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

Page 80

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REPORT OF COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK OF FEB. 12-- W. W. PROSSER.

THE MEVAROS: Two men and one woman in pantomimic, comedy and acrobatic work. They have lots of new tricks all of which were very cleverly presented. There was scattered applause throughout and a rattling good finish. C.D>F. in three, 10 minutes. (Hamilton, Ont.)

SHIRLEY & KESSLER: Young man and woman in a singing number. The dancing of the man is the best part of the act. The singing is nothing to brag about. They got along fairly well with no finish to speak of. Just about got by. Garden in one, 13 minutes. (Toledo)

THE GREAT HOWARD: Ventriloquist, all of whose work is very novel and all of which went big. Has a "different" kind of act all the way through. His work is of a high order and he puts it over in great shape. He had no trouble in holding undivided attention and in scoring very strong finish, taking numerous bows. Library in three, close in one, 25 minutes. (Toledo)

BEATRICE INGRAM & CO. In her slangy sketch, "The Duchess". Three women and one man. Made a very satisfactory number throughout, gaining the necessary laughs and holding the interest with the serious portions of the offering. A perfectly satisfactory number. Finished very well. Kitchen in three, 19 minutes. (Open)

CONROY & LeMAIRE: Well-known blackface talking pair who scored without the slightest trouble. Held them all the way through and finished moderately strong. Street in one, 17 minutes. (Baltimore)

FLORENTINE SINGERS: Headed by Marion Littlefield. Four men and four women, offering high class and popular selections. An instantaneous hit, each number winning hearty applause, and the "Dixey" finish scoring heavily and causing two encores and several bows. Thoroughly A-1. Specials in three and one. 23 minutes. (Pittsburgh)

FELIX ADLER: "The Plain Clothes Man." This comedy song artist was a laughing riot, scoring heavier than anything on the bill and going much better than he did on his last visit. Had entire house with him from beginning to end, rounding out a genuinely successful finish. Several bows. Olio in one, 14 minutes. (Springfield)

STRENGTH BROTHERS: Two of the very best equilibrists in the business. Everything they do is worth while, and they present it with excellent showmanship. Gained applause after almost every trick, and there was a thoroughly substantial finish. Palace in three, 6 minutes. (Cleveland)

PATHE WEEKLY: O.K.
Note: On account of the late arrival of Felix Adler, he was placed next to closing, instead of Conroy and LeMaire, but they will change places tonight.

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[page no:] 80 REPORT OF COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK OF FEB. 12-- W. W. PROSSER. THE MEVAROS: Two men and one woman in pantomimic, comedy and acrobatic work. They have lots of new tricks all of which were very cleverly presented. There was scattered applause throughout and a rattling good finish. C.D>F. in three, 10 minutes. (Hamilton, Ont.) SHIRLEY & KESSLER: Young man and woman in a singing number. The dancing of the man is the best part of the act. The singing is nothing to brag about. They got along fairly well with no finish to speak of. Just about got by. Garden in one, 13 minutes. (Toledo) THE GREAT HOWARD: Ventriloquist, all of whose work is very novel and all of which went big. Has a "different" kind of act all the way through. His work is of a high order and he puts it over in great shape. He had no trouble in holding undivided attention and in scoring very strong finish, taking numerous bows. Library in three, close in one, 25 minutes. (Toledo) BEATRICE INGRAM & CO. In her slangy sketch, "The Duchess". Three women and one man. Made a very satisfactory number throughout, gaining the necessary laughs and holding the interest with the serious portions of the offering. A perfectly satisfactory number. Finished very well. Kitchen in three, 19 minutes. (Open) CONROY & LeMAIRE: Well-known blackface talking pair who scored without the slightest trouble. Held them all the way through and finished moderately strong. Street in one, 17 minutes. (Baltimore) FLORENTINE SINGERS: Headed by Marion Littlefield. Four men and four women, offering high class and popular selections. An instantaneous hit, each number winning hearty applause, and the "Dixey" finish scoring heavily and causing two encores and several bows. Thoroughly A-1. Specials in three and one. 23 minutes. (Pittsburgh) FELIX ADLER: "The Plain Clothes Man." This comedy song artist was a laughing riot, scoring heavier than anything on the bill and going much better than he did on his last visit. Had entire house with him from beginning to end, rounding out a genuinely successful finish. Several bows. Olio in one, 14 minutes. (Springfield) STRENGTH BROTHERS: Two of the very best equilibrists in the business. Everything they do is worth while, and they present it with excellent showmanship. Gained applause after almost every trick, and there was a thoroughly substantial finish. Palace in three, 6 minutes. (Cleveland) PATHE WEEKLY: O.K. Note: On account of the late arrival of Felix Adler, he was placed next to closing, instead of Conroy and LeMaire, but they will change places tonight.