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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. 23, 1912.
LAMONT'S COCKATOOS. 13 min. F. S. A very pretty act that makes a good opener. Same as presented here before. Was well received. Finishedto a good hand after the "burning building" stunt which is very amusing.
BEN LINN. 11 min. in one. Reception, as he was remembered here from the "Pianophiend Minstrels." Worked very hard and got applause after each one of his selections and made a particularly good finish with some new ragtime material.
LIDA McMILLAN & CO. "The Late Mr. Allen." 22 min. F.S. this is a clever sketch well written and well presented. Miss McMillan in the role of the divorcee is very vivacious and is well supported. the act in its entirely held the audience, having a good many laughs throughout and closed very well. A good act anywhere for the middle of the bill.
JULIET. 26 min. in one. People did not seem to realize at first whether Juliet was a man impersonating woman's parts or vice versa, but it was soon plain that this little artiste showed extraordinary versatility and before she finished got the crowd very strong. An act that could hold a strong spot on any bill and a genuine applause hit. Seven changes of costume.
ED. REYNARD. 17 min. F.S. Advance applause. Reynard is a great favorite here and for the very reason that every time he comes, his act is greatly improved so that it really seems new and is now the best ventriloquial act in the business. Constant laughter and applause and a very strong finish.
WHITE & PERRY. 18 min. in one. Advance applause. A very gingery feature from start to finish. Received good applause for some popular ragtime songs put over in great shape. Both make a fine appearance and know how to catch their audience and hold them. Held this spot in great shape and closed very well.
FLORENCE ROBERTS & CO. "The Woman Intervenes." 23 min. F.S. This is a mighty clever sketch and admirably presented. Miss Roberts gets all there is out of the part of the woman who saves the good name of her woman friend and at the same time prevents bloodshed between an outraged husband and a tactless young man. Many bright lines and strong situations which held this hard spot in fine shape. The close was very big.
CONLIN, STEELE & CARR. 19 min. in one. This lively trio were enjoyed here before and come with a new line of material that gets the crowd going. Held this hard spot acceptably and made a fine finish.
KITTY TRANEY. 11 min. F.S. This makes a splendid closing act. Miss Traney makes a fine appearance, juggles well and has a beautiful well trained pony and some dogs whose stunts get plenty of applause. Finished big.
KINETOGRAPH. A special kid picture for the children, entitled, "Buster in Nodland."
GENERAL REMARKS. A diversified holiday bill with plenty to amuse the children and at the same time a bit heavier fare for the night crowds. Proved acceptable to a big Monday matinee house.

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137 C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. DEC. 23, 1912. LAMONT'S COCKATOOS. 13 min. F. S. A very pretty act that makes a good opener. Same as presented here before. Was well received. Finishedto a good hand after the "burning building" stunt which is very amusing. BEN LINN. 11 min. in one. Reception, as he was remembered here from the "Pianophiend Minstrels." Worked very hard and got applause after each one of his selections and made a particularly good finish with some new ragtime material. LIDA McMILLAN & CO. "The Late Mr. Allen." 22 min. F.S. this is a clever sketch well written and well presented. Miss McMillan in the role of the divorcee is very vivacious and is well supported. the act in its entirely held the audience, having a good many laughs throughout and closed very well. A good act anywhere for the middle of the bill. JULIET. 26 min. in one. People did not seem to realize at first whether Juliet was a man impersonating woman's parts or vice versa, but it was soon plain that this little artiste showed extraordinary versatility and before she finished got the crowd very strong. An act that could hold a strong spot on any bill and a genuine applause hit. Seven changes of costume. ED. REYNARD. 17 min. F.S. Advance applause. Reynard is a great favorite here and for the very reason that every time he comes, his act is greatly improved so that it really seems new and is now the best ventriloquial act in the business. Constant laughter and applause and a very strong finish. WHITE & PERRY. 18 min. in one. Advance applause. A very gingery feature from start to finish. Received good applause for some popular ragtime songs put over in great shape. Both make a fine appearance and know how to catch their audience and hold them. Held this spot in great shape and closed very well. FLORENCE ROBERTS & CO. "The Woman Intervenes." 23 min. F.S. This is a mighty clever sketch and admirably presented. Miss Roberts gets all there is out of the part of the woman who saves the good name of her woman friend and at the same time prevents bloodshed between an outraged husband and a tactless young man. Many bright lines and strong situations which held this hard spot in fine shape. The close was very big. CONLIN, STEELE & CARR. 19 min. in one. This lively trio were enjoyed here before and come with a new line of material that gets the crowd going. Held this hard spot acceptably and made a fine finish. KITTY TRANEY. 11 min. F.S. This makes a splendid closing act. Miss Traney makes a fine appearance, juggles well and has a beautiful well trained pony and some dogs whose stunts get plenty of applause. Finished big. KINETOGRAPH. A special kid picture for the children, entitled, "Buster in Nodland." GENERAL REMARKS. A diversified holiday bill with plenty to amuse the children and at the same time a bit heavier fare for the night crowds. Proved acceptable to a big Monday matinee house.