Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-20
FLORENCE NASH HEADS
GOOD BILL AT KEITH'S
Marion Barney, of Local Stock
Fame, and Many Timely Nov
elites Are Presented

! Those ingredients which 20 to make ur
a feast Of pleasure are all on the menu this
| week at Koiths. There is something for
every member OF the family.
For dad who likes adventure, there is
| Florence Nash and company in playlet
which grips you TO the last moment. For
mother who wants a snappy little playlet
with misunderstanding and happy
finish, Marion Barney, formerly OF Or
pheum stock fame. appears In a pleasing
romance, while for Sister Sue VINO likes
classy music Mir and Mrs Burton Piersol
oblige.
For Brother Bob. who wants fun and
action combined there are Redford and
Winchester very clever jugglers. or the
Amber Brothers In thrilling acrobatic
feats. And for the Riddles there Is a
gorgeous treat in Mcrian's Swiss dog act,
undoubtedly thc.bcst in vaudeville. There
are many other acts that would delight
Uncle George or grandmom and grandpop
If you brought them along
From the standpoint Of wholesome in
tcrcst, willard Macks sketch. presented by
Miss Nash and a capable cast easily land
cd the hOnors II Is called "Pansys Par
ticular Punch"
a confidence man and woman hear that
a millionaire Is looking for his long-lost
daughter. They learn about his past life
and then induce Pansy, waitress, to palm
herself off as the missing child. AS they
are to receive $40 900 a reward. Pansy
demands $1,000 before she enacts the role.
The millionaire arrives and is convinced
that Pansy is his daughter. He gives the
Consprators a check for the amount agreed
upon and they hastily excuse themselves.
Upon their departure Pansy snakes hands
with the millionaire. when II Is revealed
that he and Pansy had put the job over
on the conspirators with thousand to the
good
ugh
laughs with her wit and philosophy, She
Is assisted by william A. Norton, Eva Con-
don and Harry West
Mr.. and Mrs. Piersol pleased with their
able rendition of operate and classical gems
of the old masters and incidentally received
a bouquet from their admirers.
From both n comedy and artistic stand.
point the dog act deserves mention here.
The canine actors first appeared In cafe,
attired as Swiss soldiers. having a good
time drinking, while a chorus girl tdog)
dances They are chased out by an officer
and the scene changes TO "A beautiful scene
in the heart of the mountains. 1t shows
the home of Major Black and the barracks.
Then occurs a quick society scandal. one
dog calls the Majors wife during his
absence. The Major returns. denounces his
wife and her paramour and both are ar
rested company of dog soldiers accom-
pany them. BY way of comedy, the other
soldiers coast down the mountains on sleds
.Tuliette DiSa the musical comedy star,
scored a very emphatic hit in character
songs and a patriotic number showing the
everlasting friendship between France and
the United States Redford and Winchester
are one of the oldest Juggling teams in
Unlike other such combinations,
the comedian is a talented juggler as well
as the straight" man. Most of their tricks |
are original and there is a surprise every
minute They started the show off at pace |
which added to the va-ue OF everything |
that followed. They won lots Of laughter
and applause. Miss Barney who was as
sisted by Louis AuclScr, appeared in a |
sketch called Put 1t Down" The act was |
very cordially received and Miss Barney re- |
ceived bouquet. Jack E. Gardner won APP |
proval in songs and talk. The Crsps were |
seen in n decidedly novel dancing act. |
finishing as toy soldiers which put them |
over" with an abundance of applause. The |
pictures were full of news. j. G. c.