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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909

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Report on Columbus Show for the week of Apr. 19, 1909.
W. W. Prosser.
PAUL LA CROIX: Eccentric hat juggler. This fellow has one of the best juggling acts we have had for a long time and he made a very favorable impression. All of his work is excellently executed and found favor with the entire house. Finish strong. 8 minutes, street in one.
PAULINETTI & PIQUO: Eccentric comedy acrobatic and burlesque hand balancing act. They have a routine of stuff none of which is new and none of which went very well. Sort of a tame affair all the way through with no finish to speak of. 10 minutes, special set in four.
SYDNEY DEANE & CO. in "Christmas on the Island": A novel singing act well known on the circuit, which made quite a favorable impression throughout. Comedy lines were favorably received and the singing went very well. Finish fairly strong. Special drop in 2, 18 minutes.
WHITING & CLARK SISTERS. "Songologist" (whatever that is). The act went better than anything Whiting has ever shown here before. Personally he made a decidedly big hit as against an almost complete fall-down the last time he was here. The two girls give him satisfactory support and the act made a very favorable impression. Got away nicely at the finish. Oleo in one, 19 minutes.
E. F. HAWLEY & CO.: In what I believe is the best staged and interpreted sketch that has ever played the house. "The Bandit" is a most excellent dramatic vehicle and the delineation of the characters by Mr. Hawley, Francis Haight and William Hilliard is worthy of the serious consideration of any theatre patron. The act is melo-dramatic in style, not the rough and ready "shot-gun" opera. A most excellent straight dramatic offering presented faultlessly by a most capable trio of players. It held the attention of the house from curtain to curtain and took several curtains at the finish. This act should cause a world of favorable comment for the reason that there are not many in vaudeville equal to it. Special interior in 3, 21 minutes.
CHARLES & FANNY VAN: In "A Case of Emergency". This is a most novel offering consisting of excellent comedy singing and a world of really ridiculous and most laugh-provoking lines. The work of the two principals went big and they were given excellent assistance by a second man who was not programmed but who played his part in a most acceptable manner. The act was a distinct laughing hit and finished strong. Oleo 17 minutes in one.
LASKY'S "COUNTRY CLUB": This well known act went better than anything we have ever had with the Lasky name attached to it. The success of the principal, George Spink, was unqualified and the surrounding company added greatly to the success of the piece. It went big all the way through although the finish was only moderately strong. I think that the night houses will take to this act better and that the act will be a hit of the first order. 30 minutes, special interior in 5.
MOVING PICTURES:  O. K.

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Report on Columbus Show for the week of Apr. 19, 1909. W. W. Prosser. PAUL LA CROIX: Eccentric hat juggler. This fellow has one of the best juggling acts we have had for a long time and he made a very favorable impression. All of his work is excellently executed and found favor with the entire house. Finish strong. 8 minutes, street in one. PAULINETTI & PIQUO: Eccentric comedy acrobatic and burlesque hand balancing act. They have a routine of stuff none of which is new and none of which went very well. Sort of a tame affair all the way through with no finish to speak of. 10 minutes, special set in four. SYDNEY DEANE & CO. in "Christmas on the Island": A novel singing act well known on the circuit, which made quite a favorable impression throughout. Comedy lines were favorably received and the singing went very well. Finish fairly strong. Special drop in 2, 18 minutes. WHITING & CLARK SISTERS. "Songologist" (whatever that is). The act went better than anything Whiting has ever shown here before. Personally he made a decidedly big hit as against an almost complete fall-down the last time he was here. The two girls give him satisfactory support and the act made a very favorable impression. Got away nicely at the finish. Oleo in one, 19 minutes. E. F. HAWLEY & CO.: In what I believe is the best staged and interpreted sketch that has ever played the house. "The Bandit" is a most excellent dramatic vehicle and the delineation of the characters by Mr. Hawley, Francis Haight and William Hilliard is worthy of the serious consideration of any theatre patron. The act is melo-dramatic in style, not the rough and ready "shot-gun" opera. A most excellent straight dramatic offering presented faultlessly by a most capable trio of players. It held the attention of the house from curtain to curtain and took several curtains at the finish. This act should cause a world of favorable comment for the reason that there are not many in vaudeville equal to it. Special interior in 3, 21 minutes. CHARLES & FANNY VAN: In "A Case of Emergency". This is a most novel offering consisting of excellent comedy singing and a world of really ridiculous and most laugh-provoking lines. The work of the two principals went big and they were given excellent assistance by a second man who was not programmed but who played his part in a most acceptable manner. The act was a distinct laughing hit and finished strong. Oleo 17 minutes in one. LASKY'S "COUNTRY CLUB": This well known act went better than anything we have ever had with the Lasky name attached to it. The success of the principal, George Spink, was unqualified and the surrounding company added greatly to the success of the piece. It went big all the way through although the finish was only moderately strong. I think that the night houses will take to this act better and that the act will be a hit of the first order. 30 minutes, special interior in 5. MOVING PICTURES: O. K.