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

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C.E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. DEC. 28-08.
THE OVERING TRIO. 13 min. opens F.S., closes in one. These little people are precocious and do their work very cleverly. They are bound to develop into something of a superior order. Makes an acceptable opener. Good applause.

BINNS, BINNS, & BINNS. Com. and Music. 17 min. F.S., cl. in one. This act showes marked improvement every time it returns. This time, it is funnier than ever, and the musical work is of unusual merit. The crowd did not seem to want them to leave today. Good applause throughout, and a big closing hand.

THE PICQUAYS. Acrobats. 10 min. F.S., close in one. This is a very showman-like act throughout. The costuming is superb, and both the man and woman are very clever acrobats and head-and-hand balancers. The close in one, which included the dancing on the hands, made a very good finish. Won big applause.

WARD & CURRAN. "The Terrible Judge." 34 min., F.S., close in one. This act is funnier than ever. It always does well here, but for a holiday feature, it is a distinct hit. Introduces a lot of new material and Ward in his extemperaneous humors is very amusing. He certainly had the crowd with him today.

WILLIAM H. THOMPSON. "Waterloo." 34 min. F.S. Whereas this is a very interesting character study, it is altogether too quiet and long drawn-out for a holiday crowd. It deals with the reminisences of the hero of "Waterloo," and there is no story outside of this to give it additional heart interest, and it is almost barren of comedy. Of course it is a literary production, and in the hands of Sir Henry Irving might have been great for a curtain-raiser; but in a vaudeville bill is far too serious, particularly during a week when people come to the theatre to laugh. The crowd gave it respectful attention, although they showed restlessness at times, and the finishing hand was good, but not strong. Will do better with the evening crowds. 10 P.M. act webt better tonight with our "regulars." Five curtain calls and big closing hand. 

GILLETTE & MACFARLANE. "Bits of Musical Nonsense. 17 min. in one. Well known on the Circuit. Both have good voices and sing pleasingly. Good applause after each number. The comedy is fair. Three changes of costume, all of them artistic. Fair closing hand.

SELMA BRAATZ. "The Lady Juggler." 14 min. F.S. If this young girl continues to improve, she will develop into a veritable female Chinquevali. Her work is much better than when she appeared here before and although there are no really new feats, nevertheless the act pleased very much and got continued applause. Closed well.

HYAM & MCINTYRE. "The Quakeress." 25 min. F.S. Opens in one. This vehicle gives to clever people a chance to show their versatility, particularly Miss McIntyre, who is a very pretty woman with a sweet, dainty personality, and a charming voice. The scene is supposed to be a stage door and a theatre stage, where a little Quakeress applies for a position. There is some burlesque melodrama and very clever songs, with a good dance at the finish. Strong applause after each selection and big closing hand.

ALICE LLOYD. 30 min. in one. Second and last week of this 

a good toe dancing turn, 

that is skillful, although the feats are not by any means

some considerable original comedy. Got the best hand of any of the acts during our supper show.

GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good holiday bill with the exception of the Thompson act, which is not of the jollification brand, and should have been deferred to another week, as the crowd during this week is not composed of our regulars. The bill will draw money all the same. It gave entire satisfaction this afternoon.

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C.E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. DEC. 28-08. THE OVERING TRIO. 13 min. opens F.S., closes in one. These little people are precocious and do their work very cleverly. They are bound to develop into something of a superior order. Makes an acceptable opener. Good applause. BINNS, BINNS, & BINNS. Com. and Music. 17 min. F.S., cl. in one. This act showes marked improvement every time it returns. This time, it is funnier than ever, and the musical work is of unusual merit. The crowd did not seem to want them to leave today. Good applause throughout, and a big closing hand. THE PICQUAYS. Acrobats. 10 min. F.S., close in one. This is a very showman-like act throughout. The costuming is superb, and both the man and woman are very clever acrobats and head-and-hand balancers. The close in one, which included the dancing on the hands, made a very good finish. Won big applause. WARD & CURRAN. "The Terrible Judge." 34 min., F.S., close in one. This act is funnier than ever. It always does well here, but for a holiday feature, it is a distinct hit. Introduces a lot of new material and Ward in his extemperaneous humors is very amusing. He certainly had the crowd with him today. WILLIAM H. THOMPSON. "Waterloo." 34 min. F.S. Whereas this is a very interesting character study, it is altogether too quiet and long drawn-out for a holiday crowd. It deals with the reminisences of the hero of "Waterloo," and there is no story outside of this to give it additional heart interest, and it is almost barren of comedy. Of course it is a literary production, and in the hands of Sir Henry Irving might have been great for a curtain-raiser; but in a vaudeville bill is far too serious, particularly during a week when people come to the theatre to laugh. The crowd gave it respectful attention, although they showed restlessness at times, and the finishing hand was good, but not strong. Will do better with the evening crowds. 10 P.M. act webt better tonight with our "regulars." Five curtain calls and big closing hand. GILLETTE & MACFARLANE. "Bits of Musical Nonsense. 17 min. in one. Well known on the Circuit. Both have good voices and sing pleasingly. Good applause after each number. The comedy is fair. Three changes of costume, all of them artistic. Fair closing hand. SELMA BRAATZ. "The Lady Juggler." 14 min. F.S. If this young girl continues to improve, she will develop into a veritable female Chinquevali. Her work is much better than when she appeared here before and although there are no really new feats, nevertheless the act pleased very much and got continued applause. Closed well. HYAM & MCINTYRE. "The Quakeress." 25 min. F.S. Opens in one. This vehicle gives to clever people a chance to show their versatility, particularly Miss McIntyre, who is a very pretty woman with a sweet, dainty personality, and a charming voice. The scene is supposed to be a stage door and a theatre stage, where a little Quakeress applies for a position. There is some burlesque melodrama and very clever songs, with a good dance at the finish. Strong applause after each selection and big closing hand. ALICE LLOYD. 30 min. in one. Second and last week of this a good toe dancing turn, that is skillful, although the feats are not by any means some considerable original comedy. Got the best hand of any of the acts during our supper show. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good holiday bill with the exception of the Thompson act, which is not of the jollification brand, and should have been deferred to another week, as the crowd during this week is not composed of our regulars. The bill will draw money all the same. It gave entire satisfaction this afternoon.