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

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Motoring, 2 shows, 16 min. in 3--Has been described in the other houses. Screamingly funny hit of the show. Simply fell out of their seats with laughter.

Houdini, 2 shows, 16 min. open in 1, close full stage--Still drawing big crowds. Last Friday evening he was challenged to escape from a witch chair which it took him one hour and twenty-six minutes to accomplish. The audience held in surprisingly well when you consider Houdini did not succeed in getting out until 11.43.
Kinetograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1--Showing the following list of pictures:
1. The Rarebit's Fiend's Dream. Great comedy film
2. Trout Fishing. Good film
3. Horse Stealing. Good
Larkins and Patterson, did not like their position and concluded to cancel before their first show, for which I am thankful, as we have plenty of show without them.
Senator Frank Bell, 3 shows, 13 min. in 1--Has been described from new York. Did very well in this spot today. Good for the 3-show section.
Jack Conlin and Mabel Hastings, 3 shows, 14 min. in 2--In the comedy and vocal specialty. The girl makes a fair appearance and has an ordinary voice. Nothing beyond the ordinary in the act and it is in the best spot where it is.
Comment: The show is a very good one in that it is well balanced, and I expect business will continue as it has the preceding weeks.

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231 Motoring, 2 shows, 16 min. in 3--Has been described in the other houses. Screamingly funny hit of the show. Simply fell out of their seats with laughter. Houdini, 2 shows, 16 min. open in 1, close full stage--Still drawing big crowds. Last Friday evening he was challenged to escape from a witch chair which it took him one hour and twenty-six minutes to accomplish. The audience held in surprisingly well when you consider Houdini did not succeed in getting out until 11.43. Kinetograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1--Showing the following list of pictures: 1. The Rarebit's Fiend's Dream. Great comedy film 2. Trout Fishing. Good film 3. Horse Stealing. Good Larkins and Patterson, did not like their position and concluded to cancel before their first show, for which I am thankful, as we have plenty of show without them. Senator Frank Bell, 3 shows, 13 min. in 1--Has been described from new York. Did very well in this spot today. Good for the 3-show section. Jack Conlin and Mabel Hastings, 3 shows, 14 min. in 2--In the comedy and vocal specialty. The girl makes a fair appearance and has an ordinary voice. Nothing beyond the ordinary in the act and it is in the best spot where it is. Comment: The show is a very good one in that it is well balanced, and I expect business will continue as it has the preceding weeks.