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Keith-Albee managers' report book, October 27, 1913-May 11, 1914
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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW, WEEK JAN. 26, 1914. W.W. Prosser. LAWTON: Very good juggler with a number of novel tricks, all of which he puts over in excellent style. Caught on from the first, received applause at various points and finished quite well. Palace in 3, 9 minutes. (Utica) EDDIE BORDEN & IRENE SHANNON: In "Vaudeville Bits", consisting of songs, dance &c. A very lively couple who made a really good impression throughout. They were quite a success. Finished strong. Olio and conservatory in 1, 13 min. (Open) HOWARD: Wellknown ventriloquist. Good offering of its kind. Held attention finishing well. Library in 3, close in 1. 20 min. (Syracuse) HANLON & CLIFTON: Two men in a very fine hand balancing number. An exceptionally classy offering with a novel opening and close. The work is as good as anything seen here and they were thoroughly appreciated throughout, finishing strong. C.D.F. in 3, 7 min. (Cincinnati) CAPTAIN ANSON: The "Grand Old Man of Baseball". A reception on his entrance. His work consists of talk, a recitation and a dance finish. The crowd seemed to like him very well. Naturally not much of an actor, but a pleasing manner and evidently sincere about doing his best. He at least is not afraid to work and we have already arranged for several social affairs during the week. He is to be entertained at the Country Club, the Athletic Club and the Local Bowling Association, and between times will look up billiard and pool players and give them a chance to compete with him in these lines. We have even arranged to have our charming Press Representative, Millicent Easter, take the old gentleman to the Winter Garden here, which is the home of the Tango Tea nuts in this town. He finished very well, and if he don't draw us business, it will not be because all of us have not tried to put him over. Street in 1, 15 min. (Syracuse) ROBERT DAILEY & CO: Two men, one woman in a nonsensical skit, "Our Bob". This act is an elaborate kidding match very successfully presented. It has neither rhyme nor reason but is entertaining and affords any number of laughs. It caught on very well, giving satisfaction, and finishing strong. Light Fancy in 3, 21 min. (Syracuse) JONES & SYLVESTER: Two of the original members of "That Quartet", in a talking and singing offering, "The Two Drummers". The talk is not bad, but too long drawn out. It seemed a considerable waste of time in view of the fact that they are exceptional singers and really know how to put songs over. The singing portion of the act compares favorably to anything we have had here for a long time. The talk is just fair. It is another case of the perversity of human nature--The singer wants to talk--the talker wants to sing--the comedian longs for tragedy &c. In justice to them, they cleaned up the minute they started singing and finished very strong. Special and Olio in 1, 19 minutes. (Open) NICK'S ROLLER SKATING GIRLS: Six girls in conventional roller skating number which did not make very much of an impression. There were moderate punctuations of applause at a few points, but no finish that was noticeable. All in all, the act just about got by. A good number left the house before the offering was half over, and strange to say, most of them were young men whom you would expect to remain under ordinary conditions to see a number of young girls, whether their work was much or not. Special in 5, 10 min. (Grand Rapids) MOTION PICTURES: O.K. NOTE: We have done away with the Pathe Weekly, and have substituted an Edison Comedy to close. The Pathe does not seem to maintain interest here any more.
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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW, WEEK JAN. 26, 1914. W.W. Prosser. LAWTON: Very good juggler with a number of novel tricks, all of which he puts over in excellent style. Caught on from the first, received applause at various points and finished quite well. Palace in 3, 9 minutes. (Utica) EDDIE BORDEN & IRENE SHANNON: In "Vaudeville Bits", consisting of songs, dance &c. A very lively couple who made a really good impression throughout. They were quite a success. Finished strong. Olio and conservatory in 1, 13 min. (Open) HOWARD: Wellknown ventriloquist. Good offering of its kind. Held attention finishing well. Library in 3, close in 1. 20 min. (Syracuse) HANLON & CLIFTON: Two men in a very fine hand balancing number. An exceptionally classy offering with a novel opening and close. The work is as good as anything seen here and they were thoroughly appreciated throughout, finishing strong. C.D.F. in 3, 7 min. (Cincinnati) CAPTAIN ANSON: The "Grand Old Man of Baseball". A reception on his entrance. His work consists of talk, a recitation and a dance finish. The crowd seemed to like him very well. Naturally not much of an actor, but a pleasing manner and evidently sincere about doing his best. He at least is not afraid to work and we have already arranged for several social affairs during the week. He is to be entertained at the Country Club, the Athletic Club and the Local Bowling Association, and between times will look up billiard and pool players and give them a chance to compete with him in these lines. We have even arranged to have our charming Press Representative, Millicent Easter, take the old gentleman to the Winter Garden here, which is the home of the Tango Tea nuts in this town. He finished very well, and if he don't draw us business, it will not be because all of us have not tried to put him over. Street in 1, 15 min. (Syracuse) ROBERT DAILEY & CO: Two men, one woman in a nonsensical skit, "Our Bob". This act is an elaborate kidding match very successfully presented. It has neither rhyme nor reason but is entertaining and affords any number of laughs. It caught on very well, giving satisfaction, and finishing strong. Light Fancy in 3, 21 min. (Syracuse) JONES & SYLVESTER: Two of the original members of "That Quartet", in a talking and singing offering, "The Two Drummers". The talk is not bad, but too long drawn out. It seemed a considerable waste of time in view of the fact that they are exceptional singers and really know how to put songs over. The singing portion of the act compares favorably to anything we have had here for a long time. The talk is just fair. It is another case of the perversity of human nature--The singer wants to talk--the talker wants to sing--the comedian longs for tragedy &c. In justice to them, they cleaned up the minute they started singing and finished very strong. Special and Olio in 1, 19 minutes. (Open) NICK'S ROLLER SKATING GIRLS: Six girls in conventional roller skating number which did not make very much of an impression. There were moderate punctuations of applause at a few points, but no finish that was noticeable. All in all, the act just about got by. A good number left the house before the offering was half over, and strange to say, most of them were young men whom you would expect to remain under ordinary conditions to see a number of young girls, whether their work was much or not. Special in 5, 10 min. (Grand Rapids) MOTION PICTURES: O.K. NOTE: We have done away with the Pathe Weekly, and have substituted an Edison Comedy to close. The Pathe does not seem to maintain interest here any more.
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