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

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PHILADELPHIA SHOW.
C. E. BARNS.
AUG. 25. 1913.
DALASSIO. Acrobatic Novelty. 6 min. in 3. A good ground-tumbling act, not only on account of the fine gymnastic work, but the constant quick returns of the supposed single performer who keeps them all guessing until his double appears, and there is then a hearty laugh. Could hold a stronger spot on any bill. Closed well.
AL. CARLETON. "The skinny Guy." Well known. Held this spot very acceptably with his quaint songs and funny patter making fun of his shape. Fair applause at the finish after his serious song.
MORTIMER MACREA & GERTRUDE CLEGG: 9 min. F.S. Man works in severe black costume with black top-hat and girl in a very natty cycling suit. MacRea's comedy is good, but the young lady gets the major portion of the applause for her excellent work on the wheel. Closed to a strong hand after their double work on the wheel.
ANGELO PATRICOLO. 15 min. in 2. This man is certainly a great technical artist, as his Rubenstein and Gottschalk numbers showed, and he won the applause for every number, making four bows at the finish, leaving the audience hungry for more. Could easily have doubled his alotted time with credit. A great pianist and no mistake.
McDEVITT, KELLY & LUCEY. "The Piano-movers and the actress." 18 min. Op. in 3, cl. in 1. Mighty clever people in a very amusing act. The skinny comedian with his jokes, eccentric dances and alternate piano-work got constant laughter. Their burlesque soldier stunt closed them in one to big applause.
THE CASTILLIONS. 9 min. F.S. Most unique and artistic posing act ever seen here, being away from the usual living-statue idea and finished to the utmost particular. Carry a superb back-drop. Every pose received a strong hand, and the "Peace" number gave them a fine finish.
HOWARD & RATLIFF, 18 Min. in 2. Assisted by Dorothy Hayden. "A Happy Combination." Howard plays the swell while Ratliff does the inebriated broker, introducing a lot of "booze" patter and business that gets the laugh. Miss Hayden makes a very charming appearance, and her "Tango" stunt with both partners through the four doors in the drop went well.
GUS EDWARD'S "REVUE OF 1913." 45 min. Op. in 1. Edwards is a great favorite here and got an advance hand. Act too-well known to need further comment than to say that with the new variations and Edwards' new songs, which are exceptionally good and put over in great style, the act made its usual hit. In spite of the fact that the act is long, the audience stayed right to the finish of the Central Park feature which was immense.
PATHE FILMS OF CURRENT EVENTS.--Very good as usual.
GENERAL REMARKS.--Patrons went out today and said it was one of the best shows of the season. The weather conditions being good, business will continue strong--at least, such is the general verdict.
A clean Show without a cut.

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PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. E. BARNS. AUG. 25. 1913. DALASSIO. Acrobatic Novelty. 6 min. in 3. A good ground-tumbling act, not only on account of the fine gymnastic work, but the constant quick returns of the supposed single performer who keeps them all guessing until his double appears, and there is then a hearty laugh. Could hold a stronger spot on any bill. Closed well. AL. CARLETON. "The skinny Guy." Well known. Held this spot very acceptably with his quaint songs and funny patter making fun of his shape. Fair applause at the finish after his serious song. MORTIMER MACREA & GERTRUDE CLEGG: 9 min. F.S. Man works in severe black costume with black top-hat and girl in a very natty cycling suit. MacRea's comedy is good, but the young lady gets the major portion of the applause for her excellent work on the wheel. Closed to a strong hand after their double work on the wheel. ANGELO PATRICOLO. 15 min. in 2. This man is certainly a great technical artist, as his Rubenstein and Gottschalk numbers showed, and he won the applause for every number, making four bows at the finish, leaving the audience hungry for more. Could easily have doubled his alotted time with credit. A great pianist and no mistake. McDEVITT, KELLY & LUCEY. "The Piano-movers and the actress." 18 min. Op. in 3, cl. in 1. Mighty clever people in a very amusing act. The skinny comedian with his jokes, eccentric dances and alternate piano-work got constant laughter. Their burlesque soldier stunt closed them in one to big applause. THE CASTILLIONS. 9 min. F.S. Most unique and artistic posing act ever seen here, being away from the usual living-statue idea and finished to the utmost particular. Carry a superb back-drop. Every pose received a strong hand, and the "Peace" number gave them a fine finish. HOWARD & RATLIFF, 18 Min. in 2. Assisted by Dorothy Hayden. "A Happy Combination." Howard plays the swell while Ratliff does the inebriated broker, introducing a lot of "booze" patter and business that gets the laugh. Miss Hayden makes a very charming appearance, and her "Tango" stunt with both partners through the four doors in the drop went well. GUS EDWARD'S "REVUE OF 1913." 45 min. Op. in 1. Edwards is a great favorite here and got an advance hand. Act too-well known to need further comment than to say that with the new variations and Edwards' new songs, which are exceptionally good and put over in great style, the act made its usual hit. In spite of the fact that the act is long, the audience stayed right to the finish of the Central Park feature which was immense. PATHE FILMS OF CURRENT EVENTS.--Very good as usual. GENERAL REMARKS.--Patrons went out today and said it was one of the best shows of the season. The weather conditions being good, business will continue strong--at least, such is the general verdict. A clean Show without a cut.