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

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CRITICISM
B. F. Keith's Union Square Theatre.
Week of November 11th, 1912.
LOUGHLIN'S DOGS
Here is an act that is the absolute limit in animal intelligence. The dogs only do a few stunts, but what they do shows perfect training and at the time carries the laughs. An act any manager can place down the bill if he is shy of comedy. Started the show with a roar. Twelve minutes, full stage.
THREE RASCALS
Chas. O'Donnell, Wair Kaufman and Monte Wolfe in a rathskellar act that is fast and full of good songs, rendered by a trio that knows how to put them over. Thirteen minutes in one.
MARION MURRAY AND COMPANY
In the first presentation of a comedy called "Throwing the Bluff" by Bozeman Bulger. Program reads, "Staged by John L. German, Courtesy of Bert Leslie". The company consists of Miss Murray, Miss Goodmann, Mr. Mason and Mr. Daley. The story is light and seems to have been thrown together. It contains some bright lines and gets a few laughs, but lacks finish. Fifteen minutes full stage, special setting.
"BLACKFACE" EDDIE ROSS
The jury seemed to appreciate this fellow's clever banjo playing and whistling more than his monologue. He opened rather weak but finally got them laughing and finished to big applause. Seventeen minutes in one.
BERT LEVY
As usual, this man gave an excellent performance and was very warmly received. Fifteen minutes full stage.
GEORGE LYONS AND BOB YOSCO
Held their own here in good shape and went exceptionally well, but did not score their usual big hit as on former occasions. Too much Lyons and Yosco in this vicinity, I presume. Fourteen minutes in 1
ROBERT T. HAINES
Supported by Miss Esther Van Eytinge and Messrs Roy Fairchild, Leslie M. Hunt, Augustin D. Wilks, in the dramatic playlet, "The Coward", in two episodes, by George Broadhurst. This splendid offering is on a plane with the sketch recently presented by Florence Roberts. It tells a very interesting story, is well acted and carries the audience right along to the surprise climax. A little more melodramatic than that of Miss Roberts and one any manager can go the limit with on billing. Twenty-six minutes full stage.
GERTRUDE VANDERBILT AND GEORGE W. MOORE
This charming young lady and her well known associate have greatly improved since their recent vaudeville debut uptown. They held their own in this very hard place, offering some new and cleverly rendered songs and splendid dances, and finished to unusually big applause. Fourteen minutes in one.
FOUR RIANOS
In their well known acrobatic novelty that held the house, receiving many laughs with some good applause. Twelve minutes full stage.

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104 CRITICISM B. F. Keith's Union Square Theatre. Week of November 11th, 1912. LOUGHLIN'S DOGS Here is an act that is the absolute limit in animal intelligence. The dogs only do a few stunts, but what they do shows perfect training and at the time carries the laughs. An act any manager can place down the bill if he is shy of comedy. Started the show with a roar. Twelve minutes, full stage. THREE RASCALS Chas. O'Donnell, Wair Kaufman and Monte Wolfe in a rathskellar act that is fast and full of good songs, rendered by a trio that knows how to put them over. Thirteen minutes in one. MARION MURRAY AND COMPANY In the first presentation of a comedy called "Throwing the Bluff" by Bozeman Bulger. Program reads, "Staged by John L. German, Courtesy of Bert Leslie". The company consists of Miss Murray, Miss Goodmann, Mr. Mason and Mr. Daley. The story is light and seems to have been thrown together. It contains some bright lines and gets a few laughs, but lacks finish. Fifteen minutes full stage, special setting. "BLACKFACE" EDDIE ROSS The jury seemed to appreciate this fellow's clever banjo playing and whistling more than his monologue. He opened rather weak but finally got them laughing and finished to big applause. Seventeen minutes in one. BERT LEVY As usual, this man gave an excellent performance and was very warmly received. Fifteen minutes full stage. GEORGE LYONS AND BOB YOSCO Held their own here in good shape and went exceptionally well, but did not score their usual big hit as on former occasions. Too much Lyons and Yosco in this vicinity, I presume. Fourteen minutes in 1 ROBERT T. HAINES Supported by Miss Esther Van Eytinge and Messrs Roy Fairchild, Leslie M. Hunt, Augustin D. Wilks, in the dramatic playlet, "The Coward", in two episodes, by George Broadhurst. This splendid offering is on a plane with the sketch recently presented by Florence Roberts. It tells a very interesting story, is well acted and carries the audience right along to the surprise climax. A little more melodramatic than that of Miss Roberts and one any manager can go the limit with on billing. Twenty-six minutes full stage. GERTRUDE VANDERBILT AND GEORGE W. MOORE This charming young lady and her well known associate have greatly improved since their recent vaudeville debut uptown. They held their own in this very hard place, offering some new and cleverly rendered songs and splendid dances, and finished to unusually big applause. Fourteen minutes in one. FOUR RIANOS In their well known acrobatic novelty that held the house, receiving many laughs with some good applause. Twelve minutes full stage.