CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 94, 12 July 1927, Page 17

CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE

A WONDERFUL PROGRAMME It has been explained by a high official that one home in every five in New Zealand has a canary, which makes the inclusion of Belmont’s amazing canary opera with the J. C. Williamson Celebrity Vaudeville Company, opening at His Majesty’s Theatre on Tuesday next, July 19, highly interesting. Mr. Belmont, the leader and owner of the act, has been interested in canaries for many years. He has studied every kind of bird during his lifetime and for some time past has

been recording for the lai'gest gramophone companies of America, because of his perfect imitations. Imitating birds was his first hobby and then loving feathered songsters of every kind was his second. He was taught his first vaudeville act by birds and to-day he teaches the birds, for in his act he whistles numbers and hits from opera which his birds follow note for note. No one can say that there is any suggestion of unkindness about Mr. Belmont’s methods. Purely kindness and a wealth of patience is the way in which he has built up his act, which has become known as the most unique of its kind in the. world. It was a sensation with the Ziegfeld Follies and a riot in Australia recently. Even at this stage, there is little need to introduce Dick Henderson, England’s funniest comedian, known everywhere as “the man who made the Queen laugh.” because of his great success with Royalty, having given two Royal command performances. Mr. Henderson is a jovial Yorkshireman. On the stage he needs no makeup. his only “prop” being a silly-look-ing bowler hat, several sizes too small for him, which he perches on the top of his head. The public can always judge a comedian by what his fellow artists say about him and there is not one who does not look upon Dick as one of the best ever. People who anticipate that Rich and Adair, in their wonderful “Flower Vendor” act will give a triumphant exhibition of artistry and entertainment, will not be disappointed. Phil Rich is one of the foremost character actors in America and his adorable partner. Alyee. is notable in any company, if only because she is a former "Miss Chicago.” having been chosen the most beautiful girl in that great city in a beauty competition not long Les Zenga Freres, the Parisian idols, in “Something Different in Dancing,” Marie Lawton, with her harp and mellow voice. Valencia, Spanish daredevil on the flying trapeze, Stella Lamonde, vivacious soubrette, Colin Crane, eminent baritone, and the Lee Sisters, “Up in the Air" complete this noteworthy bill. Popular prices are being charged at 6s 4s and 2s. The box plan opens at Lewis R. Eady and Son, Ltd., on Monday next, and matinees will be given on Wednesday, July 20, and the following Saturday.