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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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SIX AMERICAN DANCERS. 16 min. in 1 1/2. There is nothing to be said about this act, except that it is even stronger than previously. It is without doubt the most artistic act, (as well as swift-moving and working up to a brilliant finish), of any dancing act in America. The audience gave them individual applause throughout, and the closing hand was immense. WILL M. CRESSY & BLANCHE DAYNE. "Bill Biffin's Baby." 25 min. F. S. Strong advance hand. There is no doubt about the success of Cressy in this sketch and his reception. He kept the audience in laughter throughout and closed big. EVA TANGUAY. 17 min. in one. Second week. Big advance hand. Made her usual hit with her popular songs, one of them was new to our audiences. Just as popular as ever. The audience refused to let her go until she had sung "I don't care." Is undoubtedly drawing money to the house these two weeks. ZENO, JORDAN & ZENO. 10 min. F. S. Same act as presented here before, and well known on the Circuit. A splendid closing act on the trapeze and bounding mat. The woman's somersault work on the mat calls for special mention and got a good hand. Closed strong. KINETOGRAPH. HIS FIRST FROCK COAT. An amusing French comedy film. CATTLE RUSTLERS. Scenes in the land of the cow punching, and exceptionally well photographed. BROOKS & JEANETTE. 16 min. in one. Man and woman, the woman having two changes of costume that are very stunning. The man doing the eccentric booby just about gets by in a small spot. GREEN BROTHERS. 10 min. F.S. One works straight, the other eccentric, both in baseball costumes. Juggle Indian clubs, baseball [b]ats, balls, clubs, etc. Nothing particularly remarkable in the act, but it holds this spot in the three-a-day section. Their Indian Club swinging after the manner of the Mowatts got some applause. JACK STOCKTON. 12 min. in one. A local man who has a good line of talk and who impersonates a tramp. His singing is a little faulty, but he amused with his conversation. Some applause at the finish. This act was put in at the last moment to take the place of Graham & Lawrence who did not show up. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a smooth running show and will undoubtedly give entire satisfaction. It is all-American program from start to finish and has been so advertised. The one exception from Francis and Francisco, who were put on at the last minute in place of Veronica and Hardfalls, and who did not leave any strong impression to justify what they demand for their act. Somewhat the same seems to be the trouble with Charlotte Townsend & Co., who made good in their spot, but did not produce the goods that one expects from performers at their price.
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SIX AMERICAN DANCERS. 16 min. in 1 1/2. There is nothing to be said about this act, except that it is even stronger than previously. It is without doubt the most artistic act, (as well as swift-moving and working up to a brilliant finish), of any dancing act in America. The audience gave them individual applause throughout, and the closing hand was immense. WILL M. CRESSY & BLANCHE DAYNE. "Bill Biffin's Baby." 25 min. F. S. Strong advance hand. There is no doubt about the success of Cressy in this sketch and his reception. He kept the audience in laughter throughout and closed big. EVA TANGUAY. 17 min. in one. Second week. Big advance hand. Made her usual hit with her popular songs, one of them was new to our audiences. Just as popular as ever. The audience refused to let her go until she had sung "I don't care." Is undoubtedly drawing money to the house these two weeks. ZENO, JORDAN & ZENO. 10 min. F. S. Same act as presented here before, and well known on the Circuit. A splendid closing act on the trapeze and bounding mat. The woman's somersault work on the mat calls for special mention and got a good hand. Closed strong. KINETOGRAPH. HIS FIRST FROCK COAT. An amusing French comedy film. CATTLE RUSTLERS. Scenes in the land of the cow punching, and exceptionally well photographed. BROOKS & JEANETTE. 16 min. in one. Man and woman, the woman having two changes of costume that are very stunning. The man doing the eccentric booby just about gets by in a small spot. GREEN BROTHERS. 10 min. F.S. One works straight, the other eccentric, both in baseball costumes. Juggle Indian clubs, baseball [b]ats, balls, clubs, etc. Nothing particularly remarkable in the act, but it holds this spot in the three-a-day section. Their Indian Club swinging after the manner of the Mowatts got some applause. JACK STOCKTON. 12 min. in one. A local man who has a good line of talk and who impersonates a tramp. His singing is a little faulty, but he amused with his conversation. Some applause at the finish. This act was put in at the last moment to take the place of Graham & Lawrence who did not show up. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a smooth running show and will undoubtedly give entire satisfaction. It is all-American program from start to finish and has been so advertised. The one exception from Francis and Francisco, who were put on at the last minute in place of Veronica and Hardfalls, and who did not leave any strong impression to justify what they demand for their act. Somewhat the same seems to be the trouble with Charlotte Townsend & Co., who made good in their spot, but did not produce the goods that one expects from performers at their price.
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