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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. 26, 1912.
GENE MUELLER TRIO. 8 min. F.S. A good hoop-rolling act, the three boys making a good appearance and using showy material. Some of their work is very rapid and gets a fine hand. O. K. as an opener.
EDWIN GEORGE. 12 min. in one. His burlesque juggling is only to give him an opportunity to get off a lot of amusing stuff which gets laughter and once in a while some applause. All right in number two spot. Makes a point of missing his juggling tricks in order to get off some funny lines, and does it very cleverly. Closed well.
COLLEGE TRIO. 18 min. F. S. Three very clever fellows, all of them good singers, one of them with an exceptionally brilliant voice and use a drop which displays all the college colors of the country. No end of good material and put over in fine shape with lots of life and ginger. Ought to draw well with the student class. Closed very strong.
"THE LITTLE STRANGER." 15 min. F.S. Second time here. Presented the same act previously but with two changes in the cast. Held the interest of the audience in good shape throughout and closed well.
CHICK SALE. 17 min. in one. Made a big hit this afternoon with his Rube character stuff, all of which got big hands. During the Professor's recital, the laughter stopped the show and the close after the school director's final speech was very strong.
BAYES & NORWORTH. 51 min. Big advance hand. If there was the slightest doubt concerning the immense popularity of Bayes and Norworth in this town, it was dispelled today by their splendid reception. They are their company present an act that spells quality from start to finish and the crowded house applauded one feature after another, loth to let them go at the close. Supporting cast, songs, comedy, costumes and everything contribute to make this an ideal vaudeville attraction.
COOK & LORENZ. 12 min. in one. Well known here and held the spot in great shape with some of their old stuff and a good deal that was new and all of it amusing. Pretty hard to follow Bayes & Norworth and got the big laughs, but they did it in good shape. Closed well.
GOLDEN TROUPE. 18 min. F.S. An admirable closer, spectacular and showy, with some fairly good singing, some interesting instrumental work on the Russian mandolins and ending with a whirlwind dancing feature. Compelled to cut down part of this feature because it was too long and the show was late.
KINETOGRAPH. Very interesting series of films.
GENERAL REMARKS. A great show from start to finish, and one that should certainly pull the crowds. In ran so long that it had to be cut down even though there were only eight acts.
CUTS
"THE COLLEGE TRIO": Sign on wall reading "Mourners furnished for funerals."

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. FEB. 26, 1912. GENE MUELLER TRIO. 8 min. F.S. A good hoop-rolling act, the three boys making a good appearance and using showy material. Some of their work is very rapid and gets a fine hand. O. K. as an opener. EDWIN GEORGE. 12 min. in one. His burlesque juggling is only to give him an opportunity to get off a lot of amusing stuff which gets laughter and once in a while some applause. All right in number two spot. Makes a point of missing his juggling tricks in order to get off some funny lines, and does it very cleverly. Closed well. COLLEGE TRIO. 18 min. F. S. Three very clever fellows, all of them good singers, one of them with an exceptionally brilliant voice and use a drop which displays all the college colors of the country. No end of good material and put over in fine shape with lots of life and ginger. Ought to draw well with the student class. Closed very strong. "THE LITTLE STRANGER." 15 min. F.S. Second time here. Presented the same act previously but with two changes in the cast. Held the interest of the audience in good shape throughout and closed well. CHICK SALE. 17 min. in one. Made a big hit this afternoon with his Rube character stuff, all of which got big hands. During the Professor's recital, the laughter stopped the show and the close after the school director's final speech was very strong. BAYES & NORWORTH. 51 min. Big advance hand. If there was the slightest doubt concerning the immense popularity of Bayes and Norworth in this town, it was dispelled today by their splendid reception. They are their company present an act that spells quality from start to finish and the crowded house applauded one feature after another, loth to let them go at the close. Supporting cast, songs, comedy, costumes and everything contribute to make this an ideal vaudeville attraction. COOK & LORENZ. 12 min. in one. Well known here and held the spot in great shape with some of their old stuff and a good deal that was new and all of it amusing. Pretty hard to follow Bayes & Norworth and got the big laughs, but they did it in good shape. Closed well. GOLDEN TROUPE. 18 min. F.S. An admirable closer, spectacular and showy, with some fairly good singing, some interesting instrumental work on the Russian mandolins and ending with a whirlwind dancing feature. Compelled to cut down part of this feature because it was too long and the show was late. KINETOGRAPH. Very interesting series of films. GENERAL REMARKS. A great show from start to finish, and one that should certainly pull the crowds. In ran so long that it had to be cut down even though there were only eight acts. CUTS "THE COLLEGE TRIO": Sign on wall reading "Mourners furnished for funerals."