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

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C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    MAY 10-09.
BIMM, BOMM, BRRR. 16 min. F.S., close in one. While this act could make good anywhere between 8 and 9 o'clock, nevertheless, it makes an ideal opener for a nine-act show, starting off things with a bang. The act is beautifully dressed and novel in every one of the specialties, particularly the whirling stringed instrument with the many colored lights which not only got a big hand for its brilliancy, but for good musical work. The finish in one with the freak cornets made a big hit. In fact, the act was a hit all the way through. We have not had an opening act so strong in a long time.
THE YAMAMOTO BROS. 12 min. F.S. close in one. All that has been said about these people previously is more than borne out in their work today. Their work on the bounding wire caught the crowd very strong. The work in one on the high perch and trapeze balanced on the shoulder made an immense hit, and the close was one of the strongest I have ever heard for an act of that kind.
BERT COOTE & CO. "A Lamb in Wall Street." 20 min. F.S. This is even more cleverly acted than on previous occasions here. Bert Coote is simply irresistible in humor and the crowd was with him right up to the finish. Closed very strong.
RICHARDS & MURPHY. 17 min. in one. Big advance applause owing very largely to the fact that both are Philadelphians and they have a considerable following. Intrinsically the act is not up to our usual standard, as the material is only fair and only the manner of delivery saves it from a frost. Closed out fairly strong.
THE PISSIUTTIS. 8 min. F.S. This is a typical Hippodrome act, consisting of a man and woman on horseback, the woman partner and an assistant. The work on horseback is of the regulation Circus order, at the same time very expert and won good applause. Fits in this spot very acceptably.
HENRY CLIVE & CO. 18 min. in one. Henry Clive is an original entertainer, his act being what might be called in the parlor line. The burlesque magic is very amusing and his line of talk is clever. Reminds one of Cliff. Held the spot all right. Closed well.
CRESSY & DAYNE. 19 min. F.S. Received, as he usually is here, with a good advance hand and with interest all the way through. Closed very strong.
THE MC NAUGHTONS. 17 min. in one. Well known act that went just as strong as on previous occasions. Laughter throughout and closed good.
KATHLEEN CLIFFORD & ARTHUR HILL. 21 min. F.S. This is a very dainty and pleasing musical act. Makes a ripping good closer. The music is catchy and the stage setting particularly appealing to the children. The cast is well chosen and the dances are particularly fetching. The collie ballet got a good hand and the work of Hill on "The Polar Bear" is funny. The songs are sung so rapidly (perhaps even too rapidly) and works up to a picturesque climax. Good applause.
KINETOGRAPH. "A Canadian Carnival." A mighty interesting travel series.
GENERAL REMARKS. This show is sufficiently novel and diverse to win out very strong this week. There were no absolutely weak spots and the bill as a whole seemed to be admirably balanced. Everybody went away thoroughly pleased.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MAY 10-09. BIMM, BOMM, BRRR. 16 min. F.S., close in one. While this act could make good anywhere between 8 and 9 o'clock, nevertheless, it makes an ideal opener for a nine-act show, starting off things with a bang. The act is beautifully dressed and novel in every one of the specialties, particularly the whirling stringed instrument with the many colored lights which not only got a big hand for its brilliancy, but for good musical work. The finish in one with the freak cornets made a big hit. In fact, the act was a hit all the way through. We have not had an opening act so strong in a long time. THE YAMAMOTO BROS. 12 min. F.S. close in one. All that has been said about these people previously is more than borne out in their work today. Their work on the bounding wire caught the crowd very strong. The work in one on the high perch and trapeze balanced on the shoulder made an immense hit, and the close was one of the strongest I have ever heard for an act of that kind. BERT COOTE & CO. "A Lamb in Wall Street." 20 min. F.S. This is even more cleverly acted than on previous occasions here. Bert Coote is simply irresistible in humor and the crowd was with him right up to the finish. Closed very strong. RICHARDS & MURPHY. 17 min. in one. Big advance applause owing very largely to the fact that both are Philadelphians and they have a considerable following. Intrinsically the act is not up to our usual standard, as the material is only fair and only the manner of delivery saves it from a frost. Closed out fairly strong. THE PISSIUTTIS. 8 min. F.S. This is a typical Hippodrome act, consisting of a man and woman on horseback, the woman partner and an assistant. The work on horseback is of the regulation Circus order, at the same time very expert and won good applause. Fits in this spot very acceptably. HENRY CLIVE & CO. 18 min. in one. Henry Clive is an original entertainer, his act being what might be called in the parlor line. The burlesque magic is very amusing and his line of talk is clever. Reminds one of Cliff. Held the spot all right. Closed well. CRESSY & DAYNE. 19 min. F.S. Received, as he usually is here, with a good advance hand and with interest all the way through. Closed very strong. THE MC NAUGHTONS. 17 min. in one. Well known act that went just as strong as on previous occasions. Laughter throughout and closed good. KATHLEEN CLIFFORD & ARTHUR HILL. 21 min. F.S. This is a very dainty and pleasing musical act. Makes a ripping good closer. The music is catchy and the stage setting particularly appealing to the children. The cast is well chosen and the dances are particularly fetching. The collie ballet got a good hand and the work of Hill on "The Polar Bear" is funny. The songs are sung so rapidly (perhaps even too rapidly) and works up to a picturesque climax. Good applause. KINETOGRAPH. "A Canadian Carnival." A mighty interesting travel series. GENERAL REMARKS. This show is sufficiently novel and diverse to win out very strong this week. There were no absolutely weak spots and the bill as a whole seemed to be admirably balanced. Everybody went away thoroughly pleased.