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Managers' report book, November 13, 1916-January 21, 1918
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H.T. Jordan Philadelphia Show Nov. 13, 1916 Pictures. 15 min. Very Ordinary. LOUIS STONE. 8 min. A distinct novelty in dancing. He has worked out a routing of trick stepping with original apparatus and in the opening spot put over a good sized hit. KELLY & GALVIN. 15 min. "The Actor and the Italian." These two men, one working straight and the other in the character of an Italian, have a very good singing and talking act. Their material is well handled and got plenty of laughs. They also did two comedy songs which brought good results. Were forced to take several bows at the finish. GRACE LEIGH & DAVE JONES. 14 min. "Love Gamblers." They offer a satire with music which got over with only fair results. The greater portion of their act consists of cross-fire dialogue with a sentimental bit at the finish. They go some laughs, but closed to a light hand. LOVENBERG SISTERS & NEARYBROS. 22 min. In a new dancing lovely called "Around the Compass." An elaborate stage setting in three scenes and attractive costuming makes a pretty stage picture of this new act and the boys and girls do a routing of varied styles of dancing with some songs introduced. A plantation number brought them liberal applause at the finish and they closed very strong with a lively dancing bit. GEORGE KELLY & Co. 24 min. "Finders - Keepers." This is a very cleverly written one-act play and Mr. Kelly, the author has furnished himself with a very pleasing sketch for vaudeville. The theme is unusual and blends comedy and dramatic lines with excellent effect. It is very well played by the three persons employed and earned several bows. HERSCHEL HENDLER. 13 min. This young fellow has a novel idea for his piano act. All the numbers are descriptive and introduced with talk, touching on comedy enough to get some laughs. One dramatic number on the European war was a big hit and he closed strong with a medley, which one him several extra bows and a short speech. "AMERICA FIRST." 35 min. This big musical and military spectacle proved one of the biggest applause winners we have had in a long time. The instrumental and vocal numbers went over with splendid results and the patriotic finish had the house in an uproar of applause. This is a real appeal to patriotism and a stage picture that vaudeville can boast about and it was a great hit here. AVELING & LLOYD. 20 min. These boys played here only a short time ago, but were given a great reception and were as big a hit as on their first visit. LOUIS HART. 14 min. "As In A Dream." A strong man with a very spectacular offering with a lot of showy feats of strength, well worked up and a physical culture display as a feature. In the closing spot of a late show he scored solidly. GENERAL REMARKS. This was our Anniversary Week and with the big spectacle "America First," surrounded with an excellent bill, the show played in a very satisfactory shape. CUTS GRACE LEIGH & DAVE JONES- Elimination of the work "Gott" GEORGE KELLY- Expression "Oh my God"
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H.T. Jordan Philadelphia Show Nov. 13, 1916 Pictures. 15 min. Very Ordinary. LOUIS STONE. 8 min. A distinct novelty in dancing. He has worked out a routing of trick stepping with original apparatus and in the opening spot put over a good sized hit. KELLY & GALVIN. 15 min. "The Actor and the Italian." These two men, one working straight and the other in the character of an Italian, have a very good singing and talking act. Their material is well handled and got plenty of laughs. They also did two comedy songs which brought good results. Were forced to take several bows at the finish. GRACE LEIGH & DAVE JONES. 14 min. "Love Gamblers." They offer a satire with music which got over with only fair results. The greater portion of their act consists of cross-fire dialogue with a sentimental bit at the finish. They go some laughs, but closed to a light hand. LOVENBERG SISTERS & NEARYBROS. 22 min. In a new dancing lovely called "Around the Compass." An elaborate stage setting in three scenes and attractive costuming makes a pretty stage picture of this new act and the boys and girls do a routing of varied styles of dancing with some songs introduced. A plantation number brought them liberal applause at the finish and they closed very strong with a lively dancing bit. GEORGE KELLY & Co. 24 min. "Finders - Keepers." This is a very cleverly written one-act play and Mr. Kelly, the author has furnished himself with a very pleasing sketch for vaudeville. The theme is unusual and blends comedy and dramatic lines with excellent effect. It is very well played by the three persons employed and earned several bows. HERSCHEL HENDLER. 13 min. This young fellow has a novel idea for his piano act. All the numbers are descriptive and introduced with talk, touching on comedy enough to get some laughs. One dramatic number on the European war was a big hit and he closed strong with a medley, which one him several extra bows and a short speech. "AMERICA FIRST." 35 min. This big musical and military spectacle proved one of the biggest applause winners we have had in a long time. The instrumental and vocal numbers went over with splendid results and the patriotic finish had the house in an uproar of applause. This is a real appeal to patriotism and a stage picture that vaudeville can boast about and it was a great hit here. AVELING & LLOYD. 20 min. These boys played here only a short time ago, but were given a great reception and were as big a hit as on their first visit. LOUIS HART. 14 min. "As In A Dream." A strong man with a very spectacular offering with a lot of showy feats of strength, well worked up and a physical culture display as a feature. In the closing spot of a late show he scored solidly. GENERAL REMARKS. This was our Anniversary Week and with the big spectacle "America First," surrounded with an excellent bill, the show played in a very satisfactory shape. CUTS GRACE LEIGH & DAVE JONES- Elimination of the work "Gott" GEORGE KELLY- Expression "Oh my God"
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