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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909

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THE HAWAIIAN TRIO. 20 min. in 1 1/2. This act is a decided novelty, although it is a quiet act, in a way, and has to be carefully placed on the bill. Nevertheless the barbaric music and dancing, as well as the artistic stage setting and costuming, makes it a very acceptable number. The man gets a singing tone out of the guitar such as I have have heard. The woman is a very graceful dancer and superbly costumed. The Hula dance at the close had to be repeated. The musical numbers include selection of native songs and instrumental work on the guitars. Altogether the act, while not a pretentious one, pleases on account of its novelty.

PATTY FRANK TROUPE. 10 min. F.S. Six men and one little boy. An European ground tumbling act of the regulation order. Very expert and finished in every particular. Good applause throughout and strong finish.

KINNETOGRAPH. ACROBATIC MAID. A very funny series indeed. Had everybody laughing. MAKING ARABIAN POTTERY. An interesting travel film

COWBOY WILLIAMS. This is an act I saw up at Chester some weeks ago and liked very much. It is justified in the report I sent in, and would be a very acceptable opener or anywhere in the three-a-day section or early two-a-day section. Juggles with muskets, cannon balls, javelins and other military paraphernalia. Makes a manly appearance on stage and got a good reception.

THE BODEAUS. 12 min. in one. Man and woman singing various popular songs quite well. Their billing reads, "French Vocalists," although only one song "The Palms" was sung in French. Good applause.

AH-LING-FOO. 12 min. F. S. A regulation Oriental sleight-of-hand act. Not particularly brilliant nor well set, as these acts usually are. Received fair applause.

GENERAL REMARKS. This show will hold its own all right with our public. It played off very well, and whereas there are several old faces on the bill, the material is new in every instance. Think it will draw the money this week.

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THE HAWAIIAN TRIO. 20 min. in 1 1/2. This act is a decided novelty, although it is a quiet act, in a way, and has to be carefully placed on the bill. Nevertheless the barbaric music and dancing, as well as the artistic stage setting and costuming, makes it a very acceptable number. The man gets a singing tone out of the guitar such as I have have heard. The woman is a very graceful dancer and superbly costumed. The Hula dance at the close had to be repeated. The musical numbers include selection of native songs and instrumental work on the guitars. Altogether the act, while not a pretentious one, pleases on account of its novelty. PATTY FRANK TROUPE. 10 min. F.S. Six men and one little boy. An European ground tumbling act of the regulation order. Very expert and finished in every particular. Good applause throughout and strong finish. KINNETOGRAPH. ACROBATIC MAID. A very funny series indeed. Had everybody laughing. MAKING ARABIAN POTTERY. An interesting travel film COWBOY WILLIAMS. This is an act I saw up at Chester some weeks ago and liked very much. It is justified in the report I sent in, and would be a very acceptable opener or anywhere in the three-a-day section or early two-a-day section. Juggles with muskets, cannon balls, javelins and other military paraphernalia. Makes a manly appearance on stage and got a good reception. THE BODEAUS. 12 min. in one. Man and woman singing various popular songs quite well. Their billing reads, "French Vocalists," although only one song "The Palms" was sung in French. Good applause. AH-LING-FOO. 12 min. F. S. A regulation Oriental sleight-of-hand act. Not particularly brilliant nor well set, as these acts usually are. Received fair applause. GENERAL REMARKS. This show will hold its own all right with our public. It played off very well, and whereas there are several old faces on the bill, the material is new in every instance. Think it will draw the money this week.