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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 4, 1905 - April 23, 1906
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PHILADELPHIA SHOW. Feb. 19, 1906. C. E. BARNS. THE THREE MADCAPS:- 10 min. F.S. Novelty acrobatic dancers. Rather disappointing. Girls are not expert, their gowns were very dowdy, and altogether their work was clumsy and entirely below our standard. The laughs they did get were more in the nature of sneers than genuine pleasure. One of them particularly showed amateurishness, scarcely pardonable. This act has been constantly shoved up the bill and if it is not improved, it will fall off the top end. MURPHY AND ANDREWS:- Singing comedy and talking act. This is rather light and from the standpoint of the lines, rather chestnutty. There was very little interest and few laughs until the close of the act when a parody on Grand Opera brought the feature to quite a strong close. This act also needs a lot of brushing up for an audience such as ours. They may do better to-night, but the work to-day was not over-promising. BOY COLEMAN AND COMPANY:-in "buster Brown's Burglar":- 20 min. F.S. This act was the limit of human endurance. The child is altogether too young to appear on any stage, to say nothing of an immense house like ours where he was heard half way across the orchestra floor. This being a holiday week, something much stronger than this feature is necessary, for the child and the rest of the cast would never hold the interest even if the Children's Society would allow the boy to finish, which is very doubtful, as they are very strict. We were therefore obliged to close this act at once. MARTIN BROTHERS, Xylophonists:- 12 min. in 1. These people are quite expert and received a very good hand after each one of their selections The close was very good. The encore was well deserved. WORMWOOD'S MONKEYS AND DOGS:- 20 min. F.S. close in 1. This is one of the very best children's act that we have to-day, although it did not vary from the work which was done here at the last appearance last September. Every one of their stunts was applauded. Would like to see one such an act on every bill for this house, as it makes good business particularly for a holiday week, and as there is no danger of the Cruelty Society interfering, as has happened before. All O.K. MISS NORTON AND PAUL NICHOLSON, in The Lady's Tailor:- 20 min. F.S. This is one of the brightest sketches we have had for a long time. The theme is rather slender, but the spirit and humor of the act brought continual laughter The close was very strong and altogether it is recommended. Imitations by Nicholson were particularly well received. JOE FLYNN: The Man behind the Book:- 17 min. in 1. This act went through with a big laugh all the way. He was cautioned on any cuts, and there was nothing to eliminate. Regard him as O.K. His lines are witty and sometimes brilliant and his manner of delivery quaint. All right for this place on the bill. costumed. The applause was constant throughout and they received two curtain calls at the close. Cut the following,- "Why, I don't even know you." -"Well, I'm taking as many chances as you are. MURPHY AND FRANCIS; Colored Comedy:- These people are all right in their way, but coming on after such as act as Hart and De Mar, which included singing and dancing of a still higher class, many people got up and left It was some time before they got hold of their crowd. They finally managed to do so, however, as their comedy work is very good and their songs pleasingly rendered. The finish was reassuring. They will go very much better about eight o'clock, but it will be necessary to fill this spot on the bill with something more worthy of the place. KITA BANZAI TROUPE, Japanese acrobats:- 20 min. F.S. One of the cleverest Jap troupes that ever appeared in Vaudeville. They carry their own drop,- a silk-embroidered affair which is very striking as a background to their stunts, but is not deep enough for such a large stage. Their feats are of the very best of the Oriental variety, including tumbling, foot juggling and etc. Every feat received a good hand and they went off with an ovation. One of the best closing acts in the business. KINETOGRAPH:- PRINCE OF WALES AT LAHORE:- A very interesting series. VICTIMS OF THE STORM: - A romantic series with a good deal of action and spirit holds the interest of the audience all right. THE DESERTER:- A French series that carries a strong moral. Had to cut out suicide scene in cell. THE MISGUIDED BOBBY:- Fairly good as English comedy series goes.
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PHILADELPHIA SHOW. Feb. 19, 1906. C. E. BARNS. THE THREE MADCAPS:- 10 min. F.S. Novelty acrobatic dancers. Rather disappointing. Girls are not expert, their gowns were very dowdy, and altogether their work was clumsy and entirely below our standard. The laughs they did get were more in the nature of sneers than genuine pleasure. One of them particularly showed amateurishness, scarcely pardonable. This act has been constantly shoved up the bill and if it is not improved, it will fall off the top end. MURPHY AND ANDREWS:- Singing comedy and talking act. This is rather light and from the standpoint of the lines, rather chestnutty. There was very little interest and few laughs until the close of the act when a parody on Grand Opera brought the feature to quite a strong close. This act also needs a lot of brushing up for an audience such as ours. They may do better to-night, but the work to-day was not over-promising. BOY COLEMAN AND COMPANY:-in "buster Brown's Burglar":- 20 min. F.S. This act was the limit of human endurance. The child is altogether too young to appear on any stage, to say nothing of an immense house like ours where he was heard half way across the orchestra floor. This being a holiday week, something much stronger than this feature is necessary, for the child and the rest of the cast would never hold the interest even if the Children's Society would allow the boy to finish, which is very doubtful, as they are very strict. We were therefore obliged to close this act at once. MARTIN BROTHERS, Xylophonists:- 12 min. in 1. These people are quite expert and received a very good hand after each one of their selections The close was very good. The encore was well deserved. WORMWOOD'S MONKEYS AND DOGS:- 20 min. F.S. close in 1. This is one of the very best children's act that we have to-day, although it did not vary from the work which was done here at the last appearance last September. Every one of their stunts was applauded. Would like to see one such an act on every bill for this house, as it makes good business particularly for a holiday week, and as there is no danger of the Cruelty Society interfering, as has happened before. All O.K. MISS NORTON AND PAUL NICHOLSON, in The Lady's Tailor:- 20 min. F.S. This is one of the brightest sketches we have had for a long time. The theme is rather slender, but the spirit and humor of the act brought continual laughter The close was very strong and altogether it is recommended. Imitations by Nicholson were particularly well received. JOE FLYNN: The Man behind the Book:- 17 min. in 1. This act went through with a big laugh all the way. He was cautioned on any cuts, and there was nothing to eliminate. Regard him as O.K. His lines are witty and sometimes brilliant and his manner of delivery quaint. All right for this place on the bill. costumed. The applause was constant throughout and they received two curtain calls at the close. Cut the following,- "Why, I don't even know you." -"Well, I'm taking as many chances as you are. MURPHY AND FRANCIS; Colored Comedy:- These people are all right in their way, but coming on after such as act as Hart and De Mar, which included singing and dancing of a still higher class, many people got up and left It was some time before they got hold of their crowd. They finally managed to do so, however, as their comedy work is very good and their songs pleasingly rendered. The finish was reassuring. They will go very much better about eight o'clock, but it will be necessary to fill this spot on the bill with something more worthy of the place. KITA BANZAI TROUPE, Japanese acrobats:- 20 min. F.S. One of the cleverest Jap troupes that ever appeared in Vaudeville. They carry their own drop,- a silk-embroidered affair which is very striking as a background to their stunts, but is not deep enough for such a large stage. Their feats are of the very best of the Oriental variety, including tumbling, foot juggling and etc. Every feat received a good hand and they went off with an ovation. One of the best closing acts in the business. KINETOGRAPH:- PRINCE OF WALES AT LAHORE:- A very interesting series. VICTIMS OF THE STORM: - A romantic series with a good deal of action and spirit holds the interest of the audience all right. THE DESERTER:- A French series that carries a strong moral. Had to cut out suicide scene in cell. THE MISGUIDED BOBBY:- Fairly good as English comedy series goes.
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