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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907
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ROONEY & BENT, "The Busy Bellboy":- 18 min. F.S. close in 1. On at 8:16. 2 shows. Advance applause. Well known. Went better than ever before. This dainty little set is a laugh from the very start. Not only is Miss Bent very pretty and dances delightfully, but as everybody knows, Pat Rooney is simply the best in his line in the business. The jury simply would not let him go to-day and he seemed to realize that he was making a real hit, and went the limit in sprightly fun. Encore after encore till he was compelled to make a little speech. ALICE TAYLOR, assisted by Henry Taylor, equil:-20 min. F. S. 2 shows. This act is in every sense a winner. There is a Continental finish about it in the matter of costuming, as well as a perfect stage management that makes it go so big. Opens with Taylor's equilibristic work, balancing lamps and other feats. Then follows the sharpshooting work of Miss Taylor, which is certainly very spectacular and vies with Borderverry and Mc Crea for skill. She not only does a good many feats that have never been done here before, but performs them in good showman-like style, including some sensational shooting from the balcony. The finish of the act is more equilibristic work on a pair of ladders, holding the audience in intense interest. Finish is a pretty mechanism, Miss Taylor's shots, one after another, setting free a half dozen doves and unrolling a dozen American flags. Altogether the act pleases immensely. Closed strong, with a curtain call. GEORGE H. WOOD, "The Somewhat Different Comedian":- 22 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 8:45. This man's work is certainly "different". His line of talk is unique. He understands how to get hold of his audience quick and keep them right up to the finish. He will draw money to the house this week, as he certainly is the goods in the monologue line. ROBERT HILLIARD, "The Man Who Won the Pool":- 25 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 9:14. This little drama made an unqualified hit with an immense house. The writing shows thorough workmanship. The staging of the play is likewise all that could be wished, and Hilliard's work, as well as that of his support is right up to the highest standard. The story concerns the tragedy of the head steward of a N.Y. Club, who was formerly in the employ of the Archibishop of Canterbury, and who eloped with his deceased wife's sister, which was until recently an offense against English law. On the way over a millionaire wins the pool on the ship's run on the steward's tip and then makes love to the bride and wins her away from the groom. After bitter ill-treatment, she returns to her husband, only to die in his arms. Both scenes take place in the , Club and in the latter the steward compels the millionaire to tender his resignation to the club. Upon his offer to heal the husband's wounds with $10,000 the steward loses control of himself and floors the despoilers of his happiness with a blow. This climax is very dramatic, and brought three curtain calls. The act will be talked about , and Hilliard will certainly draw money to the house. Press comments particularly flattering. THREE DUMONDS, Musical- 13 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 9:39. Well known. Went just as strong as ever, and proved their popularity. One of the best musical attractions in all the range of Vaudeville. cerned, public, press, performers and managemenet, were thoroughly well satisfied. CUTS:- GREEN BROTHERS:- Throwing baseball bat into audience and drawing it back again. Burlesque prayer.
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ROONEY & BENT, "The Busy Bellboy":- 18 min. F.S. close in 1. On at 8:16. 2 shows. Advance applause. Well known. Went better than ever before. This dainty little set is a laugh from the very start. Not only is Miss Bent very pretty and dances delightfully, but as everybody knows, Pat Rooney is simply the best in his line in the business. The jury simply would not let him go to-day and he seemed to realize that he was making a real hit, and went the limit in sprightly fun. Encore after encore till he was compelled to make a little speech. ALICE TAYLOR, assisted by Henry Taylor, equil:-20 min. F. S. 2 shows. This act is in every sense a winner. There is a Continental finish about it in the matter of costuming, as well as a perfect stage management that makes it go so big. Opens with Taylor's equilibristic work, balancing lamps and other feats. Then follows the sharpshooting work of Miss Taylor, which is certainly very spectacular and vies with Borderverry and Mc Crea for skill. She not only does a good many feats that have never been done here before, but performs them in good showman-like style, including some sensational shooting from the balcony. The finish of the act is more equilibristic work on a pair of ladders, holding the audience in intense interest. Finish is a pretty mechanism, Miss Taylor's shots, one after another, setting free a half dozen doves and unrolling a dozen American flags. Altogether the act pleases immensely. Closed strong, with a curtain call. GEORGE H. WOOD, "The Somewhat Different Comedian":- 22 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 8:45. This man's work is certainly "different". His line of talk is unique. He understands how to get hold of his audience quick and keep them right up to the finish. He will draw money to the house this week, as he certainly is the goods in the monologue line. ROBERT HILLIARD, "The Man Who Won the Pool":- 25 min. F.S. 2 shows. On at 9:14. This little drama made an unqualified hit with an immense house. The writing shows thorough workmanship. The staging of the play is likewise all that could be wished, and Hilliard's work, as well as that of his support is right up to the highest standard. The story concerns the tragedy of the head steward of a N.Y. Club, who was formerly in the employ of the Archibishop of Canterbury, and who eloped with his deceased wife's sister, which was until recently an offense against English law. On the way over a millionaire wins the pool on the ship's run on the steward's tip and then makes love to the bride and wins her away from the groom. After bitter ill-treatment, she returns to her husband, only to die in his arms. Both scenes take place in the , Club and in the latter the steward compels the millionaire to tender his resignation to the club. Upon his offer to heal the husband's wounds with $10,000 the steward loses control of himself and floors the despoilers of his happiness with a blow. This climax is very dramatic, and brought three curtain calls. The act will be talked about , and Hilliard will certainly draw money to the house. Press comments particularly flattering. THREE DUMONDS, Musical- 13 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 9:39. Well known. Went just as strong as ever, and proved their popularity. One of the best musical attractions in all the range of Vaudeville. cerned, public, press, performers and managemenet, were thoroughly well satisfied. CUTS:- GREEN BROTHERS:- Throwing baseball bat into audience and drawing it back again. Burlesque prayer.
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