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Show 'HITCHY-KOO' IS GODDAND BHD Many Bright Spots In Production Pro-duction But Some Dull Ones Too There wore many bright spots In "HltchyKoo of 191S," presented by Raymond Hitchcock and a large company com-pany at the Orpheum theatre, but even the most enthusiastic member of Inst ulgfit's audience must admit that there were some dull spots, too. And many of these dull spots occurred when the distinguished comedian was occupying the center of the stake. It must be remembered, however, lhat Hitchcock and his show arrived just a few days after the gorgeous Passing Show had entertained Ogden's Og-den's theatre goers and Hitchcock's production is not built upon such large and spectacular lines. Nevertheless HItchy-Koo" has many fine features. The pretly singing sing-ing and dancing chorus Is one. The comedy work of Bert Savoy as a burlesque bur-lesque woman Impersonator was another. an-other. He got more hearty laughs than did Hitchcock, although tho latter lat-ter did score heavily In two or three sketches. Including the barber shop scone. This scene brought down the house with genuine mirth. Many of the other laughs were given Hitchcock on a platter, however. The Duncan sisters were a bright spot. Their voices are childish and blend wilh surprising beauty. There arc many novelties in the proouetion and the costumes and scenic effects are above the average. Mr. Hitchcock has a novel opening. When tho overture is ended ho is found down near the orchestra pit from whence he takes the audience into his confidence, addressing several sev-eral of the citizens by name. Then he proceeds to the stage and draws upon a slate his stage setting which Immediately takes lorm on tho actual stage. Then the show is on. oo |