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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 4, 1905 - April 23, 1906

Page 190a

PAUL CONCHAS: Heavyweight Juggler. First time here. This man opened a little tame. Being nervous, missed some of his tricks, but later on got the audience and held them. All of his heavy work was strongly applauded and he will no doubt create some talk, as he is one of the best heavyweight jugglers we ever had. Compelled to take several bows on his finish. The applause hit of the show. The assistant secured quite a number of laughs for his comedy. 26 min.-full stage- 2 shows
THERESE DORGEVAL: Vocalists. Pleasing appearance. Voice just as good as before. Selections are elegant. Only sang three songs. Could have sung the fourth. I think she is getting $50. overpaid for a straight singing act. 10 min. in one- 2 shows
MR. & MRS. GARDNER CRANE & CO.: In their dramatic sketch:-"A Yankee's Love for Dixie." Well known over the circuit. Second time here. Act remains the same as presented before. Held the attention of the audience throughout, securing two curtain calls on the finish. 24 min.-full st-2
MATTHEWS & ASHLEY: In their talking comedy:-"A Smash-up in Chinatown" These boys had things their own way this afternoon, as there was very little comedy on the bill. Therefore, they scored immensely on their parodies. Held this place down in great shape. 17 min. in one - 2 shows
LEON MORRIS' CIRCUS: First appearance in years. This man has greatly improved. Act consists of ponies drilling, monkey doing a society act on a pony, bear waltzing, dog doing a somersault on pony's back while galloping. The trained bear is immense. He jumps from a bridge on both sides of the stage to the pony's back, which is quite novel for an animal of this nature. He also salutes at the command of his trainer, which is quite a scream. His leaping dogs are good, but not as strong as some we have had. The wrestling part of the act was cut out on account of the illness of "Banner", which he claimed was injured yesterday. The act is good in spots. He introduces an Englishman in eccentric makeup, who does some pretty fair acrobatic stunts with a little comedy sandwiched in between, which seemed to amuse a little. I presume if this man had a large stage with better facilities of handling his "props", he could do a pretty fair act. Acts of this nature does not appeal to the male portion of the Union Square audience. 21 min.
KINETOGRAPH:
"The Heart governs the Head." Good.
"A Friend in need is a Friend indeed." Good comedy.

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PAUL CONCHAS: Heavyweight Juggler. First time here. This man opened a little tame. Being nervous, missed some of his tricks, but later on got the audience and held them. All of his heavy work was strongly applauded and he will no doubt create some talk, as he is one of the best heavyweight jugglers we ever had. Compelled to take several bows on his finish. The applause hit of the show. The assistant secured quite a number of laughs for his comedy. 26 min.-full stage- 2 shows THERESE DORGEVAL: Vocalists. Pleasing appearance. Voice just as good as before. Selections are elegant. Only sang three songs. Could have sung the fourth. I think she is getting $50. overpaid for a straight singing act. 10 min. in one- 2 shows MR. & MRS. GARDNER CRANE & CO.: In their dramatic sketch:-"A Yankee's Love for Dixie." Well known over the circuit. Second time here. Act remains the same as presented before. Held the attention of the audience throughout, securing two curtain calls on the finish. 24 min.-full st-2 MATTHEWS & ASHLEY: In their talking comedy:-"A Smash-up in Chinatown" These boys had things their own way this afternoon, as there was very little comedy on the bill. Therefore, they scored immensely on their parodies. Held this place down in great shape. 17 min. in one - 2 shows LEON MORRIS' CIRCUS: First appearance in years. This man has greatly improved. Act consists of ponies drilling, monkey doing a society act on a pony, bear waltzing, dog doing a somersault on pony's back while galloping. The trained bear is immense. He jumps from a bridge on both sides of the stage to the pony's back, which is quite novel for an animal of this nature. He also salutes at the command of his trainer, which is quite a scream. His leaping dogs are good, but not as strong as some we have had. The wrestling part of the act was cut out on account of the illness of "Banner", which he claimed was injured yesterday. The act is good in spots. He introduces an Englishman in eccentric makeup, who does some pretty fair acrobatic stunts with a little comedy sandwiched in between, which seemed to amuse a little. I presume if this man had a large stage with better facilities of handling his "props", he could do a pretty fair act. Acts of this nature does not appeal to the male portion of the Union Square audience. 21 min. KINETOGRAPH: "The Heart governs the Head." Good. "A Friend in need is a Friend indeed." Good comedy.