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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 27-December 11, 1911

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. NOV. 13, 1911.
BELLECLAIRE & HERMAN. 7 min. F.S. Carry their own drop to make a very effective entrance, both making a fine appearance. Do the regulation strong-man equilibristic stunts, all well received, particularly the finishing trick which is a marvel of strength and skill and gave them a good closing hand. An act that could hold a good spot on any bill.
HIBBERT & WARREN. 11 min. in one. Same act as given here before, with good piano-playing, a live line of talk and some excellent eccentric dancing. Held the spot as well as usual. Made a good close.
"MENETEKEL." 13 min. F.S. A real novelty that held the audience well and had them thoroughly mystified. The operator makes a good impression both on the stage and moving among the audience, and the handwriting was watched very carefully. Applause throughout and a good finishing hand.
WHITE & PERRY. 18 min. in one. Lively songs well put over. Both singers make a good appearance, Miss White in two changes of costume. Good applause and a strong closing hand.
EDGAR ATCHISON-ELY & CO. "Billy's Tombstones." 27 min. F.S. While in some respects Sidney Drew and his wife were missed, nevertheless, the new combination gave a good account of themselves in this admirable comedy and filled the requirements. Considerable laughter throughout and closed well.
GUS EDWARDS' "SONG REVUE." 39 min. Second week of this act which was the same as that given during last week with the exception of one or two songs in the opening spot  Made the accustomed hit and closed strong.
McKAY & CANTWELL. "The Policeman and the Pickpocket." 16 min. in one. Open with a drop representing the exterior of a Savings Bank. Each man plays two parts with changes of costumes. Lively line of patter, some good songs, closing with a very good dancing feature. Gave "The Skeleton" Rag as an encore.
THE ASAHI TROUPE. 10 min. F. S. A very showy combination using superb costumes and a wonderful embroidered drop. Do the regulation Japanese juggling and acrobatic feats, including "The Human Fountain" which has not been seen here in several years and scored strong with the crowd. A very good closing act.
KINETOGRAPH. The usual excellent illustrated magazine film, holding them in very well.
GENERAL REMARKS. A good smooth-running show all the way through with "Menetekel" and the Japs giving novelty and every act on the bill holding their respective spots all right.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. NOV. 13, 1911. BELLECLAIRE & HERMAN. 7 min. F.S. Carry their own drop to make a very effective entrance, both making a fine appearance. Do the regulation strong-man equilibristic stunts, all well received, particularly the finishing trick which is a marvel of strength and skill and gave them a good closing hand. An act that could hold a good spot on any bill. HIBBERT & WARREN. 11 min. in one. Same act as given here before, with good piano-playing, a live line of talk and some excellent eccentric dancing. Held the spot as well as usual. Made a good close. "MENETEKEL." 13 min. F.S. A real novelty that held the audience well and had them thoroughly mystified. The operator makes a good impression both on the stage and moving among the audience, and the handwriting was watched very carefully. Applause throughout and a good finishing hand. WHITE & PERRY. 18 min. in one. Lively songs well put over. Both singers make a good appearance, Miss White in two changes of costume. Good applause and a strong closing hand. EDGAR ATCHISON-ELY & CO. "Billy's Tombstones." 27 min. F.S. While in some respects Sidney Drew and his wife were missed, nevertheless, the new combination gave a good account of themselves in this admirable comedy and filled the requirements. Considerable laughter throughout and closed well. GUS EDWARDS' "SONG REVUE." 39 min. Second week of this act which was the same as that given during last week with the exception of one or two songs in the opening spot Made the accustomed hit and closed strong. McKAY & CANTWELL. "The Policeman and the Pickpocket." 16 min. in one. Open with a drop representing the exterior of a Savings Bank. Each man plays two parts with changes of costumes. Lively line of patter, some good songs, closing with a very good dancing feature. Gave "The Skeleton" Rag as an encore. THE ASAHI TROUPE. 10 min. F. S. A very showy combination using superb costumes and a wonderful embroidered drop. Do the regulation Japanese juggling and acrobatic feats, including "The Human Fountain" which has not been seen here in several years and scored strong with the crowd. A very good closing act. KINETOGRAPH. The usual excellent illustrated magazine film, holding them in very well. GENERAL REMARKS. A good smooth-running show all the way through with "Menetekel" and the Japs giving novelty and every act on the bill holding their respective spots all right.