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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. NOV. 9, 1908. BILLY COURTRIGHT. Character Comedian. 14 min. in one. Appears in booby costume with white trousers and long blouse. this man could never hold a good spot even in the three-a-day section. The line of talk is rather weak and contains material that should be eliminated. The songs are a little better, but he went off to no hand at all and one or two guffaws from the gallery. We understand that this man was a hit in Camden. There could not have been any Camden people in the house this afternoon, because he was an utter fall-down. THE SILVAS. Balancing on free standing ladder. 12 min. F. S. This is a very novel and showman-like act. They appear on the stage in fetching costumes of blue and employ a hand fire engine into a paraphernalia for their free standing ladder work. The man ascends the ladder first, the boy follows and performs several eats clean up near the scene set, consisting of head and hand balancing which is fairly thrilling. Wins a great hand as it well deserves. Strong applause at the finish. FOUR NIGHTINGALES. 15 min. in one. Singing. Four boys, three of them work straight, one eccentric. One of them is a good soloist humor. Three changes of costume. Big applause. Could hold any spot. LAVEEN, CROSS & CO., "Roman Sports and Pastimes." 25 min. F.S. This is an excellent closing feature for any show. It presents a phase of Roman Life, and the stage setting and costuming leav nothing to be desired. The athletic work is on the style of Bobby Pandur & Bro, and the other strong-men acts that we have played, and gets big applause for their skilful work. Has a good deal of comedy introduced by a thorough athlete and two supers. The act pleased all parts of the house, and wound up to a big laughter and applause at the finish. KINETOGRAPH. "MOTOR BOATS. Quite an interesting film really exciting in spots, but not to be compared with the Motor Car races. CONTINUOUS NERVOUS TWITCHING. A very funny comedy film. DOLL MAKING. Quite interesting. Kinetograph feature this week quite up to the standard. GAIL & ALVENA. A local act that was taken on in place of Mabel Meeker. A ring act exclusively. Well costumed and fairly expert. Would make a good opener. 8 min. F. S. DUFF & WALSH. Songs and Dances. This is a very good wooden-shoe dancing act. The boys do a lot of stunts that are quire new. Their singing is fairly good, as well. An act that should be encouraged. Received splendid applause for a supper show act. This act is so good that it will be used as an opener the balance of the week instead of Courtright. ROBIN. Juggler. 12 min. F. S. Manipulates oranges, cabbages, knives, forks, hats and rubber balls. Introduces considerable comedy in the act and keep up a perpetual jig throughout the act. Good for a small spot. An act that should please children. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good all-round show with some features to be talked about, like "The Roman Pastimes." Audience went out satisfied and think will hold good for the balance of the week.
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. NOV. 9, 1908. BILLY COURTRIGHT. Character Comedian. 14 min. in one. Appears in booby costume with white trousers and long blouse. this man could never hold a good spot even in the three-a-day section. The line of talk is rather weak and contains material that should be eliminated. The songs are a little better, but he went off to no hand at all and one or two guffaws from the gallery. We understand that this man was a hit in Camden. There could not have been any Camden people in the house this afternoon, because he was an utter fall-down. THE SILVAS. Balancing on free standing ladder. 12 min. F. S. This is a very novel and showman-like act. They appear on the stage in fetching costumes of blue and employ a hand fire engine into a paraphernalia for their free standing ladder work. The man ascends the ladder first, the boy follows and performs several eats clean up near the scene set, consisting of head and hand balancing which is fairly thrilling. Wins a great hand as it well deserves. Strong applause at the finish. FOUR NIGHTINGALES. 15 min. in one. Singing. Four boys, three of them work straight, one eccentric. One of them is a good soloist humor. Three changes of costume. Big applause. Could hold any spot. LAVEEN, CROSS & CO., "Roman Sports and Pastimes." 25 min. F.S. This is an excellent closing feature for any show. It presents a phase of Roman Life, and the stage setting and costuming leav nothing to be desired. The athletic work is on the style of Bobby Pandur & Bro, and the other strong-men acts that we have played, and gets big applause for their skilful work. Has a good deal of comedy introduced by a thorough athlete and two supers. The act pleased all parts of the house, and wound up to a big laughter and applause at the finish. KINETOGRAPH. "MOTOR BOATS. Quite an interesting film really exciting in spots, but not to be compared with the Motor Car races. CONTINUOUS NERVOUS TWITCHING. A very funny comedy film. DOLL MAKING. Quite interesting. Kinetograph feature this week quite up to the standard. GAIL & ALVENA. A local act that was taken on in place of Mabel Meeker. A ring act exclusively. Well costumed and fairly expert. Would make a good opener. 8 min. F. S. DUFF & WALSH. Songs and Dances. This is a very good wooden-shoe dancing act. The boys do a lot of stunts that are quire new. Their singing is fairly good, as well. An act that should be encouraged. Received splendid applause for a supper show act. This act is so good that it will be used as an opener the balance of the week instead of Courtright. ROBIN. Juggler. 12 min. F. S. Manipulates oranges, cabbages, knives, forks, hats and rubber balls. Introduces considerable comedy in the act and keep up a perpetual jig throughout the act. Good for a small spot. An act that should please children. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good all-round show with some features to be talked about, like "The Roman Pastimes." Audience went out satisfied and think will hold good for the balance of the week.
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