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Managers' report book, January 21, 1918-May 19, 1919

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PHILADELPHIA    B.F. KEITH'S    Sept. 16,    8
PATHE. Some very good war pictures were followed by a "Liberty Sing." The audience led by a singer rendered "Pershing Will Cross The Rhine" with great enthusiasm.
THREE BOBS. 8 min. A routine of speedy, clever juggling mixed with comedy. Furnished a very good opener, closing to a good hand.
BUZZELL & PARKER. 16 min. A snappy singing and talking act by a girl and fellow. The latter assumes a breezy style in getting his comedy over and the act proved very amusing. Closed very well.
WERNER-AMOROR CO. 17 min. Three men, one masquerading as a woman. Their routine includes juggling, instrumental music and comedy. The music is very well done and the act was very well received.
MACK & EARL. 19 min. This is the second time here for this comedy singing skit and it was very well received by a crowded house. There is plenty of speed to it, good comedy, well handled, and it got a lot of laughs, closing to a strong hand.
PARSONS & IRWIN. 14 min. Two men in a novel singing turn. It opens like a dramatic sketch and turns into a straight singing number, disclosing two excellent voices. They sang single and double numbers, each of which brought them big results.
J. C. MACK & CO. 21 min. "Mother's Boy." A hokum act employing three persons, and a surefire laugh-winner. Mack appears in eccentric makeup and his comedy kept the house laughing from start to finish. Closed strong.
HOBART BOSWORTH & CO. 42 min. "The Sea Wolf." This is a return engagement. It held a capacity house thrilled every minutes and at the finish Bosworth was forced to take several bows. It is undoubtedly the strongest dramatic sketch ever presented in vaudeville and repeated the tremendous success registered here on its first showing several months ago.
BOB HALL. 17 min. A big comedy hit. He has no set routine, making up his songs from other acts on the bill and people in the house. His subjects are well chosen and he was a tremendous hit.
MON. ADOLPHUS & CO. 10 min. A very pretty dancing act by two men and two women. Most of their routine is Russian style, very well executed. Both are clever artists and in the closing position they won warm recognition, holding the spot satisfactorily and finishing strong.
GENERAL REMARKS. This show opened to a capacity holiday audience and went over in great shape. Plenty of comedy and music surrounding the big dramatic playlet gives us an ideal vaudeville show.

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PHILADELPHIA B.F. KEITH'S Sept. 16, 8 PATHE. Some very good war pictures were followed by a "Liberty Sing." The audience led by a singer rendered "Pershing Will Cross The Rhine" with great enthusiasm. THREE BOBS. 8 min. A routine of speedy, clever juggling mixed with comedy. Furnished a very good opener, closing to a good hand. BUZZELL & PARKER. 16 min. A snappy singing and talking act by a girl and fellow. The latter assumes a breezy style in getting his comedy over and the act proved very amusing. Closed very well. WERNER-AMOROR CO. 17 min. Three men, one masquerading as a woman. Their routine includes juggling, instrumental music and comedy. The music is very well done and the act was very well received. MACK & EARL. 19 min. This is the second time here for this comedy singing skit and it was very well received by a crowded house. There is plenty of speed to it, good comedy, well handled, and it got a lot of laughs, closing to a strong hand. PARSONS & IRWIN. 14 min. Two men in a novel singing turn. It opens like a dramatic sketch and turns into a straight singing number, disclosing two excellent voices. They sang single and double numbers, each of which brought them big results. J. C. MACK & CO. 21 min. "Mother's Boy." A hokum act employing three persons, and a surefire laugh-winner. Mack appears in eccentric makeup and his comedy kept the house laughing from start to finish. Closed strong. HOBART BOSWORTH & CO. 42 min. "The Sea Wolf." This is a return engagement. It held a capacity house thrilled every minutes and at the finish Bosworth was forced to take several bows. It is undoubtedly the strongest dramatic sketch ever presented in vaudeville and repeated the tremendous success registered here on its first showing several months ago. BOB HALL. 17 min. A big comedy hit. He has no set routine, making up his songs from other acts on the bill and people in the house. His subjects are well chosen and he was a tremendous hit. MON. ADOLPHUS & CO. 10 min. A very pretty dancing act by two men and two women. Most of their routine is Russian style, very well executed. Both are clever artists and in the closing position they won warm recognition, holding the spot satisfactorily and finishing strong. GENERAL REMARKS. This show opened to a capacity holiday audience and went over in great shape. Plenty of comedy and music surrounding the big dramatic playlet gives us an ideal vaudeville show.