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

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Temple    Detroit.
Feb. 24, 1908.
KEELEY BROS.
Bag punching, burlesque boxing, comedy. All very good, making the act one of the best if not the best opening acts we have had this season. 15 min. FS. Can close in one.
LOUISE HENRY.
"That Sal Skinner Gal" went very well in this position, even better than we anticipated. She is quite a clever young woman, and her Edna May impersonation, singing the Canoe song, is exceptionally well done. 11 min. in one.
Harry Gilfoil.
While Gilfoil gives a clean cut piece of character work it strikes me that he is being overpaid about $100. His work is thoroughly satisfactory in this house, although there has been but little  change in his act in the last four years. 14 min. FS.
THE BASQUE QUARTET.
One of the best singing acts of the season, and a hit from the first note. Singing all in French, and all operatic selections. A rich treat for our box patrons, and it also holds the closest attention of the gallery and balcony. 12 min. in one.
WM. H. THOMPSON & CO.
In "For Love's Sweet Sake." Same excellent support as last season. Thompson is failing rapidly having lost over 50 pounds since last in Detroit. His work las lost a great deal of its strength, but still the playlet was a great hit. Would there were more like it, and more actors like the Thompson of old. 25 min. FS.
BILLY VAN.
This old-timer did not appear to get the audience as strongly as was his wont. Perhaps the reason is his position, and perhaps it is for the reason that he tried out a new line of talk. And then it may be that his recent affiliation may have warped his humor. 18 in one.
SIX AMERICAN DANCERS.
Three young women and three young men. Patriotic dancing act, in beautiful colonial costumes. Unquestionably one of the best vaudeville acts we have ever had   The act was a tremendous hit here even exceeding that of the Four Fords. However none of the men can be compared to Max Ford as a dancer. 13 min. with their own plush.
WINSTON'S SEALS.
The stage has never had a better seal act than this. The six fine specimens work like trained dogs, and the riding seal whirling a lighted torch is a decided sensation. This would be a very good headline act for most any theater. 15 min. FS.
KINETOGRAPH.
Scenes in and around London is a strikingly good series of pictures, and well worth writing for.

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243 Temple Detroit. Feb. 24, 1908. KEELEY BROS. Bag punching, burlesque boxing, comedy. All very good, making the act one of the best if not the best opening acts we have had this season. 15 min. FS. Can close in one. LOUISE HENRY. "That Sal Skinner Gal" went very well in this position, even better than we anticipated. She is quite a clever young woman, and her Edna May impersonation, singing the Canoe song, is exceptionally well done. 11 min. in one. Harry Gilfoil. While Gilfoil gives a clean cut piece of character work it strikes me that he is being overpaid about $100. His work is thoroughly satisfactory in this house, although there has been but little change in his act in the last four years. 14 min. FS. THE BASQUE QUARTET. One of the best singing acts of the season, and a hit from the first note. Singing all in French, and all operatic selections. A rich treat for our box patrons, and it also holds the closest attention of the gallery and balcony. 12 min. in one. WM. H. THOMPSON & CO. In "For Love's Sweet Sake." Same excellent support as last season. Thompson is failing rapidly having lost over 50 pounds since last in Detroit. His work las lost a great deal of its strength, but still the playlet was a great hit. Would there were more like it, and more actors like the Thompson of old. 25 min. FS. BILLY VAN. This old-timer did not appear to get the audience as strongly as was his wont. Perhaps the reason is his position, and perhaps it is for the reason that he tried out a new line of talk. And then it may be that his recent affiliation may have warped his humor. 18 in one. SIX AMERICAN DANCERS. Three young women and three young men. Patriotic dancing act, in beautiful colonial costumes. Unquestionably one of the best vaudeville acts we have ever had The act was a tremendous hit here even exceeding that of the Four Fords. However none of the men can be compared to Max Ford as a dancer. 13 min. with their own plush. WINSTON'S SEALS. The stage has never had a better seal act than this. The six fine specimens work like trained dogs, and the riding seal whirling a lighted torch is a decided sensation. This would be a very good headline act for most any theater. 15 min. FS. KINETOGRAPH. Scenes in and around London is a strikingly good series of pictures, and well worth writing for.