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

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CRITICISM B.F. KEITH'S UNION SQUARE
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 1913.
GORDON'S COMEDY DOGS
A group of Irish and Fox terriers, that go through some seemingly impossible stunts, with a three round bout, in which one of the dogs is knocked out. Fairly good opener. Twelve minutes in one.
FLO AND OLLIE WATERS
Two young girls, about 17 years of age, in songs and dances. Their material is not strong enough for the better grade of houses and their voices are weak, although they look cute. Just about got by. Fourteen minutes in one.
J.K. EMMET, VIOLA CRANE AND COMPANY
Man, two women and a little girl, presenting a one act playlet, called, "The Strongest Tie". It tells a story of heart interest and manages to hold the house. Plenty of laughs are secured through Mr. Emmet and the little girl playing and romping around. Emmet received some recognition for his yodling. The skit opens rather slow but finishes to strong applause. Twenty-three minutes, full stage.
EDDY HOWARD
Formerly of Howard and North, with Harry Yos[t] , giving us the same act as before, called, "Those Were The Happy Days". Brought the first big laugh of the day. Yost is a very acceptable substitute for North and is an excellent straight man. The skit is a very welcome addition to this show. Thirteen minutes in one, own drop.
TOOTS PAKA
With her four Hawaiians. Miss Paka is trying to give us something in the way of a production, resembling the last act of "The Bird of Paradise". The effects and the scenery are very good. The Hawaiian instruments are great and manage to carry the act. The act in its entirety is weak in spots, long and tiresome, but may develop. It now runs twenty-seven minutes, and she is gradually changing the routine in order to reduce the time. However, if there is any improvement, will advise later.

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CRITICISM B.F. KEITH'S UNION SQUARE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22nd, 1913. GORDON'S COMEDY DOGS A group of Irish and Fox terriers, that go through some seemingly impossible stunts, with a three round bout, in which one of the dogs is knocked out. Fairly good opener. Twelve minutes in one. FLO AND OLLIE WATERS Two young girls, about 17 years of age, in songs and dances. Their material is not strong enough for the better grade of houses and their voices are weak, although they look cute. Just about got by. Fourteen minutes in one. J.K. EMMET, VIOLA CRANE AND COMPANY Man, two women and a little girl, presenting a one act playlet, called, "The Strongest Tie". It tells a story of heart interest and manages to hold the house. Plenty of laughs are secured through Mr. Emmet and the little girl playing and romping around. Emmet received some recognition for his yodling. The skit opens rather slow but finishes to strong applause. Twenty-three minutes, full stage. EDDY HOWARD Formerly of Howard and North, with Harry Yos[t] , giving us the same act as before, called, "Those Were The Happy Days". Brought the first big laugh of the day. Yost is a very acceptable substitute for North and is an excellent straight man. The skit is a very welcome addition to this show. Thirteen minutes in one, own drop. TOOTS PAKA With her four Hawaiians. Miss Paka is trying to give us something in the way of a production, resembling the last act of "The Bird of Paradise". The effects and the scenery are very good. The Hawaiian instruments are great and manage to carry the act. The act in its entirety is weak in spots, long and tiresome, but may develop. It now runs twenty-seven minutes, and she is gradually changing the routine in order to reduce the time. However, if there is any improvement, will advise later.