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

Page 234

[page number:] 234
[handwritten in pencil:] 234

PHILADELPHIA SHOW, AUG. 28 1905. (2) H. T. JORDAN

MAY DURYEA & W. A. MORTIMER-2-Iin the one act comedy, entitled, "The Impostor." First time in two years for this sketch. Mortimer plays the part formerly played by John Kearney, and plays it fully as well. The farce is full of action, bright lines, and clever situations, while both people are artistic in their work. Aroused incessant laughter and received a strong hand at the finish. Mighty good act. 23 mins. C.D.F.3.

SALLIE STEMBLER-2-Singing comedienne. Miss Stembler is well known on the circuit, and is always a valuable act in one, for this house. She varied her act this time by singing her first number in country make up, then changing to evening dress. Good act. 16 mins. in 1.

GALLAGHER & BARRETT-2- Two men in Irish talk, finishing with burlesque grand opera singing. These people have good material and deliver it well, and though it is all nonsense, it got the laughs. See no reason why this act could not be done in one just as well as three, which would make it much more valuable. 18 mins. C.D.F. in 3.

MELANI TRIO-2-Three men, Italian street musicians.  One of the best singing acts that we play, and for our audience, fully as good as the Three Dumonds. Received first advance applause of the day, showing that they were well remembered for their last visit, and each song was received with sincere applause. Good act. 18 mins. in 1.

JEAN MARCEL'S BAS RELIEFS & LIVING ART STUDIES-2-Mr. Marcel is giving us a different act this time than when here before. His pictures include bronze, blue, and white Bas Reliefs and color pictures. It is undoubtedly the most satisfactory act that he has yet given us from the viewpoint of the audience, and every picture was applauded. There is no question but what Marcel will bring us a lot of business this week, as the act made a great impression this afternoon. 24 mins.

HAPPY JACK GARDINER-2-Black face comedian and musician. Gardiner's work is well liked by our audiences, and though he has a hard spot, he had no trouble in holding it down. His parodies caught the house at the start, and his work on the horn brought him back in good shape for final parody. Good act. 18 mins. in 1.

DEWITT, BURNS & TORRENCE-2-Two men and a woman in the novel comedy acrobatic act styled, "The Awakening of the Toys." This is the second time for this act here, and they duplicated their former success.

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[page number:] 234 [handwritten in pencil:] 234 PHILADELPHIA SHOW, AUG. 28 1905. (2) H. T. JORDAN MAY DURYEA & W. A. MORTIMER-2-Iin the one act comedy, entitled, "The Impostor." First time in two years for this sketch. Mortimer plays the part formerly played by John Kearney, and plays it fully as well. The farce is full of action, bright lines, and clever situations, while both people are artistic in their work. Aroused incessant laughter and received a strong hand at the finish. Mighty good act. 23 mins. C.D.F.3. SALLIE STEMBLER-2-Singing comedienne. Miss Stembler is well known on the circuit, and is always a valuable act in one, for this house. She varied her act this time by singing her first number in country make up, then changing to evening dress. Good act. 16 mins. in 1. GALLAGHER & BARRETT-2- Two men in Irish talk, finishing with burlesque grand opera singing. These people have good material and deliver it well, and though it is all nonsense, it got the laughs. See no reason why this act could not be done in one just as well as three, which would make it much more valuable. 18 mins. C.D.F. in 3. MELANI TRIO-2-Three men, Italian street musicians. One of the best singing acts that we play, and for our audience, fully as good as the Three Dumonds. Received first advance applause of the day, showing that they were well remembered for their last visit, and each song was received with sincere applause. Good act. 18 mins. in 1. JEAN MARCEL'S BAS RELIEFS & LIVING ART STUDIES-2-Mr. Marcel is giving us a different act this time than when here before. His pictures include bronze, blue, and white Bas Reliefs and color pictures. It is undoubtedly the most satisfactory act that he has yet given us from the viewpoint of the audience, and every picture was applauded. There is no question but what Marcel will bring us a lot of business this week, as the act made a great impression this afternoon. 24 mins. HAPPY JACK GARDINER-2-Black face comedian and musician. Gardiner's work is well liked by our audiences, and though he has a hard spot, he had no trouble in holding it down. His parodies caught the house at the start, and his work on the horn brought him back in good shape for final parody. Good act. 18 mins. in 1. DEWITT, BURNS & TORRENCE-2-Two men and a woman in the novel comedy acrobatic act styled, "The Awakening of the Toys." This is the second time for this act here, and they duplicated their former success.