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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 3-November 3, 1913

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Report of the B.F. Keith's Theatre, Cincinnati, O. Week of March 30th, 1913
Monday evening performance: (It might be well to state that all of the performers were working at a high nervous pitch, resulting from their experience in traveling through the dangerous flooded districts. They all deserve much credit for such an excellent showing under the circumstances.)
Dunn & Hughes: 11 min. F.S., 3 min. close in one (special set). Man and woman in singing and talking act. They were changed from No. 3 spot because the act was dull. Much of their talk was eliminated, and the singing and whistling saved the act. No applause whatever at their closing. Scheduled for Dayton but will now be Open. 
M'lle La Bergere: 8 min. F.S. (Special drops). Woman and two dogs in marble posing act. They were picked up in small time theatre at Lexington, Ky. The dos were so clever they made the act a hit. Special effects. Chicago. 
Ward & Weber: 10 min. in 2. Two mon - singing and dancing. Not allowed to use their special drop because of fire regulations; this put them at a disadvantage, still they went over in excellent shape. Springfield, Mass. 
Kinetophone: "Her Redemption" record, secured from Louisville, not good, so used "Julius Caesar" and "Chimes of Normandy". Both popular.
Eight English Roses: 10 min., open in one and clsoe full stage. Second week. Still very popular. Louisville. 
Marion Garsch: 9 min. in one "olio".  Cute, pleasing little woman with a wonderful soprano voice, singing straight songs. Has a delightful program, and positively one of the big hits of the bill. Was told by retiring manager she was the best straight singer here for some time. She received a big ovation at her closing. Montreal. 
Valerie Bergere & Co. : 22 min. F.S. (Special). Two women and a man in the farce "She Wanted Affection" by Edgar A. Woolf. Miss Bergere was here a few weeks ago in "His Japanese Wife". Her new act went over in good fashion, but not as well as the old. Being the first comedy of the show, it was very pleasing. Fine closing. Chicago. 
Ralph Herz: 24 min. in one, "olio". Great. Got reception on entrance. Did four songs, and one recitation, and forced to give another short recitation at the finish. Material proved treat to the audience. The songs were of the character type, with some find comedy. Hers was a real, genuine hit. Made the people forget the flood for the time being. Open. 
Paul Conchas: 22 min. F.S. Still the same big hit here. His comedian funnier than ever. A great closing set to this eleventh hour show. Louisville. 
Cuts: Dunn & Hughes: Story about divorce and railroads separating the "sleepers". John F. Royal.

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Report of the B.F. Keith's Theatre, Cincinnati, O. Week of March 30th, 1913 Monday evening performance: (It might be well to state that all of the performers were working at a high nervous pitch, resulting from their experience in traveling through the dangerous flooded districts. They all deserve much credit for such an excellent showing under the circumstances.) Dunn & Hughes: 11 min. F.S., 3 min. close in one (special set). Man and woman in singing and talking act. They were changed from No. 3 spot because the act was dull. Much of their talk was eliminated, and the singing and whistling saved the act. No applause whatever at their closing. Scheduled for Dayton but will now be Open. M'lle La Bergere: 8 min. F.S. (Special drops). Woman and two dogs in marble posing act. They were picked up in small time theatre at Lexington, Ky. The dos were so clever they made the act a hit. Special effects. Chicago. Ward & Weber: 10 min. in 2. Two mon - singing and dancing. Not allowed to use their special drop because of fire regulations; this put them at a disadvantage, still they went over in excellent shape. Springfield, Mass. Kinetophone: "Her Redemption" record, secured from Louisville, not good, so used "Julius Caesar" and "Chimes of Normandy". Both popular. Eight English Roses: 10 min., open in one and clsoe full stage. Second week. Still very popular. Louisville. Marion Garsch: 9 min. in one "olio". Cute, pleasing little woman with a wonderful soprano voice, singing straight songs. Has a delightful program, and positively one of the big hits of the bill. Was told by retiring manager she was the best straight singer here for some time. She received a big ovation at her closing. Montreal. Valerie Bergere & Co. : 22 min. F.S. (Special). Two women and a man in the farce "She Wanted Affection" by Edgar A. Woolf. Miss Bergere was here a few weeks ago in "His Japanese Wife". Her new act went over in good fashion, but not as well as the old. Being the first comedy of the show, it was very pleasing. Fine closing. Chicago. Ralph Herz: 24 min. in one, "olio". Great. Got reception on entrance. Did four songs, and one recitation, and forced to give another short recitation at the finish. Material proved treat to the audience. The songs were of the character type, with some find comedy. Hers was a real, genuine hit. Made the people forget the flood for the time being. Open. Paul Conchas: 22 min. F.S. Still the same big hit here. His comedian funnier than ever. A great closing set to this eleventh hour show. Louisville. Cuts: Dunn & Hughes: Story about divorce and railroads separating the "sleepers". John F. Royal.