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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907

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Berzac's Circus. On at 4.22, 11 min, full stage. The same old Hit. An extremely valuable act.
Kinetograph. On at 4.33, 25 min. Showing a special set of pictures illustrating shoe-making of today. These pictures were made by the Edison Company for the George E. Keith Co., of Campello, Mass. It might be said in passing that Mr. George E. Keith is not related to Mr. B. F. Keith, but is almost as well known in the shoe world as is Mr. B. F. in vaudeville. The Keith Company make the Walk-Over Shoes, and while the trademark appears in several of the pictures it is not used in a way to which there can be any objection. The pictures are interesting and are good specimens of motion photography, particularly the last one, which shows the operatives leaving the factories, as good a picture of a moving crowd as I have ever seen. The Walk-Over people are ready and willing to do extra advertising in every city in which these pictures are shown and do not ask to use their names in connection with the advertising. They will simply advertise motion pictures of the art of modern shoe-making are on view at such-and-such a theatre.
Harlem Bros. On at 4.58, 10 min, full stage; 3 shows. Can do 12 min. if required. This act has the making of a crackajack acrobatic comedy turn. In its present shape it is good enough for an early spot on almost any bill. The acrobatic work includes several novel tricks, while a lot of the comedy is in a new vein. This act will grow.
Zano. On at 5.08, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. Can do more time if required, and can work full stage, closing in 1. An excellent magician, his card work being particularly good. Above the average of acts of this kind.
John Neff. On at 5.21, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. Can open in 1, closing full stage, if necessary. Sooner or later this man is going to make his mark. He delivers a comic song pretty well and is a great eccentric dancer. It seems to me that what he needs is a good partner or a place in some big act. When he gets in right, he will be a big hit, for his "Brain-storm Dance" is a clever bit of work.
Stereopticon. On at 5.33, 12 min. Showing views of Cairo, Egypt.
Comment. A very good show for this time of year, with almost every act in the 2-show section a pronounced hit, and three in the 3-show department that are much above the average. No cuts, but a few suggestions to the Dickson Sisters.

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(2) Berzac's Circus. On at 4.22, 11 min, full stage. The same old Hit. An extremely valuable act. Kinetograph. On at 4.33, 25 min. Showing a special set of pictures illustrating shoe-making of today. These pictures were made by the Edison Company for the George E. Keith Co., of Campello, Mass. It might be said in passing that Mr. George E. Keith is not related to Mr. B. F. Keith, but is almost as well known in the shoe world as is Mr. B. F. in vaudeville. The Keith Company make the Walk-Over Shoes, and while the trademark appears in several of the pictures it is not used in a way to which there can be any objection. The pictures are interesting and are good specimens of motion photography, particularly the last one, which shows the operatives leaving the factories, as good a picture of a moving crowd as I have ever seen. The Walk-Over people are ready and willing to do extra advertising in every city in which these pictures are shown and do not ask to use their names in connection with the advertising. They will simply advertise motion pictures of the art of modern shoe-making are on view at such-and-such a theatre. Harlem Bros. On at 4.58, 10 min, full stage; 3 shows. Can do 12 min. if required. This act has the making of a crackajack acrobatic comedy turn. In its present shape it is good enough for an early spot on almost any bill. The acrobatic work includes several novel tricks, while a lot of the comedy is in a new vein. This act will grow. Zano. On at 5.08, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. Can do more time if required, and can work full stage, closing in 1. An excellent magician, his card work being particularly good. Above the average of acts of this kind. John Neff. On at 5.21, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. Can open in 1, closing full stage, if necessary. Sooner or later this man is going to make his mark. He delivers a comic song pretty well and is a great eccentric dancer. It seems to me that what he needs is a good partner or a place in some big act. When he gets in right, he will be a big hit, for his "Brain-storm Dance" is a clever bit of work. Stereopticon. On at 5.33, 12 min. Showing views of Cairo, Egypt. Comment. A very good show for this time of year, with almost every act in the 2-show section a pronounced hit, and three in the 3-show department that are much above the average. No cuts, but a few suggestions to the Dickson Sisters.