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

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C. E. BARNS.
PHILADELPHIA SHOW.
MARCH 3, 1913.
LINA PANTZER. 10 min. F.S. A very showy act starting with a "spade" dance and finishing with some mighty clever work on the bounding wire. Makes a fine appearance in a stunning costume and altogether an A1 opener for any show.
CARSON & BROWN. 11 min. in one. These boys were put in the place of Karl Grees and held the spot very satisfactorily. Their vocal work does not amount to much, but their dancing on the mat got a good hand. Finished well.
MRS. LOUIS JAMES & CO. "Holding a Husband." 17 min. F.S. To the credit of Mrs. James and her support, it must be said that she got out of this little comedy all the fun and interest there are in it. In the afternoon it went fairly well with an audience made up largely of strangers in our midst, but the evening performance held the crowd much better. Both Mrs. James and Miss Wilton make a very fetching appearance in evening gowns. Mrs. James received a small advance hand and the act altogether made a good impression.
REINE DAVIES. 12 min. in one. Miss Davies sings some ballads in good style, making four changes of costume. Was well applauded and altogether filled this spot acceptably. Closed with curtain calls after her song during which she throws little paper "cazoos" and also the song she sings in a shower of rain, finishing Full Stage.
NEVINS & ERWOOD. 18 min. in one. A good line of material, for the most part new, with some very clever eccentric dancing. Put their jokes over well and get their audience quick, holding them to the finish.
EDISON'S KINETOPHONE. 13 min. Second series - the introductory picture and the quarrel scene in "Julius Ceasar." Pleased the audience as usual and each feature was strongly applauded, particularly Mr. Edison's portrait which was shown at the close.
KELLY & POLLACK. 20 min. Carry their own drop. Good line of conversation, some songs well applauded, including the old Harrigan & Hart song by Miss Pollack and some lively dancing. Made a good close after the burlesque pugilistic introduction from the "ring."
"THE LITTLE PARISIENNE." 30 min. This is a typical Lasky musical feature and one of his best. As usual, it is beautifully costumed, with attractive stage setting. Many of the characters were seen in "The Country Club" and other Lasky features and were familiar. The music for the most part is catchy and the various numbers received a good hand. the comedy is especially noteworthy and altogether this feature won out as well if not better than any of the Lasky musical comedies we have played.
WILSON BROS. 14 min. Held this hard spot in great shape. Constant laughter throughout, songs well applauded and a fine finishing hand. An A1 comedy act comparing favorably with the best Dutch features in vaudeville today.
TOM DAVIES TRIO. 9 min. F.S. A real thriller on the lines of "The Globe of Death" and quite as good. A good closing feature for any show.
KINETOGRAPH. "Scenes in Portugal." A fine film. "The Capture of Mr. Softleigh Beatit." One of the funniest comedy films we have ever had and compares favorably with "The Dream of the Rarebit Fiend," which is saying a good deal.
GENERAL REMARKS. The night show played off better than the afternoon, the reason being probably that the day audience was composed largely of inauguration sight-seeing strangers, not used to vaudeville entertainment. The evening performance went with a rush and everybody was satisfied.
CUTS
MRS. LOUIS JAMES Words "My God!, "devil," etc.
KELLY & POLLACK: Business of spitting in partner's eye.

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245 C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. MARCH 3, 1913. LINA PANTZER. 10 min. F.S. A very showy act starting with a "spade" dance and finishing with some mighty clever work on the bounding wire. Makes a fine appearance in a stunning costume and altogether an A1 opener for any show. CARSON & BROWN. 11 min. in one. These boys were put in the place of Karl Grees and held the spot very satisfactorily. Their vocal work does not amount to much, but their dancing on the mat got a good hand. Finished well. MRS. LOUIS JAMES & CO. "Holding a Husband." 17 min. F.S. To the credit of Mrs. James and her support, it must be said that she got out of this little comedy all the fun and interest there are in it. In the afternoon it went fairly well with an audience made up largely of strangers in our midst, but the evening performance held the crowd much better. Both Mrs. James and Miss Wilton make a very fetching appearance in evening gowns. Mrs. James received a small advance hand and the act altogether made a good impression. REINE DAVIES. 12 min. in one. Miss Davies sings some ballads in good style, making four changes of costume. Was well applauded and altogether filled this spot acceptably. Closed with curtain calls after her song during which she throws little paper "cazoos" and also the song she sings in a shower of rain, finishing Full Stage. NEVINS & ERWOOD. 18 min. in one. A good line of material, for the most part new, with some very clever eccentric dancing. Put their jokes over well and get their audience quick, holding them to the finish. EDISON'S KINETOPHONE. 13 min. Second series - the introductory picture and the quarrel scene in "Julius Ceasar." Pleased the audience as usual and each feature was strongly applauded, particularly Mr. Edison's portrait which was shown at the close. KELLY & POLLACK. 20 min. Carry their own drop. Good line of conversation, some songs well applauded, including the old Harrigan & Hart song by Miss Pollack and some lively dancing. Made a good close after the burlesque pugilistic introduction from the "ring." "THE LITTLE PARISIENNE." 30 min. This is a typical Lasky musical feature and one of his best. As usual, it is beautifully costumed, with attractive stage setting. Many of the characters were seen in "The Country Club" and other Lasky features and were familiar. The music for the most part is catchy and the various numbers received a good hand. the comedy is especially noteworthy and altogether this feature won out as well if not better than any of the Lasky musical comedies we have played. WILSON BROS. 14 min. Held this hard spot in great shape. Constant laughter throughout, songs well applauded and a fine finishing hand. An A1 comedy act comparing favorably with the best Dutch features in vaudeville today. TOM DAVIES TRIO. 9 min. F.S. A real thriller on the lines of "The Globe of Death" and quite as good. A good closing feature for any show. KINETOGRAPH. "Scenes in Portugal." A fine film. "The Capture of Mr. Softleigh Beatit." One of the funniest comedy films we have ever had and compares favorably with "The Dream of the Rarebit Fiend," which is saying a good deal. GENERAL REMARKS. The night show played off better than the afternoon, the reason being probably that the day audience was composed largely of inauguration sight-seeing strangers, not used to vaudeville entertainment. The evening performance went with a rush and everybody was satisfied. CUTS MRS. LOUIS JAMES Words "My God!, "devil," etc. KELLY & POLLACK: Business of spitting in partner's eye.