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Keith-Albee managers' report book, November 28, 1904 - August 28, 1905

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PHILADELPHIA SHOW AUG. 14TH 1905. (2) H. T. JORDAN. [handwritten in pencil:] 226

THE ZANCIGS-2-Man and woman in their well known mind reading act. Received first advance applause of the day, showing that they were well remembered from their last visit. Had no difficulty in holding attention of the audience and received liberal applause at the finish. Very good act. 16 mins. Olio in 1.

MIGNONETTE KOKIN-2-Comedienne and dancer. I was agreeably surprised with Miss Kokin's work to-day as I had been led to believe that she had gone back since she last played Philadelphia. Her work this afternoon was characterized by all of the vivacity and magnetism that made her so popular in this city some years ago. She made a most emphatic hit, taking 4 curtain calls and then having to tell another story. Her imitations of Elfie Fay, Geo. Cohan and others especially strong. Mighty good act. 18 mins. Drap. in 1.

MARK SULLIVAN-2-Monologuist and mimic. Although Mr. Sullivan had a lot of new material he could not seem to reach the audience this afternoon and went very poorly indeed. He is rapidly losing his singing voice. Will put him on to-night ahead of Kokin and he may go better. 17 mins. Olio in 1.

ROBT. HILLIARD & CO.-2-Mr. Hilliard presented for the first time in this house his new play, entitled, "As a Man Sows." Mr. Hilliard was supported by little June Pelton and a thoroughly competent company. There is no question, looking at it from an artistic standpoint, that Mr. Hilliard gave the best dramatic offering ever presented in this house. There is not a detail lacking. While the play in ending is tragic, there is a comedy vein running through it that serves by contrast to emphasize the death scene at the end. The story is the old one of the ruined woman, repentant and happily married, sought out again by the man who had caused her down fall, who, confronted with the story about the husband, dies of heart disease at the point where the husband is so wrought up, that he is about to commit murder. From the start of the play when the stage settings received a strong hand, up to the tragic ending, Mr. Hilliard and his company held the attention of the audience for every moment. At the finish the audience showed their appreciation by as hearty applause as I ever heard in this house. Might good act. 28 mins. Yellow F. in 4.

WORLD'S COMEDY 4-2-Four men, two working straight and the other eccentric. Sing very well together and have a good selection of songs. [page torn away]

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PHILADELPHIA SHOW AUG. 14TH 1905. (2) H. T. JORDAN. [handwritten in pencil:] 226 THE ZANCIGS-2-Man and woman in their well known mind reading act. Received first advance applause of the day, showing that they were well remembered from their last visit. Had no difficulty in holding attention of the audience and received liberal applause at the finish. Very good act. 16 mins. Olio in 1. MIGNONETTE KOKIN-2-Comedienne and dancer. I was agreeably surprised with Miss Kokin's work to-day as I had been led to believe that she had gone back since she last played Philadelphia. Her work this afternoon was characterized by all of the vivacity and magnetism that made her so popular in this city some years ago. She made a most emphatic hit, taking 4 curtain calls and then having to tell another story. Her imitations of Elfie Fay, Geo. Cohan and others especially strong. Mighty good act. 18 mins. Drap. in 1. MARK SULLIVAN-2-Monologuist and mimic. Although Mr. Sullivan had a lot of new material he could not seem to reach the audience this afternoon and went very poorly indeed. He is rapidly losing his singing voice. Will put him on to-night ahead of Kokin and he may go better. 17 mins. Olio in 1. ROBT. HILLIARD & CO.-2-Mr. Hilliard presented for the first time in this house his new play, entitled, "As a Man Sows." Mr. Hilliard was supported by little June Pelton and a thoroughly competent company. There is no question, looking at it from an artistic standpoint, that Mr. Hilliard gave the best dramatic offering ever presented in this house. There is not a detail lacking. While the play in ending is tragic, there is a comedy vein running through it that serves by contrast to emphasize the death scene at the end. The story is the old one of the ruined woman, repentant and happily married, sought out again by the man who had caused her down fall, who, confronted with the story about the husband, dies of heart disease at the point where the husband is so wrought up, that he is about to commit murder. From the start of the play when the stage settings received a strong hand, up to the tragic ending, Mr. Hilliard and his company held the attention of the audience for every moment. At the finish the audience showed their appreciation by as hearty applause as I ever heard in this house. Might good act. 28 mins. Yellow F. in 4. WORLD'S COMEDY 4-2-Four men, two working straight and the other eccentric. Sing very well together and have a good selection of songs. [page torn away]