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

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EMMET DE VOY AND CO., 'In Dreamland.' 24 min F.S. This is a very novel and effective piece of playwriting and acting, and whereas the movement at first is rather slow, the interest increases and works up to a very strong climax. Action turns on spiritualistic craze of a husband, who, after a quarrel with his wife, falls asleep in his drawing-room and goes through an amusing mass of experiences with the 'daughter of Venus! There are no end of surprises by the beautiful fairy who performs many miracles with her enchanted wand. Interest sustained and laughs frequent, the closing hand big, with curtain call.
MATTHEWS AND ASHLEY. "Smashup in Chinatown." 18 min in 1. Well known on the circuit. Just as big a hit as previously. Same act. Advance applause and good finish. An excellent act in 1 for a hard spot. Carry own drop.
CAMILLE TRIO. Comedy bar act. Always a winner. Laughter and applause always.
KINETOGRAPH. Moving Pictures of Elks' Parade. An excellent film, interesting anywhere.
PEISER & McDONALD. Comedy Acrobats 11 min. F.S. A very ordinary comedy acrobatic act, including funny work plucked from every hit in the business. Might make a fair opener, but we needed them in supper section and as such fill the bill acceptably.
KENNEDY & WILKINS. 'Boys in White.' Expert Dancers. Make good appearance in white costumes. Sing acceptably and dance exceedingly well. Could hold any spot in the 3-a-day, where such an act in 1 is required.
MILDRED FLORA. Comedy Wire Act. 14 min in 2. Comedy with stage helper is shy, the wire work only passable. Disrobes on slack wire and performs fairly well. Just about holds the spot.
GENERAL REMARKS. After the Elk week bill this is a little falling-off, but nevertheless patrons like it and it will prove a midsummer winner in the lull after one of the greatest weeks Philadelphia has ever known.

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2 EMMET DE VOY AND CO., 'In Dreamland.' 24 min F.S. This is a very novel and effective piece of playwriting and acting, and whereas the movement at first is rather slow, the interest increases and works up to a very strong climax. Action turns on spiritualistic craze of a husband, who, after a quarrel with his wife, falls asleep in his drawing-room and goes through an amusing mass of experiences with the 'daughter of Venus! There are no end of surprises by the beautiful fairy who performs many miracles with her enchanted wand. Interest sustained and laughs frequent, the closing hand big, with curtain call. MATTHEWS AND ASHLEY. "Smashup in Chinatown." 18 min in 1. Well known on the circuit. Just as big a hit as previously. Same act. Advance applause and good finish. An excellent act in 1 for a hard spot. Carry own drop. CAMILLE TRIO. Comedy bar act. Always a winner. Laughter and applause always. KINETOGRAPH. Moving Pictures of Elks' Parade. An excellent film, interesting anywhere. PEISER & McDONALD. Comedy Acrobats 11 min. F.S. A very ordinary comedy acrobatic act, including funny work plucked from every hit in the business. Might make a fair opener, but we needed them in supper section and as such fill the bill acceptably. KENNEDY & WILKINS. 'Boys in White.' Expert Dancers. Make good appearance in white costumes. Sing acceptably and dance exceedingly well. Could hold any spot in the 3-a-day, where such an act in 1 is required. MILDRED FLORA. Comedy Wire Act. 14 min in 2. Comedy with stage helper is shy, the wire work only passable. Disrobes on slack wire and performs fairly well. Just about holds the spot. GENERAL REMARKS. After the Elk week bill this is a little falling-off, but nevertheless patrons like it and it will prove a midsummer winner in the lull after one of the greatest weeks Philadelphia has ever known.