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

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CRITICISM
B. F. KEITH'S UNION SQUARE THEATRE.
WEEK OF DECEMBER 30th, 1912.
ASAKI: A clean cut young Jap. While roller-skating (which, by the way, is a splendid exhibition) he goes through a routine of juggling that calls for a strong hand and makes a good opener. Nine minutes, full stage.
ALFREDO: Holds his own as a "Violin Marvel" in the way of ragtime selections. Each of his offerings received unusual applause. Fourteen minutes, in one.
THE LANGDONS: In the travesty, "A Night on the Boulevard". Material remains the same as when here before. Received numerous laughs and closed with a strong hand. Fourteen minutes, full stage.
MAE WEST: Singing Comedienne. She is petite, has good personality, makes several changes of costume and gives a splendid assortment of songs, with several character portrayals sandwiched in, that are greatly appreciated. Thirteen minutes in one.
"COURT BY GIRLS": A musical farce presented by Max Witt, Inc. The theme is taken from Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by Jury". The lyrics are by Thos. J. Gray and the music by Max Witt. The company consists of two men and ten girls. Quite a lengthy musical skit, holding the stage for twenty-eight minutes, with alleged comedy and poor music. The slipshod manner of the presentation and cheap costuming add greatly to its ineffectiveness.
PHINA AND COMPANY: In a bright singing and dancing novelty. Hit of the show up to this time. Fourteen minutes in one.
DINKELSPIEL'S CHRISTMAS: With the same cast as seen before. Appropriate for this season. Always a splendid sketch. Twenty-four minutes, full stage.
LADDIE CLIFF: A big hit as on former occasions. Thirteen minutes in one.
LYDIA AND ALBINO: European novelty gymnasts. A splendid equilibristic number, interesting at all times and one that holds the audience. Eight minutes, full stage.

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152 CRITICISM B. F. KEITH'S UNION SQUARE THEATRE. WEEK OF DECEMBER 30th, 1912. ASAKI: A clean cut young Jap. While roller-skating (which, by the way, is a splendid exhibition) he goes through a routine of juggling that calls for a strong hand and makes a good opener. Nine minutes, full stage. ALFREDO: Holds his own as a "Violin Marvel" in the way of ragtime selections. Each of his offerings received unusual applause. Fourteen minutes, in one. THE LANGDONS: In the travesty, "A Night on the Boulevard". Material remains the same as when here before. Received numerous laughs and closed with a strong hand. Fourteen minutes, full stage. MAE WEST: Singing Comedienne. She is petite, has good personality, makes several changes of costume and gives a splendid assortment of songs, with several character portrayals sandwiched in, that are greatly appreciated. Thirteen minutes in one. "COURT BY GIRLS": A musical farce presented by Max Witt, Inc. The theme is taken from Gilbert and Sullivan's "Trial by Jury". The lyrics are by Thos. J. Gray and the music by Max Witt. The company consists of two men and ten girls. Quite a lengthy musical skit, holding the stage for twenty-eight minutes, with alleged comedy and poor music. The slipshod manner of the presentation and cheap costuming add greatly to its ineffectiveness. PHINA AND COMPANY: In a bright singing and dancing novelty. Hit of the show up to this time. Fourteen minutes in one. DINKELSPIEL'S CHRISTMAS: With the same cast as seen before. Appropriate for this season. Always a splendid sketch. Twenty-four minutes, full stage. LADDIE CLIFF: A big hit as on former occasions. Thirteen minutes in one. LYDIA AND ALBINO: European novelty gymnasts. A splendid equilibristic number, interesting at all times and one that holds the audience. Eight minutes, full stage.