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

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B.F. KEITH'S UNION SQUARE THEATRE, N.Y.CITY WEEK OF JAN. [JANUARY] 6TH 1913.

JOHNSON HOWARD AND LISTETTE
An acrobatic specialty on the order of Davenport, Johnson and Lorello. A good act, but one that could obtain better results instead of in tramp make up. Notwithstanding opening the show, they do remarkably well and manage to secure some laughs. Nine minutes, full stage.

DOROTHY KENTON
"The Girl with the Banjo" The same Dorothy as of old, with good selections. She does a little singing and dancing in a fairly good manner, which does not hurt the act. While she does not secure any big applause, presume she is appreciated. Eight minutes in one.

WALTER LAW
A company, consisting of two men and a woman, in a one-act dramatic playlet, called "The Seal of Silence". It deals with the sacredness of the confessional of the Catholic Church and relates how a murderer visits a Catholic Priest and asks for absolution for his crime. The Priest learns to his horror that the murdered man is his own brother, yet he keeps silence because of his vow. Even the final discovery of the guilt of the man fails to unseal the Priest's lips. Mr. Law gives us a splendid production with special scenery and an excellent cast. It gives the audience a strong wallop and leaves them staggered because of the grand lesson. It seems to go stronger and stronger at every performance. Nineteen minutes, full stage, special setting.

PAUL NEVINS AND RUBY ERWOOD
As a "Coon" and a "Wench" with some bright talk, some singing and clever dancing by Nevins. Changed from second place in order to give them a chance and bring the jury back to life from the Law sketch. Held their own and got by nicely. Fifteen minutes in one.

[name of act cut off]
man and is double voiced. She gets an operatic selection over in great shape. The act consists of some bright patter, singing and Miss Muller gets a laugh out of every line; in fact, they are the laughing hit of the show. Eighteen minutes in one.

THE FLYING RUSSELLS
Trapeze act on the order of the flying Martins that held the house with some thrilling stunts. Six minutes, full stage.

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187 B.F. KEITH'S UNION SQUARE THEATRE, N.Y.CITY WEEK OF JAN. [JANUARY] 6TH 1913. JOHNSON HOWARD AND LISTETTE An acrobatic specialty on the order of Davenport, Johnson and Lorello. A good act, but one that could obtain better results instead of in tramp make up. Notwithstanding opening the show, they do remarkably well and manage to secure some laughs. Nine minutes, full stage. DOROTHY KENTON "The Girl with the Banjo" The same Dorothy as of old, with good selections. She does a little singing and dancing in a fairly good manner, which does not hurt the act. While she does not secure any big applause, presume she is appreciated. Eight minutes in one. WALTER LAW A company, consisting of two men and a woman, in a one-act dramatic playlet, called "The Seal of Silence". It deals with the sacredness of the confessional of the Catholic Church and relates how a murderer visits a Catholic Priest and asks for absolution for his crime. The Priest learns to his horror that the murdered man is his own brother, yet he keeps silence because of his vow. Even the final discovery of the guilt of the man fails to unseal the Priest's lips. Mr. Law gives us a splendid production with special scenery and an excellent cast. It gives the audience a strong wallop and leaves them staggered because of the grand lesson. It seems to go stronger and stronger at every performance. Nineteen minutes, full stage, special setting. PAUL NEVINS AND RUBY ERWOOD As a "Coon" and a "Wench" with some bright talk, some singing and clever dancing by Nevins. Changed from second place in order to give them a chance and bring the jury back to life from the Law sketch. Held their own and got by nicely. Fifteen minutes in one. [name of act cut off] man and is double voiced. She gets an operatic selection over in great shape. The act consists of some bright patter, singing and Miss Muller gets a laugh out of every line; in fact, they are the laughing hit of the show. Eighteen minutes in one. THE FLYING RUSSELLS Trapeze act on the order of the flying Martins that held the house with some thrilling stunts. Six minutes, full stage.