On the Jack
On the Jack is a musical concert organised and arranged by Stanley Nathan and Maurice D Berman with stage management by Bunty Lifson and Dave Berg.
Presented by PE Bowlers to mark the 10th South African Bowling Tournament since 1882 held in Port Elizabeth at the Port Elizabeth City Hall on April 24 and 25, 1952. "Everyone's going to this Variety Cocktail"
The Tournament Committee, on behalf of all bowlers in South Africa and Rhodesia, acknowledged the co-operation of the Artistes (in order of appearance) whose efforts made this show possible.
1 Freddie Greef, Maggie Ferreira (piano), Bobby Becker, Clifton van Eyck (piano accordion), Sam Gerber (Concertina), Mutie Wagner (Guitar and Vocalist), Mossie Smit (Bass), Joe Fourie (Drums), Leonard Bernardo (Banjo), Johan van Niekerk (Musical Saw and Guitar) and Boet Ferreira (Guitar).
2 Nat Bregman (by kind permission of Hugo Keleti, Plastic Theatre, Johannesburg).
3 Sandra Benn.
4 Allen Williams and Constance Greeves.
5 Mrs Hamilton Cox.
6 Sidney Simon, Jack Batzofen, Arthur Solomon.
7 Sandra Benn, Rosemary Mudie, Moira Deysel, Diana Jones, Antoinette Assemaine, Annette Brissenden, Charmaine Hawken, Pamela Kennelly.
10 Jeanne Cooper, Zele Zartz, Sheilah Becker, Anette Tarlie, Evelyn Hamburger, Rose Wolowitz, Norma Nathan, Erica Seisel, Sylvia Fisher, Lazuli Maberly, Denise Colley and Marylin Toerien.
12 Pat Minne.
13 Wyn Mars and Sandy Lauder.
14 Fred Beatty.
15 Bunty Lifson, Norma Nathan, Arthur Solomon, Ronald Davis and Virginia Lee.
17 The Deva Sisters.
18 Harold Davidson.
The bowlers extend their special thanks to the following:
Stanley Nathan, Maurice D Berman, Germaine Goldberg, Felicia Lifson, Bunty Lifson, Dave Berg, Maurice Wolowitz, Derek Cohen, Sol Marcus, Harold Davidson, Edie Isaacman, Mrs Dora Gabriel and "Pep".
To the Dancing Academies:
Germaine School of Dancing with Nell Brown
Fernie Dancing Academy with Lazuli Maberly
Carter-Summerton School of Dancing
To the Theatres:
African Consolidated Theatres, Ltd.
Programme
1 Introductory Medley Freddie Greef en Sy Wapad Orkes.
2 Your Friend, My Friend, Everybody's Friend Nat Bregman.
3 "The Best Little Trouper in Town" Sandra Benn.
4 "A Song and Dance" Allen Williams and Constance Greeves.
5 "Comedienne" Mrs Hamilton Cox.
6 "The Babies - How They've Grown' A Sketch by Stanley Nathan.
7 Let's All Go on the "Acheson, Topeka and Santa Fe" Novelty Dance by the Carter-Summerton School of Dancing.
8 "The Wonder Boy Accordionist" Mervyn Kraitzick.
9 "Still Your Friend" Nat Bregman.
10 Tableaux of "Light and Shade" with Choreography, Decor and Production by Germaine Goldberg.
I: "A Pretty Girl is like a Melody"
The Melody: Jeanne Cooper
Pretty Girls: Zele Zartz, Sheilah Becker, Anette Tarlie, Evelyn Hamburger, Rose Wolowitz, Norma Nathan, Erica Seisel and Sylvia Fisher.
II "A Variation of the Theme" with Lazuli Maberly
III "To a Miniature" (An Artist's Dream)
Artist: Denise Colley
Damoiselle Chic: Marylin Toerin.
IV: Finale: "A Stairway to the Stars" featuring Jeanne Cooper and the whole cast.
Accompanist: Felicia Lifson.
INTERVAL
11 "The Incomparable" Nat Bregman.
12 "Carmen Miranda" Pat Minne.
13 "A Little Bit of Fun, a Little Bit of Nonsense" Wyn Mars and Sandy Lauder.
14 "The Lad from Lancashire" Fred Beatty.
15 "The Dummy" A sketch by Stanley Nathan.
16 "Wot Again" Mrs Hamilton Cox.
17 "The Deva Sisters".
18 Songs by Harold Davidson.
19 Finale Freddie Greef en sy Wapad Orkes.
