Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-17
STAGE STARS GALORE
ON KEITH PROGRAM
Valerie Bergere in japanese Play.
let-Emma Haig, Danseuse,
and Ann Cray Score

There Is galaxy Of vaudeville's premiere
artists AZ Keth's this week.
Valerie Bergere, who returned after an
absence OF two years in a clever and touch
Ing little playlet. was forced to share premier
honors with Emma Hais. tho Philadelphia
dAnseuse, her copartner, Lou Locisett, and
new artist to local footlghts namely Ann
Gray. a golden-voiced singer and wizard
fingered harpist.
Little Cherry Blossom" dainty Japa-
nese story. Is the splendid vehicle used by
Miss Bergere for her return engagement 1t
deals with the love Of little Oriental for an
attache of the United States embassy. with q
touch of melodrama, introduced with the
theft of secret papers, humor in the quaint
English of the Japanese girl and a true
favored oriental touch of romance in her
affections.
Emma Haig. q protege Of Walter @. Wroe.
of this city. revels in the art OF terpsichore,
with Lou Lockett. her partner in a novel act,
giving their conceptions of 1918 songs and
dances. In addition to the well-known
dancing ability of Miss Haig, there are
added many little touches in the presentation
that raise the act into the superb class.
Ann Gray made her initial appearance by
presenting something truly artistic to vaude-
willie. Her very touch bespeaks the under
standing musician that made her harp solos
worthy of her place on the bill. But the
super abundance" of her act came with the
revealing Of a soprano voice, crystal-like,
elastic and full Of appreciation for theme.
To make such delivery from a sitting posture.
with harp resting on a shoulder, makes
the rendition all the more amazing
But there are other good things on the
bill in the form of the dainty Duncan SIS
ters, who appear In a cycle of favorite songs
Harry Hines, a new comedian to the Phil-
adelpha boards who Is a top-notcher IN
his line a roaring slap-sticls sketch, THE
Corner Store: Eddie Miller and Tom Pen
field in songs; ; the Plckfords, comedy manip-
ulators Of real talent. and Derknss Euro
pean novelty, dog and monkey pantom'me'
GLOBE-"Yucatan." this weeks headliner.
proved to be one of the best musical tabloids
seen here in some time. The girls are pretty,
. the songs catchy and settings picturesque.
The audience testified to its excellence by re-
peated applause for particular hits. Ray
mond Bond and company, in a new sketch
also won approval, and the Boyarr Troupe
of Russian singers and dancers presented q
novel act. The rest of the bill measured up
to high standard.
CROSS KEYs-Those fond of laughter will
find plenty of It this week at the Cross Keys
Most of the fun is supplied in the tabloid
"Mr. 1nquisitve." which heads the bill. This
miniature production, presented by Earl
Cavanaugh and company, Is up to the min
ute and full Of catchy music. Capable CO.
medans and pretty girls greatly enhance the
act
One of the classiest acts In vaudeville Is
presented by the Eight Domnoes. They ap-
peared In an entertaining musical offering and
were we'll received. Several other good acts
concluded the bill. .... ..'r
BROADWAY-An up-to date show at the
Broadway is headed by the musical tab
lod, whats the Use?" in which there are
end Of funny situations and surprises.
The songs are catchy and the dancing num-
bers thoroughly entertaining. Several other
good acts complete the bill.
Sporting Life" thrilling drama Of life,
is the phbtoplay attraction.
NIxON-There is something to suit almost
every taste in the show at the Nixon. which
is one of the best of the season. Macart
and Bradford In a sketch, Love. Honor and
Obey" are the headiners. The skit shows
the result of marital MISUNDERSTANDING and
holds interest. 1t was well received. The
bill also includes Edith clifford. Cook and
Savo, the Weber Girls and the International
Three Bessie Love, in THE Dawn OF un-
derstanding," is the photopay attraction.
GRAND-An extravaganza of black art by
Chinese magicians. who do bewildering ana
awe-inspiring tricks, heads the bill at the
Grand The act is listed on the program as
the Hong Kong Mysteries
Olsen and Johnson, two versatile funsters,
offer a clever turn of ventriloquism, instru-
mental and vocal music, mixed with con-
tinuous wave of humor. Another scream on
the bill comes in the form OF Quinn and Cav
erly with their sketch "on the Y-4.''s.
Pleasing limitations and character studies
are presented by Mary Dorr. a brilliant come
dienne, while Stewart and Mercer conclude
the vaudeville with an aerial thriller The
photoplay is the twelfth episode Of "A Fight
for Millions"
COLONIAI-Robert Everett's novelty cir
Gus, consisting Of a troupe of monkeys which
perform aerial feats, furnish much comedy
and do eccentric stunts In the headliner at
the Colonial for the early half of the week.
comedy sketch, entitled His Wedding
Night" is admirably presented by Arthur
Pickens and company. The actors made the
most Of all the funny twists of the short
comedy, y,playlet, much to the, the delight ,t OF the
act entitled Cousin Giuseppe"
The Fritches are acrobats of more than
ordinary ability while Sheldon Brooks, who
calls himself "A Dark Spot of JOY" fur
The photoplay is Riddle Gawne." with
William Hart in the title role
WILLIAM PENN-A potpourri OF good
music, eccentric dancing and up-to-date say
ings is the outstanding feature of the musi-
cal comedy. Pretty Baby" the headline act
OF the week. Eddie Raye, with his inimit-
able comedy, and a supporting cast or twenty
five baby dolls,' are the stars. The, Bill
also features Dave Roth, the versatile ep-
tertainer, In a humorous monologue. Packard
Brothers, who produce thrills and laughs with
their antics on the bars. and Lady Tsen Mel,
the only Chinese moving picture star who
appears in For the Freedom Rf the East"
GOOD FUN AT THE CASINO
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