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

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C.E. BARNS    PHILADELPHIA SHOW    MAY 6, 1912
THREE JOSETTY BROS. 7 min F.S. This is one of the livliest acrobatic openers we have ever had. The ground tumbling is very expert and received good applause throughout. Introduced a lot of tricks that have never been seen here before, all of them exceptional. The close was immense, and starts the show off in great shape. Act should be routed for next season, as it could repeat anywhere.
BRICE & GONNE. 15 min in one. Both make a favorable impression in two changes of costume and had some exclusive songs that are good. Got strong applause for everything they did and could hold a much better spot on the bill with entire credit. Closed very well.
CROUCH & WELCH 16 min F.S. clo. in one. This is certainly a lively pair alright and kept the audience in convulsions of laughter with their nonsense. Miss Crouch's eccentric dancing is clever and Welch's fun is of the knockabout order which is quite irresistible. Closed very strong after their acrobatic dance in one.
CAESAR RIVOLI. 17 min. F. S., close in one. A very interesting artist in protean work. The changes were done so quickly that the audience seemed to be doubtful of applause, apparently not realizing that he was absolutely alone. He speaks English easily and the humor of the situations as well as the character work won constant applause. His act in the orchestra leader's chair was also good. Closed very strong.
WHITAKER & HILL. 15 min. in one. This clever pair are great favorites here and always will be as long as they can produce the goods as they did today. Songs were for the most part new, and Mr. Hill in the orchestra chair with his banjo, violin and whistling, accompanied Miss Whitaker with her harp and as a result was very strongly applauded after each number.
"PERSIAN GARDEN." 42 min. F.S. This act was one big hit from start to finish. Miss Osterman has a charming personality and voice, and Simon is irresistibly funny in the part of the general butt of humor. Kept the audience in roars of laughter all the way through and closed big. The high recommendations we have had on this act were fully justified today. It is beautifully presented and an ideal vaudeville act from every standpoint.
CHARLES & FANNIE VAN. 19 min. in one. Same act as presented here before, only going stronger than ever. In fact, it was a riot of laughter all the way through and made a smashing close.
DELMORE & LEE. 12 min. F. S. Make a fine appearance in white costumes against black velvet background and have a revolving ladder that turns perpendicularly as well as horizontally, adding greatly to the thrill of the act. Makes a good closing feature.
KINETOGRAPH. "Everything Comes to Him Who Waits." One of the funniest films we have ever had.
GENERAL REMARKS. An excellent show throughout, played off very well and held the crowd right up to the finish. It should pull the business.
CUTS
CROUCH & WELCH. Business with the lady's foot.
CHARLES VAN. Expression, "Oh! My God"

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C.E. BARNS PHILADELPHIA SHOW MAY 6, 1912 THREE JOSETTY BROS. 7 min F.S. This is one of the livliest acrobatic openers we have ever had. The ground tumbling is very expert and received good applause throughout. Introduced a lot of tricks that have never been seen here before, all of them exceptional. The close was immense, and starts the show off in great shape. Act should be routed for next season, as it could repeat anywhere. BRICE & GONNE. 15 min in one. Both make a favorable impression in two changes of costume and had some exclusive songs that are good. Got strong applause for everything they did and could hold a much better spot on the bill with entire credit. Closed very well. CROUCH & WELCH 16 min F.S. clo. in one. This is certainly a lively pair alright and kept the audience in convulsions of laughter with their nonsense. Miss Crouch's eccentric dancing is clever and Welch's fun is of the knockabout order which is quite irresistible. Closed very strong after their acrobatic dance in one. CAESAR RIVOLI. 17 min. F. S., close in one. A very interesting artist in protean work. The changes were done so quickly that the audience seemed to be doubtful of applause, apparently not realizing that he was absolutely alone. He speaks English easily and the humor of the situations as well as the character work won constant applause. His act in the orchestra leader's chair was also good. Closed very strong. WHITAKER & HILL. 15 min. in one. This clever pair are great favorites here and always will be as long as they can produce the goods as they did today. Songs were for the most part new, and Mr. Hill in the orchestra chair with his banjo, violin and whistling, accompanied Miss Whitaker with her harp and as a result was very strongly applauded after each number. "PERSIAN GARDEN." 42 min. F.S. This act was one big hit from start to finish. Miss Osterman has a charming personality and voice, and Simon is irresistibly funny in the part of the general butt of humor. Kept the audience in roars of laughter all the way through and closed big. The high recommendations we have had on this act were fully justified today. It is beautifully presented and an ideal vaudeville act from every standpoint. CHARLES & FANNIE VAN. 19 min. in one. Same act as presented here before, only going stronger than ever. In fact, it was a riot of laughter all the way through and made a smashing close. DELMORE & LEE. 12 min. F. S. Make a fine appearance in white costumes against black velvet background and have a revolving ladder that turns perpendicularly as well as horizontally, adding greatly to the thrill of the act. Makes a good closing feature. KINETOGRAPH. "Everything Comes to Him Who Waits." One of the funniest films we have ever had. GENERAL REMARKS. An excellent show throughout, played off very well and held the crowd right up to the finish. It should pull the business. CUTS CROUCH & WELCH. Business with the lady's foot. CHARLES VAN. Expression, "Oh! My God"