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Keith-Albee manager reports, September 2, 1902 - September 3, 1903

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HYDE & BEHMAN'S
Week Commencing March 2nd, 1903

ARMSTRONG & WRIGHT   Song and dance team; man and a woman. fair opening act; though comedy part introduced very poor. The one foot endurance dance of Miss Wright the notable feature. All in one; time 11 minutes.
THE DE VANS   Gymnasts. Man and a woman, the latter doing perch ladder act, which is very cleverly done, the startling climax of which makes quite a hit. Full stage; time 8 minutes.
LOTTA GLADSTONE   Country  Girl Monologist. Her laugh is contagious and is a hit; she carries her audience with her from the start; the character of her songs and talk being new, she makes a decided success of her effort. Has a thorough control over her voice intonations; works in one. Time 20 minutes.
WRIGHT HUNTINGTON & CO.   "A Stolen Kiss". This sketch is somewhat of a disappointment, as from the prestige held by the principals and the name of the playlet, much more was expected of them than they have given, although the act seems to go fairly well. Full stage. Time 23 min.
MARK SULLIVAN   Imitations. Sullivan is an extxremely clever mimic and his repertoire covers a large field, comprising Daniels, Sweatman, Thornton, Haines, Dockstader, John Kelly and his inimitable tough vaudeville performer. He makes a great hit, but would greatly enhance his offering if he would dress his characters and not render them all in the conventional frock coat. His copy of James Thornton is exceptionally good and was duly appreciated by the most generous applause. Works in one; time 17 minutes.
LEDERER'S GOBLIN GIRLS   An illusionary act entitled "Wonderland" in which 16 girls make a pleasing picture in marching maneuvres and are assisted by Charley Schrode as a clown pantomimist. The effect has sufficient novelty to it to make it a drawing feature. Full stage; time 15 minutes.
JOHN KERNELL   The Irih Alderman. As usual John is a hit from the start; he has introduced a few localisms which make everyone laugh and the antiquity of the rest of his offering is easily excused. 
QUAKER CITY QUARTETTE   "Fun in a Barber Shop"   Are excellent singers and fair instrumentalists; their comedy part is rather good and the act as an entirety is a success. Full stage, closing in one; time 21 minutes.
MARTIN'S MONKEYS DOGS AND CATS; A poor act from the fact that the animals are not properly trained, and cause bad breaks and hitches; otherwise it would be an excellent performance as the ideas introduced are novel and interestingnand the amount of material is not lacking. Full stage; time 14 minutes.
Henry W. Behman

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HYDE & BEHMAN'S Week Commencing March 2nd, 1903 ARMSTRONG & WRIGHT Song and dance team; man and a woman. fair opening act; though comedy part introduced very poor. The one foot endurance dance of Miss Wright the notable feature. All in one; time 11 minutes. THE DE VANS Gymnasts. Man and a woman, the latter doing perch ladder act, which is very cleverly done, the startling climax of which makes quite a hit. Full stage; time 8 minutes. LOTTA GLADSTONE Country Girl Monologist. Her laugh is contagious and is a hit; she carries her audience with her from the start; the character of her songs and talk being new, she makes a decided success of her effort. Has a thorough control over her voice intonations; works in one. Time 20 minutes. WRIGHT HUNTINGTON & CO. "A Stolen Kiss". This sketch is somewhat of a disappointment, as from the prestige held by the principals and the name of the playlet, much more was expected of them than they have given, although the act seems to go fairly well. Full stage. Time 23 min. MARK SULLIVAN Imitations. Sullivan is an extxremely clever mimic and his repertoire covers a large field, comprising Daniels, Sweatman, Thornton, Haines, Dockstader, John Kelly and his inimitable tough vaudeville performer. He makes a great hit, but would greatly enhance his offering if he would dress his characters and not render them all in the conventional frock coat. His copy of James Thornton is exceptionally good and was duly appreciated by the most generous applause. Works in one; time 17 minutes. LEDERER'S GOBLIN GIRLS An illusionary act entitled "Wonderland" in which 16 girls make a pleasing picture in marching maneuvres and are assisted by Charley Schrode as a clown pantomimist. The effect has sufficient novelty to it to make it a drawing feature. Full stage; time 15 minutes. JOHN KERNELL The Irih Alderman. As usual John is a hit from the start; he has introduced a few localisms which make everyone laugh and the antiquity of the rest of his offering is easily excused. QUAKER CITY QUARTETTE "Fun in a Barber Shop" Are excellent singers and fair instrumentalists; their comedy part is rather good and the act as an entirety is a success. Full stage, closing in one; time 21 minutes. MARTIN'S MONKEYS DOGS AND CATS; A poor act from the fact that the animals are not properly trained, and cause bad breaks and hitches; otherwise it would be an excellent performance as the ideas introduced are novel and interestingnand the amount of material is not lacking. Full stage; time 14 minutes. Henry W. Behman