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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 MARCH 18TH, 1912.
ADONIS: A Novel presentation of an equilibristic act, in which a well trained dog is introduced duplicating his master's tricks. The act is nicely presented, with covered stairs, platform, etc. An excellent opener; could fill a better position. Ten minutes in two.
CLIFFORD AND BURKE: "In De Navy". Compelled to change this act from eleven to second place. Their special drop is the main feature of the act. After the opening, the act dies. The material is a combination of new and old. They manage to secure some laughs, but not enough to guarantee the salary. Thirteen minutes in one.
BERT WHEELER AND CO.: Two men and a woman, in a spectacular pantomime called "Fun on the Boulevard". Very nicely presented with a little juggling and principally all novel effects. For the money, a splendid number and one that could hold a better place. Ten minutes, full stage.
JIMMIE LUCAS: Compelled to have this young man eliminate some of his suggestive parodies. Held this position in good shape. Twelve minutes in one.
THOS. J. RYAN - RICHFIELD COMPANY: In the comedy "Mag Haggerty's Reception". Well known, surprising the manner in which this man holds the audience. Continual laughs throughout. Twenty-two minutes, full stage.
DOROTHY BRENNER & JOSEPH RATLIFF: In a neat musical skit "At the Flower Stand" using a table as a flower stand and a few chairs in one. Both make a change of costume, good personality, pleasing voices and are very well received. At the price a neat little number for an early place. Eighteen minutes.
B. A. ROLFE & HIS ROLFONIANS: Greatest musical number in vaudeville. Twenty-five minutes, close in one for about 6 minutes.
AMOROS SISTERS: Those French Girls. Well known, splendid number with big applause throughout. Eleven minutes full stage. Compelled to have the girls open for about two minutes in one, but found it greatly affected the act, later arranged with Mr. Rolfe to do a longer encore.


"Why Hubby Lost the Train". Regret to say this man is suffering with a heavy cold (?) therefore he is unable to give us his best work. However, what they do, pleases. Seventeen minutes in one.
CHEYENNE DAYS: Going on at 5:06 in the afternoon and 11:05 at night. Holds the audience and gives the show a ripping, roaring sendoff. Seventeen minutes, full stage.

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CRITICISM. FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF MARCH 18TH, 1912. ADONIS: A Novel presentation of an equilibristic act, in which a well trained dog is introduced duplicating his master's tricks. The act is nicely presented, with covered stairs, platform, etc. An excellent opener; could fill a better position. Ten minutes in two. CLIFFORD AND BURKE: "In De Navy". Compelled to change this act from eleven to second place. Their special drop is the main feature of the act. After the opening, the act dies. The material is a combination of new and old. They manage to secure some laughs, but not enough to guarantee the salary. Thirteen minutes in one. BERT WHEELER AND CO.: Two men and a woman, in a spectacular pantomime called "Fun on the Boulevard". Very nicely presented with a little juggling and principally all novel effects. For the money, a splendid number and one that could hold a better place. Ten minutes, full stage. JIMMIE LUCAS: Compelled to have this young man eliminate some of his suggestive parodies. Held this position in good shape. Twelve minutes in one. THOS. J. RYAN - RICHFIELD COMPANY: In the comedy "Mag Haggerty's Reception". Well known, surprising the manner in which this man holds the audience. Continual laughs throughout. Twenty-two minutes, full stage. DOROTHY BRENNER & JOSEPH RATLIFF: In a neat musical skit "At the Flower Stand" using a table as a flower stand and a few chairs in one. Both make a change of costume, good personality, pleasing voices and are very well received. At the price a neat little number for an early place. Eighteen minutes. B. A. ROLFE & HIS ROLFONIANS: Greatest musical number in vaudeville. Twenty-five minutes, close in one for about 6 minutes. AMOROS SISTERS: Those French Girls. Well known, splendid number with big applause throughout. Eleven minutes full stage. Compelled to have the girls open for about two minutes in one, but found it greatly affected the act, later arranged with Mr. Rolfe to do a longer encore. "Why Hubby Lost the Train". Regret to say this man is suffering with a heavy cold (?) therefore he is unable to give us his best work. However, what they do, pleases. Seventeen minutes in one. CHEYENNE DAYS: Going on at 5:06 in the afternoon and 11:05 at night. Holds the audience and gives the show a ripping, roaring sendoff. Seventeen minutes, full stage.