Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-18
SONG AND COMEDY WIN .
APPLAUSE AT KEITH'S
Misses Ncilson.Tcrry and Ida May
Chadwick Feature
Good Bill

Miss Phyllis Nelson Terry and Miss Ida
May Chadwick are the particular favorites
among an unusually attractive array OF
talent at Keith's this week. both winning
heartiest approval from two capacity audi
ences yesterday
Miss Neison-rerry comes from the noted
famlly OF English actors and has starred in
numbers of pieces, carrying always the dilf-
cult emotional roles Her offering at keiths,
however is wholly vocal work. but her sue
cess is undisputed. The ease with which she
TOOK q above high in "Couplets Du
Mysoh was revelation. Added to de-
llghtully cultivated voice Miss Nelson
Terry possesses a rare beauty OF face and
manner which won her audience immedi-
ately.
Miss Chadwick a Philadelphia production,
supported by Dad" furnished the real jol-
lity or the program. taking the dual role of
an ehtcing actress and a 'cut-up kid" In
the latter part she kept the audience in an
uproar, her every act producing increased
outbursts. Miss Chadwick Is a natural fun
maker with a personality
Sailor" Reilly also was a home and de-
spite very severe cold won unstnted ap-
plause with his catchy song monologue. His
tribute TO the love-making procivities and
prowess OF the "gob" was his best
n distinct eature of the bill were the Ori
ental dances OF Princes Radjah, the spec
tacular settings for which added to their
charm. The last revel of Cleopatra, with
the introduction Of real snake of rather
disconcerting proportions, was we'll por
trayed In the Arabian chair dance the
Princess revealed remarkable physical en-
duranCe.
The Hungarian Rhapsody" by the Avon
comedy -Four was full of action and snappy
dialogue, ending with n well-sung quartet
more Of which the Audience would have APP
preclated.
Bruce and Dufet presented a pleasing
SIKH full or surprises, depicting what were
wen termed speed, daring and intelligence
which may or may not characterize a mod
ern chauffeur.
Other acts, all OF which were literally ap-
plauded, were Burley and Burley. who were
substituted for Ward and Pryor, Emma
stephens In vocal selections, the Beldeclaire
Brothers in aCrobatic stunts and Ben Beyer
and Augusta, trick cyclists.
| GLOBE-As headliner, the Six Venetian
Gypses, presented by Rosie Donatell
proved an exceptionally good musical and
descriptive act considerably out of the ordi-
nary. Lifting tunes set all the audience
Whlstllng at the end of the show. Abe Marks
and company in the comedy. Winning the
Money, came in close second in popu-
IarltE. other good acts were Walton and
FRANCIS. in "Nonsenscalities" Cora Simp-
| son and company, Mahoney Brothers come
dlans; Princess Whitedeer. Indian enter
| tanner; Four Merles: Ben Gilbert wartime
monologist: Paremas, novelty entertainers
and Warden Brothers, in gymnastic
novelty.
CROSS KEYs-Wiliam Lawrence and
| company in satirica comedy sketch en-
titled Honor Thy Children" were the head
| liners at the Cross Keys. The paylet was
written by one of the authors of Friendly
| Enemies" The rest of the program included
| the Seven Serenaders in a spectacular song
| Offering Buford. Bennett and Buford. in a
| song and comedy skit Alexander O'Neil
and Saxon. ino From Virginia" and Tor
| cat trained ROSTERS, cleverly drilled game
cocks.
| BROADWAY-Naried and entertaining is
| the bill at the Broadway. Carmen's Min
| strels, an artistic act of song and comedy,
| is the headiner. It contains many novel
features. Mason and Gwynne won approval
| In an act which overhowed with laughs
| Nelson Waring offered piano numbers with
good results, and the Rials appeared in
| thrilling gymnastic feats. Grifith's latest
photoplay, The Romance OF Happy Valley"
| concluded the bill.
| NINOS-One of the most thrilling acts in
| vaudeville. Submarine FL" is the feature
| at the Nixon. The interior of a submarine is
| shown, together with all the mechanism of
| the undersea craft. In this realistic atmos-
| phere an interesting story is unfolded The
| act met with approval Others who ap-
| peared were Rome and Cox, dancers: Three
| Rosellas, musicians; Barton and Hill, and
| Noack, "the man from Eifel Tower"
COLONIAI~-'''rheR Red Flask" a dramatic
sketch, presented by John r. Doyle and
company. assisted by Marion Willard. is the
feature number at the Colonial. The act is
sensational to a degree The remainder of
the bill is given 10 the lighter side OF en-
iertainment Sandy Shaw the Scotch come
dian, tells amusing yarns with the accus-
toned "bu-rr.' Natalie and Ferrari are seen
PHILADELPHIA FOREMOST THEATRES