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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908
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7. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. SEPTEMBER 24, 1907 C. E. BARNES. 7. THE ZARRELL BROTHERS/ European Acrobatic Duo. 8. min. F. S. These pl people have profited by the success of the Bellclaire Brothers, and they certainly make good, even if they are palpable imitaters. All of their their tricks are as brilliantly senesational as the Bellclaires. The finishing feat, when the stronger of the two lifts the lighter man and lowers him backward over a chair, is as big a feat as any that has been done on this stage. It gor a rousing hand. These people could hold any spot down to the middle of the 2-a-day section. BAILEY & FLETCHER. Comedy, Singing, and Instrumental Novelties. 10 min. in 1. This is a very good 3-a-day act. Two coons make their appearance in soldier costumes with a drum and a cornet. Then comes a change of costume, one appearing in woman's clothes. A good song follows Afterwards Bailey offers one of the best coon songs I ever heard, "Oh, Would'nt It Be a Dream." This song proved him to be a real comedian. Got a fine closing hand and one curtain call. SHEKLA. The Oriental Fakir. 18 min. F. S. This act is thoroughly novel and interesting. The Hindu Fakir is assisted by his wife and little boy, both in picturesque Oriental costume. His paraphernalia and working tools are all brilliantly picturesque and helps to give a good effect. His feats are many, such as tearing pieces of silk into small pieces and mending them by fire; bringing pigeons and a rabbit out of a basket, and like magical stunts. All got good applause. The finishing feat in which he cooks an Oriental dish on the head of his wife in quite spectacular. The finish was O. K. WILLIAM CAHILL. "The Man from Ireland." 16 min. in 1. Has a fine line of talk. H as some good songs which he offers with not very much melody, but with a good deal of spirit. Did not create a very strong impression. Closed only to a fair hand. Holds down the spot but would de die standing up later than 8.30 with this record crowd. PIANO-PHIENDS. A Swagger Musical Novelty. 20 min. F. S. Little need be said about this splendid vaudeville feature. A big advance hand. Wo Worked along as smoothly and professionally as anyone could wish. Introduced some new songs, all good. The personel of the cast has been changed a little, but the act comes pretty nearly being the best, if not the best of its kind, in vaudeville. Big hands after each number, and a smashing big finish with six curtain calls. (By the way, they are a little apt to hog curtain calls of advertising purposes). AL. H. WESTON AND IRENE YOUNG. "The Gadding Gossipers." 16 min. in 1. A very good line of talk, brilliantly delivered. Held the interest of the house throughout. The songs are new and excellent. The laughing song got a storm of applause. One encore and two curtain calls. This act could make good anywhere. WHITE & STUART. 32 min. F. S. George Hobart again scores a big hit in this sketch. It is brilliantly presented, and although it is quite long it could hold the audience a full hour, with constant laughter and applause. It concerns the difficulties of a young married couple, and the persistancy of the husband to go off and get loaded and play the races every time he and his wife quarrel. This theme is used merely as an incident in the clever work of White and Stuart as peace-makers, and to allow Miss Stuart to introduce some of her songs and dancing specialties, all of which are very stunning, and a hot time of race horse chatter. The laughter was so prolonged that the players couldnot be heard. It is certainly the best vehicle that these clever people have yet had. It fairly sparkles with John Henry humor. The papers say it is his masterpiece sketch, for it is the logical headliner over all Safely recommended. 10 min. in 1. SWIFT & BRADLEY. Musical comedians. Black face musical comedians. Pla Play mandolins, guitars, freak villin, pipes etc. One works straight and theother eccentric. Both are good comedians and got a good many laughs out of the upper crowd. They were unfortunately placed to-day, owing to surfeit of features, but the crowd certainly appreciated their efforts to amuse them. In fact the supper-show was so brilliant that the jury remained to the last moment, and then expressed delight that even at this time of the day they should receive such big value. 17 min in 1 sit up and take notice of the vaudeville situation here, with the contrast to the weak opposition of the Forrest, nothing else will. Every act works up with fine climatic effect, and patrons went away expressing themselves on all sides that "It is the greatest vaudeville show ever offered in Philadelphia." This means great business for the balance of the week. Note. William Cahill could not stand prosperity. Got drunk and got fired Tuesday morning.
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7. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. SEPTEMBER 24, 1907 C. E. BARNES. 7. THE ZARRELL BROTHERS/ European Acrobatic Duo. 8. min. F. S. These pl people have profited by the success of the Bellclaire Brothers, and they certainly make good, even if they are palpable imitaters. All of their their tricks are as brilliantly senesational as the Bellclaires. The finishing feat, when the stronger of the two lifts the lighter man and lowers him backward over a chair, is as big a feat as any that has been done on this stage. It gor a rousing hand. These people could hold any spot down to the middle of the 2-a-day section. BAILEY & FLETCHER. Comedy, Singing, and Instrumental Novelties. 10 min. in 1. This is a very good 3-a-day act. Two coons make their appearance in soldier costumes with a drum and a cornet. Then comes a change of costume, one appearing in woman's clothes. A good song follows Afterwards Bailey offers one of the best coon songs I ever heard, "Oh, Would'nt It Be a Dream." This song proved him to be a real comedian. Got a fine closing hand and one curtain call. SHEKLA. The Oriental Fakir. 18 min. F. S. This act is thoroughly novel and interesting. The Hindu Fakir is assisted by his wife and little boy, both in picturesque Oriental costume. His paraphernalia and working tools are all brilliantly picturesque and helps to give a good effect. His feats are many, such as tearing pieces of silk into small pieces and mending them by fire; bringing pigeons and a rabbit out of a basket, and like magical stunts. All got good applause. The finishing feat in which he cooks an Oriental dish on the head of his wife in quite spectacular. The finish was O. K. WILLIAM CAHILL. "The Man from Ireland." 16 min. in 1. Has a fine line of talk. H as some good songs which he offers with not very much melody, but with a good deal of spirit. Did not create a very strong impression. Closed only to a fair hand. Holds down the spot but would de die standing up later than 8.30 with this record crowd. PIANO-PHIENDS. A Swagger Musical Novelty. 20 min. F. S. Little need be said about this splendid vaudeville feature. A big advance hand. Wo Worked along as smoothly and professionally as anyone could wish. Introduced some new songs, all good. The personel of the cast has been changed a little, but the act comes pretty nearly being the best, if not the best of its kind, in vaudeville. Big hands after each number, and a smashing big finish with six curtain calls. (By the way, they are a little apt to hog curtain calls of advertising purposes). AL. H. WESTON AND IRENE YOUNG. "The Gadding Gossipers." 16 min. in 1. A very good line of talk, brilliantly delivered. Held the interest of the house throughout. The songs are new and excellent. The laughing song got a storm of applause. One encore and two curtain calls. This act could make good anywhere. WHITE & STUART. 32 min. F. S. George Hobart again scores a big hit in this sketch. It is brilliantly presented, and although it is quite long it could hold the audience a full hour, with constant laughter and applause. It concerns the difficulties of a young married couple, and the persistancy of the husband to go off and get loaded and play the races every time he and his wife quarrel. This theme is used merely as an incident in the clever work of White and Stuart as peace-makers, and to allow Miss Stuart to introduce some of her songs and dancing specialties, all of which are very stunning, and a hot time of race horse chatter. The laughter was so prolonged that the players couldnot be heard. It is certainly the best vehicle that these clever people have yet had. It fairly sparkles with John Henry humor. The papers say it is his masterpiece sketch, for it is the logical headliner over all Safely recommended. 10 min. in 1. SWIFT & BRADLEY. Musical comedians. Black face musical comedians. Pla Play mandolins, guitars, freak villin, pipes etc. One works straight and theother eccentric. Both are good comedians and got a good many laughs out of the upper crowd. They were unfortunately placed to-day, owing to surfeit of features, but the crowd certainly appreciated their efforts to amuse them. In fact the supper-show was so brilliant that the jury remained to the last moment, and then expressed delight that even at this time of the day they should receive such big value. 17 min in 1 sit up and take notice of the vaudeville situation here, with the contrast to the weak opposition of the Forrest, nothing else will. Every act works up with fine climatic effect, and patrons went away expressing themselves on all sides that "It is the greatest vaudeville show ever offered in Philadelphia." This means great business for the balance of the week. Note. William Cahill could not stand prosperity. Got drunk and got fired Tuesday morning.
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