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

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK FEB.17,1913--W.W.PROSSER.

BOOTH TRIO:
Two men, 1 woman in "Sensational Novelty". This is a cycle offering in which practically all the work is done by one man. If he would put in a few more good tricks to consume the time he uses examing the apparatus, get rid of the comedian and run the xwoman away, he would have a pretty fair act. As it is, he just about got by and the finish didnot indicate anything that could be appropriately termed a sensation. Garden in 5,11 min.
(Pittsburg)

MORRISSEY TRIO:
One man, two women, in a singing and dancing number. Not very much to this act. They seemed to lack personality and the woman indulges in very unpleasant vocal stunts. They hardly started and the finish was painfully silent. Olio in 1, 14 min. (Syracuse)

ERNEST W. CORTIS & MABEL FLORENCE:
In "The Tamer", a one act comedy, another "Taming the Shrew" idea. The woman was not half bad, but the man delivers his lines as though her were doing "Julius Caesar", over acting badly and thus spoiling what might be a fairly good part with proper interpretations. The act did fairly well, notwithstanding, gaining quite a bit of laughter and a fairly strong finish.  (Syracuse)

CAESAR NESI:
The "Young Caruso". Sings exceptionally well in such an unaffected manner that his hit was spontaneous and genuine. There was a dearth of frills but the singing is fine and he made the very best kind of an impression, winning liberal applausex after each number and taking several bows at the finish. Street in 1,13 min.
(Cleveland)

HUFFORD & CHAIN
The "Cullud Parson and the Minstrel Man". Black and white fact singing and talking number and a very good one. aught on from the very first and went big throughout finishing very strong. Olio in 1, 15 min. (Toledo)

MLLE DAZIE & CO:
The later consisting of Signor Bonfiglio, eight dancing girls and a director. Five dances are given, as follows: Les Enfants Amusement, Les Roses et Noiree, Divertisment Classique Adagio et [Variatie?] and Finale, d'Ensemble. This is a decidedly artistical classy offering in which each and every participant shows to excellent advantage. Decided personal success for Mlle Dazie and Bonfiglio. Thorough attention throughout, punctuated with applause, and strong finish. Special plush drop in one and [Cyc?] of same ?illegible] 
(Cincinnati)

CARL HENRY & NELLIE FRANCIS:
Man and woman in "Just Nonsense". Songs, talk and comedy. This act proved a scream, going big throughout and finishing strong. Olio in 1, 19 minutes. (Louisville)

SELMA BRAATE:
Well known woman juggler. Gave entire satisfaction as a [illegible] finish. Terrace in 4, 16 min.  (Syracuse)

PATHE WEEKLY:O.K.

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223 REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK FEB.17,1913--W.W.PROSSER. BOOTH TRIO: Two men, 1 woman in "Sensational Novelty". This is a cycle offering in which practically all the work is done by one man. If he would put in a few more good tricks to consume the time he uses examing the apparatus, get rid of the comedian and run the xwoman away, he would have a pretty fair act. As it is, he just about got by and the finish didnot indicate anything that could be appropriately termed a sensation. Garden in 5,11 min. (Pittsburg) MORRISSEY TRIO: One man, two women, in a singing and dancing number. Not very much to this act. They seemed to lack personality and the woman indulges in very unpleasant vocal stunts. They hardly started and the finish was painfully silent. Olio in 1, 14 min. (Syracuse) ERNEST W. CORTIS & MABEL FLORENCE: In "The Tamer", a one act comedy, another "Taming the Shrew" idea. The woman was not half bad, but the man delivers his lines as though her were doing "Julius Caesar", over acting badly and thus spoiling what might be a fairly good part with proper interpretations. The act did fairly well, notwithstanding, gaining quite a bit of laughter and a fairly strong finish. (Syracuse) CAESAR NESI: The "Young Caruso". Sings exceptionally well in such an unaffected manner that his hit was spontaneous and genuine. There was a dearth of frills but the singing is fine and he made the very best kind of an impression, winning liberal applausex after each number and taking several bows at the finish. Street in 1,13 min. (Cleveland) HUFFORD & CHAIN The "Cullud Parson and the Minstrel Man". Black and white fact singing and talking number and a very good one. aught on from the very first and went big throughout finishing very strong. Olio in 1, 15 min. (Toledo) MLLE DAZIE & CO: The later consisting of Signor Bonfiglio, eight dancing girls and a director. Five dances are given, as follows: Les Enfants Amusement, Les Roses et Noiree, Divertisment Classique Adagio et [Variatie?] and Finale, d'Ensemble. This is a decidedly artistical classy offering in which each and every participant shows to excellent advantage. Decided personal success for Mlle Dazie and Bonfiglio. Thorough attention throughout, punctuated with applause, and strong finish. Special plush drop in one and [Cyc?] of same ?illegible] (Cincinnati) CARL HENRY & NELLIE FRANCIS: Man and woman in "Just Nonsense". Songs, talk and comedy. This act proved a scream, going big throughout and finishing strong. Olio in 1, 19 minutes. (Louisville) SELMA BRAATE: Well known woman juggler. Gave entire satisfaction as a [illegible] finish. Terrace in 4, 16 min. (Syracuse) PATHE WEEKLY:O.K.