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

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C. E. BARNS.    PHILADELPHIA SHOW.    JULY 22, 1912.
EL COTA. 13 min. in one. This man plays with great dash and spirit, and each one of his selections gets a good hand. As much at home in classical as in popular selections. Makes a good opener.
McCORMACK & IRVING. "Flirtology." 16 min. in one. These people are certainly all right and made a genuine hit this afternoon. Could hold a better spot on any bill. The most of their songs were new, and they make a very fine appearance with lots of dash and ginger in their work. Compelled to give an encore and closed strong.
DON FULANO. 16 min. F. S. A very handsome animal and prepossesses the audience right from the first. The act is showman-like in every particular and every one of his memory feats got a good hand. Well handled by a man in cowboy costume who makes a good impression. Made a fine close after his patriotic picking of the national flags.
MURIEL & FRANCIS. 15 min. in one. These two pretty girls in two changes of costume made a hit with their songs this afternoon. One of them plays the piano exceptionally well and both of them sing with lots of dash and ginger. Good applause throughout and closed strong.
"IN OLD NEW YORK." 15 min. F. S. Carry their own drop and scene set representing a Mulberry Bend slum tenement. This is a typical East Side sketch of the Harrigan and Hart type, well presented. Contains a good many comedy lines that got laughter and some applause. Held the spot in good shape, the climax getting a good hand and calling for two curtain calls.
BRENNER & RATLIFF. 19 min. in one. "At the Flower Stand." Advance hand. A very artistic and lively act, effectively presented with two changes of costume. Some very good songs and abundant light comedy. Audience gave them good applause all the way through and closed well.
BEDINI & ARTHUR. 14 min. F. S. Advance hand. This well known act went strong as ever in this spot, each one of them receiving an advance hand, and their comedy juggling work getting plenty of laughter throughout. Closed strong after the plate-smashing.
HENRY & FRANCIS. 19 min. in one. Received a good advance hand and went right at the crowd from the first, and although there were plenty of laughs on ahead, they certainly made good with some of the most original comedy that we have ever had here. Held this hard spot in great shape and closed big.
ROMANY OPERA CO. 19 min. F. S. This feature comes pretty nearly being an ideal closer for a fine Summer show. Although we have enjoyed it before, it seemed more like a new act in its entirety, in the selection of songs, the personnel of the cast, the scene set and the costuming, all of which were thoroughly satisfactory and held the audience right up to a strong finish.
KINETOGRAPH. A good series of current events.
GENERAL REMARKS. While this show may not look ideal on paper, it certainly played to everybody's satisfaction and as a Summer show, it is all that we could wish.


and have quite a good line of talk, much of which is new. Got a number of laughs and closed very well.
THE MEISTERSINGERS CAMPING OUT. 34 minutes f.s., Special set. On the fourth and final week of their engagement, these twelve men scored the biggest hit to-day they have made  so far. Strong applause after each and every number, and a tremendous finish. Were obliged to give four encores after singing the finale.
ARMSTRONG and FORD. 21 minutes in one. Street. The Englishman and the policeman. Here is one crackerjack talking act. Both the men are clever, and their material is all new and good. Were nothing short of a riot of laughter from start to finish at both performances to-day. Closed strong.
DONALD MEEK and CO. "The Edge of the Whirlpool." 20 minutes f.s. C. D. F. Mr. Meek is the character comedian of the Castle square stock company, and is supported by Anna Cleveland, Florence Shirley, and John Meehan, all wellknown to Boston stock patrons. His sketch, the work of Ed F. Payne of the "Boston Globe," is rather melodramatic for vaudeville audiences, but got over in great shape at both shows to-day. Quite a few laughs and a big hand at the finish. A have no doubt that Mr. Meek will draw us quite a bit of money.
ALFREDO. 17 minutes in one. Landscape. Italian street violinist. Held this hard spot in fine shape, and was nothing short of a great bit hit at both performances.
CYCLING BRUNETTES. 10 minutes f.s. Wood. These cyclists have added quite a few new tricks since their last visit here, and made a splendid closer for a great summer show.
CUTS. Wilson and Pearson - 2nd verse of "Sister" song.
Armstrong and Ford - verse about "moving stomachs."

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. JULY 22, 1912. EL COTA. 13 min. in one. This man plays with great dash and spirit, and each one of his selections gets a good hand. As much at home in classical as in popular selections. Makes a good opener. McCORMACK & IRVING. "Flirtology." 16 min. in one. These people are certainly all right and made a genuine hit this afternoon. Could hold a better spot on any bill. The most of their songs were new, and they make a very fine appearance with lots of dash and ginger in their work. Compelled to give an encore and closed strong. DON FULANO. 16 min. F. S. A very handsome animal and prepossesses the audience right from the first. The act is showman-like in every particular and every one of his memory feats got a good hand. Well handled by a man in cowboy costume who makes a good impression. Made a fine close after his patriotic picking of the national flags. MURIEL & FRANCIS. 15 min. in one. These two pretty girls in two changes of costume made a hit with their songs this afternoon. One of them plays the piano exceptionally well and both of them sing with lots of dash and ginger. Good applause throughout and closed strong. "IN OLD NEW YORK." 15 min. F. S. Carry their own drop and scene set representing a Mulberry Bend slum tenement. This is a typical East Side sketch of the Harrigan and Hart type, well presented. Contains a good many comedy lines that got laughter and some applause. Held the spot in good shape, the climax getting a good hand and calling for two curtain calls. BRENNER & RATLIFF. 19 min. in one. "At the Flower Stand." Advance hand. A very artistic and lively act, effectively presented with two changes of costume. Some very good songs and abundant light comedy. Audience gave them good applause all the way through and closed well. BEDINI & ARTHUR. 14 min. F. S. Advance hand. This well known act went strong as ever in this spot, each one of them receiving an advance hand, and their comedy juggling work getting plenty of laughter throughout. Closed strong after the plate-smashing. HENRY & FRANCIS. 19 min. in one. Received a good advance hand and went right at the crowd from the first, and although there were plenty of laughs on ahead, they certainly made good with some of the most original comedy that we have ever had here. Held this hard spot in great shape and closed big. ROMANY OPERA CO. 19 min. F. S. This feature comes pretty nearly being an ideal closer for a fine Summer show. Although we have enjoyed it before, it seemed more like a new act in its entirety, in the selection of songs, the personnel of the cast, the scene set and the costuming, all of which were thoroughly satisfactory and held the audience right up to a strong finish. KINETOGRAPH. A good series of current events. GENERAL REMARKS. While this show may not look ideal on paper, it certainly played to everybody's satisfaction and as a Summer show, it is all that we could wish. and have quite a good line of talk, much of which is new. Got a number of laughs and closed very well. THE MEISTERSINGERS CAMPING OUT. 34 minutes f.s., Special set. On the fourth and final week of their engagement, these twelve men scored the biggest hit to-day they have made so far. Strong applause after each and every number, and a tremendous finish. Were obliged to give four encores after singing the finale. ARMSTRONG and FORD. 21 minutes in one. Street. The Englishman and the policeman. Here is one crackerjack talking act. Both the men are clever, and their material is all new and good. Were nothing short of a riot of laughter from start to finish at both performances to-day. Closed strong. DONALD MEEK and CO. "The Edge of the Whirlpool." 20 minutes f.s. C. D. F. Mr. Meek is the character comedian of the Castle square stock company, and is supported by Anna Cleveland, Florence Shirley, and John Meehan, all wellknown to Boston stock patrons. His sketch, the work of Ed F. Payne of the "Boston Globe," is rather melodramatic for vaudeville audiences, but got over in great shape at both shows to-day. Quite a few laughs and a big hand at the finish. A have no doubt that Mr. Meek will draw us quite a bit of money. ALFREDO. 17 minutes in one. Landscape. Italian street violinist. Held this hard spot in fine shape, and was nothing short of a great bit hit at both performances. CYCLING BRUNETTES. 10 minutes f.s. Wood. These cyclists have added quite a few new tricks since their last visit here, and made a splendid closer for a great summer show. CUTS. Wilson and Pearson - 2nd verse of "Sister" song. Armstrong and Ford - verse about "moving stomachs."