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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 11, 1911-September 9, 1912

CRITICISM.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY.  WEEK OF DECEMBER 25, 1911.
Note:- Show is one grand Holiday bill. Every act goes like wildfire.
RAYNO'S BULL TERRIERS: Bunch of thoroughbreds, displaying wonderful intelligence, cleverly handled and with a splendid finish. One grand opening act 11 minutes, full stage.
ELLIS AND MC KENNA: Two young men in a vocal skit, "Wanted A Tenor" in street and Italian dress, later change to full dress. Both good voices and excellent selections. A very pleasing singing act. 14 minutes in one.
BOWERS, WALTERS AND CROOKER: As "The Three Rubes" with a few falls, hard knocks, some dancing and a little burlesque trapeze with a rattling good finish making a mighty good act. Drew the first strong laughs. 13 minutes.
LOLA MERRILL & FRANK OTTO: "After the Shower". A dainty little playlet with a couple who know how to get their lines over, which are bright, containing many laughs, and a neat little dancing number for the finish. Very good. 17 minutes.
SIDNEY DREW: Company consists of Lionel Barrymore, S. Rankin Drew, Ralph Campbell, A. W. Manson and Miss Doris Rankin, presenting the one act comedy entitled "Stalled" by George Cameron, (Mrs. Sidney Drew). Story tells of the trials of groom and best man on an important engagement. They start in an automobile, which breaks down; finally they abandon all hope of getting the machine in shape when a searching party with the bride arrives, and in a wild auto ride a Justice of the Peace announces the necessary words. The comedy has a number of good laughs although scattered, with continual work could be whipped into shape. It seemed to please however and at the two performances yesterday, scored genuine curtain calls. 18 minutes, special set, full stage.
NONETTE: The Gypsy Violiniste. A young lady who has the combination of good looks, voice and musical ability. Excellent selections and a big hit. 13 minutes.
MISS MAY TULLY: In the one act comedy of divorce life in Reno, "Battle Cry of Freedom". Miss Tully is supported by Miss Frances Carson, Mr. Robert Lowe and Mr. Jess Keppler who are thorough performers. Scene represents a hotel room and has been engaged by the two Mrs. Smiths. The fact that each of the women are seeking a divorce and the husband in each case is the same man. A general mixup of complications. An excellent comedy with many laughs and the best we have had in many days. 25 minutes.
JACK WILSON: assisted by Franklyn Batie and Ada Lane. Repeated his former success; in fact I don't think he ever went better. The acts of Bowers, Walters and Crooker, Nonette  Sidney Drew and May Tully was great food for his extemporaneous work. Caught the house by storm. 35 minutes in one.
THE FIVE SATSUDAS: Rather a pretentious sort of number with some excellent gymnastic, equilibristic and foot juggling manipulation. An excellent act and one that held the audience. 14 minutes, full stage.

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CRITICISM. FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF DECEMBER 25, 1911. Note:- Show is one grand Holiday bill. Every act goes like wildfire. RAYNO'S BULL TERRIERS: Bunch of thoroughbreds, displaying wonderful intelligence, cleverly handled and with a splendid finish. One grand opening act 11 minutes, full stage. ELLIS AND MC KENNA: Two young men in a vocal skit, "Wanted A Tenor" in street and Italian dress, later change to full dress. Both good voices and excellent selections. A very pleasing singing act. 14 minutes in one. BOWERS, WALTERS AND CROOKER: As "The Three Rubes" with a few falls, hard knocks, some dancing and a little burlesque trapeze with a rattling good finish making a mighty good act. Drew the first strong laughs. 13 minutes. LOLA MERRILL & FRANK OTTO: "After the Shower". A dainty little playlet with a couple who know how to get their lines over, which are bright, containing many laughs, and a neat little dancing number for the finish. Very good. 17 minutes. SIDNEY DREW: Company consists of Lionel Barrymore, S. Rankin Drew, Ralph Campbell, A. W. Manson and Miss Doris Rankin, presenting the one act comedy entitled "Stalled" by George Cameron, (Mrs. Sidney Drew). Story tells of the trials of groom and best man on an important engagement. They start in an automobile, which breaks down; finally they abandon all hope of getting the machine in shape when a searching party with the bride arrives, and in a wild auto ride a Justice of the Peace announces the necessary words. The comedy has a number of good laughs although scattered, with continual work could be whipped into shape. It seemed to please however and at the two performances yesterday, scored genuine curtain calls. 18 minutes, special set, full stage. NONETTE: The Gypsy Violiniste. A young lady who has the combination of good looks, voice and musical ability. Excellent selections and a big hit. 13 minutes. MISS MAY TULLY: In the one act comedy of divorce life in Reno, "Battle Cry of Freedom". Miss Tully is supported by Miss Frances Carson, Mr. Robert Lowe and Mr. Jess Keppler who are thorough performers. Scene represents a hotel room and has been engaged by the two Mrs. Smiths. The fact that each of the women are seeking a divorce and the husband in each case is the same man. A general mixup of complications. An excellent comedy with many laughs and the best we have had in many days. 25 minutes. JACK WILSON: assisted by Franklyn Batie and Ada Lane. Repeated his former success; in fact I don't think he ever went better. The acts of Bowers, Walters and Crooker, Nonette Sidney Drew and May Tully was great food for his extemporaneous work. Caught the house by storm. 35 minutes in one. THE FIVE SATSUDAS: Rather a pretentious sort of number with some excellent gymnastic, equilibristic and foot juggling manipulation. An excellent act and one that held the audience. 14 minutes, full stage.