DIY History | Transcribe | Keith-Albee Collection | Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908

Transcribe
Translate

Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908

Page 165

OCT. 5, 08. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. E. BARNS.
SLATER, PARRIN & CROSBY. 14 min. in 1 1/2. Two men and a woman carrying their own drop, representing the exterior of a Chinese Restaurant. The Chinese impersonator is remarkably faithful to life. Man and woman do a good song and dance act, but the Chinaman gets the big hand. Makes a good opener.
THE NOHRENS. 9 mins. in three. This act has played us several times and always pleases. Several good hands throughout. Closed very well.
DILLON BROTHERS. Songs and Parodies. 17 min. in one. Good advanced hand. One of the old Dillon Brothers has been substituted, much to the improvement of the act. Good selections of songs, well received. The eccentric dance at the close also won good applause.
H. T. JORDAN PRESENTS "THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY." 32 min. F.S. This act consists of two parts; first, the Spectacular Pantomime, which represents "The Signing of the Treaty" under the old oak at Shackamaxon on the Delaware, between William Penn and the chiefs of the various tribes. It is unnecessary to state that this was a Founders' Week attraction only. The pantomime occupied about eight minutes and was produced under the direction of Harry McRae Webster, with original music by our orchestra leader, Charles Schrader. The most careful historical accuracy in point of location and costume is maintained. The various pictures made a great hit. Part two, the spectacular appearance of Wheelock's Indian Band, in full warpaint, rendering some patriotic airs in the midst of these surroundings. Followed with some classic selections, closing with a rousing war-dance by a number of real Indians. This feature is certainly going to be talked about throughout Philadelphia and will be one of the town hits for the city's guests.
SCOTT & WILSON. Acrobatic Comedy. 11 min. in one. This is a well known act. One man works straight, the other, "Rube." The latter sits in the audience and begins the act with a little crossfire fun. Accepts a wrestling challenge, and proceeding to the stage, continues the act with comedy acrobatic work that was well received. Act closed well.
STAFFORD AND STONE. "A Hunter's Game." 16 min. in three, close in one. Opens with a wood scene. Stafford in hunter's costume, comes on stage with pointer dog, shoots into the wings with shot gun and dog retrieves with partridges. Stafford proceeds with many imitations -- dogs, cats, barnyard flesh anf fowl generally, receiving a good hand. Miss Stone comes on stage, making a good presentation. A flirtation ensues, with a whistling and vocal number in one. Good applause at the close. A novelty well liked.
GILLETT'S DOGS. 11 min. F.S. Well known  act. Did not run entirely smooth on the Monday performance, but will doubtless improve. The "inebriated" dog with Gillett had when here before has been substituted by a younger pair. They do very well, but are not so remarkable as he was. Closed to a good hand.
BESSIE WYNN. Comedienne. 22 min. in one. Advance applause. Expressive songs, new and original, and every one well applauded. Four changes pf superb gowns. The daintiest comedienne in vaudeville today. Closed strong with her "Hoo-Hoo" song. Will be a good card for us this week.
WHITE AND STUART. "Cherie." 30 minutes. F.S. Just as big a hit as when recently offered here. Continued laughter and a big finish. Better than ever, that's all.
NAT. M. WILLS "The Happy Tramp. 31 min. in one. Offered the same act as when here before with plenty of ripping humor of a political and local kind. Laughter throughout and a great finish.
DR. CLARKE'S GLOBE OF DEATH. 7 min. Second Week. Duplicated its great success of last week. Valuable for Founder's Week because of so many strangers in town. Truly a marvellous and daring act.
KINETOGRAPH. I. LATEST STYLES IN AIRSHIPS. Good comedy film. II. SCENES OF NEW YORK. Fairly interesting to strangers. II. JIM LIKES GARLIC. Good comedy film. We shall have kinetograph pictures of the carious parades, military, historical and otherwise for the balance of the week.
EVAN, EMITA & EVANS. "Childhood Days." 18 min. F.S. Two boys and a girl. A good juvenile act, introducing some good dancing, piano-playing and conversation. The audience liked the act.
KATHRYN ROTH. 12 min. in one. Makes a fair appearance in three changes of costume, playing the trombone pretty well. Her comedy is rather shy. Could fill only a small spot.
GENERAL REMARKS. Cracker-jack bill, plenty of comedy. Will prove a winner with the Holiday crowd.

Saving...

OCT. 5, 08. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. E. BARNS. SLATER, PARRIN & CROSBY. 14 min. in 1 1/2. Two men and a woman carrying their own drop, representing the exterior of a Chinese Restaurant. The Chinese impersonator is remarkably faithful to life. Man and woman do a good song and dance act, but the Chinaman gets the big hand. Makes a good opener. THE NOHRENS. 9 mins. in three. This act has played us several times and always pleases. Several good hands throughout. Closed very well. DILLON BROTHERS. Songs and Parodies. 17 min. in one. Good advanced hand. One of the old Dillon Brothers has been substituted, much to the improvement of the act. Good selections of songs, well received. The eccentric dance at the close also won good applause. H. T. JORDAN PRESENTS "THE SIGNING OF THE TREATY." 32 min. F.S. This act consists of two parts; first, the Spectacular Pantomime, which represents "The Signing of the Treaty" under the old oak at Shackamaxon on the Delaware, between William Penn and the chiefs of the various tribes. It is unnecessary to state that this was a Founders' Week attraction only. The pantomime occupied about eight minutes and was produced under the direction of Harry McRae Webster, with original music by our orchestra leader, Charles Schrader. The most careful historical accuracy in point of location and costume is maintained. The various pictures made a great hit. Part two, the spectacular appearance of Wheelock's Indian Band, in full warpaint, rendering some patriotic airs in the midst of these surroundings. Followed with some classic selections, closing with a rousing war-dance by a number of real Indians. This feature is certainly going to be talked about throughout Philadelphia and will be one of the town hits for the city's guests. SCOTT & WILSON. Acrobatic Comedy. 11 min. in one. This is a well known act. One man works straight, the other, "Rube." The latter sits in the audience and begins the act with a little crossfire fun. Accepts a wrestling challenge, and proceeding to the stage, continues the act with comedy acrobatic work that was well received. Act closed well. STAFFORD AND STONE. "A Hunter's Game." 16 min. in three, close in one. Opens with a wood scene. Stafford in hunter's costume, comes on stage with pointer dog, shoots into the wings with shot gun and dog retrieves with partridges. Stafford proceeds with many imitations -- dogs, cats, barnyard flesh anf fowl generally, receiving a good hand. Miss Stone comes on stage, making a good presentation. A flirtation ensues, with a whistling and vocal number in one. Good applause at the close. A novelty well liked. GILLETT'S DOGS. 11 min. F.S. Well known act. Did not run entirely smooth on the Monday performance, but will doubtless improve. The "inebriated" dog with Gillett had when here before has been substituted by a younger pair. They do very well, but are not so remarkable as he was. Closed to a good hand. BESSIE WYNN. Comedienne. 22 min. in one. Advance applause. Expressive songs, new and original, and every one well applauded. Four changes pf superb gowns. The daintiest comedienne in vaudeville today. Closed strong with her "Hoo-Hoo" song. Will be a good card for us this week. WHITE AND STUART. "Cherie." 30 minutes. F.S. Just as big a hit as when recently offered here. Continued laughter and a big finish. Better than ever, that's all. NAT. M. WILLS "The Happy Tramp. 31 min. in one. Offered the same act as when here before with plenty of ripping humor of a political and local kind. Laughter throughout and a great finish. DR. CLARKE'S GLOBE OF DEATH. 7 min. Second Week. Duplicated its great success of last week. Valuable for Founder's Week because of so many strangers in town. Truly a marvellous and daring act. KINETOGRAPH. I. LATEST STYLES IN AIRSHIPS. Good comedy film. II. SCENES OF NEW YORK. Fairly interesting to strangers. II. JIM LIKES GARLIC. Good comedy film. We shall have kinetograph pictures of the carious parades, military, historical and otherwise for the balance of the week. EVAN, EMITA & EVANS. "Childhood Days." 18 min. F.S. Two boys and a girl. A good juvenile act, introducing some good dancing, piano-playing and conversation. The audience liked the act. KATHRYN ROTH. 12 min. in one. Makes a fair appearance in three changes of costume, playing the trombone pretty well. Her comedy is rather shy. Could fill only a small spot. GENERAL REMARKS. Cracker-jack bill, plenty of comedy. Will prove a winner with the Holiday crowd.