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

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C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    MARCH1-09.
THE TYROLEANS. 22 min. F.S. This act is novel, and the vocal work is really very meritorious. While it can scarcely be considered a topline feature, nevertheless, it could hold a spot around 9 o'clock with credit. The setting represents the exterior of a Swiss chalet. Act has a very pretty little love story and a wedding scene with old dances and genuine merriment to give the picture life. The songs are the old songs of Switzerland, and most of them contain the characteristic yodling. There are one or two exceptional voices among the number. Their ensemble work shows training. Put down the bill after Monday.
HOLDEN'S MANIKINS  23 min. F.S. Well known in the Circuit. Same act as presented here before, except for the introduction of the Salome Dance, which received considerable applause. In fact, each one of the little songs and scenes seemed to please. The close was only fair at the matinee, but the whole act went big at night.
BISON CITY FOUR. 16 min. in one. One man works straight, three eccentric -- the Italian, Tramp and Irishman. There is some comedy in this act, and the boys sing well. Each one of them is a fair soloist, and the songs are well selected. Open with a burlesque Country Fair skin-game with interchanging of money and considerable fun. Good applause after each selection and closed fairly well.
ROBERT HENRY HODGE & CO. "Troubles of Bill Blithers, Bachelor." 22 min. F.S. A rather over-drawn sketch of a burlesque bachelor in a boarding house who is the victim of a landlady and two boarders. The comedy is of the light order, but the jury got a good many laughs out of it. The finish is weak, but on the whole, the act held the spot. Could be improved by a rattling ending. Good for about 8:30.
BOBBY NORTH. 16 min. in one. Advance hand. Brought a lot of new stuff, considerable of it good, but much of it merely fair. Bobby North is a favorite here; consequently went much better than really the material justifies. Was much stronger at night and scored.
THE LOVE WALTZ. 36 min. Same as presented here some months ago, seemed just as well received as on their previous occasion. The cast, with one or two exceptions, remains the same with Miss Maple and Kappeler Respectful attention throughout and a strong close. The substitution of the new comedian improves the act, and in fact, it seems to run much cleaner and smoother than before. Have an idea that it will draw money to the house this week.
FRED SOSMAN, presenting his own conceits, "Types." this man's character work shows a good deal of versatility. Songs included, the Italian, the Coon-Shouter, the Rube, the Soubrette and others. The audience liked them all and gave him generous applause. His work is quite out of the usual run. Held a hard spot with credit. 12 min. in one.
W. C. FIELDS. Advance hand. 17 min. F.S. This man is certainly a genius in humor and in dexterity of juggling. Kept the audience amused every minute of the time he was on, and they would not let him go until he responded to an encore. No new material, but it's all good.
NICHOLS SISTERS. 14 min. in one. While the songs of the Nichols Sisters this time are quite as well selected and were sung as well as on their last visit, their line of talk seemed weak, and the consequence is they did not go with the dash and ginger that they did before.

the Tyroleans, which is really a very good act, was absolutely lost. Under the new arrangement, which follows, the show plays very well. We found it necessary to close with "The Love Waltz," as we had absolutely nothing in one that was able to pick up after the beautiful picture and the closing of the Waltz. Despite the fact that it is Lent, the greater number of the acts met with much favor and the press notices were universally favorable. So think we will manage to hold our own. The show plays as follows:-
1. LaVine-Cimaron Trio
2. Bison City Four
3. R. H. Hodge & Co
4. Fred Sosman
5. The Tyroleans
6. Holden's Manikins
7. Nichols Sisters
8. W.C. Fields
9. Bobby Worth
10. Love Waltz
11. Kinetograph
12. Wood Brothers
13. Payton & Wilson
14. The Daleys

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MARCH1-09. THE TYROLEANS. 22 min. F.S. This act is novel, and the vocal work is really very meritorious. While it can scarcely be considered a topline feature, nevertheless, it could hold a spot around 9 o'clock with credit. The setting represents the exterior of a Swiss chalet. Act has a very pretty little love story and a wedding scene with old dances and genuine merriment to give the picture life. The songs are the old songs of Switzerland, and most of them contain the characteristic yodling. There are one or two exceptional voices among the number. Their ensemble work shows training. Put down the bill after Monday. HOLDEN'S MANIKINS 23 min. F.S. Well known in the Circuit. Same act as presented here before, except for the introduction of the Salome Dance, which received considerable applause. In fact, each one of the little songs and scenes seemed to please. The close was only fair at the matinee, but the whole act went big at night. BISON CITY FOUR. 16 min. in one. One man works straight, three eccentric -- the Italian, Tramp and Irishman. There is some comedy in this act, and the boys sing well. Each one of them is a fair soloist, and the songs are well selected. Open with a burlesque Country Fair skin-game with interchanging of money and considerable fun. Good applause after each selection and closed fairly well. ROBERT HENRY HODGE & CO. "Troubles of Bill Blithers, Bachelor." 22 min. F.S. A rather over-drawn sketch of a burlesque bachelor in a boarding house who is the victim of a landlady and two boarders. The comedy is of the light order, but the jury got a good many laughs out of it. The finish is weak, but on the whole, the act held the spot. Could be improved by a rattling ending. Good for about 8:30. BOBBY NORTH. 16 min. in one. Advance hand. Brought a lot of new stuff, considerable of it good, but much of it merely fair. Bobby North is a favorite here; consequently went much better than really the material justifies. Was much stronger at night and scored. THE LOVE WALTZ. 36 min. Same as presented here some months ago, seemed just as well received as on their previous occasion. The cast, with one or two exceptions, remains the same with Miss Maple and Kappeler Respectful attention throughout and a strong close. The substitution of the new comedian improves the act, and in fact, it seems to run much cleaner and smoother than before. Have an idea that it will draw money to the house this week. FRED SOSMAN, presenting his own conceits, "Types." this man's character work shows a good deal of versatility. Songs included, the Italian, the Coon-Shouter, the Rube, the Soubrette and others. The audience liked them all and gave him generous applause. His work is quite out of the usual run. Held a hard spot with credit. 12 min. in one. W. C. FIELDS. Advance hand. 17 min. F.S. This man is certainly a genius in humor and in dexterity of juggling. Kept the audience amused every minute of the time he was on, and they would not let him go until he responded to an encore. No new material, but it's all good. NICHOLS SISTERS. 14 min. in one. While the songs of the Nichols Sisters this time are quite as well selected and were sung as well as on their last visit, their line of talk seemed weak, and the consequence is they did not go with the dash and ginger that they did before. the Tyroleans, which is really a very good act, was absolutely lost. Under the new arrangement, which follows, the show plays very well. We found it necessary to close with "The Love Waltz," as we had absolutely nothing in one that was able to pick up after the beautiful picture and the closing of the Waltz. Despite the fact that it is Lent, the greater number of the acts met with much favor and the press notices were universally favorable. So think we will manage to hold our own. The show plays as follows:- 1. LaVine-Cimaron Trio 2. Bison City Four 3. R. H. Hodge & Co 4. Fred Sosman 5. The Tyroleans 6. Holden's Manikins 7. Nichols Sisters 8. W.C. Fields 9. Bobby Worth 10. Love Waltz 11. Kinetograph 12. Wood Brothers 13. Payton & Wilson 14. The Daleys