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

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C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    APRIL 26-09.
VAN BROTHERS. 17 min. F.S. This makes a fairly good opening. One man works straight, the other eccentric. The comedy gets a few scattered laughs. The men play saxophones, zithers, cornet and trombone. Went off to a good hand.
"THE VILLAGE CHOIR." 14 min. in one. Advance applause. Carry their own drop. Sang the same medley of songs with slight variations as on their previous engagement here. Good applause after each number. Received an encore, and closed to a good hand.
VALERIE BERGERE & CO. "His Japanese Wife." 30 min. F.S. Advance applause. Miss Bergere demonstrated her popularity today all right in this dainty playlet of Japanese life in America. Listened to with rapt attention throughout and every bit scored well with the finish very strong. One of the prettiest stage settings ever, and Miss Bergere's costumes are superb as her work is faultless in every detail.
HOWARD AND HOWARD. 22 min. in one. Variations of their former act with some new parodies and Hebrew jokes. Imitations won a good hand. Close so strong this afternoon that Howard was compelled to make a little speech of regret before the audience would let them go.
SAM CHIP & MARY MARBLE. "In Old Edam." 22 min. F.S. A very novel and pretty act daintily set in Delft blue, with Chip and Marble in funny Dutch costumes. The songs are good and the humor quaint. Made a decided hit.
BEN WELCH. 17 min. in one. Some new songs and jokes, but the major portion have been heard here before. Closed well with his Dorondo song.
WILLY PANTZER TROUPE. 15 min. F.S. Offered some new feats today that won the house. The little fellows are particularly pleasing to the ladies and children. On Wednesday the Troupe say they will give an entirely new act which will be reported on. Closed very strong after two or three remarkable feats and the burlesque bull fight with the trained dog.
IRENE FRANKLIN & BURT GREEN. 22 min. F.S. Strong advance applause. Miss Franklin gave ger famous Red Head song that made the usual hit, and some new compositions that were well received. Literally an artiste to her finger-tips. Very strong finish.
"SLIVERS (Frank) OAKLEY. 18 min. F.S. This act is very good in spots but it ought to be cut down four or five minutes, as it did not prove itself strong enough for a closing feature. Oakley has worked up a funny idea which ought to be popular this season, but there are not enough people interested in baseball to make it a very strong number on the bill without some extra work with a comedy foil. The acrobat which he has with him is good, but is somewhat misplaced. What Oakley wants is a comedy-running mate and will develop his act further. He was a disappointment as a closer today.
KINETOGRAPH. "The Human Automobile." This is a good French comedy film.

GENERAL REMARKS. There is plenty of strong material in this show. While Oakley did not exactly fall down, nevertheless, he proved that he must be rightly placed on the bill to keep up his reputation, which, judging from the strong advance hand he got, is big here. By making a shift, the show will run smoother. The order for the balance of the week will be as follows:-
Van Brothers. The Village Choir. Valerie Bergere & Co. Ben Welch. Sam Chip and Mary Marble. Howard and Howard. Willy Pantzer Troupe. Irene Franklin. "Slivers" Oakly.
Circumstances compelled us to close the show with "Slivers," although this places him at a disadvantage. The night show simply went like wildfire with a very appreciative and without doubt the biggest house in town.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. APRIL 26-09. VAN BROTHERS. 17 min. F.S. This makes a fairly good opening. One man works straight, the other eccentric. The comedy gets a few scattered laughs. The men play saxophones, zithers, cornet and trombone. Went off to a good hand. "THE VILLAGE CHOIR." 14 min. in one. Advance applause. Carry their own drop. Sang the same medley of songs with slight variations as on their previous engagement here. Good applause after each number. Received an encore, and closed to a good hand. VALERIE BERGERE & CO. "His Japanese Wife." 30 min. F.S. Advance applause. Miss Bergere demonstrated her popularity today all right in this dainty playlet of Japanese life in America. Listened to with rapt attention throughout and every bit scored well with the finish very strong. One of the prettiest stage settings ever, and Miss Bergere's costumes are superb as her work is faultless in every detail. HOWARD AND HOWARD. 22 min. in one. Variations of their former act with some new parodies and Hebrew jokes. Imitations won a good hand. Close so strong this afternoon that Howard was compelled to make a little speech of regret before the audience would let them go. SAM CHIP & MARY MARBLE. "In Old Edam." 22 min. F.S. A very novel and pretty act daintily set in Delft blue, with Chip and Marble in funny Dutch costumes. The songs are good and the humor quaint. Made a decided hit. BEN WELCH. 17 min. in one. Some new songs and jokes, but the major portion have been heard here before. Closed well with his Dorondo song. WILLY PANTZER TROUPE. 15 min. F.S. Offered some new feats today that won the house. The little fellows are particularly pleasing to the ladies and children. On Wednesday the Troupe say they will give an entirely new act which will be reported on. Closed very strong after two or three remarkable feats and the burlesque bull fight with the trained dog. IRENE FRANKLIN & BURT GREEN. 22 min. F.S. Strong advance applause. Miss Franklin gave ger famous Red Head song that made the usual hit, and some new compositions that were well received. Literally an artiste to her finger-tips. Very strong finish. "SLIVERS (Frank) OAKLEY. 18 min. F.S. This act is very good in spots but it ought to be cut down four or five minutes, as it did not prove itself strong enough for a closing feature. Oakley has worked up a funny idea which ought to be popular this season, but there are not enough people interested in baseball to make it a very strong number on the bill without some extra work with a comedy foil. The acrobat which he has with him is good, but is somewhat misplaced. What Oakley wants is a comedy-running mate and will develop his act further. He was a disappointment as a closer today. KINETOGRAPH. "The Human Automobile." This is a good French comedy film. GENERAL REMARKS. There is plenty of strong material in this show. While Oakley did not exactly fall down, nevertheless, he proved that he must be rightly placed on the bill to keep up his reputation, which, judging from the strong advance hand he got, is big here. By making a shift, the show will run smoother. The order for the balance of the week will be as follows:- Van Brothers. The Village Choir. Valerie Bergere & Co. Ben Welch. Sam Chip and Mary Marble. Howard and Howard. Willy Pantzer Troupe. Irene Franklin. "Slivers" Oakly. Circumstances compelled us to close the show with "Slivers," although this places him at a disadvantage. The night show simply went like wildfire with a very appreciative and without doubt the biggest house in town.