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

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TEMPLE THEATER, DETROIT, MICH.
Aug. 19, 1907.  J. H. Finn.
LeClair & Bowen.
Burlesque strong men, in a fair summer comedy diversion, similar to act of Cook & Madison. Last here at the then opposition house (Lafayette) 16 min. FS.
Sophie Everett & Co.
Farce comedy "A House Warming." One of the poorest acts of this kind we have ever played. It is particularly harmful to the show in this spot as its defects show up more glaringly than would be the case if it were further down in the bill. 20 min. FS.
Tom Moore.
This singer of coon songs has a strong although not altogether musical voice. He negotiates this spot in very good shape, and is thoroughly acceptable in every way. 12 min. in one.
Stewart sisters.
These young women have an act similar to that of the three Madcaps, and they are just about as acceptable to our audiences. While they do not get the audience very enthusiastic they please in a small way. 10 min. FS.
Sydney Deane & Co.
As this is the third time for "Christmas on Blackwell's Island" I am of the opinion it has about worn out its welcome. It did not go near as well at either the afternoon or night show as it did on its former appearances here. 18 min. with drop.
Ellis-Nowlan Troupe.
Two men and a woman in a grotesque acrobatic act of considerable merit. The act now carries a couple of boys who work the legs of a "horse." This act is particularly pleasing to the young people of the matinees. 9 min. FS.
Maggie Cline.
This old-timer was quite a surprise to me for she still retains good voice and her comedy is just as pleasing as when she got the glad hand from the first governor of Michigan from the gallery of Detroit's first theater. She sang three songs including T'row 'em down McClusky," and she went away strong. 14 min. in one.
"School Boys & School Girls."
This act is practically the same as when last presented in this theater and also as when last presented at the Lafayette. It is not a good closing act but would do very nicely up in the bill. 23 FS.
Kinetograph.
The two subjects this week are very good.
COMMENT- The audiences appear to think that Maggie Cline and Tom Moore are the best numbers, perhaps for the reason that they are practically new. The show as a whole is good.

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TEMPLE THEATER, DETROIT, MICH. Aug. 19, 1907. J. H. Finn. LeClair & Bowen. Burlesque strong men, in a fair summer comedy diversion, similar to act of Cook & Madison. Last here at the then opposition house (Lafayette) 16 min. FS. Sophie Everett & Co. Farce comedy "A House Warming." One of the poorest acts of this kind we have ever played. It is particularly harmful to the show in this spot as its defects show up more glaringly than would be the case if it were further down in the bill. 20 min. FS. Tom Moore. This singer of coon songs has a strong although not altogether musical voice. He negotiates this spot in very good shape, and is thoroughly acceptable in every way. 12 min. in one. Stewart sisters. These young women have an act similar to that of the three Madcaps, and they are just about as acceptable to our audiences. While they do not get the audience very enthusiastic they please in a small way. 10 min. FS. Sydney Deane & Co. As this is the third time for "Christmas on Blackwell's Island" I am of the opinion it has about worn out its welcome. It did not go near as well at either the afternoon or night show as it did on its former appearances here. 18 min. with drop. Ellis-Nowlan Troupe. Two men and a woman in a grotesque acrobatic act of considerable merit. The act now carries a couple of boys who work the legs of a "horse." This act is particularly pleasing to the young people of the matinees. 9 min. FS. Maggie Cline. This old-timer was quite a surprise to me for she still retains good voice and her comedy is just as pleasing as when she got the glad hand from the first governor of Michigan from the gallery of Detroit's first theater. She sang three songs including T'row 'em down McClusky," and she went away strong. 14 min. in one. "School Boys & School Girls." This act is practically the same as when last presented in this theater and also as when last presented at the Lafayette. It is not a good closing act but would do very nicely up in the bill. 23 FS. Kinetograph. The two subjects this week are very good. COMMENT- The audiences appear to think that Maggie Cline and Tom Moore are the best numbers, perhaps for the reason that they are practically new. The show as a whole is good.