Variety (Dec 1928)

V A R I E T Y Wednesday, December 12, 1928 MliroX,MRJUKOR,MRlASKY.MIlLAEMMLE,MIlHAMMON^^ HAS IT EIN/ER^ OCCUPIED TO VOU i ^1 IJOLSON THB ONtV JOLXOfa — HE MAS A CLEVER. IB tK. O IHI IE 4 RRY BUFFALO "TIMES" "Columns could be written on Harry Jplson. ftiiflico it to say he out-jolsons his famous brother, Al. Ho stoppf'cl the sliow. CINCINNATI "INQUIRERIV "Harry Jolson's record as a Keith-Albee star for. the past .seven or eight years attests to his ability as an entertainer of exceptional merit and ample proof that all of the stage talent in the Jolson family was not cornered by Al by a long ways. According to many critics he is the possessor of a. moi-e. colorful singing voice than his brother." UTICA "DAILY PRESS" "The name Jolspn alone as- sures satisfaction, That and more was evidenced when Harry, completed his act. Alanimy songs, at which Al: is supposed, to rule supreme, are done brown - .by Harry. ' /' WASHINGTON, D. C "POST" "Harry Jol.son, Washington's own, undoubtedly captured the honors yostord;iy." ATLANTA "JOURNAL" ' /'Harry Jolson, bl.acUfaco come- dian extraordinary, •saves the bill. Jolson sings popular songs in a manner that Atlanta has never heard before and Will never hear again unless Harry comes back next season. Jolson has a rich baritone voice and he would be a riot on an all-world pro- gram any time. Worth the pride of a t>eaf?on ticket alone." Kenneth I.nflin Eagon ALBANY "KNICKERBOCKER PRESS" "Harry Jolson Is a master of song and fun. Yes, he is Al Jol- u.:^SGn'3-. br.other=-and .-. A.rs - pretty:. good, too. But so is Harry, so just forget all about the brother business and allow that ilarry Jol.^ion is a pood entertainer." FOR MANY YEARS A STANDARD FEATURE ACJ FOR KEITH AND ORPHEUW I PRODUCERS OF TALKING PICTURES- \9iere is a NAME Wththe Gteaiest PUBLICITy VALUE^ hifa30tS0H VOICE WJOLSON PERSONALITy O/re JOLSON MttdcWfner Stock6oUp ANOTHER JOlS0N<ag^a*e yot»St^Golh A WISE PRODUCEKWILL CASH IN ON THIS SURE BET | Read Press Comments Throughout The United States On HAR.(WS Voice WAaaV'S PSKSonalnif and WAaiW'S LlnfaiUng Abilitif To EMeftain His Mudiences SCRANTON "TIMES" "Harry Jolson proved yester- day that he is a very clever man In his own right, who has fought his own way to the front and overcome hard knocks thro'ugh ability. He went like a whirl- wind and is entitled to all of the compliments that were showered ui)on him as well as the ap- plause." ST. PAUL "NEWS" "A! Jolson has forsaken the stage to become a movie star, but his^brpther^ Harry ..Is,, et lll carrying bh "the family mission up and down the cotrntry with his can of cork, mammy abngs and joke?. ROCHESTER "DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE" *TIarry Jolson appeared In blackface and sang a variety of things. Including mammy songs, a 'blues' number and Imitations of operatic stars. His work was not merely clever, It was expres- sive Interpretations and bur- lesque. The audience heartily approved of It." j D KANSAS CITY "STAR" "Harry Jolso'n came to Kansas City as a, godsend. Harry has "the brlgrrial JoIson^aiSliWsltionrls a hard worker, and won more ap- plause at the opening show than any other act." DETROIT "JOURNAL" "Harry Jolson offers about twenty nilnutes of splendid en- tertainment, ■ The act Sunday came near stopping the show." .Harold Heffernan LOS ANGELES "EXPRESS" Monroe Lathrope, dramatic critic of the' Los Angeles "Ex- press," In reviewing the Orpheum sho'w, said; "It is going literally from the sublime to the ridiculous to record that the big reception of the d^y was given to the ebony -^lewnrHarry-JolsonrT Harry-has an authority all his own, g better natural voice than Al, and a true instinct for effective foolery." NEW ORLEANS "GLOBE JOURNAL" "Harry Jolson, said to be a brother of Al, but let It be said to his credit he does not try to capitalize on the relationship, gets away from the conventional negro stuff. He has an excellent singing voice, new songs and plenty of bright chatter." C. G. S. INDIANAPOLIS "NEWS" ■ "Harry Jolson has a melodious voice and knows how to deliver his songs. He makes no effort to imitate hls^-celebrated^brother but uses a method all his own which Is very effective. His act is high class In every respect." REP. FOR PRESEMTATION THEATRES WM. MOHaiS WCEK^OEC. \<o PALACE,JAMESTOWN,M.V WEEK.PEC.a% LAFAYETTE , BUFFALO^N-Y. WeEK.0EC.3O ROCHESTER'^ROCHESTeRMY- WATCH OUT FOR THE LIFE STORY OF I ^ '^ o- k ellar ahq c>0DPRiLv HARRV JOLSOM TO APPEAR SOOHmfhe \ FmMAN^NT ADDRESS - SATUapAV EVJSNINC POST I wEU.SLEYAve.YONK.BR$ n v