Word: humorous
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Majestic Theatre presented to its audience last evening a vaudeville show unique in every form. From start to finish the audience lost itself completely in the humor and merriment provided by this week's all-star cast. The "Seven Musical Spillers" brought back reminiscences of Ed Wynn's "Black and White" orchestra; Earl Richard, of Passing Show fame, entertained with "coon" wit and song; the "White Way Trio" gave choice selections from Broadway's repertoire of ragtime, pathos and humor; William Moran and Al Wiser proved that they were not only good jugglers but also adept comedians; the "Glorias" charmed...
These entertainers then united their ability; and, in the "Chuckles of 1921", the audience was treated to a musical comedy that proved to be of exceptional quality. It was well-staged and well-organized; it vibrated with humor and song; while its chorus had both beauty and talent; in fact, it is one of the best trained choruses we have seen in Boston this year. In a word, Jean Bedini in presenting Clark and McCullough in the "Chuckles of 1921" has given to the vaudeville-going lover two men known for their ready wit and clever singing...
...Violins of Cremona" is a comedy in one act translated from the French of Francois Copee by Edgar Scott '20. The theme is pleasing and abounds in pathos and humor. Miss Kathleen Middleton '23 will take the part of Giannina, the much sought for daughter of an old Italian violin maker. W. H. Wells '23 and K. O. Mott-Smith '22 are the rivals for her affection...
...twelve years old, it could not be said to be anything but second date. The best of Southern characteristics, honor and courage, are predominant throughout and all the boys are "worthy young fellows". The leader, MacMurray, is the worthiest. In fact his only lack is a sense of humor, and Mr. Paine has the good fetes to poke a little fun at him in this respect. It should send every boy who reads it flocking to Centre for life there as described in the book is completely idylls...
...that anyone would object to the exit of the very sad prohibition jokes--but he resents the implication that he may not make such a joke whenever the spirit so moves him. Humor, however, is irrepressible; and the ridiculousness of the plan itself causes the prohibited to chuckle. As a contributor to the New York Times has pointedly asked, "will we have to have still another law prohibiting jokes about the suppression of prohibition jokes...