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

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CAMILLE TRIO.-- 8 minutes. On at 10.32. F. S. The swiftest and most expert comedy bar act ever seen. Get roars of laughter from very start and continue it throughout. The falls taken by all three have Rice & Prevost done to a finish. Certainly a great vaudeville feature and ideal as a closer.
KINETOGRAPH.--10.40.
#1    A very interesting Travel film.
#2    An amusing comedy series, full of many ridiculous surprises. Altogether, the Kinetograph is quite up to the usual standard this week.



"Town Hall Tonight." Practically the same as offered here before, with some slight variations and introduction of some bright lines. The laughs were constant and I think, on the whole, it went better than before. Good advance hand for both Cressy & Dayne and strong finish.
EVA TANGUAY.--15 minutes. On at 9.00. 2d week. Just as strong as ever, if not indeed stronger. I think her second week will be even more popular than her first. Sang the same songs and made them all go with her usual "cyclonic" dash and spirit. Tried a new song this afternoon, but gave it up after the first verse. Closed with her usual hit--"The Good Fellow."
JUNIE MCCREE & CO.--28 minutes. On at 9.15. Opens F. S.; goes to 1, then back to F. S. Well known on the circuit. Act just as big, if not a bigger hit than when here before. The work of Stanhope, as the adventuress's victim, leaves something to be desired in the way of strength and earnestness, but Mr. McCree is the whole show. Strong laughter throughout and a big finish.
CHARLES F. SEMON--16 minutes. On at 9.43. Opens in 1, with a song and an amusing line of talk. Goes to F. S. with a change of costume. The work of this man is certainly original, and the fun is increased by his grotesque figure and facial expression. Got a good many laughs, and strong applause after his selections on the picolo and one-string violin. His sewing-table bag-pipe and hat-rack whistle got an immense hand. This man could hold any spot on the bill with credit.
ENGLISH PONY BALLET.--7 minutes. On at 10.05. Six stunningly costumed girls, whose dancing evolutions are simply great. It is no wonder that they have been an international hit. Mighty strong feature on any bill. Will be talked about.
BEN WELCH.--20 minutes. On at 10.12. Some of the closest and best character work ever seen in vaudeville. The Hebrew was quite as good as the Italian, and perhaps a little richer in humor; but both held good attention and received strong applause. Closed well.

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CAMILLE TRIO.-- 8 minutes. On at 10.32. F. S. The swiftest and most expert comedy bar act ever seen. Get roars of laughter from very start and continue it throughout. The falls taken by all three have Rice & Prevost done to a finish. Certainly a great vaudeville feature and ideal as a closer. KINETOGRAPH.--10.40. #1 A very interesting Travel film. #2 An amusing comedy series, full of many ridiculous surprises. Altogether, the Kinetograph is quite up to the usual standard this week. "Town Hall Tonight." Practically the same as offered here before, with some slight variations and introduction of some bright lines. The laughs were constant and I think, on the whole, it went better than before. Good advance hand for both Cressy & Dayne and strong finish. EVA TANGUAY.--15 minutes. On at 9.00. 2d week. Just as strong as ever, if not indeed stronger. I think her second week will be even more popular than her first. Sang the same songs and made them all go with her usual "cyclonic" dash and spirit. Tried a new song this afternoon, but gave it up after the first verse. Closed with her usual hit--"The Good Fellow." JUNIE MCCREE & CO.--28 minutes. On at 9.15. Opens F. S.; goes to 1, then back to F. S. Well known on the circuit. Act just as big, if not a bigger hit than when here before. The work of Stanhope, as the adventuress's victim, leaves something to be desired in the way of strength and earnestness, but Mr. McCree is the whole show. Strong laughter throughout and a big finish. CHARLES F. SEMON--16 minutes. On at 9.43. Opens in 1, with a song and an amusing line of talk. Goes to F. S. with a change of costume. The work of this man is certainly original, and the fun is increased by his grotesque figure and facial expression. Got a good many laughs, and strong applause after his selections on the picolo and one-string violin. His sewing-table bag-pipe and hat-rack whistle got an immense hand. This man could hold any spot on the bill with credit. ENGLISH PONY BALLET.--7 minutes. On at 10.05. Six stunningly costumed girls, whose dancing evolutions are simply great. It is no wonder that they have been an international hit. Mighty strong feature on any bill. Will be talked about. BEN WELCH.--20 minutes. On at 10.12. Some of the closest and best character work ever seen in vaudeville. The Hebrew was quite as good as the Italian, and perhaps a little richer in humor; but both held good attention and received strong applause. Closed well.