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

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK NOV. 25, 1912--W.W. PROSSER.
Kremka Brothers: Two men in an athletic number. A crackerjack act, and easily the best opener we have had this season. Held undivided attention throughout and took several encores, an unusual proceeding for an opener, here. Palace in 5, 11 min. (Syracuse)
Billy K. Wells: Hebrew monologist with material reminiscent of Lou Anger. did fairly well at times, creating considerable laughter and finishing moderately strong. Olio in 1, 10 minutes. (Indianapolis)
Simone DeBeryl: Young woman posing before plain white sheet, with very elaborate and beautiful light effects thrown on her. The act found immediate favor. Liberal applause given throughout and a strong finish scored. Special in three, 11 min. (New York)
J.C. Nugent & Co: Well-known author-comedian in "The Regular", a typical Nugent offering. Opens with a monologue, goes to Fancy in 3. Plenty of good lines which won appreciation. Strong finish. Street in 1, close in 3, 27 minutes. (Indianapolis)
Carlton & Kay: Man and woman in conventional flirtation number. Didn't make much of an impression until toward the end. Just about got by until the final song and dance which caught on quickly rounding out a good strong finish. Olio in 1, 14 min. (Indianapolis)
Jessie Busley & Co: Four women and two men and "extra women" in "Miss 318", a stage version of Rupert Hughes story by the same name. The act has the merit of novelty. All the parts are well played. Miss Busley scored an individual hit. Plenty of laughter and close attention throughout. Strong finish. Special in 3, 26 minutes. (Indianapolis)
Musical Kings: Four men. Singing and banjo, guitar, violin and mandolin number. Act caught on throughout making good from beginning to end. Applause hit of the bill with strong finish. Olio in 1, 17 min. (Pittsburgh)
Max Welson Troupe: two men, two women and boy. A fair act of its kind. The little fellow seemed to hit the funny bone of the house on account of his comic appearance in tights and, for at least one-half of the time they worked, the "kid" was a scream through his innocent and unconscious comedy. The house finally settled down and gave something like serious attention  The act is too slow and could be greatly improved by quicker action. Just a moderate finish. Garden in 5, 11 min. (Toledo)
Pathe Weekly:
O.K.

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106 REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK NOV. 25, 1912--W.W. PROSSER. Kremka Brothers: Two men in an athletic number. A crackerjack act, and easily the best opener we have had this season. Held undivided attention throughout and took several encores, an unusual proceeding for an opener, here. Palace in 5, 11 min. (Syracuse) Billy K. Wells: Hebrew monologist with material reminiscent of Lou Anger. did fairly well at times, creating considerable laughter and finishing moderately strong. Olio in 1, 10 minutes. (Indianapolis) Simone DeBeryl: Young woman posing before plain white sheet, with very elaborate and beautiful light effects thrown on her. The act found immediate favor. Liberal applause given throughout and a strong finish scored. Special in three, 11 min. (New York) J.C. Nugent & Co: Well-known author-comedian in "The Regular", a typical Nugent offering. Opens with a monologue, goes to Fancy in 3. Plenty of good lines which won appreciation. Strong finish. Street in 1, close in 3, 27 minutes. (Indianapolis) Carlton & Kay: Man and woman in conventional flirtation number. Didn't make much of an impression until toward the end. Just about got by until the final song and dance which caught on quickly rounding out a good strong finish. Olio in 1, 14 min. (Indianapolis) Jessie Busley & Co: Four women and two men and "extra women" in "Miss 318", a stage version of Rupert Hughes story by the same name. The act has the merit of novelty. All the parts are well played. Miss Busley scored an individual hit. Plenty of laughter and close attention throughout. Strong finish. Special in 3, 26 minutes. (Indianapolis) Musical Kings: Four men. Singing and banjo, guitar, violin and mandolin number. Act caught on throughout making good from beginning to end. Applause hit of the bill with strong finish. Olio in 1, 17 min. (Pittsburgh) Max Welson Troupe: two men, two women and boy. A fair act of its kind. The little fellow seemed to hit the funny bone of the house on account of his comic appearance in tights and, for at least one-half of the time they worked, the "kid" was a scream through his innocent and unconscious comedy. The house finally settled down and gave something like serious attention The act is too slow and could be greatly improved by quicker action. Just a moderate finish. Garden in 5, 11 min. (Toledo) Pathe Weekly: O.K.