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

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C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    FEB. 12, 1912.
STUBBLEFIELD TRIO. 12 min. F. S. Open with some songs and eccentric dancing which gets by fairly well. Then proceeds to the triple bar work after undressing in mid-air. This part of the act is very skilful and received a good hand.
CORCORAN & DIXON. Both work blackface, one making a change to female attire. Songs and patter fair, but the eccentric dancing got considerable laughter and applause. Closed well.
GARDNER & STODDARD. 16 min. F.S. Open their act with some burlesque and piano work that is amusing. Proceed to solos on cornet and musical bells, both getting good applause. Closed well after the Rube girl number.
MERRILL & OTTO. 19 min. in one. A very clever patter act varied with some good songs, even if they were not altogether new. Miss Merrill is a very pretty girl and appears in two changes of stunning costumes. Big closing hand and was compelled to give an encore.
WM. H. THOMPSON & CO. "The Wise Rabbi." 27 min. F.S. Advance applause. A very absorbing drama whose interest depends upon the ability of Mr. Thompson to put a strong plea by the aid of pantomime. This he does in a very convincing manner and leaves the audience in no doubt as to the meaning of his petition. Mr. Thompson's support in the person of the Russian official is good. Some of the sentiments expressed by the old Rabbi received applause and the finish was very strong.
BERT FITZGIBBON. 21 min. in one. Advance applause. Held this spot in great shape with a good line of parodies, stories and jokes told in an original manner. The audience was loth to let him go.
MURPHY-NICHOLS & CO. Advance hand." 26 min. F.S. A revival of "From Zaza to Uncle Tom." Was just as much of a hit as in times past with us. Laughter all the way through and a big finish.
ADELAIDE NORWOOD. 10 min. in one. Good advance applause. A very handsome woman with a charming stage presence and has a voice that would fill any theatre with fine musical vocalism. Sang four songs, all of which were very well applauded.
ARCO TROUPE. 9 min. F.S. An act on the lines of the willy Pantzer combination, but if anything better, having two men a woman and two boys, the latter being extraordinary gymnasts, doing all the feats of the Pantzers and others beside. Received abundant applause all the way through and made a whirlwind close.
KINETOGRAPH. Very interesting series of international events covering ten different countries and states.
GENERAL REMARKS. If the holiday crowd is any criterion, it is safe to say that the audience liked this show all the way through and it should be a good puller for the balance of the week.
CUTS
BERT FITZGIBBON: Elimination of word "God;" also "Violin" parody.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. FEB. 12, 1912. STUBBLEFIELD TRIO. 12 min. F. S. Open with some songs and eccentric dancing which gets by fairly well. Then proceeds to the triple bar work after undressing in mid-air. This part of the act is very skilful and received a good hand. CORCORAN & DIXON. Both work blackface, one making a change to female attire. Songs and patter fair, but the eccentric dancing got considerable laughter and applause. Closed well. GARDNER & STODDARD. 16 min. F.S. Open their act with some burlesque and piano work that is amusing. Proceed to solos on cornet and musical bells, both getting good applause. Closed well after the Rube girl number. MERRILL & OTTO. 19 min. in one. A very clever patter act varied with some good songs, even if they were not altogether new. Miss Merrill is a very pretty girl and appears in two changes of stunning costumes. Big closing hand and was compelled to give an encore. WM. H. THOMPSON & CO. "The Wise Rabbi." 27 min. F.S. Advance applause. A very absorbing drama whose interest depends upon the ability of Mr. Thompson to put a strong plea by the aid of pantomime. This he does in a very convincing manner and leaves the audience in no doubt as to the meaning of his petition. Mr. Thompson's support in the person of the Russian official is good. Some of the sentiments expressed by the old Rabbi received applause and the finish was very strong. BERT FITZGIBBON. 21 min. in one. Advance applause. Held this spot in great shape with a good line of parodies, stories and jokes told in an original manner. The audience was loth to let him go. MURPHY-NICHOLS & CO. Advance hand." 26 min. F.S. A revival of "From Zaza to Uncle Tom." Was just as much of a hit as in times past with us. Laughter all the way through and a big finish. ADELAIDE NORWOOD. 10 min. in one. Good advance applause. A very handsome woman with a charming stage presence and has a voice that would fill any theatre with fine musical vocalism. Sang four songs, all of which were very well applauded. ARCO TROUPE. 9 min. F.S. An act on the lines of the willy Pantzer combination, but if anything better, having two men a woman and two boys, the latter being extraordinary gymnasts, doing all the feats of the Pantzers and others beside. Received abundant applause all the way through and made a whirlwind close. KINETOGRAPH. Very interesting series of international events covering ten different countries and states. GENERAL REMARKS. If the holiday crowd is any criterion, it is safe to say that the audience liked this show all the way through and it should be a good puller for the balance of the week. CUTS BERT FITZGIBBON: Elimination of word "God;" also "Violin" parody.