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

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B. F. KEITH'S HIPPODROME
Week of Jan. 13th, 1913
Cleveland, Ohio
THE THREE DIXON SISTERS - - 14 minutes in four, bare stage, doing dancing, banjo playing, some instrumental work and singing. There is plenty of action and some misdirected energy, especially along vocal lines. Because of their hard work and some of their dancing numbers the trio was well received. (Indianapolis)
HALLIGAN & SYKES - - Comedy talking and singing. 16 minutes in one. A man and woman with very clever conversational material. This team went over in good shape at the evening performance and would have no doubt done better had the audience been seated. (Hamilton, Can)
DOLAN & LENHARR - - Comedy Skit "Some Mind Reader". 23 minutes, open with plush curtains set in 3 and close in one. This team carries an extra man and he with Dolan work through the audience. The act has a punch and gets over in good shape. (Columbus)
MISS CECILIA LOFTUS - - The Inimitable Mimic. 32 minutes, open in C.D.F. parlor with grand piano, closing in 3 with special panorama drop and green ground cloth. Miss Loftus gave impersonations at the afternoon show of Nora Bayes, Mrs. Fiske in a new show, Elsie Janis in a new show, an English lady riding in a tram car, Jane Cowl in "Within the Law" and Maude Allan in classic dances. It is a peculiar fact that Cleveland has had none of these later day shows, which resulted in the audience being rather unresponsive to her impersonations. In the evening Miss Loftus replaced the Cowl impersonation with that of Rose Stahl in "The Chorus Lady" and added to her repertoire an imitation of Bert Williams in his card game. (Syracuse)
PROFESSOR OTA GYGI - - Violinist. 19 minutes in one. This young man is an artist in every respect. His technique is wonderful and he confines his efforts to really high class numbers. The masterful way in which he played won even the applause of our orchestra. Any first class audience will appreciate this act. (Pittsburg)
MRS. LOUIS JAMES & CO - - Comedy sketch "Holding A Husband". Two women and one man, 15 minutes, parlor C.D.F. This a decidedly clever sketch, well acted. It is filled full of "Hells", "My Gods" and other uncalled for expressions, which takes the artistic edge off the act. There's many a good laugh in the sketch and it will find a good reception in almost any company. (Syracuse)
MARSHALL P. WILDER- - 29 minutes. Mr. Wilder opens his act with a Vitagraph picture of himself in the role of a miserly cobbler who finds real happiness in the love of little children. The film runs about 16 minutes and is very pathetic. Immediately at the conclusion of the film the orchestra strikes up an inspiring air and Wilder walks out in one with red plush curtains as a background. He received a big ovation at both performances. He tells stories interestingly and it can be said that he held this spot well. The film will be found a real innovation in the way it is used and no one left their seats at Monday's performances while it was on. It's by far the best act he has ever given us. (New York)
KAUFMAN TROUPE - - 5 girls, one man in 4, bare stage riding bicycles for 10 minutes. Plenty of action, good tricks, well dressed and a good closing act. (Cincinnati)

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168 B. F. KEITH'S HIPPODROME Week of Jan. 13th, 1913 Cleveland, Ohio THE THREE DIXON SISTERS - - 14 minutes in four, bare stage, doing dancing, banjo playing, some instrumental work and singing. There is plenty of action and some misdirected energy, especially along vocal lines. Because of their hard work and some of their dancing numbers the trio was well received. (Indianapolis) HALLIGAN & SYKES - - Comedy talking and singing. 16 minutes in one. A man and woman with very clever conversational material. This team went over in good shape at the evening performance and would have no doubt done better had the audience been seated. (Hamilton, Can) DOLAN & LENHARR - - Comedy Skit "Some Mind Reader". 23 minutes, open with plush curtains set in 3 and close in one. This team carries an extra man and he with Dolan work through the audience. The act has a punch and gets over in good shape. (Columbus) MISS CECILIA LOFTUS - - The Inimitable Mimic. 32 minutes, open in C.D.F. parlor with grand piano, closing in 3 with special panorama drop and green ground cloth. Miss Loftus gave impersonations at the afternoon show of Nora Bayes, Mrs. Fiske in a new show, Elsie Janis in a new show, an English lady riding in a tram car, Jane Cowl in "Within the Law" and Maude Allan in classic dances. It is a peculiar fact that Cleveland has had none of these later day shows, which resulted in the audience being rather unresponsive to her impersonations. In the evening Miss Loftus replaced the Cowl impersonation with that of Rose Stahl in "The Chorus Lady" and added to her repertoire an imitation of Bert Williams in his card game. (Syracuse) PROFESSOR OTA GYGI - - Violinist. 19 minutes in one. This young man is an artist in every respect. His technique is wonderful and he confines his efforts to really high class numbers. The masterful way in which he played won even the applause of our orchestra. Any first class audience will appreciate this act. (Pittsburg) MRS. LOUIS JAMES & CO - - Comedy sketch "Holding A Husband". Two women and one man, 15 minutes, parlor C.D.F. This a decidedly clever sketch, well acted. It is filled full of "Hells", "My Gods" and other uncalled for expressions, which takes the artistic edge off the act. There's many a good laugh in the sketch and it will find a good reception in almost any company. (Syracuse) MARSHALL P. WILDER- - 29 minutes. Mr. Wilder opens his act with a Vitagraph picture of himself in the role of a miserly cobbler who finds real happiness in the love of little children. The film runs about 16 minutes and is very pathetic. Immediately at the conclusion of the film the orchestra strikes up an inspiring air and Wilder walks out in one with red plush curtains as a background. He received a big ovation at both performances. He tells stories interestingly and it can be said that he held this spot well. The film will be found a real innovation in the way it is used and no one left their seats at Monday's performances while it was on. It's by far the best act he has ever given us. (New York) KAUFMAN TROUPE - - 5 girls, one man in 4, bare stage riding bicycles for 10 minutes. Plenty of action, good tricks, well dressed and a good closing act. (Cincinnati)