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Keith-Albee managers' report book, June 13, 1910-February 20, 1911

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HUDSON THEATRE, UNION HILL, N.J.    JOHN C. PEEBLES.
UYENO JAPS,
A man and thee Jap. kids in a pleasing routine. Made a good appearance, though they do not carry the usual gaudy hangings. The youngsters do about all the work which is clean cut and fast and it made an excellent opening act. Garden in 2, close in 1, 2 min. Time 8 min.
FOUR THORNES, "An Up-town Flat."
One of the oldest acts in vaudeville and the same big laughing hit that it has always been. Plain chamber in 3. Time 20 min.
OTTO BROTHERS, "A Slight Misunderstanding."
The boys have discarded their German comedy for some good cross-fire talk written by Smith & Campbell. One of the boys occasionally forgets that he is not murdering the Queen's English any more and once in a while a little dialect creeps in. When they get a little easier they will have an act that will compare favorably with any of the two-men talking acts in 1. They have a good routine of songs and close with their old operatic burlesque. Went big today and could have gone down next to closing without the slightest trouble. Street in 1. Time 16 min.
GUS EDWARDS' SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS.
A corking good singing and dancing act that closed the first half of the show in splendid shape. Girls look well, everyone works fast, the comedy lands and the songs are good. Not only does the act please the older folks but the children like it on account of its school-room atmosphere. Kitchen in 3, 25 min. 5 min close in 1. Time 30 min.
JOSEPH HART'S "HONOR AMONG THIEVES."
This act was originally presented at a Lamb's Gambol, hence is now being presented in vaudeville by Impresario Hart. With the possible exception of "Dinkelspiel's Xmas" it is one of the best novelties Joe has put over and it registered a substantial hit today. Four men, each one of them crooks and trying to make their companions think they are honest are finally caught with the goods. The act is just one hearty laugh all the way through and there is not the slightest thing to give the slightest offence. Act ought to make a hit in New York and the other big cities. Splendidly acted and well put on. Own set in 3. time 20 min.
BERT FITZGIBBON, Singing Comedian.
For years and years the "meal ticket" for the Fitzgibbon-McCoy Trio in that classic, "The Mischievous Brother." Bert was a little nervous at the start of his act this afternoon and for a few minutes I was afraid he would not be able to hold the spot. He finally landed, however, and for a quarter of an hour had the audience roaring with laughter. When he becomes a little more accustomed to working alone he will be a most welcome addition to the single acts in 1. Street in 1. Time 16 min.
GRUBER'S ANIMALS.
The greatest animal act we have ever played. Created a whole lot of talk and applause today and I believe will draw us money. Wood in 4. Time 10 min.
DAYLIGHT PICTURES.
Shown for the first time today and made as much talk as any act on the bill. All house lights were on and people commented upon the clearness of the picture and the absence of eye strain. Think this will prove a regular feature for us. The invention should certainly revolutionize the picture business.

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HUDSON THEATRE, UNION HILL, N.J. JOHN C. PEEBLES. UYENO JAPS, A man and thee Jap. kids in a pleasing routine. Made a good appearance, though they do not carry the usual gaudy hangings. The youngsters do about all the work which is clean cut and fast and it made an excellent opening act. Garden in 2, close in 1, 2 min. Time 8 min. FOUR THORNES, "An Up-town Flat." One of the oldest acts in vaudeville and the same big laughing hit that it has always been. Plain chamber in 3. Time 20 min. OTTO BROTHERS, "A Slight Misunderstanding." The boys have discarded their German comedy for some good cross-fire talk written by Smith & Campbell. One of the boys occasionally forgets that he is not murdering the Queen's English any more and once in a while a little dialect creeps in. When they get a little easier they will have an act that will compare favorably with any of the two-men talking acts in 1. They have a good routine of songs and close with their old operatic burlesque. Went big today and could have gone down next to closing without the slightest trouble. Street in 1. Time 16 min. GUS EDWARDS' SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS. A corking good singing and dancing act that closed the first half of the show in splendid shape. Girls look well, everyone works fast, the comedy lands and the songs are good. Not only does the act please the older folks but the children like it on account of its school-room atmosphere. Kitchen in 3, 25 min. 5 min close in 1. Time 30 min. JOSEPH HART'S "HONOR AMONG THIEVES." This act was originally presented at a Lamb's Gambol, hence is now being presented in vaudeville by Impresario Hart. With the possible exception of "Dinkelspiel's Xmas" it is one of the best novelties Joe has put over and it registered a substantial hit today. Four men, each one of them crooks and trying to make their companions think they are honest are finally caught with the goods. The act is just one hearty laugh all the way through and there is not the slightest thing to give the slightest offence. Act ought to make a hit in New York and the other big cities. Splendidly acted and well put on. Own set in 3. time 20 min. BERT FITZGIBBON, Singing Comedian. For years and years the "meal ticket" for the Fitzgibbon-McCoy Trio in that classic, "The Mischievous Brother." Bert was a little nervous at the start of his act this afternoon and for a few minutes I was afraid he would not be able to hold the spot. He finally landed, however, and for a quarter of an hour had the audience roaring with laughter. When he becomes a little more accustomed to working alone he will be a most welcome addition to the single acts in 1. Street in 1. Time 16 min. GRUBER'S ANIMALS. The greatest animal act we have ever played. Created a whole lot of talk and applause today and I believe will draw us money. Wood in 4. Time 10 min. DAYLIGHT PICTURES. Shown for the first time today and made as much talk as any act on the bill. All house lights were on and people commented upon the clearness of the picture and the absence of eye strain. Think this will prove a regular feature for us. The invention should certainly revolutionize the picture business.