pa- tient. Dot Stewart is progiammcd as playing "Prairie Nell" in the Conroy .ind LeMaire act and Marie Cahlwcll as playing the stenog- rapher in "At the Dentist," parts that could be doubled were there a view to cutting down expense. There are four headliners in the 18 people show, and not even u tap ©f the foot, which is unusual. IJob Anderson and Polo Pony open the show with an act that stands out among those of that class, owing to the tine impression made by Ander- BILLY HAAS RESTAURANT 235 West 45th Street NEW YORK CITY riionp UKYANT 7811 SPECIAL 60c LUNCH A I.A CAHTE ALL IIOUKfl son as well as to the splendid train- ing of the equine performer. Cervo and Moore entertain v^ith violin and piano-accordlon, giving a rich musi- cal treat, and made them more en- joyable by character comedy. Con- roy and LeMaire hold their posi- tion with "The Sharp.shooters," which was a part of "The Follies" a few seasons baci{. Conroy duplicates his former sucf ess in blackface roles with LeMaire and gets laughs at every opportunity. Hiimpton and Blake were at a disadvantage fol- lowing a boisterous comedy act, wliioli made their genteel jests seem a little slow. The act is a combina- tion of clever jests anxl Fongs, but laiUnl to score as strongly as it gen- er.'illy does. Rogers and Allen, whose singing is made the more effective by (^liarles purvey at the piano, scored big In splTe of the factr that they had not been long absent from Chi- cago. The solos of Mr. Rogers won especially hearty approval. Tellegen presents "Blind Youth," in which he is assisted by Russell Clark, Douglas Bright and Isabel Alden. The offering introduces Mr. Tellegen in a role which will delight his admirers, and while It Is highly dramatic. It Is appropriate for the bigger vaudeville theatres. Trixie Friganza, one of the very best of the female monologists. starts off as though she was going to do a singing turn, but speeds It up by making changes on the stage, done by removing one gown and by donning another and by changes of hats. After a couple of songs she drifts into conversation, and from that time on spurts forth Jest after Jest, never letting down. The offer- ing is called "My Little Bag o' Trix" and is a vaudeville hit. LcMalre's "At the Dentist" is the vehicle which Eddie Cantor used in a revue and which now has Joe Phillips as the patient. I'hillips follows Cantor very closely and makes the offering laughable vaudeville fun. , The "sold out" sign was displayed early Sunday night and the show ran along splendidly. At the Sun- day nuitinoe Bob Anderson and I*olo Pony failed to arrive from the east in time for the first performance, and Zenda Brothers were pre.ssecl into service. Loop. REHEARSAL HALL To rrut bj hoar or day for act*, prodactiooM or dancing. Also Kultable aa a dancing •todlo. 145 WEST 43cl STREET Off Droadway rhone Bryant 207S 'PRE-PUBLICATION. ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL SINGING ACTS^ We offer you an opportunity to. secure Komc absolutely y:-NEW UNPUBLISHED SONG MATERIAL r ■» •Md identify ybureelf with the introduction of one of the many good •ong mimbers wc are in a poeition to offer you I* you have room iX your act for one or more good nun^bertf, visit our professional depart- rri»r\\ at once,' as we are prepared to supply songs that will fit most any occasion. Out,--of-town acts "^ay eithtr. write or phone their re- tlfuiraments to our'profe8«iof>ai rr^r^tqtr and v«.e will mail copies of Song;^ suitable. KNftfKERBOCKER HARMO^^Y STUDIOS r:^^,^."^,*'/. Tv rK Oenrgie Jcssel in "Troubles of 1922," at the Englev»-ood, a combina- tion of vaudeville and revue, is suf- ficiently unique to awaken interest, has vaudeville value to the extent of measuring up to demands on this score, and stands out as a revue, growing better and better until it llnishes in a manner that sends the people out In the best of spirits. It Is a show which has undergone Im- portant changes since opening, which will permit it to pass any jury. There are five acts of vaudeville programed, although one of these is nothing more than an assembling of a few principals and the chorus for a starter. Jack Edwards, Dolly Manuel and Gertrude Hayes, Jr., ap- pear in "one" and threaten to sing and dance, after which the 16 chorus girls appear for a number. They complain that they cannot dance In the costumes they wear and reap- pear in lingerie only for a rather- tame finish. Flo and Ollle Walters then appear and offer their familiar vaudeville specialty, with Miss Ollie doing nut comedy. It is a satisfactory act and closed to a bow. Mile, Ann Codec was programed hext but was assist- ed by Frank Orth, ofTcring the Orth and Codec act. The rough handlinr; and paddling of Orth by Miss Coder created great laughter. Jessel came fourth with the vaude- ville act in which he has scored previously, with two chorus girls serving as the kiddies with which lu- divides loUypops and advice. lU sprang the idea of the unit show on the audience and suggested that this appearance was merely introduc- tory. The Courtney Sisters and the Ultra String Quartet in a beautiful set provided a dandy number, show- ing full stage for the llrst time. It is the same act the girls did last season, with changes in songs. The p1'H¥> player does a solo and like quartet a number, which add to the musical pleasure. The revue starts off peculiarly but Is never lacking in interest. There Is nothing resembling customary vaudeville or musical comedy un- til Jack Edwards does a dance late in this part of the show. This re- turn to old-f.ishioned show matter scored a big hit for him, quite as decided applause as was rewarded anything in the performance. The scene in which Ann Lowen- wirth and Georgie Jcssel are in the box and the comedian explaining to the audience in English what is go- ing on on the stage and to his mother In the box in Jewish is a great one. This is alone sufflciont to put over the show. Miss Codec as the French girl contributes much to the performance In this scene. Frank Orth, Sam Bennett and Jack Edwards ard also In the travesty. Miss Codee does splendid work throughout the revue and In the olio, and shows promise of even greater things. Fay Courtney leads one big num- ber late In the show, and the Court- FOR SALE BOSTON TERRIERS Thrrc Months Old, Pcdigrcfed; No iJialtr CAi-L: Mi.'>.«? cuEr:.\'. uutaxt sir,o ney Sisters put extra touchei "Baby Blue Eyes," which Is le< Gertrude liayes, Jr. The show did not arrive In for the Sunday matinee and o at night. It was witnessed Mo night, when the crowd was (hough not caiiacity. ■>« Even at the last show at Rialto, a full house was po^scr .«ee what was going on. 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