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Multi-talented Mel Torme last night opened two-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder club and reviewer Bruce Kirkland found singer at his best in jaz(...)
Multi-talented Mel Torme last night opened two-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder club and reviewer Bruce Kirkland found singer at his best in jaz(...)

Multi-talented Mel Torme last night opened two-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder club and reviewer Bruce Kirkland found singer at his best in jaz(...)

Date11/22/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Multi-talented Mel Torme last night opened two-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder club and reviewer Bruce Kirkland found singer at his best in jazz versions of Summertime and other songs. He also played drums, piano.
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Always on the go, singer-actor Mel Torme this week is performing with Don Johnson's band at Hook and Ladder Club and says in interview with Star staff(...)
Always on the go, singer-actor Mel Torme this week is performing with Don Johnson's band at Hook and Ladder Club and says in interview with Star staff(...)
1/28/1975
Actor Gene Barry, 53, who opened a one-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club last night, says he's got all the cash and acclaim he needs but it'(...)
Actor Gene Barry, 53, who opened a one-week engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club last night, says he's got all the cash and acclaim he needs but it'(...)
3/3/1975
Ottawa-born comic impressionist Rich Little last night opened for two weeks at Hook and Ladder Club and critic Peter Goddard says he has added a new dimension to his act
Ottawa-born comic impressionist Rich Little last night opened for two weeks at Hook and Ladder Club and critic Peter Goddard says he has added a new dimension to his act
9/24/1973
The skill of impressionist Frank Gorshin is seen in his face as he goes through act at the opening of a two-week engagement in the Hook and Ladder Clu(...)
The skill of impressionist Frank Gorshin is seen in his face as he goes through act at the opening of a two-week engagement in the Hook and Ladder Clu(...)
4/17/1972
Gordon MacRae, in Toronto for an engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club, had hearts throbbing around the world with his happy hit musicals with Doris Day
Gordon MacRae, in Toronto for an engagement at the Hook and Ladder Club, had hearts throbbing around the world with his happy hit musicals with Doris Day
3/17/1970
This week's star at the Hook and Ladder Club, singer Gordon MacRae reminisced with The Star's Frank Rasky about his life 20 years ago when he was a hot item in the movies
This week's star at the Hook and Ladder Club, singer Gordon MacRae reminisced with The Star's Frank Rasky about his life 20 years ago when he was a hot item in the movies
9/24/1974
The everly brothers opened at Hook and Ladder club last night and Star critic Jack Batten says they left the audience flat-out with their pacing and timing
The everly brothers opened at Hook and Ladder club last night and Star critic Jack Batten says they left the audience flat-out with their pacing and timing
2/10/1970
Facial expressions of Rich Little are a trademark of popular comedian who opened at the Hook and Ladder Club last night
Facial expressions of Rich Little are a trademark of popular comedian who opened at the Hook and Ladder Club last night
11/8/1971
Still showing remarkable legs under single spotlight, singer Josephine Baker last night opened a two-week engagement in the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
Still showing remarkable legs under single spotlight, singer Josephine Baker last night opened a two-week engagement in the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room
4/3/1972
Donald O'Connor in Rehearsal. He's at the Hook and Ladder Club for two weeks
Donald O'Connor in Rehearsal. He's at the Hook and Ladder Club for two weeks
10/14/1974
Fats Domino is wading through '50s at Hook and Ladder Club this week and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says his New Orleans rock rolls like sweet th(...)
Fats Domino is wading through '50s at Hook and Ladder Club this week and Star staff writer Peter Goddard says his New Orleans rock rolls like sweet th(...)
5/4/1976
Headliner at the Royal York's Imperial Room this and next, Meredith MacRae last night showed some of warmth, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland.
Headliner at the Royal York's Imperial Room this and next, Meredith MacRae last night showed some of warmth, says reviewer Bruce Kirkland.
2/16/1972