Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-05
JULIAN ELTINGE A
BIG HIT AT KEITH'S
Famous Impersonator Is
Warmly Greeted on Return
to Vaudeville

Just about a dozen years ago n dar-
ing vaudeville performer decided 10 por-
tray woman on tho stage as she really
was. Instead Of giving us the hystcrical
screcching emotional feminine with
which other impcrsonators had Jared
our nerves this newcomer presented n
type of woman of pleasing personality.
weil-modulated voice ana normal micn
His name was Julian Eltingc, and it
was in small type on tho bill.
In few short years he has Jumped
many rounds on the theatrical ladder.
and after starring in several musical
comedies and photoplays. returned to
Keith's yesterday as the feature attrac-
ton.
Mr. EltinGc was given warm well
come and proved cmphaticalIy that his
venture into the photoplay field had not
in the least dlmmed his ability in the
legitimate field. lie offered four songs.
Unlike other vaudeville hcadlincrs, Mr.
Eltinge did not import an csthetic
pianist TO do tho soul work on the har-
mony and was content to take chances
with Charlie Schraeder and the regular
orchestra in the trenches. The result
was highly gratifying,
With that charm aud grace which
characterized his work of yorc he got
fun value out Of every number and was
given warm approval.
Mr. Elungc's songs included THE
Hall of Fame" In the Land of Wed.
ding Bells" and Don't Go In The
Water" They afforded the fair ar
tist opportunity for graceful dances and
poses and also a chance to wear sew
eral highly fascinating gowns lie won
many bows and was obliged to make
a speech in which he said that this
would be his last week in vaudeville.
Featured next TO Mr. Eltinge was
KISSES" one-act play, presented by
William GaXton. Instead of play,
however, this is merely a "sketchlet"
At times it almost becomes mono-
logue for Mr. GaXton.
a very philosophical young man con-
tends that all women want to be kissed
without delay. He makes wager that
he can kiss four in one evening and
offers to give the money won to the
Belgian Relief Fund, Thanks to the
author, S. Jay Kaufman, he wins.
Mr.. G-Xton portrays one of those
boresome individuals that you are likely
to meet in the psychological cafes. A
talented philosopher who has cornered
all the brains worth while. The sketch
let is staged amid a dark background,
probably to emphasize q highbrow eff
feet Mr. GaXton receives four kisses
from as many pretty women at each
performance, and last night the au-
dience seemed to enjoy them as we'll as
Mr.. GaXton.
Eddie Dowlng, announced as an in
ternational comedian In the parlance
of vaudeville. CLEANED up" He also
stopped the show" with applause. But
he can improve his act by subtraction.
His impcrsonation of Belgian boy.
crazed by grief should be omitted. 1t
does not belong in the act offered by Mr..
Dowllng despite the fact that he does
it we'll It's difficult to make football
of human emotions. Mr.. Dowling's
Belgian recitation Is preceded by comic
grimaces. There are too many heart
aches echoing from Belgium which touch
many In the United States. Please
omit It, Mr.. Dowling
One of the most artistic acts on the
bill is that offered by Maryon Vadie, a
talented danseuse, and Ota Gygi.
violnist. who was formerly attached to
the court of the King of Spain. Miss
Vadie danced as though 1t were n real
delight and Mr. Gygis selections aroused
pleasant memories. Their act is real
treat.
Others who won approval included
Corbett. Shepard and Dunn in songs !;
Althos and Read, skaters and dancers :;
Deiro. an expert piano Nccordionist,
and the Misses Chalfonte in one of the
prettiest dancing novelties seen here in
many days.
Before the show started Ellis Ames
Ballard, one of the "four-minute men"
who is\assisting Uncle Sam, announced
that Keith's had been placed on the
roll of honor through the assistance the
management had given to the various
worthy projects in connection with the
war. He presented the certificate of
honor to Harry T, Jordan, general man
ager OF the Keith enterprises. amid
much applause, ]. G. c.