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Managers' report book, October 25, 1909 - May 3, 1910

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REPORT ON COLMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK JANUARY 31, 1910.

W. W. PROSSER.

THE FLYING WARDS: Man and woman in a fairly good line of trapeze work. There was some slight evidence of approval and the finish was moderately strong. 8 minutes, garden in 5.

PAUL LE CROIX: Comedy Mat Juggler. He had a hard time getting them started, but finally caught on, won a lot of laughs and finished strong. 8 minutes, olio in 1.

VIOLET BLACK & CO.: Comedy sketch, "In the Subway". One woman, four men. This act got along quite well and the work of Miss Black, her leading man and one of the comedians was quite favorably received. There were moments when things sort of lagged, but not for long at a time, and there were a number of real good legitimate laughs. The act seemed to hold the interest of the audience throughout but for some unaccountable reason didn't finish very strong, although I believe it should have done so. The act was an acceptable comedy offering and I believe it will go better during the week. Special Set in 5, 21 minutes.

ANNA CHANDLER: Singing comedienne. Her first two songs were moderately well received, and from this point on she became stronger and stronger, and finished in a distinctly favorable manner. She could easily have given another number. Olio in 1, 16 minutes.

LASKY'S "IMPERIAL MUSICIANS":- The early numbers were fairly well received and the act gained in strength as it went along. The character number at the finish rounded things out nicely and made the finale strong. Went very well. Special set in 5, 17 minutes.

COOK & LORENZ: This team got man a laugh and proved themselves excellent comedy artists. They went well all the way through and finished strong. Open street in one, go to C. D. F., close in 1, 18 minutes.

THE DOLLAR TROUPE: A great aggregation of acrobats whose various tricks were received with unqualified approval. Held the closest attention and finished strong. 8 minutes, palace in 4.

MOVING PICTURES: O. K.

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126 REPORT ON COLMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK JANUARY 31, 1910. W. W. PROSSER. THE FLYING WARDS: Man and woman in a fairly good line of trapeze work. There was some slight evidence of approval and the finish was moderately strong. 8 minutes, garden in 5. PAUL LE CROIX: Comedy Mat Juggler. He had a hard time getting them started, but finally caught on, won a lot of laughs and finished strong. 8 minutes, olio in 1. VIOLET BLACK & CO.: Comedy sketch, "In the Subway". One woman, four men. This act got along quite well and the work of Miss Black, her leading man and one of the comedians was quite favorably received. There were moments when things sort of lagged, but not for long at a time, and there were a number of real good legitimate laughs. The act seemed to hold the interest of the audience throughout but for some unaccountable reason didn't finish very strong, although I believe it should have done so. The act was an acceptable comedy offering and I believe it will go better during the week. Special Set in 5, 21 minutes. ANNA CHANDLER: Singing comedienne. Her first two songs were moderately well received, and from this point on she became stronger and stronger, and finished in a distinctly favorable manner. She could easily have given another number. Olio in 1, 16 minutes. LASKY'S "IMPERIAL MUSICIANS":- The early numbers were fairly well received and the act gained in strength as it went along. The character number at the finish rounded things out nicely and made the finale strong. Went very well. Special set in 5, 17 minutes. COOK & LORENZ: This team got man a laugh and proved themselves excellent comedy artists. They went well all the way through and finished strong. Open street in one, go to C. D. F., close in 1, 18 minutes. THE DOLLAR TROUPE: A great aggregation of acrobats whose various tricks were received with unqualified approval. Held the closest attention and finished strong. 8 minutes, palace in 4. MOVING PICTURES: O. K.