Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-21
KITTY GORDON HEADS
THE BILL AT KEITH'S
Popular Stage and Screen
Stars Songs Well Received.
Jack Wilson a Riot

Keith's - Kitty Gordon. the smart
stage and screen actress. supported by
a well-balanced company. in "A Cycle
of Songs and Dances" heads the bill
this week. Miss Gordon confined her
self to songs entirely, and by so doing
disappointed many who expected some
emotional acting. She was, however,
pronounced success in her chosen
program and was assisted by others In
her company with good effect.
Marvel, the dancing phenomenon,
made a decided hit. Although deaf and
dumb, he is able to follow the music by
the vibrations of the different instru-
ments. The others in Miss Gordon's
company are Miss Mabel James. Miss
Ida Clement, Miss Elsie Neville and
Burton Brown at the piano.
Jack Wilson, ably assisted by Frank
Griffith and Vera Beresford. presented
skit called THE Surprise" which
overfowed with substantial laughs. AS
a comedian Jack had perfect batting
average. The skit was a riot from start
to finish and is especially featured by the
return of Miss Gordon to the stage.
Vernon Stiles. the American tenor. in
his first appearance here. sahg grand
opera numbers and popular airs. Tom
Hughes Is his accompani>t. Noti Bill
bainita, Spanish dancer. appeared in
four numbers. Ed Stanley and Maud
Muller, in concocton entitled Rice
Pudding were we'll received.
Frank and 1Iilt Britton gave a syn
copated rhapsody. Mabele Fonda and
company in n juggling act performed in
an unusual manner.
Globe-The troubles Of black face
pugilistic promoters are aired in lively
fashion by La France and Jackson in a
timely skit. James Thornton, the vet
eran monologist. told stories in his own
inimitable manner. Benson Faber and
company presented novel dancing and
acrobatic act. The Strand Trio and
others we're seen to advantage.
Nlxon-"A Day in Iaughlnnd. by
Jim and Marian Harkins, two Phila-
delphia funsters, hit the bullseye re-
peatedly Healey and Cross were seen
in brand new skit. Ethel Levy and
company pleased in singing act. New
tricks were shown by the Three Jug
Cling Bemonts. The Hidden Light"
is the phOtoplay.
Grand-A score of especially talented
children. headed by Al White, Jr., ap
pear to advantage in "Al Whites 1921
Review" Their act is miniature
"Folles. with numerous novelties in
the way Of dance numbers. The Runa-
way Four" quartet of sailors. who
seem TO be able to do anything. proved
a comedy cyclone Good acts and pic
lures concluded the bill.
Cross Keys Harmony Land n
scintillating musical comedy, won hon
ors. Milo, with his eccentric act, was
a close second. Gillespie and 1.eonia
sang well. The skit of Faber and Nc
Gowan was riot. Commodore Tom
proved a we'll trained pony. y photo
play rounded out bill of merit.
Broadway Arthur Miller and his
Grand Babies have n musical comedy
turn which is above par. Eugene En-
nett sang several Irish ballads i'll true
Erin style. Lang and Vernon were
seen in meritorious skit. Charles
Deighan showed off well in an aerial
novelty. Straight Is the Way" was
the photoplay.
Walton ROOf-Dingley and Delaney,
billed as European stcppers, offered
some brand new dances. The Tip-Top
Four dispensed several Of the latest
songs with good results. Entertaining