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

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a mandolin selection in her famous costume of "Little Corinne". Her name will undoubtedly draw with the evening crowd.
PERMANE BROS. In their great mimetic Novelty "The Nightingale's Courtship." 12 min. F. S. This act opens with a great lot of acrobatic stunts, all admirably done. Both men are in clown costume. They keep up the running fire of talk which adds much to the act. The work with the blown-up pig is a great laugh, but the finish is the funniest. It is very novel,--that of the "Nightingale's Courtship". This got constant laughter and a strong hand. This act made good its recommendations and could hold down any spot.
SEARL AND VIOLET ALLEN CO. Presenting "The Travelling Man." 16 min. all in 1 1/2. This act has improved immensely since last offered here. It is certainly a swift-moving and novel act, full of bright hits and plenty of dash and go. The opening drop is much too small for our theatre, and is badly painted. The finishing of the act is very good. It may be said that the act can now hold any spot with safety.
SONG BIRDS. 27 min. F. S. Got the same advance applause and was the same unqualified hit as last week. This act will certainly draw as strong this week as last, if not indeed stronger.
KINETOGRAPH.
No.1. Liquid Electricity. A very funny film, would get the laughs anywhere.
No. 2. Two thousand Miles Without a Dollar. A fine western series with plenty of action and interest.
No. 3. Spanish Views on Post Cards. Interesting travel film, done in an unexpected manner. Kinetograph work this week much above the standard.
CARROLL AND [CLAREN?]. Singing, Dancing and Eccentric Comedy Duo. 9 min. in 1. The comedy in this act is shy, the singing fair, and the dancing good. All right in the supper show section, but hardly strong enough for a better spot.
ROLAND & DUGAN. 13 min. in 1. This is not a strong act by any means. The line of talk is not bright. Much of the business is plainly borrowed. The singing and dancing at the finish got a good hand.
FRED W. MORTON. Trick Harmonica Player, Finger-whistler and Paper Manipulator. 15 Min. in 1. This man is quite versatile in a small way. He does a good many things quite well, but the best of these is the paper tearing which is something unique. He takes a folded package of paper and proceeds to tear it in his fingers, talking rather amusingly the while. In a few minutes he unfolds it and displays a very pretty design with the work Keith's Theatre cut out in strong letters. This makes a good close for the act.

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a mandolin selection in her famous costume of "Little Corinne". Her name will undoubtedly draw with the evening crowd. PERMANE BROS. In their great mimetic Novelty "The Nightingale's Courtship." 12 min. F. S. This act opens with a great lot of acrobatic stunts, all admirably done. Both men are in clown costume. They keep up the running fire of talk which adds much to the act. The work with the blown-up pig is a great laugh, but the finish is the funniest. It is very novel,--that of the "Nightingale's Courtship". This got constant laughter and a strong hand. This act made good its recommendations and could hold down any spot. SEARL AND VIOLET ALLEN CO. Presenting "The Travelling Man." 16 min. all in 1 1/2. This act has improved immensely since last offered here. It is certainly a swift-moving and novel act, full of bright hits and plenty of dash and go. The opening drop is much too small for our theatre, and is badly painted. The finishing of the act is very good. It may be said that the act can now hold any spot with safety. SONG BIRDS. 27 min. F. S. Got the same advance applause and was the same unqualified hit as last week. This act will certainly draw as strong this week as last, if not indeed stronger. KINETOGRAPH. No.1. Liquid Electricity. A very funny film, would get the laughs anywhere. No. 2. Two thousand Miles Without a Dollar. A fine western series with plenty of action and interest. No. 3. Spanish Views on Post Cards. Interesting travel film, done in an unexpected manner. Kinetograph work this week much above the standard. CARROLL AND [CLAREN?]. Singing, Dancing and Eccentric Comedy Duo. 9 min. in 1. The comedy in this act is shy, the singing fair, and the dancing good. All right in the supper show section, but hardly strong enough for a better spot. ROLAND & DUGAN. 13 min. in 1. This is not a strong act by any means. The line of talk is not bright. Much of the business is plainly borrowed. The singing and dancing at the finish got a good hand. FRED W. MORTON. Trick Harmonica Player, Finger-whistler and Paper Manipulator. 15 Min. in 1. This man is quite versatile in a small way. He does a good many things quite well, but the best of these is the paper tearing which is something unique. He takes a folded package of paper and proceeds to tear it in his fingers, talking rather amusingly the while. In a few minutes he unfolds it and displays a very pretty design with the work Keith's Theatre cut out in strong letters. This makes a good close for the act.