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

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KNIGHT BROS. & SAWTELLE. Singing and dancing Specialty. 15 min. On at 7.46. Three clever people--two working straight, and one of the brothers eccentric. There is certainly plenty of "ginger" in this act. Two changes of costume. The singing is good, but the eccentric dancing, particularly of the grotesque comedian is what catches the house and brought 3 encores to one song. 3 curtain calls. An altogether satisfactory act. Close in 1. As a "House-warmer" at this spot on the bill, it proved A. 1.

NORTON & NICHOLSON.--in--"Ella's All Right." 23 min. F. S. On at 8.01 This comedy on the seamy side of a city shop-girl's house-keeping is much improved since its last appearance here, containing much brogther lines and winning all parts of the house very well. Good advance appaluse and constant laughter throughout. The naturalness and spontaneous humor appeals to everybody, particularly the women.

GEORGE H. PRIMROSE & COMPANY. The Famous Minstrel and Ten of his Singing and Dancing Wonders. 16 min. On at 8.25. This act started rather mildly, owing to the fact that Primrose did not quite come up to expectations in the matter of sprightly dancing after his manner of several years ago. However, as the act moved on, it improved in interest. The 8 boys are all good performers of the old-school of clog dancing--winning strong applause. The finish in 1 was very lively. Two changes of costume, bith good. The act lives up to its strong billing. Primrose's name is a valuable one anywhere where the spirit of the "Old-Time Minstrelsy" survives.

EDWARD F. REYNARD. Ventriloquist with his famous Mechanical Figures. 19 min. F. S. On at 8.44. Well known on the circuit. Much improved since he last presented here. Constant laughter throughout and some applause, and a great big finish. A valuable act on any Vaydeville bill.

MAY TULLY & CO. --in--"Stop, Look and List4en." Original one-act Play by Matthew White, Jr. 25 min. On at 9.03. Opens in 1. Close F. S. Synopsis of the Play.--The story deals with the ambitions of a stage-struck country girl, about to run away to New York, to join a scheming actor. While waiting at the station, she is encountered by a tile-walking actress, (Miss Tully) who completely disillusionizes her and saves her from her folly by reciting a supposed account of her sufferings as a cast-off has-been; prevailing upon her to remain and marry her "Rube" fiance. -----This is a very well-planned little sketch. Miss Tully is not particularly prepossessing, and the first part of her work drags a little, owing to the fact that she has not sufficient personal magnetism to give the play a strong initiative; and the boy playing the part of "Jerry" is a rank citron in pathetic love-making. However, as the act proceeds and Miss Tully goes into the realm of imitation, she makes the audience sit up and take notice. The act works up to a strong finish, winning big applause and 2 curtain calls. At night the close showed the act to be a success--a sure-fire one.

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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KNIGHT BROS. & SAWTELLE. Singing and dancing Specialty. 15 min. On at 7.46. Three clever people--two working straight, and one of the brothers eccentric. There is certainly plenty of "ginger" in this act. Two changes of costume. The singing is good, but the eccentric dancing, particularly of the grotesque comedian is what catches the house and brought 3 encores to one song. 3 curtain calls. An altogether satisfactory act. Close in 1. As a "House-warmer" at this spot on the bill, it proved A. 1. NORTON & NICHOLSON.--in--"Ella's All Right." 23 min. F. S. On at 8.01 This comedy on the seamy side of a city shop-girl's house-keeping is much improved since its last appearance here, containing much brogther lines and winning all parts of the house very well. Good advance appaluse and constant laughter throughout. The naturalness and spontaneous humor appeals to everybody, particularly the women. GEORGE H. PRIMROSE & COMPANY. The Famous Minstrel and Ten of his Singing and Dancing Wonders. 16 min. On at 8.25. This act started rather mildly, owing to the fact that Primrose did not quite come up to expectations in the matter of sprightly dancing after his manner of several years ago. However, as the act moved on, it improved in interest. The 8 boys are all good performers of the old-school of clog dancing--winning strong applause. The finish in 1 was very lively. Two changes of costume, bith good. The act lives up to its strong billing. Primrose's name is a valuable one anywhere where the spirit of the "Old-Time Minstrelsy" survives. EDWARD F. REYNARD. Ventriloquist with his famous Mechanical Figures. 19 min. F. S. On at 8.44. Well known on the circuit. Much improved since he last presented here. Constant laughter throughout and some applause, and a great big finish. A valuable act on any Vaydeville bill. MAY TULLY & CO. --in--"Stop, Look and List4en." Original one-act Play by Matthew White, Jr. 25 min. On at 9.03. Opens in 1. Close F. S. Synopsis of the Play.--The story deals with the ambitions of a stage-struck country girl, about to run away to New York, to join a scheming actor. While waiting at the station, she is encountered by a tile-walking actress, (Miss Tully) who completely disillusionizes her and saves her from her folly by reciting a supposed account of her sufferings as a cast-off has-been; prevailing upon her to remain and marry her "Rube" fiance. -----This is a very well-planned little sketch. Miss Tully is not particularly prepossessing, and the first part of her work drags a little, owing to the fact that she has not sufficient personal magnetism to give the play a strong initiative; and the boy playing the part of "Jerry" is a rank citron in pathetic love-making. However, as the act proceeds and Miss Tully goes into the realm of imitation, she makes the audience sit up and take notice. The act works up to a strong finish, winning big applause and 2 curtain calls. At night the close showed the act to be a success--a sure-fire one. 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.