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

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C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    MAY 31-09.
SELBINI & GROVINI. 11 min. This is a mighty good opener. The woman appears in tights, the man in ordinary dress. Open their act with some very good ground-tumbling, the man then proceeds to juggling special ties which got a good hand. The work is rapid. The woman is certainly very powerful, and her feats of strength won applause. Introduced a little comedy with their spinning hat work. The finish with the bicycle stunt and the revolving plates brought the act up to a good close.
KELLY & ROSE. 13 min. These people were mighty well liked. One of them has a very rich tenor and the other a fine baritone voice. Whether in duet or solo, they were equally good. Good applause and strong closing hand.
MR. & MRS. JIMMIE BARRY. "At Hensfoot Corners." 22 min. Second presentation of this act here. Some of the hard knocks on New York have been eliminated, much to the improvement of the act. The hits and songs were all good and won applause. The finish was strong.
"LUNA LAND." 13 min. This is a spectacular musical act, using a novel moon effect, both young ladies appearing in superb Parisian costumes. They were a little nervous, but sang in good voice and held the spot acceptably. The act would be improved with a good line of talk and a little more experience in dancing. Closed well.
HEIM CHILDREN. 18 min. Second appearance here. The little chap is a born comedian all right and has great possibilities. The girl sings very prettily, and makes a dainty appearance in two changes of costume. Laughter and applause throughout, and the close very strong with the holiday crowd.
IMRO FOX. 20 F.S., close in one. The merit of Imro Fox's work is principally in the line of talk which accompanies his tricks. Some of his tricks have been seen here before, but many of them are new. Received good hand, and closed with the "kind-applause" flag. The finish in one with the magic table was particularly clever.
WILFRED CLARKE & CO. "What Will Happen Next.' 16 min. F.S. Same sketch as presented here before; full of action and surprises. Kept the audience in good humor and closed big.
FRANK MORRELL. 18 min. in one. Good advance applause. The best part of Morrell's act is his tenor voice which has made him famous. His blackface monologue work is fairly strong, although containing a lot of gags which have been used here before, and lacks freshness generally. Held the spot however, and closed fairly strong.
ANNETTE KELLERMANN. Second week. 9 min. F.S. Miss Kellermann is the most talked of woman in this city. She is being exploited to the limit in the newspapers, all of them running special illustrated stories and her lobby display and billing have attracted unbounded attention. The act went as strong as previously, even better, although it is not an act to make the crowd wildly enthusiastic. Will undoubtedly hold the interest of Philadelphians for another week, or more if found expedient.
KINETOGRAPH. "Scenes in Mount Blanc, Switzerland." Very beautiful travel series. "We Must Have a Butler." Fairly good French comedy, as that stuff is now going.


GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good show for a Holiday crowd, and took very well. Of course, Kellermann is the big drawing card, and while it is not as good a show without her as that of last week, it nevertheless fills requirements. The city is practically in the state of siege over the street car strike which hs taking very serious proportions and is bound to hurt business if the rumor of rioting continues and the cars are being tied up as they are now. We are in hopes that the difficulty will be satisfied within twenty-four hours, but fear it will not be.
CUTS.
FRANK MORRELL: Expression, "I love my wife, but Oh you kid." Story about room 12 and 13.
HEIM CHILDREN: Expression "I Love my wife, but Oh you kid."

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MAY 31-09. SELBINI & GROVINI. 11 min. This is a mighty good opener. The woman appears in tights, the man in ordinary dress. Open their act with some very good ground-tumbling, the man then proceeds to juggling special ties which got a good hand. The work is rapid. The woman is certainly very powerful, and her feats of strength won applause. Introduced a little comedy with their spinning hat work. The finish with the bicycle stunt and the revolving plates brought the act up to a good close. KELLY & ROSE. 13 min. These people were mighty well liked. One of them has a very rich tenor and the other a fine baritone voice. Whether in duet or solo, they were equally good. Good applause and strong closing hand. MR. & MRS. JIMMIE BARRY. "At Hensfoot Corners." 22 min. Second presentation of this act here. Some of the hard knocks on New York have been eliminated, much to the improvement of the act. The hits and songs were all good and won applause. The finish was strong. "LUNA LAND." 13 min. This is a spectacular musical act, using a novel moon effect, both young ladies appearing in superb Parisian costumes. They were a little nervous, but sang in good voice and held the spot acceptably. The act would be improved with a good line of talk and a little more experience in dancing. Closed well. HEIM CHILDREN. 18 min. Second appearance here. The little chap is a born comedian all right and has great possibilities. The girl sings very prettily, and makes a dainty appearance in two changes of costume. Laughter and applause throughout, and the close very strong with the holiday crowd. IMRO FOX. 20 F.S., close in one. The merit of Imro Fox's work is principally in the line of talk which accompanies his tricks. Some of his tricks have been seen here before, but many of them are new. Received good hand, and closed with the "kind-applause" flag. The finish in one with the magic table was particularly clever. WILFRED CLARKE & CO. "What Will Happen Next.' 16 min. F.S. Same sketch as presented here before; full of action and surprises. Kept the audience in good humor and closed big. FRANK MORRELL. 18 min. in one. Good advance applause. The best part of Morrell's act is his tenor voice which has made him famous. His blackface monologue work is fairly strong, although containing a lot of gags which have been used here before, and lacks freshness generally. Held the spot however, and closed fairly strong. ANNETTE KELLERMANN. Second week. 9 min. F.S. Miss Kellermann is the most talked of woman in this city. She is being exploited to the limit in the newspapers, all of them running special illustrated stories and her lobby display and billing have attracted unbounded attention. The act went as strong as previously, even better, although it is not an act to make the crowd wildly enthusiastic. Will undoubtedly hold the interest of Philadelphians for another week, or more if found expedient. KINETOGRAPH. "Scenes in Mount Blanc, Switzerland." Very beautiful travel series. "We Must Have a Butler." Fairly good French comedy, as that stuff is now going. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good show for a Holiday crowd, and took very well. Of course, Kellermann is the big drawing card, and while it is not as good a show without her as that of last week, it nevertheless fills requirements. The city is practically in the state of siege over the street car strike which hs taking very serious proportions and is bound to hurt business if the rumor of rioting continues and the cars are being tied up as they are now. We are in hopes that the difficulty will be satisfied within twenty-four hours, but fear it will not be. CUTS. FRANK MORRELL: Expression, "I love my wife, but Oh you kid." Story about room 12 and 13. HEIM CHILDREN: Expression "I Love my wife, but Oh you kid."