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

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C.E. Barns. Philadelphia Show.  April 7, 1913. 
Nip & Tuck. 8 min. F.S. One man works straight, the othe rclown comedy, using tumbling mat, table, chairs, barrels, etc. The straight man is a very good symnast and the clown and exceptional contortionist. Some applause during their work and altogether a satisfactory opening. Closed well. 
Rae Fenton & Lads. 15 min. in one. Miss Fenton is a pretty woman who makes three changes of stunning costumes. Sings very well and is well accompanied by two Yankee lads who do some clever dancing on the mat. A satisfactory combination in this spot on the bill and closed to good applause. 
Kinetophone. 13 min. "The Worm Turns" and "The Master Mind." 
Jack Kennedy & Co. "A Business Proposal." 23 min.F.S. A mighty clever comedy sketch admirably put over and crammed full of comedy surprises and bright lines. Made a big showing in this pot and pleased everybody. 
Muller & Stanley. 20 min. These people are original entertainers and no mistake. Actually stopped the show, with a storm of applause at their finish. Clean, bright and original humor that got constant laughter from all parts of the house. Beautifully costumed and won out very strong. 
Edwards Davis & Co. "The Kingdom of Destiny." 29 min. A decided innovation in vaudeville, magnificently presented and acted with force and sincerity by Mr. Davis and his fine support. The audience gave it most respectful attention with an occasional hand of applause after some impassioned speech. Closed to several curtain call. The music come in for special commendation, and the singing and dancing features were right up to class and well applauded. Think it will go stronger with the evening audience. 
Belle Story. 14 min. Miss Story was a real hit today, giving several numbers very charmingly and winning a big hand. Makes a beautiful appearance in several changes of costumes. Has a sweet and flexible voice and is deserving of all the applause she gets. Splendid closing hand. 
"Peter." 20 min. Does all of his old tricks and none that are new, but he seems more sedate and works easier than when he was here before - three or more years ago. His entire routine of  work holds the interest of the audience and there was plenty of applause throughout. Think he will undoubtedly be the drawing feature this week, as he has had plenty of advertising and thousands of people remember him from his last successful engagement here. 
Taylor Holmes. 15 min. Some of his old material, but for the most part, it was new and very, very good. Won constant laughter and bit close after his "Gunga Din" recitation. 
Seven Bracks. 9 min. The best straight acrobatic act of the year. Seems a pity to have to close with them, but they held this position in a late show and took four curtain calls at the finish.
Kinetograph. "An Heroic Rescue." A good comedy film. 
General remarks. One of the biggest shows of the year and despite the thirty minute serious feature, played off to the satisfaction of a capacity house. 
Cut Rae Fenton: "Mother-in-law" joke in "Devil's Ball" song.

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C.E. Barns. Philadelphia Show. April 7, 1913. Nip & Tuck. 8 min. F.S. One man works straight, the othe rclown comedy, using tumbling mat, table, chairs, barrels, etc. The straight man is a very good symnast and the clown and exceptional contortionist. Some applause during their work and altogether a satisfactory opening. Closed well. Rae Fenton & Lads. 15 min. in one. Miss Fenton is a pretty woman who makes three changes of stunning costumes. Sings very well and is well accompanied by two Yankee lads who do some clever dancing on the mat. A satisfactory combination in this spot on the bill and closed to good applause. Kinetophone. 13 min. "The Worm Turns" and "The Master Mind." Jack Kennedy & Co. "A Business Proposal." 23 min.F.S. A mighty clever comedy sketch admirably put over and crammed full of comedy surprises and bright lines. Made a big showing in this pot and pleased everybody. Muller & Stanley. 20 min. These people are original entertainers and no mistake. Actually stopped the show, with a storm of applause at their finish. Clean, bright and original humor that got constant laughter from all parts of the house. Beautifully costumed and won out very strong. Edwards Davis & Co. "The Kingdom of Destiny." 29 min. A decided innovation in vaudeville, magnificently presented and acted with force and sincerity by Mr. Davis and his fine support. The audience gave it most respectful attention with an occasional hand of applause after some impassioned speech. Closed to several curtain call. The music come in for special commendation, and the singing and dancing features were right up to class and well applauded. Think it will go stronger with the evening audience. Belle Story. 14 min. Miss Story was a real hit today, giving several numbers very charmingly and winning a big hand. Makes a beautiful appearance in several changes of costumes. Has a sweet and flexible voice and is deserving of all the applause she gets. Splendid closing hand. "Peter." 20 min. Does all of his old tricks and none that are new, but he seems more sedate and works easier than when he was here before - three or more years ago. His entire routine of work holds the interest of the audience and there was plenty of applause throughout. Think he will undoubtedly be the drawing feature this week, as he has had plenty of advertising and thousands of people remember him from his last successful engagement here. Taylor Holmes. 15 min. Some of his old material, but for the most part, it was new and very, very good. Won constant laughter and bit close after his "Gunga Din" recitation. Seven Bracks. 9 min. The best straight acrobatic act of the year. Seems a pity to have to close with them, but they held this position in a late show and took four curtain calls at the finish. Kinetograph. "An Heroic Rescue." A good comedy film. General remarks. One of the biggest shows of the year and despite the thirty minute serious feature, played off to the satisfaction of a capacity house. Cut Rae Fenton: "Mother-in-law" joke in "Devil's Ball" song.