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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 APRIL 15TH, 1912.
ROBERTY TRIO: Whirlwind dancers. Good strong dancing turn that is deserving of a better place and would show to a better advantage if placed in the center of the bill. Eight minutes full stage.
LEON T. ROGEE: Well known. The audience did not enthuse over this man's work. He left the stage with a very small hand. 13 min. in one.
EDWIN STEVENS: At the matinee performance, Mr. Stevens presented his vaudeville stunt, entitled "Cousin Kitty" which is the regular patter that he has been doing for years. His position on the bill was changed to second on the night performance, and he refused to accept that place, therefore closed. Twenty-five minutes full stage.
W. C. FIELDS: Eccentric juggler. Brought the first strong laughs of the afternoon. Has several new stunts and amused the crowd. Twenty-seven minutes full stage.
MABEL TALIAFERRO: In a comedy drama, entitled "Taken on Credit", by Edward Peple, with Mr. Thomas J. Carrigan and Mr. Joseph Green. The story is that of a grocer who is the victim of small thefts of eggs, milk and etc. He appeals to the police and a Celtic Sergeant, a typical New York "Copper" is put on the trail. The scene opens on the store after closing time, showing the sergeant lying in watch for the thief. It develops in his cross examination of the grocer that one of the articles stolen is a pint of whiskey for the sale of which the grocer has no license. During this conversation, the thief appears by dropping down the chimney, and is only a young girl who has been stealing the provisions to take to her invalid mother, and, before long, the sergeant recognizes in the girl his daughter, whose mother in his youth he deserted for a Titian haired lady. He finally goes home with her after warning the grocer about the punishment for selling liquors "on the quiet". Miss Taliaferro portrayed the character of the child thief in excellent manner. The play is a little light in construction and, without Miss Taliaferro, would be a fizzle. However, her name carries the sketch through. Eighteen minutes, full stage.
LINDEN BECKWITH: Miss Beckwith is singing a splendid repertoire of songs "Good-by Rose", "To You Beautiful Lady", "Mexico", and 


CLARK AND BERGMAN: In a sketch entitled "A Base-Ball Flirtation", in which they introduce several songs, good dancing and a lot of lively patter. Held down this very hard place in good shape. Eighteen minutes in two.
THE COURTIERS: A Well known musical organization. Costumes and scene are splendid. Fine music and a grand stand climax, but not suitable for a closing act. Twenty-seven minutes, full stage.

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CRITICISM. FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF APRIL 15TH, 1912. ROBERTY TRIO: Whirlwind dancers. Good strong dancing turn that is deserving of a better place and would show to a better advantage if placed in the center of the bill. Eight minutes full stage. LEON T. ROGEE: Well known. The audience did not enthuse over this man's work. He left the stage with a very small hand. 13 min. in one. EDWIN STEVENS: At the matinee performance, Mr. Stevens presented his vaudeville stunt, entitled "Cousin Kitty" which is the regular patter that he has been doing for years. His position on the bill was changed to second on the night performance, and he refused to accept that place, therefore closed. Twenty-five minutes full stage. W. C. FIELDS: Eccentric juggler. Brought the first strong laughs of the afternoon. Has several new stunts and amused the crowd. Twenty-seven minutes full stage. MABEL TALIAFERRO: In a comedy drama, entitled "Taken on Credit", by Edward Peple, with Mr. Thomas J. Carrigan and Mr. Joseph Green. The story is that of a grocer who is the victim of small thefts of eggs, milk and etc. He appeals to the police and a Celtic Sergeant, a typical New York "Copper" is put on the trail. The scene opens on the store after closing time, showing the sergeant lying in watch for the thief. It develops in his cross examination of the grocer that one of the articles stolen is a pint of whiskey for the sale of which the grocer has no license. During this conversation, the thief appears by dropping down the chimney, and is only a young girl who has been stealing the provisions to take to her invalid mother, and, before long, the sergeant recognizes in the girl his daughter, whose mother in his youth he deserted for a Titian haired lady. He finally goes home with her after warning the grocer about the punishment for selling liquors "on the quiet". Miss Taliaferro portrayed the character of the child thief in excellent manner. The play is a little light in construction and, without Miss Taliaferro, would be a fizzle. However, her name carries the sketch through. Eighteen minutes, full stage. LINDEN BECKWITH: Miss Beckwith is singing a splendid repertoire of songs "Good-by Rose", "To You Beautiful Lady", "Mexico", and CLARK AND BERGMAN: In a sketch entitled "A Base-Ball Flirtation", in which they introduce several songs, good dancing and a lot of lively patter. Held down this very hard place in good shape. Eighteen minutes in two. THE COURTIERS: A Well known musical organization. Costumes and scene are splendid. Fine music and a grand stand climax, but not suitable for a closing act. Twenty-seven minutes, full stage.