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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 Feb 3d, 1913
Cleveland, Ohio
GERE & DELANEY - - Roller Skaters. 7 minutes, special set in 3. Scene depicts polar regions. A very good opening act of its kind. Both members of the team are unusual skaters and were frequently applauded. (Syracuse)
GEORGETTE - - Singing Comedienne. 17 minutes in one. A very awkward young lady who sings ragtime and character songs, and who appeals to the audience because of her diminutive size. This little lady apparently doesn't know what 'tempo' means and frequently got ahead and behind the orchestra at both shows. Although she received liberal applause Georgette is undoubtedly in too fast company and is well placed in the second position on the bill. (Toledo)
CLAUDE & FANNIE USHER - - Sketch "Fagan's Decision" 30 minutes C.D.F. There's something about the sketch decidedly attractive. It has never failed to make a hit here and repeated their success yesterday. There was big applause at the finish, regardless of the fact that nearly all of our Monday audience is composed of 'regulars' who knew the situations and a part of the lines. (Cincinnati)
THREE HICKEY BROTHERS - - 9 minutes in one: Beside being unusual dancers these boys are decidedly clever acrobats. One man works comedy and does it well. The act was a hit and will go on any program. (Pittsburg)
DOLLY CONNOLLY & PERCY WENRICH - - Songs. 20 minutes in one with grand piano. This team had numerous delays in arriving here and went on at the afternoon show without a rehearsal, cutting a part of their act. They carry a young boy who assists in the singing of their last number. Wenrich received plenty of applause because of the popularity of his songs which he plays. Miss Connolly will never set the world on fire with her voice but succeeded very well in holding attention. At the evening show the act was a hit. (Rochester)
PERCY HASWELL & CO - - Shakesperian Sketch "Master will's Players". 25 minutes, interior in 4. Miss Haswell has taken a rather novel method of introducing Shakespeare in vaudeville. She is a finished actress and has surrounded herself with a competent company. The act opens with a short prologue in one before plush curtains. To the better class of vaudeville lovers this act will be most acceptable, while to those who are unfamiliar with the writings of The Bard of Avon, the act will seem decidedly indistinct. There was a fair amount of applause at the finish. (Chicago)
LYONS & YOSCO - - The Harpist and the Singer. 15 minutes in one. this team can always be counted upon to make a hit here and they did so yesterday without any trouble at all. The act is just about the same as it was last season. (Pittsburg)
THE FOUR BARDS- - 11 minutes in 4. this is the best acrobatic and strength act we have ever had. Every move these boys make is a departure from what the audience have ever seen and each was greeted with applause. Their work is so far above the average that they need have no fear of copy acts. The audience sat throughout the number and it was the talk of the show. (Atlanta)

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205 B. F. KEITH'S HIPPODROME Week of Feb 3d, 1913 Cleveland, Ohio GERE & DELANEY - - Roller Skaters. 7 minutes, special set in 3. Scene depicts polar regions. A very good opening act of its kind. Both members of the team are unusual skaters and were frequently applauded. (Syracuse) GEORGETTE - - Singing Comedienne. 17 minutes in one. A very awkward young lady who sings ragtime and character songs, and who appeals to the audience because of her diminutive size. This little lady apparently doesn't know what 'tempo' means and frequently got ahead and behind the orchestra at both shows. Although she received liberal applause Georgette is undoubtedly in too fast company and is well placed in the second position on the bill. (Toledo) CLAUDE & FANNIE USHER - - Sketch "Fagan's Decision" 30 minutes C.D.F. There's something about the sketch decidedly attractive. It has never failed to make a hit here and repeated their success yesterday. There was big applause at the finish, regardless of the fact that nearly all of our Monday audience is composed of 'regulars' who knew the situations and a part of the lines. (Cincinnati) THREE HICKEY BROTHERS - - 9 minutes in one: Beside being unusual dancers these boys are decidedly clever acrobats. One man works comedy and does it well. The act was a hit and will go on any program. (Pittsburg) DOLLY CONNOLLY & PERCY WENRICH - - Songs. 20 minutes in one with grand piano. This team had numerous delays in arriving here and went on at the afternoon show without a rehearsal, cutting a part of their act. They carry a young boy who assists in the singing of their last number. Wenrich received plenty of applause because of the popularity of his songs which he plays. Miss Connolly will never set the world on fire with her voice but succeeded very well in holding attention. At the evening show the act was a hit. (Rochester) PERCY HASWELL & CO - - Shakesperian Sketch "Master will's Players". 25 minutes, interior in 4. Miss Haswell has taken a rather novel method of introducing Shakespeare in vaudeville. She is a finished actress and has surrounded herself with a competent company. The act opens with a short prologue in one before plush curtains. To the better class of vaudeville lovers this act will be most acceptable, while to those who are unfamiliar with the writings of The Bard of Avon, the act will seem decidedly indistinct. There was a fair amount of applause at the finish. (Chicago) LYONS & YOSCO - - The Harpist and the Singer. 15 minutes in one. this team can always be counted upon to make a hit here and they did so yesterday without any trouble at all. The act is just about the same as it was last season. (Pittsburg) THE FOUR BARDS- - 11 minutes in 4. this is the best acrobatic and strength act we have ever had. Every move these boys make is a departure from what the audience have ever seen and each was greeted with applause. Their work is so far above the average that they need have no fear of copy acts. The audience sat throughout the number and it was the talk of the show. (Atlanta)