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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907
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102. APRIL 22, 1907. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. E BARNS. MULLER, CHUNN, & MULLER, Hoop-rollers:- 10 min. F. S. On at 7:05, 3 shows. This is one of the prettiest opening acts that could be imagined. It is well dressed, expert and thoroughly professional. Do their various stunts with lots of dash and precision. The applause was frequent and the close was big for this sort of an act. Two curtain calls. Melville & Riggins, Com. & Voc.:- 18 min. in 1. 3 shows. On at 7:15. Man and woman, both working eccentric. Sing well and line of talk is bright and well delivered. The girl's comedy is very quiet and original. The man's dancing is especially good. Close was strong and showed that the novelty of the act was appreciated. SAM WATSON'S FARMYARD CIRCUS:- 22 MIN. F. S. On at 7:33. This is one of the most entertaining acts in Vaudeville. It is well known, but so original that it takes the house every time. All the animals, including monkey, four dogs, cat, four roosters, (with the fighting rooster "Fitzimmons), pig and geese, are very well trained. There was frequent applause and laughter throughout the act. Close was flattering, with curtain call. WILLA HOLT WAKEFIELD, Pianologuiste:-10 min. in 3. 2 shows. On at 7:55. Duplicated her previous success, with new pianologue which were pleasingly delivered and received good applause. One of the neatest and most charming parlor-acts in Vaudeville. Closed very well. FRANK FOGARTY, Mono.:- 18 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 8:05. This man did not go as strong as we expected. Perhaps it was somewhat owing to the fact that this was a typical Monday audience from Missouri. Some of the songs are new and were well received. We had an idea that he would catch our audience considerably stronger, but he may do so with the evening crowds in another spot on the bill. BERT LESLIE & CO., ""Hogan's Visit":- 22 min. F. S. 2 shows. On at 8:23. Well known on the Circuit. Includes some very amusing slang, plenty of humor and a little melodrama and some pathos as well as some good singing and dancing. Scored a good many laughs from all parts of the house, and on the whole the act held the place, although the finish might be stronger and receive bigger applause. MURPHY & FRANCIS, Col. Com.- 17 min. In 1. 2 shows. On at 8:45. Man and woman doing well known act, including some good songs and fairly good line of talk. Woman makes two changes of costume, both of them fetching. There is considerable comedy in the act. Held its own with the fun-hungry audience. The finish was the best for the dance at the close was the liveliest part of the act, and got big hand. STUNNING GRENADIERS:- 21 min. F. S. 2 shows. On at 9:02. This is a very pretentious act, but certainly holds up its advertising. The scenery, and costumes are most gorgeous. The singing numbers, outside of the solo work of Miss Meredro are not particularly brilliant, nor yet the drills with swords and batons in the 1st and 3rd scenes. However, the act is interesting and one of the most satisfying of the so-called "girl-acts". The solo work of Miss Meredro and Mlle D'Alisa are above the ordinary, particularly that of the LEE BROTHERS, Singers & Dancers:- 15 min. in 1. 3 shows. On at 6:50 Two boys in white costumes doing a ripping good dancing act. Received applause for their new steps. Very satisfactory. GENERAL REMARKS:- Little need be said about this bill. Public and press combine in praising it as absolutely the best Vaudeville show ever presented in Philadelphia. There is not a weak spot and the critics give unstinted praise to the headliner. We are billed to the limit and business A. A. 1 in spite of the fact that we have opposition for the first time in the history of the theatre,--that is, opposition that is supposed to count. Look for continued prosperity, for the bill certainly deserves the highest reward in public recognition. CUTS AND OBJECTIONS:- MELVILLE & HIGGINS:- "Look at the moon", - "no, it's a bald head" FEJ. ----------o---------
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102. APRIL 22, 1907. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. E BARNS. MULLER, CHUNN, & MULLER, Hoop-rollers:- 10 min. F. S. On at 7:05, 3 shows. This is one of the prettiest opening acts that could be imagined. It is well dressed, expert and thoroughly professional. Do their various stunts with lots of dash and precision. The applause was frequent and the close was big for this sort of an act. Two curtain calls. Melville & Riggins, Com. & Voc.:- 18 min. in 1. 3 shows. On at 7:15. Man and woman, both working eccentric. Sing well and line of talk is bright and well delivered. The girl's comedy is very quiet and original. The man's dancing is especially good. Close was strong and showed that the novelty of the act was appreciated. SAM WATSON'S FARMYARD CIRCUS:- 22 MIN. F. S. On at 7:33. This is one of the most entertaining acts in Vaudeville. It is well known, but so original that it takes the house every time. All the animals, including monkey, four dogs, cat, four roosters, (with the fighting rooster "Fitzimmons), pig and geese, are very well trained. There was frequent applause and laughter throughout the act. Close was flattering, with curtain call. WILLA HOLT WAKEFIELD, Pianologuiste:-10 min. in 3. 2 shows. On at 7:55. Duplicated her previous success, with new pianologue which were pleasingly delivered and received good applause. One of the neatest and most charming parlor-acts in Vaudeville. Closed very well. FRANK FOGARTY, Mono.:- 18 min. in 1. 2 shows. On at 8:05. This man did not go as strong as we expected. Perhaps it was somewhat owing to the fact that this was a typical Monday audience from Missouri. Some of the songs are new and were well received. We had an idea that he would catch our audience considerably stronger, but he may do so with the evening crowds in another spot on the bill. BERT LESLIE & CO., ""Hogan's Visit":- 22 min. F. S. 2 shows. On at 8:23. Well known on the Circuit. Includes some very amusing slang, plenty of humor and a little melodrama and some pathos as well as some good singing and dancing. Scored a good many laughs from all parts of the house, and on the whole the act held the place, although the finish might be stronger and receive bigger applause. MURPHY & FRANCIS, Col. Com.- 17 min. In 1. 2 shows. On at 8:45. Man and woman doing well known act, including some good songs and fairly good line of talk. Woman makes two changes of costume, both of them fetching. There is considerable comedy in the act. Held its own with the fun-hungry audience. The finish was the best for the dance at the close was the liveliest part of the act, and got big hand. STUNNING GRENADIERS:- 21 min. F. S. 2 shows. On at 9:02. This is a very pretentious act, but certainly holds up its advertising. The scenery, and costumes are most gorgeous. The singing numbers, outside of the solo work of Miss Meredro are not particularly brilliant, nor yet the drills with swords and batons in the 1st and 3rd scenes. However, the act is interesting and one of the most satisfying of the so-called "girl-acts". The solo work of Miss Meredro and Mlle D'Alisa are above the ordinary, particularly that of the LEE BROTHERS, Singers & Dancers:- 15 min. in 1. 3 shows. On at 6:50 Two boys in white costumes doing a ripping good dancing act. Received applause for their new steps. Very satisfactory. GENERAL REMARKS:- Little need be said about this bill. Public and press combine in praising it as absolutely the best Vaudeville show ever presented in Philadelphia. There is not a weak spot and the critics give unstinted praise to the headliner. We are billed to the limit and business A. A. 1 in spite of the fact that we have opposition for the first time in the history of the theatre,--that is, opposition that is supposed to count. Look for continued prosperity, for the bill certainly deserves the highest reward in public recognition. CUTS AND OBJECTIONS:- MELVILLE & HIGGINS:- "Look at the moon", - "no, it's a bald head" FEJ. ----------o---------
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