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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907

Page 30a

The Electric Crickets. This is a very pretty act indeed. There is not much foundation to it other than some nice scenic and costume settings to some songs excellently sung by Miss Seymour and Mr. Cripps, as well as by the chorus whose voices are much better than we usually get in acts of this kind. I can't say that the act was a tremendous hit; their "give me your kind applause " effects at the finish not receiving as much applause as one would imagine. The greatest success was on the singing numbers, in the middle of the act. However, it is a novelty, nicely presented and worth playing. 20 min. full stage, 2 shows.

Jack Norworth.  Monologuist. Act is well-known, but I don't believe his material is up to what he has given us before. He didn't land extremely hard. 17 min. in 1, 2 shows.

Carl & Mary Ohms.  Animal act introducing two ponies, two bears, two monkeys, and four dogs. They do the usual animal tricks, but on account of the various animals, the act is somewhat of a novelty. It is well staged and contains the element of comedy, which should prove especially strong in attracting the children. All in all quite a good act. 15 min. full stage, 2 shows.

Motion Pictures. "Teddy Bears". One of the best things we have ever had in the house.

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The Electric Crickets. This is a very pretty act indeed. There is not much foundation to it other than some nice scenic and costume settings to some songs excellently sung by Miss Seymour and Mr. Cripps, as well as by the chorus whose voices are much better than we usually get in acts of this kind. I can't say that the act was a tremendous hit; their "give me your kind applause " effects at the finish not receiving as much applause as one would imagine. The greatest success was on the singing numbers, in the middle of the act. However, it is a novelty, nicely presented and worth playing. 20 min. full stage, 2 shows. Jack Norworth. Monologuist. Act is well-known, but I don't believe his material is up to what he has given us before. He didn't land extremely hard. 17 min. in 1, 2 shows. Carl & Mary Ohms. Animal act introducing two ponies, two bears, two monkeys, and four dogs. They do the usual animal tricks, but on account of the various animals, the act is somewhat of a novelty. It is well staged and contains the element of comedy, which should prove especially strong in attracting the children. All in all quite a good act. 15 min. full stage, 2 shows. Motion Pictures. "Teddy Bears". One of the best things we have ever had in the house.