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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907
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(2) Tom Nawn & Co. On at 3.32, 25 min, full stage. This is Nawn's first appearance in this house in four years. Both Mrs. Nawn and he received warm greetings when they entered, showing that they had not been forgotten, and the act went with all its old-time success. As prices go nowadays, Nawn is certainly a good purchase. Julius Tannen. On at 3.57, 19 min, in 1. His second week, having been held over on account of his great success. He proved his versatility by telling an almost entirely new lot of stories, and introducing two new imitations. He is bound to become a great favorite in this house. I have heard a whole lot of talk about him around town. Keller & Paul's "In Morocco". On at 4.15, 14 min, full stage. Opens with a dance, introducing Princess Lalle and four dancing girls, followed by a lot of Arabic tumbling by six acrobats. After this comes a solo dance by Princess Lalla, which is extremely good. I have an idea that she could make it very much stronger if allowed. Next comes a Zouave drill by the entire troupe, the girls in masculine attire. Of course it has not the snap and dash of the Streators or the Pekins, but wins applause from the audience just the same. Wall-scaling is the finish. I think the act worthy of being routed, if a figure could be made with Keller by guaranteeing him short jumps, for I know that it will give great satisfaction in the smaller cities. Kinetograph. On at 4.29, 23 min. "Hippopotamus Hunting", a very, very good film indeed, one that will attract attention on account of its novelty. "The Police Dogs", rather melodramatic, but seemed to please today. I made one or two cuts in this film, eliminating a little of the blood-and-thunder. Siddon Bros. On at 4.52, 15 min, in 1; 3 shows. These boys sing well, dance well and talk well. The only reason I can see that they have not been filling the number two spot in the two-show houses is lack of good material, and the fact that the comedian's makeup is a little grotesque. I have advised him to use a neater makeup. They are certainly great for the three-show houses, because they can give twenty of more minutes of time, if needed. Hamilton & Howlett. On at 5.07, 17 min, full stage; 3 shows; can close in 1, if necessary. Musical act, depending principally on violin and banjo. Another all-right 3-a-day. Think they would make good most anywhere as an opening act. Grace Tempest Trio. On at 5.24, 14 min, in 1; 3 shows. A good-looking woman, who can do nothing but look, assisted by two boys, one of whom is an excellent dancer and the other a fair singer, in a kid way. Do not care to play them for a return, as this is the only time at which I could possibly play the act. Would not dare put it on in the opening section of the show. Comment. I consider this an excellent show and one that is bound to give satisfaction, for there isn't an act in the two-show section that does not more than make good and several of them could stand better places than I can give them this week: notably Sam Williams. No cuts.
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(2) Tom Nawn & Co. On at 3.32, 25 min, full stage. This is Nawn's first appearance in this house in four years. Both Mrs. Nawn and he received warm greetings when they entered, showing that they had not been forgotten, and the act went with all its old-time success. As prices go nowadays, Nawn is certainly a good purchase. Julius Tannen. On at 3.57, 19 min, in 1. His second week, having been held over on account of his great success. He proved his versatility by telling an almost entirely new lot of stories, and introducing two new imitations. He is bound to become a great favorite in this house. I have heard a whole lot of talk about him around town. Keller & Paul's "In Morocco". On at 4.15, 14 min, full stage. Opens with a dance, introducing Princess Lalle and four dancing girls, followed by a lot of Arabic tumbling by six acrobats. After this comes a solo dance by Princess Lalla, which is extremely good. I have an idea that she could make it very much stronger if allowed. Next comes a Zouave drill by the entire troupe, the girls in masculine attire. Of course it has not the snap and dash of the Streators or the Pekins, but wins applause from the audience just the same. Wall-scaling is the finish. I think the act worthy of being routed, if a figure could be made with Keller by guaranteeing him short jumps, for I know that it will give great satisfaction in the smaller cities. Kinetograph. On at 4.29, 23 min. "Hippopotamus Hunting", a very, very good film indeed, one that will attract attention on account of its novelty. "The Police Dogs", rather melodramatic, but seemed to please today. I made one or two cuts in this film, eliminating a little of the blood-and-thunder. Siddon Bros. On at 4.52, 15 min, in 1; 3 shows. These boys sing well, dance well and talk well. The only reason I can see that they have not been filling the number two spot in the two-show houses is lack of good material, and the fact that the comedian's makeup is a little grotesque. I have advised him to use a neater makeup. They are certainly great for the three-show houses, because they can give twenty of more minutes of time, if needed. Hamilton & Howlett. On at 5.07, 17 min, full stage; 3 shows; can close in 1, if necessary. Musical act, depending principally on violin and banjo. Another all-right 3-a-day. Think they would make good most anywhere as an opening act. Grace Tempest Trio. On at 5.24, 14 min, in 1; 3 shows. A good-looking woman, who can do nothing but look, assisted by two boys, one of whom is an excellent dancer and the other a fair singer, in a kid way. Do not care to play them for a return, as this is the only time at which I could possibly play the act. Would not dare put it on in the opening section of the show. Comment. I consider this an excellent show and one that is bound to give satisfaction, for there isn't an act in the two-show section that does not more than make good and several of them could stand better places than I can give them this week: notably Sam Williams. No cuts.
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