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Keith-Albee managers' report book, April 30, 1906 - February 4, 1907, part 1

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Four Fords. On at 3.02, 14 min, full stage. Everybody knows this dancing act and knows that it is as good as anything of the kind in vaudeville. I think that the value of the act to the manager would be enhanced if they could be induced to do the act in 1.
Welch, Mealey & Montrose. On at 3.16, 23 min, in 1. I do not know of a more valuable act in 1 today. This is their second time here with this act within three months and it is a howl from start to finish. People laughed till they cried last night, at the drolleries of Welch.
The Crickets. On at 3.39, 18 min, full stage. Next to the Rain-Dears, I consider this the best "girl" act in vaudeville, immeasurably superior to the Rock and Nye productions. Really a condensed musical comedy. Mr. Hart is to be congratulated on having two such clever principles as Miss Seymour and Mr. Cripps. The eight girls in the chorus sing well, look well and dance well. It can be scored as a hit here.
Quigley Bros. On at 3.57, 18 min, in 1. Presenting their new act, "Election Day". This act is bound to be a hit when they have worked it long enough to feel thoroughly at home in it, and know just where the points are. The idea is capital and affords a great opportunity for working in up to date matter of a political nature, both local and national. They close with a dance of the Irish reel order that is extremely neat and well done, and away from the styles of dancing that we have become accustomed to in the past few years. I do not hesitate to say that I think this act will be by long odds the best thing the Quigleys have ever done.
Toozoonin Arabs. On at 4.15, 10 min, full stage. Too well-known to require comment, other than that a better closing act cannot be found in vaudeville.
Kinetograph. On at 4.25, 20 min. I am holding the Honeymoon Trip to Niagara film a second week. It is certainly a corking series of pictures. The second picture, "The Rebellious Walking-stock" is a short comic of fair quality.
Prampin Trio. Not Prampkin, as most of the houses have billed them. On at 4.45, 14 min, full stage, can close in 1, if necessary; 3 shows. Two coons and a cooness, in a fair instrumental act. I had them open the first show yesterday, but it made my bill too late, so I shifted them to this spot. Might get by as an opening act in the small houses, but could not stand a harder place.
Cuts. Welch, Mealey & Montrose; "What the hell". Earle & Bartlett; the word "spit-box".
Comment. A show that is bound to give satisfaction to all who witness it. From 1.40 to 4.40, and from 7.30 to 10.30, it goes with a snap that is most refreshing. I have seldom seen a show with so many genuine applause hits.

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(2) Four Fords. On at 3.02, 14 min, full stage. Everybody knows this dancing act and knows that it is as good as anything of the kind in vaudeville. I think that the value of the act to the manager would be enhanced if they could be induced to do the act in 1. Welch, Mealey & Montrose. On at 3.16, 23 min, in 1. I do not know of a more valuable act in 1 today. This is their second time here with this act within three months and it is a howl from start to finish. People laughed till they cried last night, at the drolleries of Welch. The Crickets. On at 3.39, 18 min, full stage. Next to the Rain-Dears, I consider this the best "girl" act in vaudeville, immeasurably superior to the Rock and Nye productions. Really a condensed musical comedy. Mr. Hart is to be congratulated on having two such clever principles as Miss Seymour and Mr. Cripps. The eight girls in the chorus sing well, look well and dance well. It can be scored as a hit here. Quigley Bros. On at 3.57, 18 min, in 1. Presenting their new act, "Election Day". This act is bound to be a hit when they have worked it long enough to feel thoroughly at home in it, and know just where the points are. The idea is capital and affords a great opportunity for working in up to date matter of a political nature, both local and national. They close with a dance of the Irish reel order that is extremely neat and well done, and away from the styles of dancing that we have become accustomed to in the past few years. I do not hesitate to say that I think this act will be by long odds the best thing the Quigleys have ever done. Toozoonin Arabs. On at 4.15, 10 min, full stage. Too well-known to require comment, other than that a better closing act cannot be found in vaudeville. Kinetograph. On at 4.25, 20 min. I am holding the Honeymoon Trip to Niagara film a second week. It is certainly a corking series of pictures. The second picture, "The Rebellious Walking-stock" is a short comic of fair quality. Prampin Trio. Not Prampkin, as most of the houses have billed them. On at 4.45, 14 min, full stage, can close in 1, if necessary; 3 shows. Two coons and a cooness, in a fair instrumental act. I had them open the first show yesterday, but it made my bill too late, so I shifted them to this spot. Might get by as an opening act in the small houses, but could not stand a harder place. Cuts. Welch, Mealey & Montrose; "What the hell". Earle & Bartlett; the word "spit-box". Comment. A show that is bound to give satisfaction to all who witness it. From 1.40 to 4.40, and from 7.30 to 10.30, it goes with a snap that is most refreshing. I have seldom seen a show with so many genuine applause hits.