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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 3-November 3, 1913

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C. E. BARNS.
PHILADELPHIA SHOW.
MAY 26, 1913.
FOUR ADERS. 9 min. F.S. Taking the place of La Vier. A quartette of good-looking young men, doing a juggling stunt that is fast and skilful. Makes a good opener and was well applauded throughout.
TOM DINGLE & ESMERALDA SISTERS. 10 min. in one. Two pretty girls who are clever dancers and an eccentric comedy dancer who offers something out of the ordinary. The opening song went very light, but when they got down to their dancing work they got the applause, Dingle's loose dance going extremely well. Finished strong with their high-kicking dance in one. Worthy of a much better spot on the bill.
JULIA NASH & CO. "Her First Case." 15 min. F.S. A rather clever sketch of a woman's matching her wit against that of an accident adjustor, winning out by the strength of her argument. Held the interest of the audience. Very good close.
SWOR & MACK. 16 min. in one. These two blackface comedians combine a good line of talk with clever eccentric dancing and a pantomime crap and poker game. Got the big laugh all the way through and made a strong close.
ROBBIE GORDONE. 8 min. A beautiful woman making lightning changes in reproduction of marble sculpture from famous masterpieces. Some of them are very beautiful and received a strong hand. One of the best posing acts we have ever had and held this spot in good shape. Closed big after the imitation base and reproduction of "The Death of the Dancing Girl." Four curtain calls.
SALLIE FISHER. 16 min. Green plush drop. Sang various selections from musical comedies in which she has appeared with four changes of costume during one number. Some of the songs went very strong, others were not quite so popular. However, on the whole, she lived up to her billing and held this spot acceptably. Big applause after the "Hero" song.
JACK NORWORTH. 25 min. close in one. Big advance applause. Norworth is a great favorite here in his home town, and of course everything that he did went great. Gave us some of his old material but much that was new. He is well supported by the Honeymoon Four who are good singers, dancers and instrumentalists, although nothing very extraordinary. Lived up to his advertising all right and received plenty of applause, closing very strong.
JULIUS TANNEN. 23 min. in one. Advance applause. Tannen is always a hit here, and today is no exception to the rule. All new material and put over in his breezy fashion, getting plenty of laughter and applause up to a big close. Gave a little closing speech.
THREE ALEX. 9 min. A very showy and skilful act, at times quite a thriller. Use showman-like paraphernalis -- trapeze, ladders, rings, double high perches, etc. Made an excellent impression and winning plenty of applause. Could close any show with credit.
KINETOPHONE. 14 min. "After College Days." Very amusing and the musical part is especially good. "Mrs. Murphy's Horseshoe." Only fair comedy.
GENERAL REMARKS. A smooth-running show with plenty of comedy and was well liked.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MAY 26, 1913. FOUR ADERS. 9 min. F.S. Taking the place of La Vier. A quartette of good-looking young men, doing a juggling stunt that is fast and skilful. Makes a good opener and was well applauded throughout. TOM DINGLE & ESMERALDA SISTERS. 10 min. in one. Two pretty girls who are clever dancers and an eccentric comedy dancer who offers something out of the ordinary. The opening song went very light, but when they got down to their dancing work they got the applause, Dingle's loose dance going extremely well. Finished strong with their high-kicking dance in one. Worthy of a much better spot on the bill. JULIA NASH & CO. "Her First Case." 15 min. F.S. A rather clever sketch of a woman's matching her wit against that of an accident adjustor, winning out by the strength of her argument. Held the interest of the audience. Very good close. SWOR & MACK. 16 min. in one. These two blackface comedians combine a good line of talk with clever eccentric dancing and a pantomime crap and poker game. Got the big laugh all the way through and made a strong close. ROBBIE GORDONE. 8 min. A beautiful woman making lightning changes in reproduction of marble sculpture from famous masterpieces. Some of them are very beautiful and received a strong hand. One of the best posing acts we have ever had and held this spot in good shape. Closed big after the imitation base and reproduction of "The Death of the Dancing Girl." Four curtain calls. SALLIE FISHER. 16 min. Green plush drop. Sang various selections from musical comedies in which she has appeared with four changes of costume during one number. Some of the songs went very strong, others were not quite so popular. However, on the whole, she lived up to her billing and held this spot acceptably. Big applause after the "Hero" song. JACK NORWORTH. 25 min. close in one. Big advance applause. Norworth is a great favorite here in his home town, and of course everything that he did went great. Gave us some of his old material but much that was new. He is well supported by the Honeymoon Four who are good singers, dancers and instrumentalists, although nothing very extraordinary. Lived up to his advertising all right and received plenty of applause, closing very strong. JULIUS TANNEN. 23 min. in one. Advance applause. Tannen is always a hit here, and today is no exception to the rule. All new material and put over in his breezy fashion, getting plenty of laughter and applause up to a big close. Gave a little closing speech. THREE ALEX. 9 min. A very showy and skilful act, at times quite a thriller. Use showman-like paraphernalis -- trapeze, ladders, rings, double high perches, etc. Made an excellent impression and winning plenty of applause. Could close any show with credit. KINETOPHONE. 14 min. "After College Days." Very amusing and the musical part is especially good. "Mrs. Murphy's Horseshoe." Only fair comedy. GENERAL REMARKS. A smooth-running show with plenty of comedy and was well liked.