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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 December 2nd, 1912.
GENE MULLER TRIO: Well known hoop rolling specialty that opens the show in splendid manner. Eight minutes.
THE GRAPHOPHONE GIRL: Presented by Adeline Francis. A novel presentation, using the graphophone to exploit her talents in the way of singing, humorous dialogue, etc. Miss Francis has a pleasing personality and a fairly good voice. Thirteen minutes, in one.
STEPP, ALLMAN AND KING: Giving a musical comedy called, "The Phony-Photographer", At the afternoon performance they just about got by. There was a decided improvement at the evening performance. Allman, who is substituted for Mehlinger, works in black-face, and has a fairly good voice. The comedy is weak and the act in its entirety is not strong enough for this position. Seventeen minutes, full stage.
LINDEN BECKWITH: Gives us a splendid repertoire of songs and was the applause hit of the show up to this time. Thirteen minutes in one.
WHAT HAPPENED IN ROOM 44: By the Ruth Raynor Players. A well known skit with the familiar moving picture subject that seemed to hold the attention and receive a good amount of laughs. Third position on the bill would suit the sketch to better advantage. Eleven minutes, full stage.
JIM DIAMOND AND SIBYL BRENNAN: 



cleverly condensed, with much attention paid to the details of costuming, manners and stage generally. Miss Kidder was heartily applauded on her entrance with tremendous applause on the close of her playlet and finally compelled to take a bow in front of the curtain. Twenty minutes, full stage.
CLIFF GORDON: "The German Orator". Mr. Gordon gives us a big lot of new material bringing forth continuous roars throughout his monologue. Fifteen minutes.
APOLLO TRIO: A splendid bronze posing feature that was received with enthusiasm and one that will create some talk. Ten minutes full stage.

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CRITICISM B. F. Keith's Union Square Theatre Week of December 2nd, 1912. GENE MULLER TRIO: Well known hoop rolling specialty that opens the show in splendid manner. Eight minutes. THE GRAPHOPHONE GIRL: Presented by Adeline Francis. A novel presentation, using the graphophone to exploit her talents in the way of singing, humorous dialogue, etc. Miss Francis has a pleasing personality and a fairly good voice. Thirteen minutes, in one. STEPP, ALLMAN AND KING: Giving a musical comedy called, "The Phony-Photographer", At the afternoon performance they just about got by. There was a decided improvement at the evening performance. Allman, who is substituted for Mehlinger, works in black-face, and has a fairly good voice. The comedy is weak and the act in its entirety is not strong enough for this position. Seventeen minutes, full stage. LINDEN BECKWITH: Gives us a splendid repertoire of songs and was the applause hit of the show up to this time. Thirteen minutes in one. WHAT HAPPENED IN ROOM 44: By the Ruth Raynor Players. A well known skit with the familiar moving picture subject that seemed to hold the attention and receive a good amount of laughs. Third position on the bill would suit the sketch to better advantage. Eleven minutes, full stage. JIM DIAMOND AND SIBYL BRENNAN: cleverly condensed, with much attention paid to the details of costuming, manners and stage generally. Miss Kidder was heartily applauded on her entrance with tremendous applause on the close of her playlet and finally compelled to take a bow in front of the curtain. Twenty minutes, full stage. CLIFF GORDON: "The German Orator". Mr. Gordon gives us a big lot of new material bringing forth continuous roars throughout his monologue. Fifteen minutes. APOLLO TRIO: A splendid bronze posing feature that was received with enthusiasm and one that will create some talk. Ten minutes full stage.