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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 9, 1912-February 24, 1913
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Criticism. Union Square Theatre. Week of September 9th, 1912. (R.F. Rogers) Marcus and Cartelle: "Roller Skaters" well known. Marcus is working in white face, instead of black as heretofore, which does not affect the act. They seem to get the laughs and open the show with plenty of life. Full stage, 9 minutes. Mayme Remington and Pickaninnies: Miss Remington's voice is weak. She claims to have a cold and we will let it go at that. The "picks" are very big to carry this title; however, they are corking dancers, good acrobats and manage to secure the laughs. Twenty minutes in one. Williams, Thompson and Company: Three men in a comedy called, "The Burglar's Union". One of the men works in black face. They work in one for about ten minutes with a good line of witty talk that secures the laughs, then to full sage. The latter part lightens up a little, but they manage to secure a good round of applause. I doubt if it could be played further down than four in the big houses. Thirteen minutes, open in one for about ten minutes. Lee White and George Perry: This splendid singing number seem to go just as strong here as elsewhere; in fact it is one of the hits of the show. They always manage to give us some new songs. Miss White has a gorgeous gown that is creating no end of talk. Fifteen minutes in one. Nina Morris and Company: Miss Morris is presenting a one-act dramatic play called "The Yellow Peril". The story is similar to a part of "The Typhoon". It has to do with the capture in the United States of a Japanese spy and Miss Morris portrays the character of a secret service agent. The play has many novel effects, including a dictagraph, a stereopticon and several views of motion pictures. The theme is immense, gripe one from the start, keeps them guessing how it will end, and, when the climax arrived, a rousing round is the result. If money is not the consideration, Miss Morris should not spar for time, Full stage twenty-five minutes. Dave Ferguson: This young man gives us rather a novel act, consisting of songs and recitations that please. His strongest number is that of "The charge of the Light Brigade" that carries him off to big applause. Fifteen minutes in one. Irene Franklin: Miss Franklin is singing two new numbers called, "Waiting Up for Hubby" and "Farewell Broadway, Fare Thee Well" with five of the old songs. She receives big applause on her entrance and recognition on every song, with a good strong hand on her finish. The applause hit of the bill. Twenty-eight minutes, full stage. Signor Trovato: There is generally a shift in the house when this man is announced. Presume there has been a little too much Trovato in New York. They seem to appreciate him, however, and he manages to get a good hand on his finish. Eighteen minutes in one. Del Franco's Circus: A combination of dogs and monkeys, that go through the regular routine of animal acts, including an amusing stunt called "The Monkey Funeral". The act pleases, but is unsuitable for a closing number. Thirteen minutes, full stage.
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Criticism. Union Square Theatre. Week of September 9th, 1912. (R.F. Rogers) Marcus and Cartelle: "Roller Skaters" well known. Marcus is working in white face, instead of black as heretofore, which does not affect the act. They seem to get the laughs and open the show with plenty of life. Full stage, 9 minutes. Mayme Remington and Pickaninnies: Miss Remington's voice is weak. She claims to have a cold and we will let it go at that. The "picks" are very big to carry this title; however, they are corking dancers, good acrobats and manage to secure the laughs. Twenty minutes in one. Williams, Thompson and Company: Three men in a comedy called, "The Burglar's Union". One of the men works in black face. They work in one for about ten minutes with a good line of witty talk that secures the laughs, then to full sage. The latter part lightens up a little, but they manage to secure a good round of applause. I doubt if it could be played further down than four in the big houses. Thirteen minutes, open in one for about ten minutes. Lee White and George Perry: This splendid singing number seem to go just as strong here as elsewhere; in fact it is one of the hits of the show. They always manage to give us some new songs. Miss White has a gorgeous gown that is creating no end of talk. Fifteen minutes in one. Nina Morris and Company: Miss Morris is presenting a one-act dramatic play called "The Yellow Peril". The story is similar to a part of "The Typhoon". It has to do with the capture in the United States of a Japanese spy and Miss Morris portrays the character of a secret service agent. The play has many novel effects, including a dictagraph, a stereopticon and several views of motion pictures. The theme is immense, gripe one from the start, keeps them guessing how it will end, and, when the climax arrived, a rousing round is the result. If money is not the consideration, Miss Morris should not spar for time, Full stage twenty-five minutes. Dave Ferguson: This young man gives us rather a novel act, consisting of songs and recitations that please. His strongest number is that of "The charge of the Light Brigade" that carries him off to big applause. Fifteen minutes in one. Irene Franklin: Miss Franklin is singing two new numbers called, "Waiting Up for Hubby" and "Farewell Broadway, Fare Thee Well" with five of the old songs. She receives big applause on her entrance and recognition on every song, with a good strong hand on her finish. The applause hit of the bill. Twenty-eight minutes, full stage. Signor Trovato: There is generally a shift in the house when this man is announced. Presume there has been a little too much Trovato in New York. They seem to appreciate him, however, and he manages to get a good hand on his finish. Eighteen minutes in one. Del Franco's Circus: A combination of dogs and monkeys, that go through the regular routine of animal acts, including an amusing stunt called "The Monkey Funeral". The act pleases, but is unsuitable for a closing number. Thirteen minutes, full stage.
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