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

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C. E. BARNS.     PHILADELPHIA SHOW.     DEC. 21-08.
ZEDA. The Fiery Dragon. 7 min. F.S. Opens his act imitating a dragon with the aid of electric light and stage fire, together with a drop that was fairly effective. Proceeds then to some very remarkable contortion work. Makes a good opener. Good applause for all his work.
BILLY COURT. Imitations. 14 min. in one. Fairly good imitations of Harry Lauder. Held the spot very well and won a fair closing hand.
"THE BATHING GIRLS." 23 min. open in one. This act has pulled up considerably since last week. A new drop has been substituted for the other one, which was very bad. The cast worked much better, although it still leaves much to be desired to bring it up to the standard of a real "production." The finish with the new drop was a success and got a big hand.
PATSY DOYLE. Comedian. 15 min. in one. This man is very original in his humor. Good line of stuff, delivered in a manner distinctly individual. Made a hit with the holiday crowd. Closed well.
PAULINETTI & PIQUO. Eccentric Comedians. 10 F.S. Use invisible wire in their gymnastic work. Got a good deal of fun out of their impossible feats. Good laughing finish.
MONROE & MACK. "Taking the Third Degree." 21 Min. F.S. Open in one, close in one. An amusing black-face skit that pleased the holiday crowd composed very largely of children. The fun is a little rough at times, but it goes.
MISS ANNE BLANCKE in "Freckles." 20 min. F.S. This sketch did not run as smoothly as we expected today. Undoubtedly it will go better after a few performances. The story concerns a waif of the streets who befriends an old veteran, and because of this, loses his position. The old veteran pleads with the employer who discovers that the old man is his father who disappeared at Lookout Mountain. The idea is a little too obvious from the first, and Miss Blancke does not carry the pathetic note to conviction. Her support is fair, the veteran calling for special praise. But the holiday crowd seemed to like it and gave it respectful attention, and got a good closing hand.
WALTER C. KELLY. "The Virginia Judge." 17 min. in one. A Philadelphia man and a great favorite here. Big advanced applause. Certainly one of the very best in the business and kept the crowd in roars of laughter. All of his wit is keen and wholesome, as well as most individual.
HERR GRAIS AND MONKEYS. 13 min. F.S. This act is gotten up in true and showman-like fashion. Two baboons that are admirably trained and the act particularly pleasing to the children. The finishing feat, (the baboon looping the loop), won a good closing hand.
ALICE LLOYD. 27 min. in one. Big advanced hand. A great favorite here and of course received with usual enthusiasm. Sang six songs in different costumes and won everybody in the house. A great hit.
ELLIS-NOWLAN TROUPE. 17 min. F.S. This makes a splendid closing feature for a holiday week. It is rapid fire fun, with good acrobatic work, and just what the children like. Big laughter and applause.


other straight. The rag pictures are interesting and for a quiet act is very novel.
ADELINE FRANCIS. Comedienne and vocalist. 10 min. in one. Fair pleasing personality and a strong voice. Handicapped with a poor selection of songs. Small applause.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very strong show and particularly valuable, as a holiday bill. With the advertising that the children are sure to give it this week, we ought to do strong business.
CUTS.
ANNE BLANCKE & CO. "The fingers of putting fingers to the nose as a gesture of derision.
BILLY COURT. Reference to "castor oil."

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. DEC. 21-08. ZEDA. The Fiery Dragon. 7 min. F.S. Opens his act imitating a dragon with the aid of electric light and stage fire, together with a drop that was fairly effective. Proceeds then to some very remarkable contortion work. Makes a good opener. Good applause for all his work. BILLY COURT. Imitations. 14 min. in one. Fairly good imitations of Harry Lauder. Held the spot very well and won a fair closing hand. "THE BATHING GIRLS." 23 min. open in one. This act has pulled up considerably since last week. A new drop has been substituted for the other one, which was very bad. The cast worked much better, although it still leaves much to be desired to bring it up to the standard of a real "production." The finish with the new drop was a success and got a big hand. PATSY DOYLE. Comedian. 15 min. in one. This man is very original in his humor. Good line of stuff, delivered in a manner distinctly individual. Made a hit with the holiday crowd. Closed well. PAULINETTI & PIQUO. Eccentric Comedians. 10 F.S. Use invisible wire in their gymnastic work. Got a good deal of fun out of their impossible feats. Good laughing finish. MONROE & MACK. "Taking the Third Degree." 21 Min. F.S. Open in one, close in one. An amusing black-face skit that pleased the holiday crowd composed very largely of children. The fun is a little rough at times, but it goes. MISS ANNE BLANCKE in "Freckles." 20 min. F.S. This sketch did not run as smoothly as we expected today. Undoubtedly it will go better after a few performances. The story concerns a waif of the streets who befriends an old veteran, and because of this, loses his position. The old veteran pleads with the employer who discovers that the old man is his father who disappeared at Lookout Mountain. The idea is a little too obvious from the first, and Miss Blancke does not carry the pathetic note to conviction. Her support is fair, the veteran calling for special praise. But the holiday crowd seemed to like it and gave it respectful attention, and got a good closing hand. WALTER C. KELLY. "The Virginia Judge." 17 min. in one. A Philadelphia man and a great favorite here. Big advanced applause. Certainly one of the very best in the business and kept the crowd in roars of laughter. All of his wit is keen and wholesome, as well as most individual. HERR GRAIS AND MONKEYS. 13 min. F.S. This act is gotten up in true and showman-like fashion. Two baboons that are admirably trained and the act particularly pleasing to the children. The finishing feat, (the baboon looping the loop), won a good closing hand. ALICE LLOYD. 27 min. in one. Big advanced hand. A great favorite here and of course received with usual enthusiasm. Sang six songs in different costumes and won everybody in the house. A great hit. ELLIS-NOWLAN TROUPE. 17 min. F.S. This makes a splendid closing feature for a holiday week. It is rapid fire fun, with good acrobatic work, and just what the children like. Big laughter and applause. other straight. The rag pictures are interesting and for a quiet act is very novel. ADELINE FRANCIS. Comedienne and vocalist. 10 min. in one. Fair pleasing personality and a strong voice. Handicapped with a poor selection of songs. Small applause. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very strong show and particularly valuable, as a holiday bill. With the advertising that the children are sure to give it this week, we ought to do strong business. CUTS. ANNE BLANCKE & CO. "The fingers of putting fingers to the nose as a gesture of derision. BILLY COURT. Reference to "castor oil."