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

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NAT HAINES, "Man Who Makes Long Stories Short":- 14 min. in 1. Works blackface soldier make-up. This man is of the rapid-fire order of entertainers, one objection being that he talks so rapidly that his meaning is not always perfectly understood. His chief trouble is the number of vulgarisms he allows to slip in, which will have to be cut out. The laughter was constant, however, some of it so uproarous that he was compelled to wait until there was quiet before he could continue. This man is a real genius in his way, and very valuable for such a place on the bill if he will only keep within the bounds of propriety. He finished with immense applause, and received two curtain calls.
DORIA TRIO, "A Night in Venice":- 14 min. F.S. closing in 1. Two men and a woman, in Venetian costume. They arrive in a gondola singing 'Santa Lucia' making a fine showing from the first. Their musical work is right up to the standard, and everyone of their numbers got splendid applause from all parts of the house. The woman's dancing does not add much to the act, but for straight songs the trio can hold any audience a reasonable length of time. Regard it as a valuable Vaudeville attraction and much needed on our bill this week.
LESLIE & DAILEY, "A Jolly Bit of Tomfoolery":- 21 min. F.S. close in 1. This is a plotless, disjointed mass of tomfoolery, but it has the saving grace of swift action and plenty of humor. Bert Leslie's slang is very picturesque and the way he gets it off brings the laugh every time. The dancing of Miss Emery is highly artistic and got a very liberal hand from all parts of the house. She is a very pretty and clever artiste. There is nothing slow at any stage of this act, well costumed and spirited to the finish. Got two recalls at the close.
CRESSY & DAYNE, "Bill Biffin's Baby":-26 min. F.S. Well known act on the Circuit and has been done twice here before. Got big advance applause. Held the audience interested throughout. Regard it as the best one of his sketches, and it certainly kept the house in good humor right up to the ludicrous and yet pathetic finish. Received three curtain calls.
EMMA CARUS, Comedy Prima Donna":- 20 min. in 1. Got big advance applause. @oman has a charming personality and is stunningly gowned. She sang three numbers, each one of which got a big hand. Songs were well selected and fetchingly rendered. Three encores. This act has made one of the strongest hits of any act in one of this class that we have had for a long time. Boys in the gallery whistled a low refrain to one of her songs, but instead of disconcerting her, it had quite the contrary effect and she encouraged it. She is a sure winner with this house.
"CARLOTTA" the Marvel:-14 min. F.S. A few people left just before this act was announced, thinking that it was going to be a nerve-wrecking feature, but it did not prove so at all. It was highly interesting and went off like clockwork as such an act should. It is one of the best Vaudeville features of the spectacular kind that we have ever had, and will pull lots of people to the house this week.


it is raining heavily outside. There were more cuts this week than for a month past, but there is no doubt about the telling strength of the bill as a whole.

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2. NAT HAINES, "Man Who Makes Long Stories Short":- 14 min. in 1. Works blackface soldier make-up. This man is of the rapid-fire order of entertainers, one objection being that he talks so rapidly that his meaning is not always perfectly understood. His chief trouble is the number of vulgarisms he allows to slip in, which will have to be cut out. The laughter was constant, however, some of it so uproarous that he was compelled to wait until there was quiet before he could continue. This man is a real genius in his way, and very valuable for such a place on the bill if he will only keep within the bounds of propriety. He finished with immense applause, and received two curtain calls. DORIA TRIO, "A Night in Venice":- 14 min. F.S. closing in 1. Two men and a woman, in Venetian costume. They arrive in a gondola singing 'Santa Lucia' making a fine showing from the first. Their musical work is right up to the standard, and everyone of their numbers got splendid applause from all parts of the house. The woman's dancing does not add much to the act, but for straight songs the trio can hold any audience a reasonable length of time. Regard it as a valuable Vaudeville attraction and much needed on our bill this week. LESLIE & DAILEY, "A Jolly Bit of Tomfoolery":- 21 min. F.S. close in 1. This is a plotless, disjointed mass of tomfoolery, but it has the saving grace of swift action and plenty of humor. Bert Leslie's slang is very picturesque and the way he gets it off brings the laugh every time. The dancing of Miss Emery is highly artistic and got a very liberal hand from all parts of the house. She is a very pretty and clever artiste. There is nothing slow at any stage of this act, well costumed and spirited to the finish. Got two recalls at the close. CRESSY & DAYNE, "Bill Biffin's Baby":-26 min. F.S. Well known act on the Circuit and has been done twice here before. Got big advance applause. Held the audience interested throughout. Regard it as the best one of his sketches, and it certainly kept the house in good humor right up to the ludicrous and yet pathetic finish. Received three curtain calls. EMMA CARUS, Comedy Prima Donna":- 20 min. in 1. Got big advance applause. @oman has a charming personality and is stunningly gowned. She sang three numbers, each one of which got a big hand. Songs were well selected and fetchingly rendered. Three encores. This act has made one of the strongest hits of any act in one of this class that we have had for a long time. Boys in the gallery whistled a low refrain to one of her songs, but instead of disconcerting her, it had quite the contrary effect and she encouraged it. She is a sure winner with this house. "CARLOTTA" the Marvel:-14 min. F.S. A few people left just before this act was announced, thinking that it was going to be a nerve-wrecking feature, but it did not prove so at all. It was highly interesting and went off like clockwork as such an act should. It is one of the best Vaudeville features of the spectacular kind that we have ever had, and will pull lots of people to the house this week. it is raining heavily outside. There were more cuts this week than for a month past, but there is no doubt about the telling strength of the bill as a whole.