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Keith-Albee managers' report book, June 13, 1910-February 20, 1911
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. AUG. 29, 1910. LES NAVAS. 11 min. F.S. This is a mighty good act. The man's balancing on the trapeze is nothing short of wonderful, and the boy is also a genuine performer. The applause was frequent, and the finish when the elder on a Japanese pad juggles with a barrel with his feet, playing the violin with his hands, keeping in perfect dancing tune, made a big finish. EARL & CURTIS. 16 min. in one. Carry their own drop, representing a parisian scene. Young woman makes a good appearance, but has only a moderate singing voice. Her lines contain a little humor here and there, and the business got a few scattered laughs. Songs went much better and closed the act fairly well. Not an act for a strong place, but held number two acceptably. BOWSER, HINKLE & CO. 22 min. F.S. An unconventional sketch dealing with astrology, political graft and newspaper life. Contained some dramatic situations with here and there a satirical line that brings the laugh. The stage setting is very effective and Miss Hinkle's presence and costumes are very pleasing. Could hold a good spot. BOTHWELL BROWNE. 18 min. open in one, close F.S. There is no doubt that Bothwell Browne is an artist in his line. His Broadway types were good, but they did not show what he could do in the impersonation line, the spoken songs being better than his rendering of them; but when it came to "The Serpent of the Nile" with its gorgeous setting and brilliant costuming, it was certainly a big hit. Held the rapt attention of the audience throughout. His dancing in this part of the act is simply marvelous, and the climax very thrilling. The finishing applause was immense and particularly after his doffing his wig and showing himself an impersonator. ELFIE FAY. 12 min. in one. Has always been a favorite here and received good advance hand. Sang some new songs which went well, and, of course, gave her usual "Belle of Avenue A" song which brought uproarious applause. Was an agreeable surprise indeed, as the act presented today was a vast improvement over last time here. "THE PHOTO SHOP." 42 min. F.S. This is a typical Lasky act, with plenty of fun, pretty girls and good music. The stage setting is good, and the costuming indeed superb. The voices also are well chosen particularly the young men's, and the dancing and marching evolutions are pretty, receiving a good deal of applause after each exit. Mr. Klein's comedy is noteworthy and Miss Fleming's songs--a couple of characteristic solos--went exceedingly well. A ripping good act to feature. MATTHEWS & ASHLEY. 20 min. in one. Same act as given here before, with the exception of the closing parodies. The witty lines got a good deal of applause, and the parodies went very well. Each one received a good hand. "CE'DORA" 8 min. F.S. Same act as offered here sometime ago by Dr. Clarke only much more interesting in that a woman takes her life in her hands instead of a man. The little boy who works with Ce'Dora is very clever and helps the act. The fact that Ce'Dora has a man in the globe with her while she gyrates on the motor cycle adds to the thrill of the act. Immense applause. KINETOGRAPH. "A Fair Exchange." Good comedy film. GENERAL REMARKS. Everybody seemed to like this show very much. There is comedy, music, a good opening sight act, a sprightly musical comedy and a thriller to close. Think it will win out in good shape. This afternoon we were compelled to close with the 'Photo Shop" and had a ten-minute wait following Matthews & Ashley due to the fact that the "Photo Shop" car did not arrive in town until after 2 o'clock. Commencing next season any act that plays Rockaway and Brighton preceding Philadelphia, will have to lose Philadelphia as it seems about impossible for an act to reach here in less than forty-eight hours after leaving there. Having had two or three acts that were unable to go on at the Matinee at all, four or five others that have had to go on in their street clothes, on account of playing the Beach Music Halls, we are thoroughly cured, and next season shall positively refuse to play anything coming from those places unless we have a week in which to get them here. CUTS EARL & CURTIS. Reference to "Three Weeks;" also modification of the "Adam and fig tree verse."
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. AUG. 29, 1910. LES NAVAS. 11 min. F.S. This is a mighty good act. The man's balancing on the trapeze is nothing short of wonderful, and the boy is also a genuine performer. The applause was frequent, and the finish when the elder on a Japanese pad juggles with a barrel with his feet, playing the violin with his hands, keeping in perfect dancing tune, made a big finish. EARL & CURTIS. 16 min. in one. Carry their own drop, representing a parisian scene. Young woman makes a good appearance, but has only a moderate singing voice. Her lines contain a little humor here and there, and the business got a few scattered laughs. Songs went much better and closed the act fairly well. Not an act for a strong place, but held number two acceptably. BOWSER, HINKLE & CO. 22 min. F.S. An unconventional sketch dealing with astrology, political graft and newspaper life. Contained some dramatic situations with here and there a satirical line that brings the laugh. The stage setting is very effective and Miss Hinkle's presence and costumes are very pleasing. Could hold a good spot. BOTHWELL BROWNE. 18 min. open in one, close F.S. There is no doubt that Bothwell Browne is an artist in his line. His Broadway types were good, but they did not show what he could do in the impersonation line, the spoken songs being better than his rendering of them; but when it came to "The Serpent of the Nile" with its gorgeous setting and brilliant costuming, it was certainly a big hit. Held the rapt attention of the audience throughout. His dancing in this part of the act is simply marvelous, and the climax very thrilling. The finishing applause was immense and particularly after his doffing his wig and showing himself an impersonator. ELFIE FAY. 12 min. in one. Has always been a favorite here and received good advance hand. Sang some new songs which went well, and, of course, gave her usual "Belle of Avenue A" song which brought uproarious applause. Was an agreeable surprise indeed, as the act presented today was a vast improvement over last time here. "THE PHOTO SHOP." 42 min. F.S. This is a typical Lasky act, with plenty of fun, pretty girls and good music. The stage setting is good, and the costuming indeed superb. The voices also are well chosen particularly the young men's, and the dancing and marching evolutions are pretty, receiving a good deal of applause after each exit. Mr. Klein's comedy is noteworthy and Miss Fleming's songs--a couple of characteristic solos--went exceedingly well. A ripping good act to feature. MATTHEWS & ASHLEY. 20 min. in one. Same act as given here before, with the exception of the closing parodies. The witty lines got a good deal of applause, and the parodies went very well. Each one received a good hand. "CE'DORA" 8 min. F.S. Same act as offered here sometime ago by Dr. Clarke only much more interesting in that a woman takes her life in her hands instead of a man. The little boy who works with Ce'Dora is very clever and helps the act. The fact that Ce'Dora has a man in the globe with her while she gyrates on the motor cycle adds to the thrill of the act. Immense applause. KINETOGRAPH. "A Fair Exchange." Good comedy film. GENERAL REMARKS. Everybody seemed to like this show very much. There is comedy, music, a good opening sight act, a sprightly musical comedy and a thriller to close. Think it will win out in good shape. This afternoon we were compelled to close with the 'Photo Shop" and had a ten-minute wait following Matthews & Ashley due to the fact that the "Photo Shop" car did not arrive in town until after 2 o'clock. Commencing next season any act that plays Rockaway and Brighton preceding Philadelphia, will have to lose Philadelphia as it seems about impossible for an act to reach here in less than forty-eight hours after leaving there. Having had two or three acts that were unable to go on at the Matinee at all, four or five others that have had to go on in their street clothes, on account of playing the Beach Music Halls, we are thoroughly cured, and next season shall positively refuse to play anything coming from those places unless we have a week in which to get them here. CUTS EARL & CURTIS. Reference to "Three Weeks;" also modification of the "Adam and fig tree verse."
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