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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 9, 1912-February 24, 1913

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK NOV. 11, 1912-W.W. PROSSER.
Delmar & Delmar: Two young men in a novelty aerial act. All the work is good. They held attention throughout, finishing strong. Palace in 5, 6 minutes (Akron and Youngstown)
Ralph Smalley: 'Cello soloist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I feared he would be too high class for the Monday matinee bunch, but, contrary to expectations, he delighted all who heard him. Not much of a showman, but a good, brainy musician, who held his own strictly on his merit, not even requiring "hair" as an adjunct. Played five numbers, all of which went big, taking several bows at the finish. Olio in 1, 14 min. (Pittsburgh)
Trovello: The wellknown ventriloquist who gave "At The Road House" in which several dummies were effectively used. Good, bright line of material all of which was well received. Strong finish. Special in 3, close in 1, 21 minutes. (Toledo)
George Rolland & Co: Two men and one woman in a comedy skit, "Fixing The Furnace". An "Ed Hayes" sort of offering. Notwithstanding bad reports, the act entertained quite well and won a lot of laughter, going, in fact, as well as 90% of the comedy acts we play. The idea is novel and the two men manage to extract considerable fun from it. Held attention throughout, finishing fairly strong. Special in 3, 16 min. (Scranton)
Correlli & Gillette: The old act of Mullen and Correlli in one, with exception of the comedy end working in straight make-up. Did quite well throughout, finishing fairly strong. (Toledo)
Volant: And "The Flying Piano". Man and woman in a novelty musical offering, the singing and the piano-playing of which is introduced via a grand piano flying through the air. A good act of its kind, but did not go well enough to really hold the feature position. Scattered applause and fairly strong finish. (Open)
Bert Fitzgibbons: The "Crazy Singer of Crazy Songs". All he did was to cause a riot. Looked like he could work an hour. Very strong finish. Olio in 1, 22 minutes. (Cincinnati)
Kluting's Animals: Excellent dog, rabbit, cat and dove offering. Very classy. Undivided attention all the way through. Strong finish. Special in 4, 14 min. (Rochester)
Pathe Weekly:
Motion picture, O.K.
Note:
Delmar and Delmar did not appear at the matinee owing to their late arrival from St. Louis.

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88 REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK NOV. 11, 1912-W.W. PROSSER. Delmar & Delmar: Two young men in a novelty aerial act. All the work is good. They held attention throughout, finishing strong. Palace in 5, 6 minutes (Akron and Youngstown) Ralph Smalley: 'Cello soloist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I feared he would be too high class for the Monday matinee bunch, but, contrary to expectations, he delighted all who heard him. Not much of a showman, but a good, brainy musician, who held his own strictly on his merit, not even requiring "hair" as an adjunct. Played five numbers, all of which went big, taking several bows at the finish. Olio in 1, 14 min. (Pittsburgh) Trovello: The wellknown ventriloquist who gave "At The Road House" in which several dummies were effectively used. Good, bright line of material all of which was well received. Strong finish. Special in 3, close in 1, 21 minutes. (Toledo) George Rolland & Co: Two men and one woman in a comedy skit, "Fixing The Furnace". An "Ed Hayes" sort of offering. Notwithstanding bad reports, the act entertained quite well and won a lot of laughter, going, in fact, as well as 90% of the comedy acts we play. The idea is novel and the two men manage to extract considerable fun from it. Held attention throughout, finishing fairly strong. Special in 3, 16 min. (Scranton) Correlli & Gillette: The old act of Mullen and Correlli in one, with exception of the comedy end working in straight make-up. Did quite well throughout, finishing fairly strong. (Toledo) Volant: And "The Flying Piano". Man and woman in a novelty musical offering, the singing and the piano-playing of which is introduced via a grand piano flying through the air. A good act of its kind, but did not go well enough to really hold the feature position. Scattered applause and fairly strong finish. (Open) Bert Fitzgibbons: The "Crazy Singer of Crazy Songs". All he did was to cause a riot. Looked like he could work an hour. Very strong finish. Olio in 1, 22 minutes. (Cincinnati) Kluting's Animals: Excellent dog, rabbit, cat and dove offering. Very classy. Undivided attention all the way through. Strong finish. Special in 4, 14 min. (Rochester) Pathe Weekly: Motion picture, O.K. Note: Delmar and Delmar did not appear at the matinee owing to their late arrival from St. Louis.