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

Page 191a

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FRIEND & DOWNING  This act was the hit of the show. They were on the stage for at least 25 minutes, and the audience did not want to let them go off, even though the Pianophiends were next. One of the best talking acts in one I have ever played. 25 minutes in one.
THE PIANOPHIENDS. This act has played all around, and of course it is very well known. Consider it a very good act, and it is quite a novelty. Four pretty girls and four fellows are in the act, and they are all very good pianists, also have fair voices, and can safely say this act was a hit. 20 minutes, full stage.
FORD & SWOR. I did not care so much for this act. The comedian is only fair, and of course Mr. Ford is a very clever dancer and has a very good voice, but the act is not strong enough for this place, so I changed places with Friend & Downing putting them in this spot, and last night I found that the change was much more benificial to both of the acts.
THE ZARROW TRIO. A very good Comedy Bicycle act. Three men, two comedians and one working straight. The straight man does some very clever tricks. The comedians are both funny, and it makes a very good closing act.
KINETOGRAPH. The Light House Keeper. Interesting. Buying a Donkey. Funny.
NOTE.
The show this week is very good. The only fault it lacks a little comedy in the first part of the bill. I have changed the show around somewhat, and last night it went much better.

REED ALBEE.

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CONTINUED. FRIEND & DOWNING This act was the hit of the show. They were on the stage for at least 25 minutes, and the audience did not want to let them go off, even though the Pianophiends were next. One of the best talking acts in one I have ever played. 25 minutes in one. THE PIANOPHIENDS. This act has played all around, and of course it is very well known. Consider it a very good act, and it is quite a novelty. Four pretty girls and four fellows are in the act, and they are all very good pianists, also have fair voices, and can safely say this act was a hit. 20 minutes, full stage. FORD & SWOR. I did not care so much for this act. The comedian is only fair, and of course Mr. Ford is a very clever dancer and has a very good voice, but the act is not strong enough for this place, so I changed places with Friend & Downing putting them in this spot, and last night I found that the change was much more benificial to both of the acts. THE ZARROW TRIO. A very good Comedy Bicycle act. Three men, two comedians and one working straight. The straight man does some very clever tricks. The comedians are both funny, and it makes a very good closing act. KINETOGRAPH. The Light House Keeper. Interesting. Buying a Donkey. Funny. NOTE. The show this week is very good. The only fault it lacks a little comedy in the first part of the bill. I have changed the show around somewhat, and last night it went much better. REED ALBEE.