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

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C. E. BARNS.     PHILADELPHIA SHOW.     NOV. 16, 1908.
WROE'S TRIO. 12 min. in 1 1/2. Two boys and a girl, making two changes of costume, dancing singly, double and trio. A new act brought out here for the first time. They are well trained and will work into an act that can go anywhere in the three-a-day section, or even in the early two-a-day. Some applause during the act, and good finish. These young people are worthy of encouragement. They make a good presentation, and with a little more experience will develop into a corking good dancing act for any bill.
FELIX ADLER. Dialectician. 10 min. in one. This man was somewhat handicapped today by a doubtful selection of 


finish.
HILL & WHITAKER. Advanced hand. 14 min. in one. This act makes a hit with us always. Woman has a very charming personality and sings darky songs in the most original and delightful manner. Strong applause throughout and the instrumental work both on the harp, violin and banjo is highly commendable.
"NIGHT IN A LONDON MUSIC HALL." Same act as offered here before, except without Billy Reeves. In fact, the man playing "The Gentleman Drunk" was quite as funny as Reeves. Laughter throughout. Act just as much of a riot as when here before, if not more so.
KINETOGRAPH. VANDERBILT CUP RACE. This is an interesting film but is made up mainly of the pictures taken over the same course ten days before the Vanderbilt race, in which forty odd cars compete. The consequence was that when some of the experts saw the film they were a little surprised that there was only a small percentage of the Vandebilt Race in the film, namely, the finish. Nevertheless, the public enjoys it because the pictures are very clear and at times quite thrilling. SMELLS OF SMOKE. A very funny comedy French film. TWITCHING. Held over from last week as it was a particularly good laugh-getter.
VIOLA & ENGEL. Comedy Acros. 10 min. F. S. One of the usual knock-about acts, using table and chair and following up the "Rice & Prevost" lead of long ago. One works straight, the other eccentric. Small hand at the finish.
LILLIAN MAYNARD. Vocalist. 9 min. in one. Makes a nice picture and sings acceptably. Could hold any spot in the three-a-day section where an act in one is wanted.
HAGGERTY & LECLAIR. 20 min. C. D. F. A sketch on the "Mag Haggerty" sketches, -- the suddenly-rich Irishman and the ambitious daughter. Not particularly impressive either from the standpoint of the plot, the comdy lines or the singing.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a mighty good comedy show with a strong finish in "Night In A London Music Hall." We were fearful lest this last feature would not be as strong as previously or make as good a hit, bit it certainly did catch the crowd and was all to be desired. The bill runs smoothly and should draw good money to the house this week.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. NOV. 16, 1908. WROE'S TRIO. 12 min. in 1 1/2. Two boys and a girl, making two changes of costume, dancing singly, double and trio. A new act brought out here for the first time. They are well trained and will work into an act that can go anywhere in the three-a-day section, or even in the early two-a-day. Some applause during the act, and good finish. These young people are worthy of encouragement. They make a good presentation, and with a little more experience will develop into a corking good dancing act for any bill. FELIX ADLER. Dialectician. 10 min. in one. This man was somewhat handicapped today by a doubtful selection of finish. HILL & WHITAKER. Advanced hand. 14 min. in one. This act makes a hit with us always. Woman has a very charming personality and sings darky songs in the most original and delightful manner. Strong applause throughout and the instrumental work both on the harp, violin and banjo is highly commendable. "NIGHT IN A LONDON MUSIC HALL." Same act as offered here before, except without Billy Reeves. In fact, the man playing "The Gentleman Drunk" was quite as funny as Reeves. Laughter throughout. Act just as much of a riot as when here before, if not more so. KINETOGRAPH. VANDERBILT CUP RACE. This is an interesting film but is made up mainly of the pictures taken over the same course ten days before the Vanderbilt race, in which forty odd cars compete. The consequence was that when some of the experts saw the film they were a little surprised that there was only a small percentage of the Vandebilt Race in the film, namely, the finish. Nevertheless, the public enjoys it because the pictures are very clear and at times quite thrilling. SMELLS OF SMOKE. A very funny comedy French film. TWITCHING. Held over from last week as it was a particularly good laugh-getter. VIOLA & ENGEL. Comedy Acros. 10 min. F. S. One of the usual knock-about acts, using table and chair and following up the "Rice & Prevost" lead of long ago. One works straight, the other eccentric. Small hand at the finish. LILLIAN MAYNARD. Vocalist. 9 min. in one. Makes a nice picture and sings acceptably. Could hold any spot in the three-a-day section where an act in one is wanted. HAGGERTY & LECLAIR. 20 min. C. D. F. A sketch on the "Mag Haggerty" sketches, -- the suddenly-rich Irishman and the ambitious daughter. Not particularly impressive either from the standpoint of the plot, the comdy lines or the singing. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a mighty good comedy show with a strong finish in "Night In A London Music Hall." We were fearful lest this last feature would not be as strong as previously or make as good a hit, bit it certainly did catch the crowd and was all to be desired. The bill runs smoothly and should draw good money to the house this week.