Herman Timberg

[5] An unnamed critic noted that Timberg "caught exactly the flavor of the traditional Hebrew comedian...He was there with the inevitable parodies, which received the usual applause.

"[6] When the show played in Chicago in 1907, a critic noted: "Herman Timberg in a Hebrew boy character displayed genuine talent that promises to place him among the coming comedians.

"[7] This was confirmed by another critic who caught the group on tour at the Alhambra Theatre in Los Angeles: "Herman Timberg is the bright particular star of the little company.

The reviewer wrote that the initial song followed by a five-minute monologue was ineffective, and suggested he drop the Jewish impersonation in favor of a characterization that could stand for "any foolish kid.

A 1919 notice advertises Chicken Chow Mein being produced by Timberg and playing in Brighton Beach the week of August 18, with an opening scheduled at the Palace Theatre for September 1, 1919.

[14] By the time the act moved to the Brighton Theatre, another critic complimented Timberg calling him a "versatile artist, doing many things, and doing them well."

That year he was sued by the Company whose backers included "Garry" Herrmann (a baseball magnate), Sol Gilsey, and others from Cincinnati.

[2] His subsequent career was marked by the continuation of his varied activities orbiting around performing (now usually with comic foils), writing, and occasionally producing.

The New York Herald Tribune said that Timberg "offers in rapid succession all of the comedian's tested variety routines.

The reviewer complimented his partner, Audrey Parker, but concluded that Timberg "has a show with plenty of comedy and flash, but it needs to be broken up more with specialties.

"[27] In addition to continuing his vaudeville appearances,[28][29][30] Timberg was apparently aiming for work on a complete Broadway show.

As if recalling his earlier acts, Variety reported that "Timberg hasn't lost his skill at dancing or comedies and fiddling.

"[34] One of his last appearances was at the Palace Theatre where, "nearly blind, he did an energetic turn with a femme foil which called for extremely fast movement and trick violin playing.

[2] At the twilight of his life, Timberg was living at the Greystone Hotel at 212 West 91st Street (on Broadway) in Manhattan, New York.

[35] Timberg's nephew was Jesse Kaye, booking agent for the Roxy and Loews, and later head of artists and repertory for MGM Records.