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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908

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Temple     Detroit.
Jan. 20, 1908.
JAMES & JENNIE JEE.
Jumping, etc. on the tight wire. Thoroughly all right in this spot, and quite novel in its line. 16 min. FS.
PAUL QUINN & JOE MITCHELL.
A talking act in which Quinn does excellent character work as an Irishman, and Mitchell impersonates a real estate shark. It is a brand new idea, and the dialogue is brisk, bright and wholly entertaining. They carry their own drops, and they make good from start to finish. About 20 min. However I believe that their sentimental finish bad.
WORLD & KINGSTON.
It would be unnecessary to dwell at length on this act on account of it being so well known on the circuit, but the act has been changed somewhat and it appears to be better than ever. Miss Kingston still retains the fullness of voice, and World appears to have developed into somewhat of a comedian. 19 min. open and close in one.
DARRAS BROTHERS. this is, perhaps, the cleverest of all the brother acts in vaudeville. They work head-to-head and hand-to-hand stunts and do other and more sensational feats on the flying trapeze. Among the latter is a head stand on the flying trapeze bar which will no doubt create some talk among the lovers of this style of entertainment. 11 min. FS.
SISTERS MEREDITH.
While this act has been kept right up to standard it must be stated right here that it showed up on this bill as the weakest in the whole list. I would not like to see them come back here with the same act. 18 min. open and close in one. Carry two drops.
MINNIE SELIGMAN & WILLIAM BRAMWELL.
Presenting the comedy "A Dakota Divorce." This is a corking good comedy act, and it was given in most excellent manner. Both Miss Seligman and Mr. Bramwell are well cast. This comedy was originally played at this theater by William Harcourt, Grace Heyer and Ina Hammer some three or four years ago. The present company is fully up to the original, and Miss Seligman is even better in the part than Miss Heyer. However I believe the act is very much overpaid for the reason that neither the name Seligman or Bramwell bring any extra money to us. Bramwell to be sure was the star in "Capt. Barrington" and Miss Seligman was quite well known previous to her marriage into the Cutting family of New York. The act runs 27 minutes.
BEN WELCH.
Going as well as ever, and that is going some. I am of the opinion that the advice applied to Quinn and Mitchell about the sentimental finish should also go for Ben Welch. Welch cannot be serious and he shouldn't try. Its like Eddie Foy playing Hamlet. 17 with drop.
KITTY TRANEY.
This is a very neat and pretty act, but somehow it appears out of place as a closing act. Why Miss Traney bills her act as "a juggling and sporting act" and does not mention her pony and dogs is beyond my comprehension. 12 min. FS.

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188 Temple Detroit. Jan. 20, 1908. JAMES & JENNIE JEE. Jumping, etc. on the tight wire. Thoroughly all right in this spot, and quite novel in its line. 16 min. FS. PAUL QUINN & JOE MITCHELL. A talking act in which Quinn does excellent character work as an Irishman, and Mitchell impersonates a real estate shark. It is a brand new idea, and the dialogue is brisk, bright and wholly entertaining. They carry their own drops, and they make good from start to finish. About 20 min. However I believe that their sentimental finish bad. WORLD & KINGSTON. It would be unnecessary to dwell at length on this act on account of it being so well known on the circuit, but the act has been changed somewhat and it appears to be better than ever. Miss Kingston still retains the fullness of voice, and World appears to have developed into somewhat of a comedian. 19 min. open and close in one. DARRAS BROTHERS. this is, perhaps, the cleverest of all the brother acts in vaudeville. They work head-to-head and hand-to-hand stunts and do other and more sensational feats on the flying trapeze. Among the latter is a head stand on the flying trapeze bar which will no doubt create some talk among the lovers of this style of entertainment. 11 min. FS. SISTERS MEREDITH. While this act has been kept right up to standard it must be stated right here that it showed up on this bill as the weakest in the whole list. I would not like to see them come back here with the same act. 18 min. open and close in one. Carry two drops. MINNIE SELIGMAN & WILLIAM BRAMWELL. Presenting the comedy "A Dakota Divorce." This is a corking good comedy act, and it was given in most excellent manner. Both Miss Seligman and Mr. Bramwell are well cast. This comedy was originally played at this theater by William Harcourt, Grace Heyer and Ina Hammer some three or four years ago. The present company is fully up to the original, and Miss Seligman is even better in the part than Miss Heyer. However I believe the act is very much overpaid for the reason that neither the name Seligman or Bramwell bring any extra money to us. Bramwell to be sure was the star in "Capt. Barrington" and Miss Seligman was quite well known previous to her marriage into the Cutting family of New York. The act runs 27 minutes. BEN WELCH. Going as well as ever, and that is going some. I am of the opinion that the advice applied to Quinn and Mitchell about the sentimental finish should also go for Ben Welch. Welch cannot be serious and he shouldn't try. Its like Eddie Foy playing Hamlet. 17 with drop. KITTY TRANEY. This is a very neat and pretty act, but somehow it appears out of place as a closing act. Why Miss Traney bills her act as "a juggling and sporting act" and does not mention her pony and dogs is beyond my comprehension. 12 min. FS.