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

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CRITICISM.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY.   WEEK OF JANUARY 8th, 1912.
JACOB'S DOGS: Troupe of fairly well trained terriers, including some small toy dogs with one "Talker". Some of the tricks are very well executed. The man a fair acrobat. The act lacks finish. 8 minutes in two.
AL & FANNIE STEDMAN: Well known. A very neat talking, singing and comedy piano act in one that made good. 15 minutes.
EDGAR ATCHISON ELY & CO: Presenting "Billy's Tombstones" supported by Miss Ruth Allen, Miss Ivia Benton, Mr. Pierre Lemay and Mr. Charles Clugston. A great sketch, fairly well presented and scored the usual quota of laughs. 27 minutes, use special set.
EDDIE LEONARD: assisted by Mabel Russell. Advance applause. It is really surprising how this man goes at every performance; he draws the first strong applause, necessitating an encore and leaves them wanting more. 21 minutes in one.
SOPHIE BRANDT: Miss Brandt present an elegant picture of good personality, nicely costumed and possesses a sweet soprano voice. She is accompanied by Baron Napolino. Her selections are good and manages to get them over in a quiet way. The audience did not go into ecstacies over her offering, but did respond to a little applause, for which she encored. Seventeen minutes, using plush drop in two.
JOE WELCH: From the manner in which this man is received at every performance, he can be stamped as the "best of character comedians". His monologue is bright, all new and keeps the audience in an uproar for twenty-three minutes.
THE BELL FAMILY: An institution of ten clever musicians, playing bells, xylophones & etc., with a few steps of dancing. All genuine musicians with good selections. A musical treat that will make good on any billing. Applause hit of show at every performance. Using palace, twenty-two minutes.
HARRY FOX & MILLERSHIP SISTERS: Well known. Some advance applause. Held this place in great shape and left them wanting more. Twenty-four minutes in one.
LATOY BROTHERS: "Pantomimists". Both work straight, in regulation clothes, one as the comedian, with a slight jag, who secures many good laughs. The routine consists of high kicking, odd and  clever ground work, leaps, novel tricks on the table, good acrobatic stunts with a little dancing. A good closer and a rousing hand on the finish. Six minutes using centre door fancy.

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CRITICISM. FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF JANUARY 8th, 1912. JACOB'S DOGS: Troupe of fairly well trained terriers, including some small toy dogs with one "Talker". Some of the tricks are very well executed. The man a fair acrobat. The act lacks finish. 8 minutes in two. AL & FANNIE STEDMAN: Well known. A very neat talking, singing and comedy piano act in one that made good. 15 minutes. EDGAR ATCHISON ELY & CO: Presenting "Billy's Tombstones" supported by Miss Ruth Allen, Miss Ivia Benton, Mr. Pierre Lemay and Mr. Charles Clugston. A great sketch, fairly well presented and scored the usual quota of laughs. 27 minutes, use special set. EDDIE LEONARD: assisted by Mabel Russell. Advance applause. It is really surprising how this man goes at every performance; he draws the first strong applause, necessitating an encore and leaves them wanting more. 21 minutes in one. SOPHIE BRANDT: Miss Brandt present an elegant picture of good personality, nicely costumed and possesses a sweet soprano voice. She is accompanied by Baron Napolino. Her selections are good and manages to get them over in a quiet way. The audience did not go into ecstacies over her offering, but did respond to a little applause, for which she encored. Seventeen minutes, using plush drop in two. JOE WELCH: From the manner in which this man is received at every performance, he can be stamped as the "best of character comedians". His monologue is bright, all new and keeps the audience in an uproar for twenty-three minutes. THE BELL FAMILY: An institution of ten clever musicians, playing bells, xylophones & etc., with a few steps of dancing. All genuine musicians with good selections. A musical treat that will make good on any billing. Applause hit of show at every performance. Using palace, twenty-two minutes. HARRY FOX & MILLERSHIP SISTERS: Well known. Some advance applause. Held this place in great shape and left them wanting more. Twenty-four minutes in one. LATOY BROTHERS: "Pantomimists". Both work straight, in regulation clothes, one as the comedian, with a slight jag, who secures many good laughs. The routine consists of high kicking, odd and clever ground work, leaps, novel tricks on the table, good acrobatic stunts with a little dancing. A good closer and a rousing hand on the finish. Six minutes using centre door fancy.