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Keith-Albee managers' report book, May 11, 1914-July 1, 1915

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H. T. JORDAN.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW    FEB. 22, 1915.
HEARST-SELIG PICTURES. Very good variety of pictures, including some war scenes. Some U. S. Navy gun pictures were given a big hand by the holiday crowd.
COLE & DENAHY. 8 min. Man and woman. This pair of dancers come from the Pacific Coast with a reputation which they lived up to by putting over a very good number in the opening spot. They finished with a whirlwind "Texas Tommy' which brought them a big hand.
MOORE & YOUNG. 13 min. Two girls in songs and dances opening with a couple of semi-comedy numbers and finishing with a single and double routine dance with wooden shoes. An average sister act which did fairly well.
BICKEL & WATSON. 18 min. They have made no change in their burlesque musical act since their former visit; in fact, it is the same that they have been using for years, but they injected plenty of comedy in this position which kept the house laughing almost from start to finish. Gave the show an excellent start.
HAZELL COX. 16 min. This is the sister of Ray Cox who sings songs especially written for her by her more illustrious sister. Her songs are away from the usual run and therefore add a bit of novelty to a very good single singing number. At the finish Miss Cox was accorded warm recognition.
WEE GEORGIE WOOD. 28 min. An English midget who mimics juvenile characters. Opens his act as a little boy being put to bed by his nurse and his antics and witty remarks are good for plenty of laughs. He closes with impersonations of Music Hall characters, all of which are well done. The act is an odd novelty there being no other like it in vaudeville; therefore, it stands out for individuality and it was received with warm approval.
ED. MORTON. 14 min. With all new songs this fellow put over his usual big hit. Sang six numbers, each of them winning individual favor and he closed to a big hand. this is the usual thing for Morton to do in this city which is his home town, but he can hold a spot on any bill.
MRS. LESLIE CARTER. 36 min. Ten curtains were the reward given at the end of a powerful scene from the fourth act of "Zaza," her most famous play. During the early portion of the offering there is considerable  comedy worked in and handled for excellent results and when the big scene arrives the players have the audience entirely in their grasp, holding them through the thrilling climax. Mrs. Carter retains all the emotional support that made her so famous and she has splendid support in the members of her company. Mrs. Carter in "Zaza" is undoubtedly a headliner of exceptional value to any bill.
LYONS & YOSCO. 13 min. In a hard spot on the bill these two boys scored their usual success.
OKABE JAPS. 7 min. This is without doubt the showiest act of its kind in vaudeville. It is not only a splendid number with a fast routine of acrobatic tricks and risley work, but it is offered in a stage setting that never fails to draw a hand of applause. Act was a big hit in the closing position.
GEN. REMARKS. A great holiday bill with one of the biggest cards in vaudeville as its headliner. Played through from start to finish with undoubted success. Plenty of singing and comedy balances the bill in great shape. The holiday crowd Monday showered it with praise.

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H. T. JORDAN. PHILADELPHIA SHOW FEB. 22, 1915. HEARST-SELIG PICTURES. Very good variety of pictures, including some war scenes. Some U. S. Navy gun pictures were given a big hand by the holiday crowd. COLE & DENAHY. 8 min. Man and woman. This pair of dancers come from the Pacific Coast with a reputation which they lived up to by putting over a very good number in the opening spot. They finished with a whirlwind "Texas Tommy' which brought them a big hand. MOORE & YOUNG. 13 min. Two girls in songs and dances opening with a couple of semi-comedy numbers and finishing with a single and double routine dance with wooden shoes. An average sister act which did fairly well. BICKEL & WATSON. 18 min. They have made no change in their burlesque musical act since their former visit; in fact, it is the same that they have been using for years, but they injected plenty of comedy in this position which kept the house laughing almost from start to finish. Gave the show an excellent start. HAZELL COX. 16 min. This is the sister of Ray Cox who sings songs especially written for her by her more illustrious sister. Her songs are away from the usual run and therefore add a bit of novelty to a very good single singing number. At the finish Miss Cox was accorded warm recognition. WEE GEORGIE WOOD. 28 min. An English midget who mimics juvenile characters. Opens his act as a little boy being put to bed by his nurse and his antics and witty remarks are good for plenty of laughs. He closes with impersonations of Music Hall characters, all of which are well done. The act is an odd novelty there being no other like it in vaudeville; therefore, it stands out for individuality and it was received with warm approval. ED. MORTON. 14 min. With all new songs this fellow put over his usual big hit. Sang six numbers, each of them winning individual favor and he closed to a big hand. this is the usual thing for Morton to do in this city which is his home town, but he can hold a spot on any bill. MRS. LESLIE CARTER. 36 min. Ten curtains were the reward given at the end of a powerful scene from the fourth act of "Zaza," her most famous play. During the early portion of the offering there is considerable comedy worked in and handled for excellent results and when the big scene arrives the players have the audience entirely in their grasp, holding them through the thrilling climax. Mrs. Carter retains all the emotional support that made her so famous and she has splendid support in the members of her company. Mrs. Carter in "Zaza" is undoubtedly a headliner of exceptional value to any bill. LYONS & YOSCO. 13 min. In a hard spot on the bill these two boys scored their usual success. OKABE JAPS. 7 min. This is without doubt the showiest act of its kind in vaudeville. It is not only a splendid number with a fast routine of acrobatic tricks and risley work, but it is offered in a stage setting that never fails to draw a hand of applause. Act was a big hit in the closing position. GEN. REMARKS. A great holiday bill with one of the biggest cards in vaudeville as its headliner. Played through from start to finish with undoubted success. Plenty of singing and comedy balances the bill in great shape. The holiday crowd Monday showered it with praise.