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

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TEMPLE THEATER, DETROIT, MICH.
Sept. 9, 1907.  J. H. Finn.
ROBERTI'S ANIMALS.
A very nice little animal act consisting of two bears some monkeys and dogs. 12 min. FS.
GEIGER & WALTERS.
"Streets of Italy." Same act as before except for one new stunt on violin." 22 min. in one.
COUNTESS OLGA ROSSI & FRED PAULO.
A very good singing act. The  countess is a remarkably pretty woman, and possesses a high, clear and sweet soprano voice. Paulo is a striking looking man with a splendid voice, and the act is dressed to the queen's taste. Several curtain calls rewarded their efforts. 10 min. FS. 7 min. in one.
CLAYTON KENNEDY & MATTIE ROONEY.
There has been no change in this act since last here, and it went fully as strong as Kennedy is a clever fellow notwithstanding his inclination to hold the stage too long. The act is rough in spots and he should be instructed to cut out all reference to Red Raven splits, pushing an imaginary strand of hair inside his vest, the play on "May Hatch," etc. These crudities do not help his act, and may do more harm to the theater than we imagine. 24 min. FS. Can close in one.
ADELIA SUMMERVILLE.
Miss Summerville, looking handsomer than ever, was received better this time than ever before, principally for the fact that she had a good selection of songs. Her "peevish" song was a big hit." 15 in 1.
WILLIAM HAWTREY & CO.
Presenting for the first time here the melodramatic sketch "Compromised." One of the strongest playlets in the dramatic line we have ever had here. It is a stirring story rapidly and convincingly told. Mr. Hawtrey, in the role of the villain, is absolutely brilliant, and Lucille Mravlag, the leading woman, is thoroughly capable. F. C. Shannon, and Milton Nobles, Mr., are all that could be desired. 23 min. FS.
"THE NEW REPORTER."
Presented here on a former occasion by Searl and Violet Allen. While the present company is up to all the requirements of the nonsensical skit it does not strike me that the act itself is up to the requirements of a first-class theater. 18 min. in one.
THE ZANETTOS.
Two men and a woman in a comedy juggling act of more than ordinary merit. They work rapidly and sure, and close with the juggling of lighted torches. The comedy is much better than we usually expect from foreign acts of this kind. 15 min. FS.
KINETOGRAPH.
"Scenes and Types in Ireland" is such a corking good series of pictures as to be entitled to some prominence in the advertisements and advance notices.

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237. TEMPLE THEATER, DETROIT, MICH. Sept. 9, 1907. J. H. Finn. ROBERTI'S ANIMALS. A very nice little animal act consisting of two bears some monkeys and dogs. 12 min. FS. GEIGER & WALTERS. "Streets of Italy." Same act as before except for one new stunt on violin." 22 min. in one. COUNTESS OLGA ROSSI & FRED PAULO. A very good singing act. The countess is a remarkably pretty woman, and possesses a high, clear and sweet soprano voice. Paulo is a striking looking man with a splendid voice, and the act is dressed to the queen's taste. Several curtain calls rewarded their efforts. 10 min. FS. 7 min. in one. CLAYTON KENNEDY & MATTIE ROONEY. There has been no change in this act since last here, and it went fully as strong as Kennedy is a clever fellow notwithstanding his inclination to hold the stage too long. The act is rough in spots and he should be instructed to cut out all reference to Red Raven splits, pushing an imaginary strand of hair inside his vest, the play on "May Hatch," etc. These crudities do not help his act, and may do more harm to the theater than we imagine. 24 min. FS. Can close in one. ADELIA SUMMERVILLE. Miss Summerville, looking handsomer than ever, was received better this time than ever before, principally for the fact that she had a good selection of songs. Her "peevish" song was a big hit." 15 in 1. WILLIAM HAWTREY & CO. Presenting for the first time here the melodramatic sketch "Compromised." One of the strongest playlets in the dramatic line we have ever had here. It is a stirring story rapidly and convincingly told. Mr. Hawtrey, in the role of the villain, is absolutely brilliant, and Lucille Mravlag, the leading woman, is thoroughly capable. F. C. Shannon, and Milton Nobles, Mr., are all that could be desired. 23 min. FS. "THE NEW REPORTER." Presented here on a former occasion by Searl and Violet Allen. While the present company is up to all the requirements of the nonsensical skit it does not strike me that the act itself is up to the requirements of a first-class theater. 18 min. in one. THE ZANETTOS. Two men and a woman in a comedy juggling act of more than ordinary merit. They work rapidly and sure, and close with the juggling of lighted torches. The comedy is much better than we usually expect from foreign acts of this kind. 15 min. FS. KINETOGRAPH. "Scenes and Types in Ireland" is such a corking good series of pictures as to be entitled to some prominence in the advertisements and advance notices.