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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 11, 1911-September 9, 1912

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C. E. BARNS.     PHILADELPHIA SHOW.     JAN. 15, 1912.
LA TOY BROS. 8 min. F. S. A splendid opener. These two men are most expert tumblers and gymnasts and their act is along individual lines with considerable comedy. Closed strong after their dancing and long-distance humping.
DALE & BOYLE. 11 min. in one. Started fairly well, but act increased in interest as it went on, closing with fine wooden-shoe dancing. Of course, the unmasking of the "female" got an immense closing hand.
"DICK." 14 min. F. S. This is a very interesting trained-dog act away from the usual lines. Does tricks in mathematics, seems to draw geometrical figures, to write his name and finish with a picture of a donkey. Laughter and applause all over the house, particularly from the children. Held the spot in great shape.
"RUBE" Dickinson. 11 min. in one. This man has a very original delivery, and really more typical of the "rube" politician than anybody we have had. Was listened to with rapt attention, with considerable laughter, closing well. Held the spot O.K.
BYRON & LANGDON. 15 min. F.S. Advance applause. Same act as presented before with slight variation. The audience liked it just as much and gave them laughter and applause and a good closing hand.
TROVATO. 27 min. in one. This man certainly made a hit today. He is not only an expert violinist, but infuses an immense amount of ginger and comedy into his work, making a handsome appearance and carrying the audience right with him. It would be difficult to find a more ideal vaudeville act than Trovato. He merits all the applause accorded him. Compelled to give two encores.
HOUDINI. 16 min. F.S. Houdini got out of a straight jacket today in full view of the audience in about four minutes, followed by his well known "can" trick. Received plenty of applause, closing very strong. This is Challenge Week, and Houdini will attempt something new each day.
KATE ELINORE & SAM WILLIAMS. 20 min. in one. This is a hard spot to fill but they hold it down very well with a new line of material put over in Kate Elinore's individual style. Makes two changes of grotesque costume which get the big laugh.
"THE HOLD UP." 18 min. A typical Western melodrama, and as we have not played one for a considerable period, it was very acceptable. The scene of the passing train is very realistic and received good applause. In fact, it made us a very good closer and might safely be called a hit.
KINETOGRAPH. The Pathe Magazine Films - quite as interesting, if not more interesting than the others which have held our audiences right to the end.
GEN. REM. The show this afternoon played off in splendid shape and should prove a winner on the week. Houdini, despite the worst weather conditions of years against him, drew us a very big business last week and with his special Challenges this week, provided the weather is at all decent, should pack them in.
CUTS
KATE ELINORE. "Word "Jew"
"THE HOLD UP." Word "h---" in expression, "Where in the h--- did you come from?"

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. JAN. 15, 1912. LA TOY BROS. 8 min. F. S. A splendid opener. These two men are most expert tumblers and gymnasts and their act is along individual lines with considerable comedy. Closed strong after their dancing and long-distance humping. DALE & BOYLE. 11 min. in one. Started fairly well, but act increased in interest as it went on, closing with fine wooden-shoe dancing. Of course, the unmasking of the "female" got an immense closing hand. "DICK." 14 min. F. S. This is a very interesting trained-dog act away from the usual lines. Does tricks in mathematics, seems to draw geometrical figures, to write his name and finish with a picture of a donkey. Laughter and applause all over the house, particularly from the children. Held the spot in great shape. "RUBE" Dickinson. 11 min. in one. This man has a very original delivery, and really more typical of the "rube" politician than anybody we have had. Was listened to with rapt attention, with considerable laughter, closing well. Held the spot O.K. BYRON & LANGDON. 15 min. F.S. Advance applause. Same act as presented before with slight variation. The audience liked it just as much and gave them laughter and applause and a good closing hand. TROVATO. 27 min. in one. This man certainly made a hit today. He is not only an expert violinist, but infuses an immense amount of ginger and comedy into his work, making a handsome appearance and carrying the audience right with him. It would be difficult to find a more ideal vaudeville act than Trovato. He merits all the applause accorded him. Compelled to give two encores. HOUDINI. 16 min. F.S. Houdini got out of a straight jacket today in full view of the audience in about four minutes, followed by his well known "can" trick. Received plenty of applause, closing very strong. This is Challenge Week, and Houdini will attempt something new each day. KATE ELINORE & SAM WILLIAMS. 20 min. in one. This is a hard spot to fill but they hold it down very well with a new line of material put over in Kate Elinore's individual style. Makes two changes of grotesque costume which get the big laugh. "THE HOLD UP." 18 min. A typical Western melodrama, and as we have not played one for a considerable period, it was very acceptable. The scene of the passing train is very realistic and received good applause. In fact, it made us a very good closer and might safely be called a hit. KINETOGRAPH. The Pathe Magazine Films - quite as interesting, if not more interesting than the others which have held our audiences right to the end. GEN. REM. The show this afternoon played off in splendid shape and should prove a winner on the week. Houdini, despite the worst weather conditions of years against him, drew us a very big business last week and with his special Challenges this week, provided the weather is at all decent, should pack them in. CUTS KATE ELINORE. "Word "Jew" "THE HOLD UP." Word "h---" in expression, "Where in the h--- did you come from?"