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Keith-Albee managers' report book, October 27, 1913-May 11, 1914
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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK FEB. 9, 1914..W.W. Prosser. YANKEE & DIXIE: Pair fox terriers that work very well, performing a number of quite clever tricks. Man and woman trainers. Nothing remarkable about this act, but thoroughly satisfactory as an opener. Held attention and finished strong. Fancy in 3, 14 min. (Cleveland) PRINCE LAI MON KIM: Chinese tenor. A pleasing voice of moderate power. Sings three numbers in English, one in Chinese, Did moderately well but that was about all. Finished fairly strong. Street in 1, 9 min. (Cincinnati) SUTTON, McINTYRE & SUTTON: Two men, one woman in Rural Conglomeration, "The Pumpkin Girl". Acrobatic, Contortion and nondescript comedy. Did very well as a laughing number. Finished strong. Specials in 2 and 4, 12 minutes. (Grand Rapids) ROBERT EMMETT KEANE: "The American Englishman". His specialty is the delineation and portrayal of the traditional English stupidity. He is a clever chap, and must be credited with making a genuine success. Had them with him all the time. He illustrated his versatility by introducing an excellent rendition of a Robert W. Service poem, and a burlesque on Gunga Din. Finished very strong. Olio in 1, 23 minutes. (Evansville and Terre Haute) ALEXANDER IRVINE & CO: Three men, one woman in a dramatic sketch, "The Rector of St. Jude's". Mr. Irvine is the former pastor of The Church of Ascension, New York. He is also a writer of considerable note, being the author of a number of books: "From The Bottom, Up", "My Lady Of The Chimney Corner", "The Social Meaning Of Les Miserable", "Horrors of War" &c. He is also responsible for a number of successful magazine articles which have appeared in McClure's, Century and other magazines. The sketch is more a preachment than a drama. The problem is the fight between Capital and Labor. The answer, according to Mr. Irvine, is the Ballot and not violence. It strikes me as one of those things which might make a strong appeal in one place, and not find favor in another, according to the temper of the audience. He is handicapped to some extent on account of not having worked for several weeks. Further, he is unfortunate in having a woman who is amateurish in her efforts, and who does not look the part. The man playing the Capitalist is also a bad selection. He plays the part well enough, but by no means, looks it. The work of Mr. Irvine and the man playing the laborer, is very good and got over, thoroughly. Notwithstanding these defects, the act held undivided attention at the matinee, though scoring no finish to speak of. At the night show, the act again held attention, thoroughly, and finished strong with four or five curtains. It is at least as good as the ordinary so-called dramatic sketch we play, and has the making of one of considerable merit. Dark Fancy in 3, 18 minutes. (Open) SHERMAN, VAN & HYMEN: Three men, in "Melodious Nonsense". Songs and piano. A good, lively act which got along in fine shape, went well throughout and finished strong. Olio in 1, 13 minutes. (Open) WILLIAM A. WESTON & CO: In "Attorneys". Three men, two women. This wellknown act opens as a full dress comedy skit and suddenly changes to an elaborate novelty musical act. fine of its kind, going big throughout and finishing strong. Fancy in 3, Olio in 1. 24 min. (Open) MISS LIETZEL: Assisted by Jeanette. "Wonder of the Air". Trapeze, flying rings &c. The best act of its kind we have ever had here. Miss Lietzel is a marvel, and performs with style, abandon and dare-devil daintiness. She is very Tanguayesque in method. Her assistant is A-1, and would shine alone. They did not lose a dozen people at either matinee or night. Finished strong. Garden in 5, 12 minutes. (Louisville) KEITHOSCOPE: "The Uncanny Mr. Gumble". Edison comedy.
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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK FEB. 9, 1914..W.W. Prosser. YANKEE & DIXIE: Pair fox terriers that work very well, performing a number of quite clever tricks. Man and woman trainers. Nothing remarkable about this act, but thoroughly satisfactory as an opener. Held attention and finished strong. Fancy in 3, 14 min. (Cleveland) PRINCE LAI MON KIM: Chinese tenor. A pleasing voice of moderate power. Sings three numbers in English, one in Chinese, Did moderately well but that was about all. Finished fairly strong. Street in 1, 9 min. (Cincinnati) SUTTON, McINTYRE & SUTTON: Two men, one woman in Rural Conglomeration, "The Pumpkin Girl". Acrobatic, Contortion and nondescript comedy. Did very well as a laughing number. Finished strong. Specials in 2 and 4, 12 minutes. (Grand Rapids) ROBERT EMMETT KEANE: "The American Englishman". His specialty is the delineation and portrayal of the traditional English stupidity. He is a clever chap, and must be credited with making a genuine success. Had them with him all the time. He illustrated his versatility by introducing an excellent rendition of a Robert W. Service poem, and a burlesque on Gunga Din. Finished very strong. Olio in 1, 23 minutes. (Evansville and Terre Haute) ALEXANDER IRVINE & CO: Three men, one woman in a dramatic sketch, "The Rector of St. Jude's". Mr. Irvine is the former pastor of The Church of Ascension, New York. He is also a writer of considerable note, being the author of a number of books: "From The Bottom, Up", "My Lady Of The Chimney Corner", "The Social Meaning Of Les Miserable", "Horrors of War" &c. He is also responsible for a number of successful magazine articles which have appeared in McClure's, Century and other magazines. The sketch is more a preachment than a drama. The problem is the fight between Capital and Labor. The answer, according to Mr. Irvine, is the Ballot and not violence. It strikes me as one of those things which might make a strong appeal in one place, and not find favor in another, according to the temper of the audience. He is handicapped to some extent on account of not having worked for several weeks. Further, he is unfortunate in having a woman who is amateurish in her efforts, and who does not look the part. The man playing the Capitalist is also a bad selection. He plays the part well enough, but by no means, looks it. The work of Mr. Irvine and the man playing the laborer, is very good and got over, thoroughly. Notwithstanding these defects, the act held undivided attention at the matinee, though scoring no finish to speak of. At the night show, the act again held attention, thoroughly, and finished strong with four or five curtains. It is at least as good as the ordinary so-called dramatic sketch we play, and has the making of one of considerable merit. Dark Fancy in 3, 18 minutes. (Open) SHERMAN, VAN & HYMEN: Three men, in "Melodious Nonsense". Songs and piano. A good, lively act which got along in fine shape, went well throughout and finished strong. Olio in 1, 13 minutes. (Open) WILLIAM A. WESTON & CO: In "Attorneys". Three men, two women. This wellknown act opens as a full dress comedy skit and suddenly changes to an elaborate novelty musical act. fine of its kind, going big throughout and finishing strong. Fancy in 3, Olio in 1. 24 min. (Open) MISS LIETZEL: Assisted by Jeanette. "Wonder of the Air". Trapeze, flying rings &c. The best act of its kind we have ever had here. Miss Lietzel is a marvel, and performs with style, abandon and dare-devil daintiness. She is very Tanguayesque in method. Her assistant is A-1, and would shine alone. They did not lose a dozen people at either matinee or night. Finished strong. Garden in 5, 12 minutes. (Louisville) KEITHOSCOPE: "The Uncanny Mr. Gumble". Edison comedy.
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