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

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WEEK JUNE 10TH.   PHILADELPHIA SHOW.   C. E. BARNS.

ORVILLE & SINCLAIR. The Ginricksha Maid and the Nimble Dancer. 15 min. in 1. On at 6.18. They make an effective entrance, the girl in a garlanded ginricksha, both in stunning Japanese cosstumes. The girl sings and dances prettily and is a much better artist than the boy. The latter is rather graceful, but he lacks voice. He should never attempt to do a solo in a house like this, as he is utterly incapable of filling it. The act gets by on the girl's work almost entirely. The finish with an illustrated song-sheet was quite novel, and got them a good closing hand.

FRANK BOWMAN. 15 min. On 15 6:33. This man came on at supper time, to a practically empty house. It is a good 3-a-day act and worthy of a better place. He works in 1, with a conjurer's paraphernalia, and adds to the general interest of the magic with a very bright line of talk. Some of his tricks are new, and all of them very clever. His work justifies a good spot in the 3-a-day section.

HAMILTON & HOWLETT. --in--"Uncle Reuben's Visit." 15 min. On at 6.48. Close in 1. One man works straight and the other eccentric "Rube." This is a good 3-a-day act. The same might be said of them as of Frank Bowman. The comedy is a little more than fair and the musical work justifies a good spot on the 3-a-day section.

BAKER & JEROME. Acrobatic Combination. 13 min F. S. On at 7.03. Two men, one working straight and the other eccentric. The act consists mainly of jumping, some of the feats the most expert ever seen in this house. The closing feat of jumping the 8 hurdles got good applause. A very acceptable opener for any house.

KAUFFMANN BROTHERS. Black-face comedy. 13 min. On at 7.16. 3-a-day act. Both the men work "black-face", in becoming attire, with a fairly good line of talk, and some good songs--both of them having exceptionally fine voices for a big house. Got a good hand, considering small supper audience.

LAWSON& NAMON.--in--"Wanted--A Caddy."  16 min. F. S. On at 7.30. This is a very amusing act. The woman works straight, the man tramp comedy. The latter is a natural comedian and his lines, as well as his business make the act, although his bicycle work is very expert. The woman's bag-punching is a unique feture and gets a good hand. She has a maginificent figure, with a very pleasing stage presence. The close is strong. 1 curtain call.


TRIP TO JAPAN. 10.30. KINETOGRAPH. A very beautiful and interesting series.of Oriental views.

THE SIGN OF THE TIMES. A comedy film--about up to the standard of foreign films of this class.

Cuts.--Baker & Jerome: Drawing attention to shape, also pointing revolver toward audience, also making mock prayer.
-------Norton & Nicholson: "Throwing up lobster" and "Washing your back."
-------Raymond & Caverly: Travesty--verse--Coon, Coon, Coon--also "Alice, what art thou saving?"

GENERAL REMARKS: This is one of the most difficult shows to play off, being shy of features in 1 and long in big acts. It is certainly a great show, considered from an all-around Vaudeville standpoint. There was no fall-down anywhere, and the original seequence was not changed. At least nine of the acts might be termed emphatic hits and at least three are knockouts. It will draw big for the balance of the week.

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156 WEEK JUNE 10TH. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. E. BARNS. ORVILLE & SINCLAIR. The Ginricksha Maid and the Nimble Dancer. 15 min. in 1. On at 6.18. They make an effective entrance, the girl in a garlanded ginricksha, both in stunning Japanese cosstumes. The girl sings and dances prettily and is a much better artist than the boy. The latter is rather graceful, but he lacks voice. He should never attempt to do a solo in a house like this, as he is utterly incapable of filling it. The act gets by on the girl's work almost entirely. The finish with an illustrated song-sheet was quite novel, and got them a good closing hand. FRANK BOWMAN. 15 min. On 15 6:33. This man came on at supper time, to a practically empty house. It is a good 3-a-day act and worthy of a better place. He works in 1, with a conjurer's paraphernalia, and adds to the general interest of the magic with a very bright line of talk. Some of his tricks are new, and all of them very clever. His work justifies a good spot in the 3-a-day section. HAMILTON & HOWLETT. --in--"Uncle Reuben's Visit." 15 min. On at 6.48. Close in 1. One man works straight and the other eccentric "Rube." This is a good 3-a-day act. The same might be said of them as of Frank Bowman. The comedy is a little more than fair and the musical work justifies a good spot on the 3-a-day section. BAKER & JEROME. Acrobatic Combination. 13 min F. S. On at 7.03. Two men, one working straight and the other eccentric. The act consists mainly of jumping, some of the feats the most expert ever seen in this house. The closing feat of jumping the 8 hurdles got good applause. A very acceptable opener for any house. KAUFFMANN BROTHERS. Black-face comedy. 13 min. On at 7.16. 3-a-day act. Both the men work "black-face", in becoming attire, with a fairly good line of talk, and some good songs--both of them having exceptionally fine voices for a big house. Got a good hand, considering small supper audience. LAWSON& NAMON.--in--"Wanted--A Caddy." 16 min. F. S. On at 7.30. This is a very amusing act. The woman works straight, the man tramp comedy. The latter is a natural comedian and his lines, as well as his business make the act, although his bicycle work is very expert. The woman's bag-punching is a unique feture and gets a good hand. She has a maginificent figure, with a very pleasing stage presence. The close is strong. 1 curtain call. TRIP TO JAPAN. 10.30. KINETOGRAPH. A very beautiful and interesting series.of Oriental views. THE SIGN OF THE TIMES. A comedy film--about up to the standard of foreign films of this class. Cuts.--Baker & Jerome: Drawing attention to shape, also pointing revolver toward audience, also making mock prayer. -------Norton & Nicholson: "Throwing up lobster" and "Washing your back." -------Raymond & Caverly: Travesty--verse--Coon, Coon, Coon--also "Alice, what art thou saving?" GENERAL REMARKS: This is one of the most difficult shows to play off, being shy of features in 1 and long in big acts. It is certainly a great show, considered from an all-around Vaudeville standpoint. There was no fall-down anywhere, and the original seequence was not changed. At least nine of the acts might be termed emphatic hits and at least three are knockouts. It will draw big for the balance of the week.