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

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C. E. BARNS.
PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MAY 9, 1910.
J. C. POPE & UNO. 9 min. in one. This act makes a very good opener. The dog is well trained, with a few stunts that are quite unique. There is considerable comedy. A particularly good act for the children.
DOUGLAS & MOSCROP SISTERS. 14 min. in one. This is a clever trio, the young man being a good dresser, singing well and understanding what constitutes humor. The two girls are pretty and their four  changes of costume quite fetching. Act is full of life and ginger and pleased our audience. For an early spot at the price, it is a good bargain.
JAMES YOUNG & CO. "Wanted-a Sister." 22 min. F.S. A sketch of college life with rather an impossible plot, but the action is swift and the comedy holds up well. Robert Strauss divides honors with James Young, his impersonation of the "sister" of the student trying to square himself with his fiancee (although a little burlesquey) getting the house going. Not a feature for a stronger spot on the bill but carried the day in this place all right, and closed to a strong hand.
GOLDSMITH & HOPPE. Comedy and Melody. 16 min. in one. One man works straight, the other Hebrew comedian. The comedy is good, but their musical work on the trombone, concertina, clarinet and cornet is exceptionally good. Received several encores.
CASTING DUNBARS. 9 min. F.S. Well known double bar and bounding mat work, with the tramp comedian who is not only an exceptional acrobat, but a good laugh-getter. Act always goes strong here.
THE TEMPLE QUARTETTE. 15 min. in 1. Received some advance applause on account of their popularity here with "A Night with the Poets." Make a good appearance, and sing exceptionally well, both in solo work and ensemble. Strongly encored.
MURPHY, NICHOLS & CO. 25 min. "A School of Acting:" Good advance hand for both Mr. Murphy and Miss Nichols. Third presentation of this act here, but it gets the big laugh, being one of the best acts of the kind in vaudeville.
MARY NORMAN. Comedienne. 10 min. in one. Miss Norman got the crowd quickly and held them well with her hat song and impersonation of familiar types. She is a thorough artiste, making a good appearance with a distinctive individuality. In fact, she was so much of a hit that her place was put down next to the closing act.
LANE & O'DONNELl. "Looping the Bumps." 12 min. F.S. This act was removed from second place to closing. One man works straight, the other clown comedy after the manner of Rice & Prevost, using table and chairs. The clown comedian certainly takes some dangerous but mighty funny falls and gets constant laughter. Both are exceptionally good tumblers and altogether hold the closing spot with credit.
KINETOGRAPH. "The Egg Trust" and "Rags and Old iron." Two good comedy films.
GENERAL REMARKS. This show played very well, particularly in the evening after the shifts had been made -- in fact, it went off fast and in every way satisfactory and will undoubtedly get through the week with good business. The hit of the show was scored by Miss Norman.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MAY 9, 1910. J. C. POPE & UNO. 9 min. in one. This act makes a very good opener. The dog is well trained, with a few stunts that are quite unique. There is considerable comedy. A particularly good act for the children. DOUGLAS & MOSCROP SISTERS. 14 min. in one. This is a clever trio, the young man being a good dresser, singing well and understanding what constitutes humor. The two girls are pretty and their four changes of costume quite fetching. Act is full of life and ginger and pleased our audience. For an early spot at the price, it is a good bargain. JAMES YOUNG & CO. "Wanted-a Sister." 22 min. F.S. A sketch of college life with rather an impossible plot, but the action is swift and the comedy holds up well. Robert Strauss divides honors with James Young, his impersonation of the "sister" of the student trying to square himself with his fiancee (although a little burlesquey) getting the house going. Not a feature for a stronger spot on the bill but carried the day in this place all right, and closed to a strong hand. GOLDSMITH & HOPPE. Comedy and Melody. 16 min. in one. One man works straight, the other Hebrew comedian. The comedy is good, but their musical work on the trombone, concertina, clarinet and cornet is exceptionally good. Received several encores. CASTING DUNBARS. 9 min. F.S. Well known double bar and bounding mat work, with the tramp comedian who is not only an exceptional acrobat, but a good laugh-getter. Act always goes strong here. THE TEMPLE QUARTETTE. 15 min. in 1. Received some advance applause on account of their popularity here with "A Night with the Poets." Make a good appearance, and sing exceptionally well, both in solo work and ensemble. Strongly encored. MURPHY, NICHOLS & CO. 25 min. "A School of Acting:" Good advance hand for both Mr. Murphy and Miss Nichols. Third presentation of this act here, but it gets the big laugh, being one of the best acts of the kind in vaudeville. MARY NORMAN. Comedienne. 10 min. in one. Miss Norman got the crowd quickly and held them well with her hat song and impersonation of familiar types. She is a thorough artiste, making a good appearance with a distinctive individuality. In fact, she was so much of a hit that her place was put down next to the closing act. LANE & O'DONNELl. "Looping the Bumps." 12 min. F.S. This act was removed from second place to closing. One man works straight, the other clown comedy after the manner of Rice & Prevost, using table and chairs. The clown comedian certainly takes some dangerous but mighty funny falls and gets constant laughter. Both are exceptionally good tumblers and altogether hold the closing spot with credit. KINETOGRAPH. "The Egg Trust" and "Rags and Old iron." Two good comedy films. GENERAL REMARKS. This show played very well, particularly in the evening after the shifts had been made -- in fact, it went off fast and in every way satisfactory and will undoubtedly get through the week with good business. The hit of the show was scored by Miss Norman.