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

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C. E. BARNS.
PHILADELPHIA SHOW.
DEC. 2, 1912.
WENTWORTH, VESTA & "TEDDY." 10 min. F. S. Good acrobatic act, with a well-trained dog whose clever work gets laughter and applause. Made a good opener.
PHIL STAATS. 15 min. in one. An amusing line of chatter and some clever piano work which makes him capable of holding a very good spot on any bill. Good applause throughout and closed well.
HAVILAND & THORNTON. "A Question of Policy." 20 min. F. S. Same act as given here before, with slight variations. Well presented, getting considerable laughter and good close after the song they illustrated with some very amusing acting. Miss Thornton makes three changes of costume, all of them stunning. All right anywhere on the upper half of the bill.
ETHEL McDONOUGH. 13 min. in one. Miss McDonough makes a pretty appearance and sings well, but would certainly make a bigger hit if she had a newer selection of songs. Every one of them has been heard here over and over again which justified only fair applause. Closed well however.
HENRY CLIVE "Spirit Paintings." 16 min. F.S. Clive is certainly a genuine novelty. He presents it in a very lively and interesting manner and keeps the audience guessing right up to the finish. Big applause after each demonstration and closed strong. An act that will be talked about.
ARMSTRONG & FORD. 19 min. in one. Two very clever entertainers. A lively line of material and put over in a very artistic way. Continued laughter throughout their act and at the finish the audience was loth to let them go.
VALERIE BERGERE & CO. "His Japanese Wife." 27 min. F.S. Big advance applause. this is the first time that Miss Bergere has presented this play here in several years, but it certainly was a hit all the way through. Beautifully presented from a scenic and costume standpoint and thoroughly artistic in every way. Held the audience very strong up to the rousing big finish with three curtain calls.
MOORE & LITTLEFIELD. "Change Your Act or Back to the Woods." 31 min. open and close in one. This act was a laughing hit from start to close. In spite of its length and the late show, held the audience to the finish. A 1 for any spot anywhere.
MARLO TRIO. 9 min. F.S. A good closing act. Two men, one works straight and the other tramp comedy, and the pretty girl helps in the act although not phenomenal in her work as the other two are. Good applause and a fine close.
KINETOGRAPH. Very satisfactory current events film.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is one big show of "fun and mystery" as we have advertised, and could not wish anything changed, as every act held its spot on the bill.
CUTS
HAVILAND & THORNTON: The word "God" also expression "Don't thank me" referring to children.
ARMSTRONG & FORD. The word "devil."

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116 C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. DEC. 2, 1912. WENTWORTH, VESTA & "TEDDY." 10 min. F. S. Good acrobatic act, with a well-trained dog whose clever work gets laughter and applause. Made a good opener. PHIL STAATS. 15 min. in one. An amusing line of chatter and some clever piano work which makes him capable of holding a very good spot on any bill. Good applause throughout and closed well. HAVILAND & THORNTON. "A Question of Policy." 20 min. F. S. Same act as given here before, with slight variations. Well presented, getting considerable laughter and good close after the song they illustrated with some very amusing acting. Miss Thornton makes three changes of costume, all of them stunning. All right anywhere on the upper half of the bill. ETHEL McDONOUGH. 13 min. in one. Miss McDonough makes a pretty appearance and sings well, but would certainly make a bigger hit if she had a newer selection of songs. Every one of them has been heard here over and over again which justified only fair applause. Closed well however. HENRY CLIVE "Spirit Paintings." 16 min. F.S. Clive is certainly a genuine novelty. He presents it in a very lively and interesting manner and keeps the audience guessing right up to the finish. Big applause after each demonstration and closed strong. An act that will be talked about. ARMSTRONG & FORD. 19 min. in one. Two very clever entertainers. A lively line of material and put over in a very artistic way. Continued laughter throughout their act and at the finish the audience was loth to let them go. VALERIE BERGERE & CO. "His Japanese Wife." 27 min. F.S. Big advance applause. this is the first time that Miss Bergere has presented this play here in several years, but it certainly was a hit all the way through. Beautifully presented from a scenic and costume standpoint and thoroughly artistic in every way. Held the audience very strong up to the rousing big finish with three curtain calls. MOORE & LITTLEFIELD. "Change Your Act or Back to the Woods." 31 min. open and close in one. This act was a laughing hit from start to close. In spite of its length and the late show, held the audience to the finish. A 1 for any spot anywhere. MARLO TRIO. 9 min. F.S. A good closing act. Two men, one works straight and the other tramp comedy, and the pretty girl helps in the act although not phenomenal in her work as the other two are. Good applause and a fine close. KINETOGRAPH. Very satisfactory current events film. GENERAL REMARKS. This is one big show of "fun and mystery" as we have advertised, and could not wish anything changed, as every act held its spot on the bill. CUTS HAVILAND & THORNTON: The word "God" also expression "Don't thank me" referring to children. ARMSTRONG & FORD. The word "devil."