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Managers' report book, January 21, 1918-May 19, 1919

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PHILADELPHIA    B.F. KEITH'S    JULY 15,    8
PATHE. A very good lot of pictures, especially war scenes.
HANLON & HANLON. 6 min. Two men in a routine of hand-to-hand work. Plenty of speed and some new tricks well handled. Did very well in the opening spot.
CAITS BROS. 18 min. The clever stepping of these two boys carried them through to a big finish and they closed strong. They have a comedy bit for an opening.
WHIPPLE & HUSTON. 23 min. "Shoes" A very good novelty, with a little singing and very well played. Entirely different in theme to anything we have played and was very well received.
SENOR WESTONY. 20 min. One of the biggest applause hits of the bill with his piano selections. Offered a varied program with bits of comedy and this helped him considerably. Came back for an extra number and made a little speech of thanks.
AL.WHITE Jr. & RUTH ADAMS. 12 min. Songs and dances. A local act, but made good on its merits. Both children and unusually good dancers. Plenty of snap and go to the offering. Boy sings two songs with good results and the act closed to a big hand.
GEORGE MacFARLANE. 25 min. A great favorite here and a big hit with a series of songs. All his numbers went over well and he was compelled to sing one patriotic number the second time. Closed very strong.
SOPHIE TUCKER & HER KINGS OF SYNCOPATION. 28 min. As big a hit as ever with a bunch of new songs, new comedy and plenty of action by her boys. The audience gave her a hearty welcome and she kept them laughing and applauding all the time she was on. They were begging for more at the finish.
JOHNNY DOOLEY. 17 min. first time her as a single and was a big hit. This is the best act he has ever done here and kept the house in a roar. Act was a riot all the way and finished very big.
TARZAN. 10 min. A wonderful novelty act that held the audience astounded. Well handled and a fine comedy number, getting lots of laughs. In the closing position of a great show, Tarzan held the house seated, something few acts have been able to do here.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is undoubtedly one of the best shows we have ever played and as a Summer entertainment, we doubt if it has ever been equalled anywhere.

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PHILADELPHIA B.F. KEITH'S JULY 15, 8 PATHE. A very good lot of pictures, especially war scenes. HANLON & HANLON. 6 min. Two men in a routine of hand-to-hand work. Plenty of speed and some new tricks well handled. Did very well in the opening spot. CAITS BROS. 18 min. The clever stepping of these two boys carried them through to a big finish and they closed strong. They have a comedy bit for an opening. WHIPPLE & HUSTON. 23 min. "Shoes" A very good novelty, with a little singing and very well played. Entirely different in theme to anything we have played and was very well received. SENOR WESTONY. 20 min. One of the biggest applause hits of the bill with his piano selections. Offered a varied program with bits of comedy and this helped him considerably. Came back for an extra number and made a little speech of thanks. AL.WHITE Jr. & RUTH ADAMS. 12 min. Songs and dances. A local act, but made good on its merits. Both children and unusually good dancers. Plenty of snap and go to the offering. Boy sings two songs with good results and the act closed to a big hand. GEORGE MacFARLANE. 25 min. A great favorite here and a big hit with a series of songs. All his numbers went over well and he was compelled to sing one patriotic number the second time. Closed very strong. SOPHIE TUCKER & HER KINGS OF SYNCOPATION. 28 min. As big a hit as ever with a bunch of new songs, new comedy and plenty of action by her boys. The audience gave her a hearty welcome and she kept them laughing and applauding all the time she was on. They were begging for more at the finish. JOHNNY DOOLEY. 17 min. first time her as a single and was a big hit. This is the best act he has ever done here and kept the house in a roar. Act was a riot all the way and finished very big. TARZAN. 10 min. A wonderful novelty act that held the audience astounded. Well handled and a fine comedy number, getting lots of laughs. In the closing position of a great show, Tarzan held the house seated, something few acts have been able to do here. GENERAL REMARKS. This is undoubtedly one of the best shows we have ever played and as a Summer entertainment, we doubt if it has ever been equalled anywhere.