Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-31
"CHIC" SALE WINS
FAVOR AT KEITH'S
Several New Acts Are Offered,
With Good ResuIts-Other
Vaudeville Bills

KeitlI's--In these days when "iazz."
nut acts and other sorts of noisy Of
ferlng are mistaken for ability. II Is a
real treat to see such a character come
! dian as Chick Sale He heads the bill at
this house, not only In the sizc of type,
but a!so in real merit. In rapid success
sion he jumps from one character TO
another; and. in addition 10 presenting
! true e-to. life types, dispenses big supply
OF laughs with each He has blazed a
tran which few. II any, in vaudeville are
equipped to follow. The audience unani-
mously declared him the hit OF the show.
Lydia Barry, with her 100 per cent
personality and n seNtet Of songs worth
while, won abundant laughter and ap-
plause; Her offerings were punctuated
wit
Following closely the pace set by the
foregoing artists was the act presented
oy the petite Wilton Sisters. Their songs
and magnetism made them strong
picturesque and tuneful operetta
caied Puritana" was q musical de-
light II was presented by very capa-
Titan and McHuEh in The Man
HUNT" novel sketch, held interest,
while Burns and Foran scored in a
SSSmIeine SsISid act; Others on the bill included
talented animals and birds, and Rekoma,
clever equilbrist
inctdentally big treat for the base
'A'i Aailo wis DgONlNpu, B1De Rutl. tho
home-run wonder and the most ia lked-of
man In baseball appeared in various
poses on the screen. Intimate views
showing how he handled his bat at the
nome pate brought no end of applause.
weeks timely topics.
Globe-Sammy Wrenn. n PHILADELPHIA
BOY. with his partner. Mart Mellon are
tne taugn n,producing hit in an act which
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FlNing II Up n timely tabloid with
plenty OF pretty girls and lively come.
dlans' also scored. Others well received
were Alexander and Mack. dancers
lodius Chaps and Maids and the Carlos
acrobats.
Allegheny - With bill overfow'ng
with good entertainment, this house
orened Yesterday. Bobby Heath. in a
unique singing act was the big hit
Wroe,s Buds of 1920 were picturesque
Joseph 8. Totten presented an inter
csting sketch, Vic Plant and company
and Monroe and Grant were also seen to
advantage In novel acts. The Rivers
terest
Misunderstanding Nelson. former
champion pugilist, heads company with
2 novelty which includes an exhibition OF
fighting along approved lines. other en-
tertaining acts are Davis and Richie,
singers; Rem and Burke. comedians.
and Stanley and Lee. singers The Idol
Dancer Gritfith's photoplay special, is
feature OF pronounced appeal
Cross Keys-The Bernidtci brothers
musicians with capital NJ, are a head
liner hard TO beat. Old and new tunes
are skilfully interviewer. Information"
Is a pleasing sketch, and Angen and
Adlon have skit full of life and laugh
ter; Other worthwhile acts include
Wtburt and Hamilton, comedians, and
the O'Donnells, novelty.
William Penn-Soldier stars members
or the Twenty-seventh Division, five of
whom were cited for bravery, are seen in
putting 1t Over" a musical comedy and
military revue, heading the good bill
They scored emphatically. George Arm
strong. Happy ChRppy": Evans and
Wilson. singing and talking skit; the
Geralds. xylophone artists. and Louise
Glaum in the photoplay Sex" complete
an attractive program.
Walton Roof - The Gorham Revue
which has met with the approval OF
patrons. continues on its second month
Several talented artists are included in
the cast The singing is especially pleas
Ing. Members OF the company have
several specialties which invariably
please Dancing continues TO attract