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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909
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The Mermaids. On at 3.10, [8?] minutes full stage. A very attractive act indeed, one that to my mind is preferable to the old Finney act, done by Prof. Jim and his eldest daughter. These two girls, Maud and Gladys, are much prettier than their sister, and are very shapely. If they can do fancy diving, and I am told they can, there is a chance here to do something in the way of off-setting Kellermann in case she proves intractable. Jerome and Schwartz. On at 3.18, 16 minutes in 2. This is the first act of this kind we have played in three years, or more, and I think it will be the last. Instead of getting big salaries these acts should pay for the privilege of boosting their songs. While Schwartz is a fine pianist, Jerome does not begin to deliver his stuff as well as the regular performers, and they do not sing particularly well together. If they had a brand new song it would help some, but everything they are using has been done to death. Jerome's little daughter is introduced to sing "Meet Me in Rose Time, Rosie." She is pretty but nothing extraordinary as a singer. Three Sisters Trapnell assisted by George Trapnell. On at 3.34, 10 minutes full stage. One of the best acrobatic acts that has ever played this house. The three girls are pretty, particularly shapely and extremely graceful in everthing they do, while the boy's work is noticeable for its ease and grace also. It is a pleasure to present an act like this to the public. Claire Romaine. On at 3.44, 17 minutes in one. Second week. I let her sing "I Haven't Told My Mother Up to Now" this afternoon and watched its effect on the audience, and also asked some questions, the result being that she won't sing it again. She did very nicely for us last week with songs to which no objection could possibly be raised, excepting by the ultra-prudish, and she will undoubtedly do so this week. Neil Burgess & Co. On at 4.01, 27 minutes full stage. Playing the condensed version of "The County Fair." Did all that was expected, and more too. Got many laughs and held the audience in splendid shape. The race scene is a thriller for fair and is put on better than I have ever seen it done before. Personally, I consider this act well worth its present salary, and feel that it will draw more than many an act getting a whole lot more. Would repeat it next season. Kinetograph. On at 4.28, 24 minutes. "Rubber Heels"--A very good comic. "Scenes in Strasburg"--Highly interesting. "On the Zambezi"--Second week. One of the best scenic pictures we have had in a long time. H Claire Romaine I The Mermaids J Jerome & Schwartz K The Trapnells L Whitaker & Hill M Neil Burgess & Co. N Kinetograph
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The Mermaids. On at 3.10, [8?] minutes full stage. A very attractive act indeed, one that to my mind is preferable to the old Finney act, done by Prof. Jim and his eldest daughter. These two girls, Maud and Gladys, are much prettier than their sister, and are very shapely. If they can do fancy diving, and I am told they can, there is a chance here to do something in the way of off-setting Kellermann in case she proves intractable. Jerome and Schwartz. On at 3.18, 16 minutes in 2. This is the first act of this kind we have played in three years, or more, and I think it will be the last. Instead of getting big salaries these acts should pay for the privilege of boosting their songs. While Schwartz is a fine pianist, Jerome does not begin to deliver his stuff as well as the regular performers, and they do not sing particularly well together. If they had a brand new song it would help some, but everything they are using has been done to death. Jerome's little daughter is introduced to sing "Meet Me in Rose Time, Rosie." She is pretty but nothing extraordinary as a singer. Three Sisters Trapnell assisted by George Trapnell. On at 3.34, 10 minutes full stage. One of the best acrobatic acts that has ever played this house. The three girls are pretty, particularly shapely and extremely graceful in everthing they do, while the boy's work is noticeable for its ease and grace also. It is a pleasure to present an act like this to the public. Claire Romaine. On at 3.44, 17 minutes in one. Second week. I let her sing "I Haven't Told My Mother Up to Now" this afternoon and watched its effect on the audience, and also asked some questions, the result being that she won't sing it again. She did very nicely for us last week with songs to which no objection could possibly be raised, excepting by the ultra-prudish, and she will undoubtedly do so this week. Neil Burgess & Co. On at 4.01, 27 minutes full stage. Playing the condensed version of "The County Fair." Did all that was expected, and more too. Got many laughs and held the audience in splendid shape. The race scene is a thriller for fair and is put on better than I have ever seen it done before. Personally, I consider this act well worth its present salary, and feel that it will draw more than many an act getting a whole lot more. Would repeat it next season. Kinetograph. On at 4.28, 24 minutes. "Rubber Heels"--A very good comic. "Scenes in Strasburg"--Highly interesting. "On the Zambezi"--Second week. One of the best scenic pictures we have had in a long time. H Claire Romaine I The Mermaids J Jerome & Schwartz K The Trapnells L Whitaker & Hill M Neil Burgess & Co. N Kinetograph
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