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

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C. E. BARNS.   PHILADELPHIA SHOW.  APRIL 28, 1913.

CARON & HERBERT. 8 min. Two good acrobats, one working in military costume and the other as clown, carrying their own back drop. Made a good opener and closed to a fine hand with their surprise finish.

MORRISSEY TRIO. 14 min. in one. A very lively and artistic dancing act that could hold a very much better spot than this. Two changes of costume. Good closing hand.

SYMPHONY CLUB BAND.  23 min. F. S. This is a unique innovation in vaudeville for the reason that there is not another organization like it in this country. A wealthy Philadelphian, Edwin A. Fleisher, began some years ago to educate poor boys in music. In the lower part of town, he built them a beautiful club house and secured the services of a great Italian leader, formerly of the Conservatory of Music of Rome, and started in to develop their native talent. Out of some four hundred boys, the professor picked about seventy who made their first appearance on any stage today, after two years' hard training. They were splendidly costumed, well equipped with instruments and certainly made good from every standpoint. Every number was splendidly applauded and were compelled to give an encore. After their act, Mr. Jordan introduced Mr. Fleisher and the leader with an appropriate speech, and the enthusiasm was immense to say the least. A decided hit from start to finish.

THOSE FOUR ENTERTAINERS.  15 min. in one. Three men work straight and one blackface. Fine singing voices, introducing good songs and considerable comedy. Each number was well applauded and they were compelled to give an encore.

HAL DAVIS, INEZ MACAULEY & CO. "The Girl from Child's." 23 min. A mighty well-written sketch, full of ginger and originality and very well acted. Plenty of laughter and applause. Could fill all requirements where a good comedy sketch is needed. Closed well.

MINNIE ALLEN. 12 min. in one. Carries her own drop. Makes a very fine appearance in a beautiful gown. Opens with a magic song during which she does some of the regulation magic stunts. Her next is a burlesque on apartment-house music. This was followed by character imitations done with great vivacity and won big applause. Closed very strong.

"THE PURPLE LADY." 30 min. This sketch is on the lines of "The Leading Lady" and other musical comedy sketches containing some catchy music. Mr. Linn and Miss Lorenz make a fine appearance, singing and dancing very well and their support is acceptable. Costumes are particularly fetching. Closed very well.

SAM & KITTY MORTON. 14 min. Great favorites here, receiving an advance hand. Offered some of their old material and more that was new, all of which got the laugh. Hold this hard spot O. K.

DE LASSO BROS. 7 min. Four men make a fine appearance. The greatest casting act that we have had on this stage. Every one of their thrilling feats got a big hand and they closed great.

KINETOPHONE. 13 min. "The Tenderfoot's Temperance Pledge." and "The Singing Society." Two very good subjects and practically the entire audience stayed to the finish.

GENERAL REMARKS. The best running show in months and every act made good, including the Pictures which closed the show.

CUTS
HAL DAVIS: "use of word "H--" either in whole or in part.
SAM & KITTY MORTON: "Artificial rose" gag.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. APRIL 28, 1913. CARON & HERBERT. 8 min. Two good acrobats, one working in military costume and the other as clown, carrying their own back drop. Made a good opener and closed to a fine hand with their surprise finish. MORRISSEY TRIO. 14 min. in one. A very lively and artistic dancing act that could hold a very much better spot than this. Two changes of costume. Good closing hand. SYMPHONY CLUB BAND. 23 min. F. S. This is a unique innovation in vaudeville for the reason that there is not another organization like it in this country. A wealthy Philadelphian, Edwin A. Fleisher, began some years ago to educate poor boys in music. In the lower part of town, he built them a beautiful club house and secured the services of a great Italian leader, formerly of the Conservatory of Music of Rome, and started in to develop their native talent. Out of some four hundred boys, the professor picked about seventy who made their first appearance on any stage today, after two years' hard training. They were splendidly costumed, well equipped with instruments and certainly made good from every standpoint. Every number was splendidly applauded and were compelled to give an encore. After their act, Mr. Jordan introduced Mr. Fleisher and the leader with an appropriate speech, and the enthusiasm was immense to say the least. A decided hit from start to finish. THOSE FOUR ENTERTAINERS. 15 min. in one. Three men work straight and one blackface. Fine singing voices, introducing good songs and considerable comedy. Each number was well applauded and they were compelled to give an encore. HAL DAVIS, INEZ MACAULEY & CO. "The Girl from Child's." 23 min. A mighty well-written sketch, full of ginger and originality and very well acted. Plenty of laughter and applause. Could fill all requirements where a good comedy sketch is needed. Closed well. MINNIE ALLEN. 12 min. in one. Carries her own drop. Makes a very fine appearance in a beautiful gown. Opens with a magic song during which she does some of the regulation magic stunts. Her next is a burlesque on apartment-house music. This was followed by character imitations done with great vivacity and won big applause. Closed very strong. "THE PURPLE LADY." 30 min. This sketch is on the lines of "The Leading Lady" and other musical comedy sketches containing some catchy music. Mr. Linn and Miss Lorenz make a fine appearance, singing and dancing very well and their support is acceptable. Costumes are particularly fetching. Closed very well. SAM & KITTY MORTON. 14 min. Great favorites here, receiving an advance hand. Offered some of their old material and more that was new, all of which got the laugh. Hold this hard spot O. K. DE LASSO BROS. 7 min. Four men make a fine appearance. The greatest casting act that we have had on this stage. Every one of their thrilling feats got a big hand and they closed great. KINETOPHONE. 13 min. "The Tenderfoot's Temperance Pledge." and "The Singing Society." Two very good subjects and practically the entire audience stayed to the finish. GENERAL REMARKS. The best running show in months and every act made good, including the Pictures which closed the show. CUTS HAL DAVIS: "use of word "H--" either in whole or in part. SAM & KITTY MORTON: "Artificial rose" gag.