James Sherry, under his stage name of Dan Conroy, introduced his children into his stage act at early ages. Unsurprisingly, members of this extensive family have, from time to time performed not only as solo acts but also as small ensembles. Many of these short-lived combination have gone unrecorded. Here we list however seven most famous of their acts, together, where known and doubtless incomplete, with lists of their performances.
Dan Brothers and Sherry
Formed in about 1920 and featuring Dan, Harry and Jim Sherry, this act appears to have lasted until 1928.
The Sherina Sisters
This name seems to have been used by various combination of the four Sherry sisters from time to time, probably beginning in the early 1920s.
A Sherry Cocktail
Initially known by the name "New Contrasts" the show metamorphosed into "A Sherry Cocktail" in January 1929. The act involved the previous "Dan Brothers and Sherry" an "The Sherina Sisters".
Straight Eight
Formed in September 1930 and featuring eight of the nine brotehrs and sisters.
Five Sherry Brothers
Perhaps the most famous of all the family acts, this, as the name implies, involved all five of the Sherry brothers. The act ran from 1931 until at least 1941.
Dan and Jim Sherry
Peter and Sam were both called up during WW2 and the death of Harry during this period brought the Five Sherry Brothers to a stop. Dan and Jim continued as a duo throughout the war and up to about 1954 when they retired.
Sam and Peter Sherry
Peter and Sam had first performed as a double act in 1927. After WW2 they revived their act which continued until 1956 when Peter decided to retire and the act folded.