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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908

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Report on Columbus Show Week Dec. 9th. -- 1907. -- W. W. Prosser.
ARMSTRONG & CLARK: Two men in a comedy sketch, "Finding A Partner". One blackface, the other white and straight. -- There is no particular plot to the offering, they sing some songs very acceptably, introduce a little piano playing and get away with all they attempt with credit to themselves. -- This act is very good and made a favorable impression. 20 minutes C. D. F.
THOSE FOUR GIRLS: Singing and dancing act of but ordinary merit but one that got away with the number two position quite satisfactorily. 12 minutes in one.
SPISSELL BROS & MACK: Well known act and one that made a distinct hit. Many a laugh resulted from their efforts to please and they must be voted a success of the first water. -- Comedy acrobatic work of a novel order and all of it first class. Special set 15 minutes.
THE AKOUNINE TRIO: Two men and one woman in a musical act introducing violin, cello and guitar. -- They play several numbers and play them well. The act is dressed prettily and altogether the offering made a hit. -- 12 minutes in one.
MASON, KEELER & CO: Comedy sketch: two men one woman. -- One of the biggest hits we ever had in the house. -- Mason is a comedian of decided ability and he got as many laughs as the audience had in it. -- His trick piano playing was a scream in fact everything he did was a positive success. His assistants were all that could be desired and I don't know when we have had an act that seemed to give more general enjoyment and satisfaction. C. D. F. 18 minutes.
WALTER KELLY: Reception on his entrance and he repeated his unqualified success of last season. -- This man is an artist. -- He told some new stuff and quite a bit of the old but it all went big and nothing but praise can be given him. 18 minutes in one.
SALERNO: Juggler and a crackerjack who got his audience early in his work and held it throughout his act. -- He introduces a number of novel feats and received a rousing good hand at his finish. -- He will hold the closing place on the bill without the least trouble and his work should create favorable comment. 17 minutes. Palace.
PICTURES: "In Seville" -- "Mr. Inquisitive." --- O. K.

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117 Report on Columbus Show Week Dec. 9th. -- 1907. -- W. W. Prosser. ARMSTRONG & CLARK: Two men in a comedy sketch, "Finding A Partner". One blackface, the other white and straight. -- There is no particular plot to the offering, they sing some songs very acceptably, introduce a little piano playing and get away with all they attempt with credit to themselves. -- This act is very good and made a favorable impression. 20 minutes C. D. F. THOSE FOUR GIRLS: Singing and dancing act of but ordinary merit but one that got away with the number two position quite satisfactorily. 12 minutes in one. SPISSELL BROS & MACK: Well known act and one that made a distinct hit. Many a laugh resulted from their efforts to please and they must be voted a success of the first water. -- Comedy acrobatic work of a novel order and all of it first class. Special set 15 minutes. THE AKOUNINE TRIO: Two men and one woman in a musical act introducing violin, cello and guitar. -- They play several numbers and play them well. The act is dressed prettily and altogether the offering made a hit. -- 12 minutes in one. MASON, KEELER & CO: Comedy sketch: two men one woman. -- One of the biggest hits we ever had in the house. -- Mason is a comedian of decided ability and he got as many laughs as the audience had in it. -- His trick piano playing was a scream in fact everything he did was a positive success. His assistants were all that could be desired and I don't know when we have had an act that seemed to give more general enjoyment and satisfaction. C. D. F. 18 minutes. WALTER KELLY: Reception on his entrance and he repeated his unqualified success of last season. -- This man is an artist. -- He told some new stuff and quite a bit of the old but it all went big and nothing but praise can be given him. 18 minutes in one. SALERNO: Juggler and a crackerjack who got his audience early in his work and held it throughout his act. -- He introduces a number of novel feats and received a rousing good hand at his finish. -- He will hold the closing place on the bill without the least trouble and his work should create favorable comment. 17 minutes. Palace. PICTURES: "In Seville" -- "Mr. Inquisitive." --- O. K.