The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-04-25
THEATERS
KEITH VAUDEVILLE STARS
OF INTERNATIONAL NOTE
ATs LYRIC THIS WEEK

OF INTERNAIIONhL NOiE
ATs LYRIC THIS WEEK
Many new Keith feature acts are
embraced in the list of attractions
that will enliven the week at the
Lyric. Among the new comedy feat
,ires will be Sugar Foot" Gaffney,
star comedian Of the Neil O'Brien
uinstrels, who has been secured by
Manager Rex for the latter half of
the week. Gaffney has abandoned
the minstrel stage for the better
emoluments of vaudeville.
On the opening bill of the week
will be the famous Clark Sisters,
joint stars of several notable London
and Broadway productions of musical
comedy
INTERNATIONAL F'AvORITES
The Misses Clark. Marie and Ann,
need no introduction to the patrons
OF high class amusements. Their
artistry in the past Is more than
guarantee for my future endeavors,
not to mention the vast experience
gained by their appearance in both
London and Broadway productions,
Arriving in America after four
years i'm the leading capitals OF
Europe, they tell of some wonderful
experience in Berlin at which place
they were appearing at the winter
garden when America entered the
world confliction.
They will offer us q new vaudeville
act which, has been pronounced by
those who have witnessed il as one of
the newest novelties, and when you
take into consideration that those
two young ladies are possessed of UNI
limited versatility as entertainers ono
can rest assured that they will not
regret the time spent in witnessing
their performance in any theater
that they may appear in. New acts
are so rare. that there Is no doubt
the Misses Clark will create a sensa
ton in their latest effort.
VOLATILE EDNA BENNETT
In studio circles Edna Bennett is
held in high esteem because of her
appearance in musical circles because
of her voice, and by the general pub
lie because OF both, Miss Bennett is
an exceptionally attractive woman
This fact, lis demonstrates by the
number of artists who have selected
her for model. Her face has adorn-
ed any number of magazine covers
Eocaily her voice is considered Il very
fine organ. 1t is clear, of wide range
and unusual expression. These two
facts coupled have made Miss Bennett
"a decided asset in vaudeville She
peal and her histrionic ability gives
her numbers a considerable impetus
The musical comedians, the Van
Brothers. also have prominent place
on this hIff, They are iauEhfnak6rs
extraordinary. but excel also as must
clans.
Barney Williams, at the head Of his
own company will he seen In a
comedy sketch which is described as
. laughing knockout williams is a
versatile actor. He has a company
OF five clever peoole, each of whom
Is q specially performer.
Further widening the variety Of the
bill will come Peggy Bremen and
Brother. CLASSY opponents of athletics
They are gymnasts and acrobats who
are equally popular in America and
Europe, having been imported from
the English circus arena by the Keith
agents.
FAMOUS MINSTREL STAR
Sugar Foot GafYney's engage
ment begins next Thursday with the
matinee performance. He is one OF
the features OF an exceptionally fine
entertainment program. Gaffney was
the hit OF the Neil O'Brien MINISTRIES
during the recent engagement of that
organization at the Strand theater.
He has a vaudeville act made up OF
the best material he has used In
rninstrelsy in the last two seasons, 10
which he has added new songs and
dances.
One OF the greatest novelties Of the
variety stage, Sultan, the horse with
the human brain, is another big feat
ure. Sultan performs feats of ami
NAL intelligence which trainers have
been unable to teach to any other per
forming animal. His exhibition OF
Stanley are bringing n roliicking
effective iaughmakers
Dave FERGUSON and company IN
The FOUNDERS OF Old Broadway will,
present n character comedy sketch
which has scored heavily in the larger
cities The piece Is attractlvely
staged and smartiy acted.
SCOTCH COMEDY COMPANY
Tom Browns Seven Musical High
landers are seven Scotch lads and las
sizes attired in their native kits and
bear-skin busbys, They offer vocal
and musical ensemble that is a gen,
and a delight to the ear. These seven
Highlanders play a score eff musical
instruments. including the piano
violin. aaxaphone and of their native
hagpipe. They also introduce dancing
in their offering. One OF their songs
called "Oh What A ,Mixup" prcvokes
considerable laughter
With each OF the now vaudeville
shows there will be the usual high
grade motion picture attractions.