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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 MAY 13TH, 1912.
ROMALO & DELANO: Two men who present a splendid gymnastic act and capable of holding down a better place on the bill. Their work is out of the ordinary and such as to thrill the audience every minute they are on. Could be made a feature in some of the smaller houses. Ten minutes, full stage.
COOK & LORENZ: The Two Millionaires. The show this week is quite long and, as this act is on at 2:20 and 8:20 with about half a house, it is not fair to criticize the manner in which they are received in any other position they would without doubt, score one of the hits on the bill. Twenty minutes in one.
MME. BESSON: With John Stokes and Edith Von Rulon, in the one-act comedy "Between Trains" by John Stokes. The comedy is based on a quarrel between the husband and wife and is patched up through the opportune entrance of a visitor who brings the two together again through reciting a similar story of her own. It is a novel presentation, very interesting with a little pathos, and has many good laughs. Mme. Besson is a clever actress and her support is excellent. The play itself is worthy of consideration. Full stage fourteen minutes.
BELLE STORY: This young lady makes a splendid appearance. Her costumes are gorgeous. Her voice is musical and she seems to grasp the entire auditorium. I don't think I ever heard such applause as this young girl received last night. Her repertoire consists of "Love's First Kiss", "Robins and Swallows", "Dixie Rose" and "Take Me Back to the Garden of Love". The applause hit of the show up to this time. Fifteen minutes in one.
AGNES SCOTT & HENRY KEANE: Presenting "Drifting". Well known, Miss Scott is given a grand ovation at the rise of the curtain. Too well known to need any comment. Greatly appreciated and received a rousing hand on the finish. Full stage fifteen minutes.
BERT FITZGIBBON: This young man held the stage for 25 minutes and left the audience wanting more. At both performances yesterday he was the applause hit of the show. In one.
MABEL HITE: In "The Cafe Cabaret", a musical burlesque in which is introduced various specialties of singing, dancing, high-kicking, piano playing, etc., etc., Miss Hite has a splendid company


JAMES DIAMOND & CLARA NELSON: In a bright and up-to-date singing and dancing act. A little hard going here but they managed to hold the audience and received some applause for their work. Eighteen minutes in one.
TOP O' TH' WORLD DANCERS: Well known. Splendid closing number and one that received a great deal of applause and held the audience. Twenty-seven minutes full stage.

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CRITICISM. FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, NEW YORK CITY. WEEK OF MAY 13TH, 1912. ROMALO & DELANO: Two men who present a splendid gymnastic act and capable of holding down a better place on the bill. Their work is out of the ordinary and such as to thrill the audience every minute they are on. Could be made a feature in some of the smaller houses. Ten minutes, full stage. COOK & LORENZ: The Two Millionaires. The show this week is quite long and, as this act is on at 2:20 and 8:20 with about half a house, it is not fair to criticize the manner in which they are received in any other position they would without doubt, score one of the hits on the bill. Twenty minutes in one. MME. BESSON: With John Stokes and Edith Von Rulon, in the one-act comedy "Between Trains" by John Stokes. The comedy is based on a quarrel between the husband and wife and is patched up through the opportune entrance of a visitor who brings the two together again through reciting a similar story of her own. It is a novel presentation, very interesting with a little pathos, and has many good laughs. Mme. Besson is a clever actress and her support is excellent. The play itself is worthy of consideration. Full stage fourteen minutes. BELLE STORY: This young lady makes a splendid appearance. Her costumes are gorgeous. Her voice is musical and she seems to grasp the entire auditorium. I don't think I ever heard such applause as this young girl received last night. Her repertoire consists of "Love's First Kiss", "Robins and Swallows", "Dixie Rose" and "Take Me Back to the Garden of Love". The applause hit of the show up to this time. Fifteen minutes in one. AGNES SCOTT & HENRY KEANE: Presenting "Drifting". Well known, Miss Scott is given a grand ovation at the rise of the curtain. Too well known to need any comment. Greatly appreciated and received a rousing hand on the finish. Full stage fifteen minutes. BERT FITZGIBBON: This young man held the stage for 25 minutes and left the audience wanting more. At both performances yesterday he was the applause hit of the show. In one. MABEL HITE: In "The Cafe Cabaret", a musical burlesque in which is introduced various specialties of singing, dancing, high-kicking, piano playing, etc., etc., Miss Hite has a splendid company JAMES DIAMOND & CLARA NELSON: In a bright and up-to-date singing and dancing act. A little hard going here but they managed to hold the audience and received some applause for their work. Eighteen minutes in one. TOP O' TH' WORLD DANCERS: Well known. Splendid closing number and one that received a great deal of applause and held the audience. Twenty-seven minutes full stage.