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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 9, 1912-February 24, 1913

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CRITICISM
UNION SQUARE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF OCT. 28TH.1912.  E. F. ROGERS.
SCHRECK & PERCIVAL: Man and a woman in an acrobatic comedy. The woman makes a pleasing appearance and goes through some fairly good acrobatic and gymnastic dancing. The man works in eccentric make-up and is a fair acrobat. while their routine is good, they don't seem to have the ginger or succeed in getting the laughs. The finish with the "Melrose Fall" using four tables, which sends them off to good applause, but not as good as the "original Melrose Fall". However, they manage to open the show fairly well. Thirteen minutes, full stage.
BERT TERRILL: This place has been rather an unfortunate position. At the Monday afternoon performance, Creighton Brothers were an absolute fiasco, their material is bad, in fact, everything they attempted failed to get over.
At the evening performance, Jerge and Hamilton, man and woman in songs and dances tried to fill the gap. They were a little stronger than Creighton Brothers but fell short. The woman makes a pleasing appearance, good voice, but extremely weak as a comedienne, trying to force her work. The man is a poor assistant; while he has a good voice, he lacks finish.
Bert Terrill, a Tyrolean Yodler with an excellent repertoire, including a clever impersonation, negotiated the place in splendid manner. He is a good Dutch character vocalist, works fast and covers the entire stage during the rendition of his songs. Ten minutes in one.
"HONOR AMONG THIEVES": Well known. first Time Here. Very interesting story and well acted. It was given the utmost attention with numerous laughs throughout. Twenty-two minutes, full stage, special setting.
ALMA YOULIE: Young lady of pleasing personality, nicely costumed with a good repetoire, including "Come Sing To Me", "Mammies Shuffling Dance", "When You're away" and "Coming Through The Rye". Miss Youlin has a very good soprano voice, knows how to sing her songs and get them over. While not a sensational vocalist, she pleases. Twelve minutes in one
SARANOFF: This young man gives us quite a novelty in music. He opens in three with all the atmosphere of Gypsy life, showing the wagon, camp-fire and drop, quite picturesque, which serves to introduce Saranoff, hence the title "The Gypsy Idol". He gives a splendid repertoire on the violin, clearly proving that he is a "master" of the instrument, and finishes with several ragtime selections. Notwithstanding his musical ability, one cannot but admire the fellow for his very pleasant manner in which he presents his offering. At every performance, he is the applause hit and leaves them wanting more. If the salary is not a consideration, Saranoff should have immediate booking. Sixteen minutes with about three minutes in one.
PAUL MORTON AND NAONA GLASS: Paul Morton gives us quite a dainty musical skit called, "My Lady of the Bungalow". He is given an unusually large advance applause at every performance. Uses a drop to represent a bungalow which serves to introduce some good patter, songs and dances. A dainty offering that goes over in good shape. Sixteen minutes in one.


by J. Hartley Manners. The story tells of the infatuation of a young bachelor for the wife of an army officer and his visits to her home on the plea of consoling her for the apparent neglect of her husband. "The Woman", a one-time charmer of the bachelor, learns of his visits, interferes at the critical moment and offers a made-to-order explanation. The play is very interesting, with situations cleverly introduced and carried out to a nicety. The action is rapid and complete. There is a little drawing power to the name here and, if the price is not too high, will be a good name in all the big cities. A splendid feature is the manner in which Miss Roberts presents the sketch. She is a very clever actress and is given admirable support. Twenty-two minutes, full stage.
HAWTHORNE AND BURT: Presenting "A Raw Recruit". The going here is a little strong for this act, but they manage to get away with it. The offering is bright, scoring no end of laughs, and finishes strong. Nineteen minutes in one.
"TEMPEST AND TEN": Miss Tempest's company consist of a chorus of eight young fellows with Aveling and Lloyd as the comedians. Miss Tempest portrays the character of a boy, sings two songs, then changes to a girl. There is a light story written around the skit, with Aveling and Lloyd and Miss Tempest in the spotlights. The vocal end is fairly good, with far-fetched comedy. The act lacks the punch and it seems to have been thrown together. Of course, one must consider the place which is no easy position to fill. At four figures, serious thought is necessary. Twenty-six minutes.

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67 CRITICISM UNION SQUARE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF OCT. 28TH.1912. E. F. ROGERS. SCHRECK & PERCIVAL: Man and a woman in an acrobatic comedy. The woman makes a pleasing appearance and goes through some fairly good acrobatic and gymnastic dancing. The man works in eccentric make-up and is a fair acrobat. while their routine is good, they don't seem to have the ginger or succeed in getting the laughs. The finish with the "Melrose Fall" using four tables, which sends them off to good applause, but not as good as the "original Melrose Fall". However, they manage to open the show fairly well. Thirteen minutes, full stage. BERT TERRILL: This place has been rather an unfortunate position. At the Monday afternoon performance, Creighton Brothers were an absolute fiasco, their material is bad, in fact, everything they attempted failed to get over. At the evening performance, Jerge and Hamilton, man and woman in songs and dances tried to fill the gap. They were a little stronger than Creighton Brothers but fell short. The woman makes a pleasing appearance, good voice, but extremely weak as a comedienne, trying to force her work. The man is a poor assistant; while he has a good voice, he lacks finish. Bert Terrill, a Tyrolean Yodler with an excellent repertoire, including a clever impersonation, negotiated the place in splendid manner. He is a good Dutch character vocalist, works fast and covers the entire stage during the rendition of his songs. Ten minutes in one. "HONOR AMONG THIEVES": Well known. first Time Here. Very interesting story and well acted. It was given the utmost attention with numerous laughs throughout. Twenty-two minutes, full stage, special setting. ALMA YOULIE: Young lady of pleasing personality, nicely costumed with a good repetoire, including "Come Sing To Me", "Mammies Shuffling Dance", "When You're away" and "Coming Through The Rye". Miss Youlin has a very good soprano voice, knows how to sing her songs and get them over. While not a sensational vocalist, she pleases. Twelve minutes in one SARANOFF: This young man gives us quite a novelty in music. He opens in three with all the atmosphere of Gypsy life, showing the wagon, camp-fire and drop, quite picturesque, which serves to introduce Saranoff, hence the title "The Gypsy Idol". He gives a splendid repertoire on the violin, clearly proving that he is a "master" of the instrument, and finishes with several ragtime selections. Notwithstanding his musical ability, one cannot but admire the fellow for his very pleasant manner in which he presents his offering. At every performance, he is the applause hit and leaves them wanting more. If the salary is not a consideration, Saranoff should have immediate booking. Sixteen minutes with about three minutes in one. PAUL MORTON AND NAONA GLASS: Paul Morton gives us quite a dainty musical skit called, "My Lady of the Bungalow". He is given an unusually large advance applause at every performance. Uses a drop to represent a bungalow which serves to introduce some good patter, songs and dances. A dainty offering that goes over in good shape. Sixteen minutes in one. by J. Hartley Manners. The story tells of the infatuation of a young bachelor for the wife of an army officer and his visits to her home on the plea of consoling her for the apparent neglect of her husband. "The Woman", a one-time charmer of the bachelor, learns of his visits, interferes at the critical moment and offers a made-to-order explanation. The play is very interesting, with situations cleverly introduced and carried out to a nicety. The action is rapid and complete. There is a little drawing power to the name here and, if the price is not too high, will be a good name in all the big cities. A splendid feature is the manner in which Miss Roberts presents the sketch. She is a very clever actress and is given admirable support. Twenty-two minutes, full stage. HAWTHORNE AND BURT: Presenting "A Raw Recruit". The going here is a little strong for this act, but they manage to get away with it. The offering is bright, scoring no end of laughs, and finishes strong. Nineteen minutes in one. "TEMPEST AND TEN": Miss Tempest's company consist of a chorus of eight young fellows with Aveling and Lloyd as the comedians. Miss Tempest portrays the character of a boy, sings two songs, then changes to a girl. There is a light story written around the skit, with Aveling and Lloyd and Miss Tempest in the spotlights. The vocal end is fairly good, with far-fetched comedy. The act lacks the punch and it seems to have been thrown together. Of course, one must consider the place which is no easy position to fill. At four figures, serious thought is necessary. Twenty-six minutes.