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

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CRITICISM.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF MARCH 18TH, 1912.
ADONIS: A Novel presentation of an equilibristic act, in which a well trained dog is introduced duplicating his master's tricks. The act is nicely presented, with covered stairs, platform, etc. An excellent opener; could fill a better position. Ten minutes in two.
CLIFFORD AND BURKE: "In De Navy". Compelled to change this act from eleven to second place. Their special drop is the main feature of the act. After the opening, the act dies. The material is a combination of new and old. They manage to secure some laughs, but not enough to guarantee the salary. Thirteen minutes in one.
BERT WHEELER AND CO.: Two men and a woman, in a spectacular pantomime called "Fun on the Boulevard". Very nicely presented with a little juggling and principally all novel effects. For the money, a splendid number and one that could hold a better place. 


CHICK SALE: At Four and Ten o'clock. This man is holding them in good shape. A great act for the money and of splendid value. Each of his different characters receiving big applause. Twenty minutes in one.
IRENE FRANKLIN: Big advance applause. Applause hit of the bill at every performance. Her repertoire consists of "She's a Friend of Mine", "The Chambermaid", "I Want to be a Janitor's Child", "A Chorus Girl's Debut", "A Girl from Child's," "I'm Bringing Up the Family". Thirty minutes, full stage.
TIM MC MAHON & EDITH CHAPELLE: In their well known comedy talking act, "Why Hubby Lost the Train". Regret to say this man is suffering with a heavy cold (?) therefore he is unable to give us his best work. However, what they do, pleases. Seventeen minutes in one.
CHEYENNE DAYS: Going on at 5:06 in the afternoon and 11:05 at night. Holds the audience and gives the show a ripping, roaring sendoff. Seventeen minutes, full stage.

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CRITICISM. FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF MARCH 18TH, 1912. ADONIS: A Novel presentation of an equilibristic act, in which a well trained dog is introduced duplicating his master's tricks. The act is nicely presented, with covered stairs, platform, etc. An excellent opener; could fill a better position. Ten minutes in two. CLIFFORD AND BURKE: "In De Navy". Compelled to change this act from eleven to second place. Their special drop is the main feature of the act. After the opening, the act dies. The material is a combination of new and old. They manage to secure some laughs, but not enough to guarantee the salary. Thirteen minutes in one. BERT WHEELER AND CO.: Two men and a woman, in a spectacular pantomime called "Fun on the Boulevard". Very nicely presented with a little juggling and principally all novel effects. For the money, a splendid number and one that could hold a better place. CHICK SALE: At Four and Ten o'clock. This man is holding them in good shape. A great act for the money and of splendid value. Each of his different characters receiving big applause. Twenty minutes in one. IRENE FRANKLIN: Big advance applause. Applause hit of the bill at every performance. Her repertoire consists of "She's a Friend of Mine", "The Chambermaid", "I Want to be a Janitor's Child", "A Chorus Girl's Debut", "A Girl from Child's," "I'm Bringing Up the Family". Thirty minutes, full stage. TIM MC MAHON & EDITH CHAPELLE: In their well known comedy talking act, "Why Hubby Lost the Train". Regret to say this man is suffering with a heavy cold (?) therefore he is unable to give us his best work. However, what they do, pleases. Seventeen minutes in one. CHEYENNE DAYS: Going on at 5:06 in the afternoon and 11:05 at night. Holds the audience and gives the show a ripping, roaring sendoff. Seventeen minutes, full stage.