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Keith-Albee managers' report book, October 27, 1913-May 11, 1914
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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK FEB. 23, 1914..W.W. Prosser. TWO ALFREDS: Two men in head and hand balancing act. A very excellent offering of its kind. They present several different tricks and all of them unusually well. They possess both poise and style. Went well all the way through and finished strong. Terrace in 3, 10 minutes. (Cincinnati) ISHMED: Turkish Pianist. A very capable musician who thoroughly disproves the assertion that vaudeville patrons do not care for good music. His numbers are all Standard and difficult. He is a good showman and successfully puts over the music that ordinarily is to be expected from the "Long-Haired", only. Each number went big, and he finished very strong. Special Cyke in 3, 9 minutes. (Canton) LAURA BUCKLEY: Protean Monologist. She is offering about the same material she used here on several previous visits. A pleasing little number which got along first rate, though nothing out of the ordinary. Finished fairly strong. Olio in 1, 14 minutes. (Washington, D.C.) JOSEPH JEFFERSON & CO.: Two men, one woman in William C. DeMille's farce, "Poor Old Jim". A very good light comedy playlet. Nothing new in the idea of the story, which is, in fact, a higher classed version of Mark Murphy's "Clancy's Ghost". The work of the three people in the act is satisfactory, and the number, in its entirety proved very acceptable for laughing purposes. Went well throughout and finished strong. Fancy in 3, 20 minutes. (Cleveland) ETHEL KIRK & BILLY FORGERTY: In "Song and Patter. Good looking girl and clever fellow who have a line of material which caught on first rate. The opening is a little slow, but the act improves rapidly and finally gets into high speed. They finish very strong and were a real success. Olio in 1, 19 min. (Buffalo) AVON COMEDY FOUR: Well-known comedy quartet which cleaned up. Between laughing and listening, the audience was fully employed during the entire act. From the popularity standpoint they were easily the hit of the show. Finished strong, taking numerous bows. Kitchen in 3, street in 1, 21 min. (Buffalo) BANKOFF & GIRLIE: In a series of modern dances--Hesitation Waltz, European dances, Turkey trot, Texas Tommy, Tango &c. Bankoff, I understand was the dancing partner of Pavlowa during the illness of Mordkin. As to whether or not he was, is unimportant. The real fact is that he is a wonderful dancer, and he did better work than has been shown on our stage in many moons. His co-worker is a very pretty girl and an excellent dancer. As a team, they are well-matched. Every number went big and they finished very strong. Palace in 5, 8 minutes. (Cleveland) MOTION PICTURE: "How Bobby Called His Bluff". Edison. O.K. NOTE:- The Harvey & DeVora Trio did not appear at either performance, Monday, they being snowbound some place in Indiana. They will be here Tuesday matinee or night.
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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK FEB. 23, 1914..W.W. Prosser. TWO ALFREDS: Two men in head and hand balancing act. A very excellent offering of its kind. They present several different tricks and all of them unusually well. They possess both poise and style. Went well all the way through and finished strong. Terrace in 3, 10 minutes. (Cincinnati) ISHMED: Turkish Pianist. A very capable musician who thoroughly disproves the assertion that vaudeville patrons do not care for good music. His numbers are all Standard and difficult. He is a good showman and successfully puts over the music that ordinarily is to be expected from the "Long-Haired", only. Each number went big, and he finished very strong. Special Cyke in 3, 9 minutes. (Canton) LAURA BUCKLEY: Protean Monologist. She is offering about the same material she used here on several previous visits. A pleasing little number which got along first rate, though nothing out of the ordinary. Finished fairly strong. Olio in 1, 14 minutes. (Washington, D.C.) JOSEPH JEFFERSON & CO.: Two men, one woman in William C. DeMille's farce, "Poor Old Jim". A very good light comedy playlet. Nothing new in the idea of the story, which is, in fact, a higher classed version of Mark Murphy's "Clancy's Ghost". The work of the three people in the act is satisfactory, and the number, in its entirety proved very acceptable for laughing purposes. Went well throughout and finished strong. Fancy in 3, 20 minutes. (Cleveland) ETHEL KIRK & BILLY FORGERTY: In "Song and Patter. Good looking girl and clever fellow who have a line of material which caught on first rate. The opening is a little slow, but the act improves rapidly and finally gets into high speed. They finish very strong and were a real success. Olio in 1, 19 min. (Buffalo) AVON COMEDY FOUR: Well-known comedy quartet which cleaned up. Between laughing and listening, the audience was fully employed during the entire act. From the popularity standpoint they were easily the hit of the show. Finished strong, taking numerous bows. Kitchen in 3, street in 1, 21 min. (Buffalo) BANKOFF & GIRLIE: In a series of modern dances--Hesitation Waltz, European dances, Turkey trot, Texas Tommy, Tango &c. Bankoff, I understand was the dancing partner of Pavlowa during the illness of Mordkin. As to whether or not he was, is unimportant. The real fact is that he is a wonderful dancer, and he did better work than has been shown on our stage in many moons. His co-worker is a very pretty girl and an excellent dancer. As a team, they are well-matched. Every number went big and they finished very strong. Palace in 5, 8 minutes. (Cleveland) MOTION PICTURE: "How Bobby Called His Bluff". Edison. O.K. NOTE:- The Harvey & DeVora Trio did not appear at either performance, Monday, they being snowbound some place in Indiana. They will be here Tuesday matinee or night.
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