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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 4, 1905 - April 23, 1906

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Three Seldons, 2 shows, 9 min. in 3--Plastic statuary poses and white bas reliefs. Been commented on in the other houses. Every pose strongly encored and they got a big hand at the finish. They were freely commented upon about the house as the "best thing in that line we have had here". 

Orpheus Comedy Four, 2 shows, 16 min. in 1--"In fifteen minutes of fun, riot and vocalism". Held this spot down fully as well as the Empire Quartet ever did. Big applause at the finish.

Thee Keatons, 2 shows, 22 min. full stage, close in 1--Well-known on the circuit. Got quite an advance reception, but introduced practically the same act as on previous visits here. A rest and some change in their work would work wonders. They were considerably handicapped of course by being preceded by the Comedy Four, but nevertheless I believe the foregoing fits them. Will close the show with them tonight.

Salerno, 2 shows, 18 min. full stage--Justly famous European juggler. I billed this man as the headliner, but nevertheless many of our patrons did not wait. I agree with the other houses that he is the best entertainer in his line we have ever had. Will move him up to the spot occupied by the Keatons for tonight.

Kinetograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1--Showing the following motion pictures:
1. The Fire Bug. An extremely melodramatic picture which was strongly applauded at the close.
2. A Good Pipe. Fair comedy picture.
3. Dangerous Golfers. Good "fake" comedy picture which was laughed at throughout.

The Valdings, 3 shows, 10 min. full stage--Clever performer on double trapeze. Excellent "sight" act for the 3-a-day section.

Charles Wilson, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Magician and card manipulator. Just about as good as the average 3-a-day men in this line--no better no worse. Merely put him in as a time filler in this suppershow.

Comment. An excellent show that contains a lot of drawing power. There is really not a poor act in the entire bill and there is no question but what we will do big business.

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Three Seldons, 2 shows, 9 min. in 3--Plastic statuary poses and white bas reliefs. Been commented on in the other houses. Every pose strongly encored and they got a big hand at the finish. They were freely commented upon about the house as the "best thing in that line we have had here". Orpheus Comedy Four, 2 shows, 16 min. in 1--"In fifteen minutes of fun, riot and vocalism". Held this spot down fully as well as the Empire Quartet ever did. Big applause at the finish. Thee Keatons, 2 shows, 22 min. full stage, close in 1--Well-known on the circuit. Got quite an advance reception, but introduced practically the same act as on previous visits here. A rest and some change in their work would work wonders. They were considerably handicapped of course by being preceded by the Comedy Four, but nevertheless I believe the foregoing fits them. Will close the show with them tonight. Salerno, 2 shows, 18 min. full stage--Justly famous European juggler. I billed this man as the headliner, but nevertheless many of our patrons did not wait. I agree with the other houses that he is the best entertainer in his line we have ever had. Will move him up to the spot occupied by the Keatons for tonight. Kinetograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1--Showing the following motion pictures: 1. The Fire Bug. An extremely melodramatic picture which was strongly applauded at the close. 2. A Good Pipe. Fair comedy picture. 3. Dangerous Golfers. Good "fake" comedy picture which was laughed at throughout. The Valdings, 3 shows, 10 min. full stage--Clever performer on double trapeze. Excellent "sight" act for the 3-a-day section. Charles Wilson, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Magician and card manipulator. Just about as good as the average 3-a-day men in this line--no better no worse. Merely put him in as a time filler in this suppershow. Comment. An excellent show that contains a lot of drawing power. There is really not a poor act in the entire bill and there is no question but what we will do big business.