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

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"NIGHT WITH THE POETS. 30 min. F.S. Well known on the Circuit, presented with a few variations. The reading of the poetry was impressive and the accompanying pictures good, although they did not have the picture features quite in hand today. The vocal part in the act is very pleasing and the audience would not let them go without several encores. Strong finishing hand.
COOPER & ROBINSON. 10 min. in one. This act is somewhat a variation on their old work, but it went strong and they negotiated this hard spot in good shape.
HUGH LLOYD. 12 min. F.S. This man is certainly a wonderful bounding rope artist. although the act seems to lack brilliant showmanship to make it a closer. The manner in which he does incredible feats, such as dancing on the tight rope while playing a violin and turning somersaults while fiddling, is nothing short of marvelous. The skipping the rope while thus balancing got a good hand, but the closing feat, (that of doing stunts on the rope while blindfolded and strapped in a bag), was particularly remarkable. Act really belongs in the body of the bill to show it to best advantage.
KINETOGRAPH. "A STRONG GALE." This is a fantastical French film but pleasing. WOOD FLOATING IN CANADA. a very interesting travel film as instructive as it is photographically excellent. THE MERRY WIDOW WALTZ. A typical French film.
SOPHIE EVERETT & CO. "A House Warming." 18 min. F.S. This is a sketch founded on mistaken identity and the usual crossfire charge of insanity. The three actors get all there is out of the sketch and could hold a fairly good spot with credit. Miss Everett is clever and vivacious. Received good applause.
DUFF & WALSH. 10 MIN/ in one. Two young men, both working straight. Fairly good work on the dancing mat and worthy of a small spot.
SID BAXTER. Aerial Cyclist. 10 min. in 1 1/2. This man carries his own C. D. F. drop in one, and is accompanied by a pretty girl as an assistant. His work on the bicycle on the slack rope is very expert and holds the interest of the audience. Considerable applause. Could hold a good spot in the early section or might prove a good opener, if an act in one or one and a half is wanted for that use.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very classy show; full of high-class musical work and plenty of fun. There are no weak spots on the bill and will be only one small transposition. Hugh Lloyd is not showy enough for a closer and would be better appreciated up the bill, if could be. The three big acts -- De Lussan, The Fadettes and "Night with the Poets" would give distinction to any bill. Think we will do good business with those attractions for the balance of the week.
CUTS.
KAUFMAN BROS. The  business of spitting in face.
FOUR COMRADES:- Business with piece of lumber which threatens to go over into the orchestra; also the business of making false fall in either one of the boxes; also the scratching the head.
FOSTER & FOSTER. Spitting on hands and on woodwork on piano. Also expression "They are all soused," referring to orchestra; expression "Knocking L out of the drum."
CARSON & WILLARD. The verses about father bringing home members of a burlesque company every night; expression "Ladies' shirts two thirds off"; also draw Salmone burlesque milder and have skirt over back completely.

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"NIGHT WITH THE POETS. 30 min. F.S. Well known on the Circuit, presented with a few variations. The reading of the poetry was impressive and the accompanying pictures good, although they did not have the picture features quite in hand today. The vocal part in the act is very pleasing and the audience would not let them go without several encores. Strong finishing hand. COOPER & ROBINSON. 10 min. in one. This act is somewhat a variation on their old work, but it went strong and they negotiated this hard spot in good shape. HUGH LLOYD. 12 min. F.S. This man is certainly a wonderful bounding rope artist. although the act seems to lack brilliant showmanship to make it a closer. The manner in which he does incredible feats, such as dancing on the tight rope while playing a violin and turning somersaults while fiddling, is nothing short of marvelous. The skipping the rope while thus balancing got a good hand, but the closing feat, (that of doing stunts on the rope while blindfolded and strapped in a bag), was particularly remarkable. Act really belongs in the body of the bill to show it to best advantage. KINETOGRAPH. "A STRONG GALE." This is a fantastical French film but pleasing. WOOD FLOATING IN CANADA. a very interesting travel film as instructive as it is photographically excellent. THE MERRY WIDOW WALTZ. A typical French film. SOPHIE EVERETT & CO. "A House Warming." 18 min. F.S. This is a sketch founded on mistaken identity and the usual crossfire charge of insanity. The three actors get all there is out of the sketch and could hold a fairly good spot with credit. Miss Everett is clever and vivacious. Received good applause. DUFF & WALSH. 10 MIN/ in one. Two young men, both working straight. Fairly good work on the dancing mat and worthy of a small spot. SID BAXTER. Aerial Cyclist. 10 min. in 1 1/2. This man carries his own C. D. F. drop in one, and is accompanied by a pretty girl as an assistant. His work on the bicycle on the slack rope is very expert and holds the interest of the audience. Considerable applause. Could hold a good spot in the early section or might prove a good opener, if an act in one or one and a half is wanted for that use. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very classy show; full of high-class musical work and plenty of fun. There are no weak spots on the bill and will be only one small transposition. Hugh Lloyd is not showy enough for a closer and would be better appreciated up the bill, if could be. The three big acts -- De Lussan, The Fadettes and "Night with the Poets" would give distinction to any bill. Think we will do good business with those attractions for the balance of the week. CUTS. KAUFMAN BROS. The business of spitting in face. FOUR COMRADES:- Business with piece of lumber which threatens to go over into the orchestra; also the business of making false fall in either one of the boxes; also the scratching the head. FOSTER & FOSTER. Spitting on hands and on woodwork on piano. Also expression "They are all soused," referring to orchestra; expression "Knocking L out of the drum." CARSON & WILLARD. The verses about father bringing home members of a burlesque company every night; expression "Ladies' shirts two thirds off"; also draw Salmone burlesque milder and have skirt over back completely.