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Keith-Albee managers' report book, October 27, 1913-May 11, 1914
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H. T. JORDAN PHILADELPHIA SHOW. JAN. 12, 1914. THE VIVIANS. 20 min. F.S. A well known marksman-ship act, well presented and very expert. Received stronger applause than opening acts usually do and each one of their special feats was very well received. The act is a little marred by Vivian's lack of clear enunciation in making his announcements. Closed very well. HARRIS, BOLAND & HOLTZ. 18 min. in one. All right in an early spot on the bill. Their song work was a little weak at first but the act gathered strength as it went along. The dancing was particularly well applauded and on the whole, the act thoroughly made good. JOHNNY & EMMA RAY. 23 min. F.S. The Rays are great favorites in this city and their appearance in vaudeville was the signal for a good advance hand. A very amusing sketch in which John Ray takes his well known Irish character. Plenty of laughter and applause throughout. Johnny Ray is one of the best eccentric Irish comedians we have ever played. Finished strong. THE FARBER GIRLS. 18 min. in one. Two very pretty young artists who appear in two changes of costume and have a good line of song material and received plenty of applause, especially for exceptionally good dancing. Closed very well. HOMER MILES & CO. "On the Edge of Things." 20 min. F.S. An excellent sketch with every part well played. while it is not an act that calls for thunderous applause, it held attention every minute and went over very well indeed. NELSON WARING. 15 min. Went on in place of "Buster" & Vinton. Waring is a splendid pianist of the fireworks order that just suits a vaudeville audience. Began with Lucia Sextette, proceeded to ragtime and thence to Sousa, being compelled to give a Chopin number as an encore. Very strong applause as he well deserved. (See Special Note on bottom of criticism.) IDA BROOKS HUNT & CO. "The Singing Countess." 24 min. F.S. A beautiful woman with a superb voice. Is well supported in her act which is rather slender in the book and comedy, but excellent musically. Big applause throughout and compelled to give two encores. Will pull strong with evening audiences. HENRY LEWIS. 16 min. in one. this man has a very distinctive manner of getting his humor over. Dressed in the costume of the little German and using the dialect, he keeps his audience in roars of laughter, his material being all new and very funny. Has an abrupt, little way of switching from one thing to another that gets the big laugh. Compelled to give two encores. BRADNA & DERRICK. 8 min. Same showy and finished circus act that is so well known on the circuit. Beautiful horses, stunning costumes and skilful work combine to make it an ideal closing act. Very strong applause. KINETOGRAPH. A much better series than we have had in some time GEN. REM. This is a fast-moving show with plenty of comedy and should fill all the requirements to win the public. CUTS HENRY LEWIS: Expressions "What the h---," "Bushwah" and substitution of "cross-eyed" for "cock-eyed." A couple of young fellows just starting in show business by the name of Fox & Ward have been secured to go in number two spot on the bill for the balance of the week. The act when seen seemed to possess a future if properly exploited; consequently, am giving them a chance. Kind regards to Sam Hodgdon and Dan Hennessey - please write. NOTE: Vinton called up about thirty minutes before his time for going on and for no reason that I could gather from a rather crazy conversation, notified us that he and his little dog were going to fool us and not going on. I asked him how about his future time and he said he did not care to play for the United Booking Offices any way, that he was through. I pulled Nelson Waring out of one of our pop-priced houses and he more than held the spot. This man, Waring, is a good "buy" for any vaudeville house. I intend bringing him in here later and hope somebody in want of a cheap act that can hold a good spot, will make connection with this fellow.
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H. T. JORDAN PHILADELPHIA SHOW. JAN. 12, 1914. THE VIVIANS. 20 min. F.S. A well known marksman-ship act, well presented and very expert. Received stronger applause than opening acts usually do and each one of their special feats was very well received. The act is a little marred by Vivian's lack of clear enunciation in making his announcements. Closed very well. HARRIS, BOLAND & HOLTZ. 18 min. in one. All right in an early spot on the bill. Their song work was a little weak at first but the act gathered strength as it went along. The dancing was particularly well applauded and on the whole, the act thoroughly made good. JOHNNY & EMMA RAY. 23 min. F.S. The Rays are great favorites in this city and their appearance in vaudeville was the signal for a good advance hand. A very amusing sketch in which John Ray takes his well known Irish character. Plenty of laughter and applause throughout. Johnny Ray is one of the best eccentric Irish comedians we have ever played. Finished strong. THE FARBER GIRLS. 18 min. in one. Two very pretty young artists who appear in two changes of costume and have a good line of song material and received plenty of applause, especially for exceptionally good dancing. Closed very well. HOMER MILES & CO. "On the Edge of Things." 20 min. F.S. An excellent sketch with every part well played. while it is not an act that calls for thunderous applause, it held attention every minute and went over very well indeed. NELSON WARING. 15 min. Went on in place of "Buster" & Vinton. Waring is a splendid pianist of the fireworks order that just suits a vaudeville audience. Began with Lucia Sextette, proceeded to ragtime and thence to Sousa, being compelled to give a Chopin number as an encore. Very strong applause as he well deserved. (See Special Note on bottom of criticism.) IDA BROOKS HUNT & CO. "The Singing Countess." 24 min. F.S. A beautiful woman with a superb voice. Is well supported in her act which is rather slender in the book and comedy, but excellent musically. Big applause throughout and compelled to give two encores. Will pull strong with evening audiences. HENRY LEWIS. 16 min. in one. this man has a very distinctive manner of getting his humor over. Dressed in the costume of the little German and using the dialect, he keeps his audience in roars of laughter, his material being all new and very funny. Has an abrupt, little way of switching from one thing to another that gets the big laugh. Compelled to give two encores. BRADNA & DERRICK. 8 min. Same showy and finished circus act that is so well known on the circuit. Beautiful horses, stunning costumes and skilful work combine to make it an ideal closing act. Very strong applause. KINETOGRAPH. A much better series than we have had in some time GEN. REM. This is a fast-moving show with plenty of comedy and should fill all the requirements to win the public. CUTS HENRY LEWIS: Expressions "What the h---," "Bushwah" and substitution of "cross-eyed" for "cock-eyed." A couple of young fellows just starting in show business by the name of Fox & Ward have been secured to go in number two spot on the bill for the balance of the week. The act when seen seemed to possess a future if properly exploited; consequently, am giving them a chance. Kind regards to Sam Hodgdon and Dan Hennessey - please write. NOTE: Vinton called up about thirty minutes before his time for going on and for no reason that I could gather from a rather crazy conversation, notified us that he and his little dog were going to fool us and not going on. I asked him how about his future time and he said he did not care to play for the United Booking Offices any way, that he was through. I pulled Nelson Waring out of one of our pop-priced houses and he more than held the spot. This man, Waring, is a good "buy" for any vaudeville house. I intend bringing him in here later and hope somebody in want of a cheap act that can hold a good spot, will make connection with this fellow.
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