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Managers' report book, October 25, 1909 - May 3, 1910

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C. E. BARNS.
PHILADELPHIA SHOW.
NOV. 1-09.
PALFREY & BURTON. 14 min. F.S. This is a fair act as cycle acts go and makes a good opener. One man works straight, the other tramp comedian. The comedy is lacking, but the work on the unicycle was particularly commendable and got a good hand. There is no question but what the day of the bicycle act, as far as this house is concerned, is about over. Of all the acts we have played this season, Wilson was the only one who created any impression at all.
THREE DOLCE SISTERS. 11 min. in one. Three pretty girls who sing well, although evidently lacking experience. Not an act for a difficult spot, nevertheless, held this modest place very well. Closed well.
JAMES & SADIE LEONARD. 18 min. F.S. This is a great lot of nonsense, but it went strong. Same act as presented here before and held the spot in great shape.
SMITH & CAMPBELL. "Camping Out." 18 min. in one. A very amusing line of talk, in fact, the best thing that they have ever offered us. Novel situation, constant laughter and a strong finish.
WATERBURY BROS. & TENNY. 17 min. F.S., close in one. Well known musical comedy act. Two men work straight, one blackface. The comedy is good and the musical work up to the standard. The close in one with the musical pipes was particularly well applauded and won an encore.
LILLIAN SHAW. 17 min. in one. Advance applause. Has a very pleasing personality, and sings quite well. Three changes of costume and sang four songs all of them well received and the last one, "Sadie Salome," made a distinct hit. Was compelled to make a little speech.
BILLY VAN & THE BEAUMONT SISTERS. 27 min. F.S., close in one. Usually the pictures of the seemy side of stage life do not appeal very strong to our audiences, but this is an exception. The Beaumont Sisters are sprightly and fairly good vocalistes, but Billy Van in the character of "Props" is certainly very funny. Held the interest of the audience throughout and finished well in one.
W. C. FIELDS. 17 min. F.S. Well known on the circuit. Just as skilful and clever as ever. Fields is not only one excellent comedian but is thoroughly skilful in his manipulation. Made a big finish.
MAKARENKO TROUPE. 16 min. F.S. One of the most brilliantly costumed foreign acts we have ever played. Nine people, all of them making a showy appearance and singing the songs of their country with a whirlwind dancing finish. Opens full stage, goes to one, and back to full stage with entire change of costuming. Makes a good closing feature.
KINETOGRAPH. "The Aviation Contest in France." A very interesting and timely travel film.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good average comedy show, and with the business of a holiday week should win out very well.


CUTS
JAMES & SADIE LEONARD. Reference to "Monkey House."
SMITH & CAMPBELL. "The Business of putting the fingers to the nose."
LILLIAN SHAW. Omit the song "I'm not that kind of a Girl."
BILLY B. VAN. Word "h---."

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. NOV. 1-09. PALFREY & BURTON. 14 min. F.S. This is a fair act as cycle acts go and makes a good opener. One man works straight, the other tramp comedian. The comedy is lacking, but the work on the unicycle was particularly commendable and got a good hand. There is no question but what the day of the bicycle act, as far as this house is concerned, is about over. Of all the acts we have played this season, Wilson was the only one who created any impression at all. THREE DOLCE SISTERS. 11 min. in one. Three pretty girls who sing well, although evidently lacking experience. Not an act for a difficult spot, nevertheless, held this modest place very well. Closed well. JAMES & SADIE LEONARD. 18 min. F.S. This is a great lot of nonsense, but it went strong. Same act as presented here before and held the spot in great shape. SMITH & CAMPBELL. "Camping Out." 18 min. in one. A very amusing line of talk, in fact, the best thing that they have ever offered us. Novel situation, constant laughter and a strong finish. WATERBURY BROS. & TENNY. 17 min. F.S., close in one. Well known musical comedy act. Two men work straight, one blackface. The comedy is good and the musical work up to the standard. The close in one with the musical pipes was particularly well applauded and won an encore. LILLIAN SHAW. 17 min. in one. Advance applause. Has a very pleasing personality, and sings quite well. Three changes of costume and sang four songs all of them well received and the last one, "Sadie Salome," made a distinct hit. Was compelled to make a little speech. BILLY VAN & THE BEAUMONT SISTERS. 27 min. F.S., close in one. Usually the pictures of the seemy side of stage life do not appeal very strong to our audiences, but this is an exception. The Beaumont Sisters are sprightly and fairly good vocalistes, but Billy Van in the character of "Props" is certainly very funny. Held the interest of the audience throughout and finished well in one. W. C. FIELDS. 17 min. F.S. Well known on the circuit. Just as skilful and clever as ever. Fields is not only one excellent comedian but is thoroughly skilful in his manipulation. Made a big finish. MAKARENKO TROUPE. 16 min. F.S. One of the most brilliantly costumed foreign acts we have ever played. Nine people, all of them making a showy appearance and singing the songs of their country with a whirlwind dancing finish. Opens full stage, goes to one, and back to full stage with entire change of costuming. Makes a good closing feature. KINETOGRAPH. "The Aviation Contest in France." A very interesting and timely travel film. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good average comedy show, and with the business of a holiday week should win out very well. CUTS JAMES & SADIE LEONARD. Reference to "Monkey House." SMITH & CAMPBELL. "The Business of putting the fingers to the nose." LILLIAN SHAW. Omit the song "I'm not that kind of a Girl." BILLY B. VAN. Word "h---."