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

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C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    OCT. 11, 1909.
THE SEEBACKS. 12 min. F.S. These people have trimmed up the stage in great shape, but beyond the value of their act. The man is very good at the bag-punching, nothing extraordinary, and the woman is a failure, having neither personality nor skill. She is only a fairly interesting assistant. Seeback does some bag-punching stunts that are undoubtedly very difficult, but only a gymnasium athlete would apprecuate them, for the applause was light and the finish likewise. Makes only a fair opener.
THREE DUBALL BROTHERS. 8 min. in one. These boys are, as usual with good dancers, very mediocre vocalists; but their dancing is excellent. With a rapid dancing close brought good applause.
KENDAL WESTON & CO. "What Money Can't Buy." 26 min. F.S. This is well written and should make a stronger impression than it does. This is owing to the woman who takes the part of "the daughter of a hundred Earls," who is far from looking or acting the part. In the afternoon the act was received with only qualified favor, but with the evening house it pulled up stronger, getting good attention, with some scattered laughs for the comedy, and closing well. Think it will develop stronger during the week and hold the spot O. K.
NELSON & OTTO. 23 min. in one. Two mighty pretty and talented girls. The pianiste is a gem, and the vocaliste is very sprightly and clever. The pianiste has abundant personality, but a voice not big enough to fill this house. This is unfortunate, for she has temperament and charm. A very pleasing act of the high-class parlor variety.
"PETER." 26 min. F.S. There is no discounting the fact that this is one of the biggest attractions of modern Vaudeville. "Peter" has the town going very strong and everybody is interested in him, from the scientific men of the Colleges and University down to the humblest occupant of the gallery. He is the unqualified hit of the town and would fill a house twice this size every evening as soon as he was known.
JONES & DEELY. "Hotel Reckless." 22 min. F.S. close in one. This scene represents a hotel office, both men working blackface. One represents the hotel-clerk, the other the bell-boy. There is a good deal of comedy, some of which had to be cut, but on the whole amusing. Jones' baritone solos are very good, and well known to Vaudeville in quartette work. Altogether it is a very good act.
WHITE & STUART. "Cherie." 30 Min. F.S. Same act as presented here before, and just as much of a hit. Miss Stuart's new Parisian gown and hat are the envy of the women, and the dressing of the act leaves nothing to be desired. Big advance hand and a strong close. A great sketch and no mistake.
CARRIE DEMAR. 20 min. in one. All new material except her popular "Lonesome Flossie" song, and all good. Changes of costume very effective, the first one a very striking Parisian costume. Good applause after each selection. Closed big.


THE KELLINOS. 14 min. F.S. This act has improved immensely since it was here last. There are seven men and two women. The dressing of the act is all that a critic could wish for, and whereas their vocal work is not particularly strong, their ground-tumbling and risely work, as well as that on the bounding mat are immense. Big applause throughout and a very strong close. As a closing feature to any bill leaves nothing to be desired.
KINETOGRAPH. "Magic Fountain Pen." A very good French comedy film.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a strong show even without "Peter," and, of course, with him ought to jam the house afternoon and evening for the balance of the week.
CUTS.
JONES & DEELY. "Stronger in July and August"
Word, "Damnedest"
"Dead Smell hotel"
Reference to "thinks his bed is buggy"
"Lady in Room 24 wants a boy"

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. OCT. 11, 1909. THE SEEBACKS. 12 min. F.S. These people have trimmed up the stage in great shape, but beyond the value of their act. The man is very good at the bag-punching, nothing extraordinary, and the woman is a failure, having neither personality nor skill. She is only a fairly interesting assistant. Seeback does some bag-punching stunts that are undoubtedly very difficult, but only a gymnasium athlete would apprecuate them, for the applause was light and the finish likewise. Makes only a fair opener. THREE DUBALL BROTHERS. 8 min. in one. These boys are, as usual with good dancers, very mediocre vocalists; but their dancing is excellent. With a rapid dancing close brought good applause. KENDAL WESTON & CO. "What Money Can't Buy." 26 min. F.S. This is well written and should make a stronger impression than it does. This is owing to the woman who takes the part of "the daughter of a hundred Earls," who is far from looking or acting the part. In the afternoon the act was received with only qualified favor, but with the evening house it pulled up stronger, getting good attention, with some scattered laughs for the comedy, and closing well. Think it will develop stronger during the week and hold the spot O. K. NELSON & OTTO. 23 min. in one. Two mighty pretty and talented girls. The pianiste is a gem, and the vocaliste is very sprightly and clever. The pianiste has abundant personality, but a voice not big enough to fill this house. This is unfortunate, for she has temperament and charm. A very pleasing act of the high-class parlor variety. "PETER." 26 min. F.S. There is no discounting the fact that this is one of the biggest attractions of modern Vaudeville. "Peter" has the town going very strong and everybody is interested in him, from the scientific men of the Colleges and University down to the humblest occupant of the gallery. He is the unqualified hit of the town and would fill a house twice this size every evening as soon as he was known. JONES & DEELY. "Hotel Reckless." 22 min. F.S. close in one. This scene represents a hotel office, both men working blackface. One represents the hotel-clerk, the other the bell-boy. There is a good deal of comedy, some of which had to be cut, but on the whole amusing. Jones' baritone solos are very good, and well known to Vaudeville in quartette work. Altogether it is a very good act. WHITE & STUART. "Cherie." 30 Min. F.S. Same act as presented here before, and just as much of a hit. Miss Stuart's new Parisian gown and hat are the envy of the women, and the dressing of the act leaves nothing to be desired. Big advance hand and a strong close. A great sketch and no mistake. CARRIE DEMAR. 20 min. in one. All new material except her popular "Lonesome Flossie" song, and all good. Changes of costume very effective, the first one a very striking Parisian costume. Good applause after each selection. Closed big. THE KELLINOS. 14 min. F.S. This act has improved immensely since it was here last. There are seven men and two women. The dressing of the act is all that a critic could wish for, and whereas their vocal work is not particularly strong, their ground-tumbling and risely work, as well as that on the bounding mat are immense. Big applause throughout and a very strong close. As a closing feature to any bill leaves nothing to be desired. KINETOGRAPH. "Magic Fountain Pen." A very good French comedy film. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a strong show even without "Peter," and, of course, with him ought to jam the house afternoon and evening for the balance of the week. CUTS. JONES & DEELY. "Stronger in July and August" Word, "Damnedest" "Dead Smell hotel" Reference to "thinks his bed is buggy" "Lady in Room 24 wants a boy"