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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 9, 1912-February 24, 1913
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HUDSON THEATRE, UNION HILL, N.J. WEEK OF OCT. 14, 1912. [Jos. E. Smith?]. BURT, JOHNSON and BURT---Two men and a woman in a comedy acrobatic novelty, a sort of knockabout act. Only fair opening act. F. S. 9 Min. FRED. and BESS LUCIER---Present their musical comedy skit, "Love Powders" in which the man gives several imitations on a violin and the woman sings two songs. Only a fair act for number two spot. Special in one 16 Min. EVANS and VIDCOQ---Comedians, one straight and one blackface, with good dialogue and two good parodies. This act went well with both shows. In one 17 Min. OBAHAM and RANDALL---Man and a woman in a comedy dramatic satire [???] "Gay Old Boy" in which the man gives several clever character impersonations. The woman aids in the dialogue, sings one song, and changed her costumes three times. Her gowns are sartorial creations. The act went very well at both shows. C. D. F. 21 Min. INTERMISSION--- JOLLY and WILD---Man and a woman assisted by a young man in a musical sketch, "First Aids to the Melancholy". Both play the piano, sing pleasingly, have clever dialogue and are well dressed. Went well at both performances. In one 19 Min. (Changed this act at the night show from next to closing to opening the intermission.) THE TRIAL OF JOAN OF ARC---Headed by Miss Nance O'Neil, who is supported by company of twenty five. The trial of Joan, who is portrayed by Miss O'Neil, takes place in the tapestry hung room in the castle of Phillipe Auguste about the year 1631. The courtroom is crowded with members of the clergy, who act as the jury. The trial is replete with dramatic features, Miss O'Neil's acting during the intense moments of appealing for her life being all that could be desired. The support given her is in keeping with her clever portrayal. The act is well staged with handsome scenery and costumes appropriate to the time and theme. Miss O'Neil received a warm reception upon her appearance. Went big at both shows. Special scenery, F. S. 25 Min. JULIET---This clever artist appears with four character impersonations of a humorous nature. She has a neat monologue for each character and also a song. Assisted by a negress maid maid also makes a change for each appearance. This act was the applause hit of the bill. In one 26 Min. La VERN-CROSS COMPANY---Two men assisted by one young man carried with the act and the property man and his assistant, in an acrobatic act styled Roman Sports and Pastimes. Clever head and hand balancing stunts with feats of strength. The comedy is furnished by three assistants who burlesque the efforts of the two artists. The act is neatly dressed and went big at both shows. Special scenery, F. S. 15 Min. PHOTOPLANE--- "A Beast At Bay", was perfectly satisfactory. (Cuts) Evans and Vidoc, the word "kike" referring to a Hebrew.
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HUDSON THEATRE, UNION HILL, N.J. WEEK OF OCT. 14, 1912. [Jos. E. Smith?]. BURT, JOHNSON and BURT---Two men and a woman in a comedy acrobatic novelty, a sort of knockabout act. Only fair opening act. F. S. 9 Min. FRED. and BESS LUCIER---Present their musical comedy skit, "Love Powders" in which the man gives several imitations on a violin and the woman sings two songs. Only a fair act for number two spot. Special in one 16 Min. EVANS and VIDCOQ---Comedians, one straight and one blackface, with good dialogue and two good parodies. This act went well with both shows. In one 17 Min. OBAHAM and RANDALL---Man and a woman in a comedy dramatic satire [???] "Gay Old Boy" in which the man gives several clever character impersonations. The woman aids in the dialogue, sings one song, and changed her costumes three times. Her gowns are sartorial creations. The act went very well at both shows. C. D. F. 21 Min. INTERMISSION--- JOLLY and WILD---Man and a woman assisted by a young man in a musical sketch, "First Aids to the Melancholy". Both play the piano, sing pleasingly, have clever dialogue and are well dressed. Went well at both performances. In one 19 Min. (Changed this act at the night show from next to closing to opening the intermission.) THE TRIAL OF JOAN OF ARC---Headed by Miss Nance O'Neil, who is supported by company of twenty five. The trial of Joan, who is portrayed by Miss O'Neil, takes place in the tapestry hung room in the castle of Phillipe Auguste about the year 1631. The courtroom is crowded with members of the clergy, who act as the jury. The trial is replete with dramatic features, Miss O'Neil's acting during the intense moments of appealing for her life being all that could be desired. The support given her is in keeping with her clever portrayal. The act is well staged with handsome scenery and costumes appropriate to the time and theme. Miss O'Neil received a warm reception upon her appearance. Went big at both shows. Special scenery, F. S. 25 Min. JULIET---This clever artist appears with four character impersonations of a humorous nature. She has a neat monologue for each character and also a song. Assisted by a negress maid maid also makes a change for each appearance. This act was the applause hit of the bill. In one 26 Min. La VERN-CROSS COMPANY---Two men assisted by one young man carried with the act and the property man and his assistant, in an acrobatic act styled Roman Sports and Pastimes. Clever head and hand balancing stunts with feats of strength. The comedy is furnished by three assistants who burlesque the efforts of the two artists. The act is neatly dressed and went big at both shows. Special scenery, F. S. 15 Min. PHOTOPLANE--- "A Beast At Bay", was perfectly satisfactory. (Cuts) Evans and Vidoc, the word "kike" referring to a Hebrew.
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