Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
ROONEYS JAZZERS
PLEASE AT KElTH'S
The IrrepressibIe Pat and Com
pany Dissemble Music and
Monsense-Sketch a Hit

Irreprcssible Pat Rooney and his own
comnany of Jazz artists head an enter
tanning bill at Keith's this week.
Rings of Smoke" the name given
by Rooney to the act-nobody can tell
WHY'S built around Rooncy's efforts
10 find the "only girl When he did
find her. she. like several others i'll
the act. had the ''gimmes.
Rooney and Mile. Marguerite present
some exceptionally fine dancing num-
bers Frank Gill also shows some,
thing new in the art. The jazziest kind
of jazz band dssembles jazz numbers
during the cafe scene in the offering.
The reception given to Alan Brooks
and company in the dramatic playlet.
Dollars and Sense the first sketch on
the program for two weeks. shows the
nonularitv of this form of vaudeville
entertainment with the audience.
Allan Rogers the American tenor who
made such q hit last week. is again
on the bill. His numbers Were en-
Enthusiastically received. Phillis Deauc
assisted him in several selections. Jim
and Betty Morgan sang some of Mr..
Morgan's compositions and played on
various instruments. Nina Payne in
troduced some new dances. Duval and
SymOnds contributed a good comedy
skit; Martincttc and Sylvester were
seen in pHntomine comedy of merit.
and George Wilson and Ben Larsen
pleased with their songs and comedy.
Aliesheny-A diversified bill is
headed by the Navassar girls, instru-
mental artists. in musical number that
captivates. Kingsley Benedict and Ed
Wade have an original skit. Johnny
Cantwell and Retta Walker mix up
to the minute songs with a humorous
line. Dave Harris puts his songs over
we'll. Monsieur and Madam Alf W.
Loyal's dogs and the photoplay. Fair
and Warmer, round out the bill.
Globe-The shamrock rules the bill.
William O'Clare and girls have a sketch
containing all manner of Celtic songs, to
say nothing of Irish a-pienty. Emma
Francis. assisted by a troupe of Arabs,
presents whirlwind dancing act. Nc
Nally. Dinus and De Wolf have an en-
tertaining sketch with strokes of origi
nality. The Baker City Four are cX-
cellent vocalists. Jessie Morris proves
herself q capable comedienne, and the
other acts form a good ensemble.
Broadway-The Broadway celebrates
anniversary week. \ novel way Of
presenting a musical act is shown
in Wizards Fantasy of Jewels" 1t
is staged lGvshly and the musicians
monologist. kept the audience in hila-
rious mood. and others who appeared
to advantage We're Mcfarland and
Pollacc and Maxine Brothers and
Bobby. Soldiers of Fortune" is the
photoplay
Cross Keys-'Fads and Follies." a
musical revue. headed a bill of variety.
Vine and Temple sang new songs and
old favortes. Lillian Watson had the
audience laughing continually. Har
mon and Harmon proved themselves
pair OF capable singers. Jim King pro-
yidcd attractive music. Marie Manscn
and company had novel act
William Penn - Jean Adar. in a
novel playlet with many funny situa-
tions, heads the bill; lew Wilson con
vulses his hearers with a new line OF
talk, and Tommy Allen and company
prove entertainers of merit. The Faden
Trio brighten the bill, and Samoya.
aerial artist, does some amazing gyra-
tions. Then there are the movies, The
Misfit FarI'' and LOG of the Sub
marine U-3I."
Sixon-Wolf Gilbert sang many of
his own song CREATIONS WIN EUiN I'NHito
and supplied a number of laughs. Com
ody of the 1920 style was dispensed
bv Gardner. Hartman and company;
Maiarios and company thrilled with
stunts OH the tight wire Faber and Nc
Gowan offered new dances and Leopold
Ncfski presented an entertaining musi-
cal act. Live Sparks the photoplay
attraction. held interest.
1, Nt,,r;o -. N-;ctor JJorhart 10
lighted the audience when the famous
composers "The Only Girl" tabloid
musical comedy, was the feature, Other
acts which were well received by the
audience included Fred Fenton and
Sammy Fields in a clever skit: Viola
Lewis and company, song and dance
act: the Yaltos, novelty, and Commo-
dore Tom, an entertaining educated
pony.
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