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Keith-Albee managers' report book, April 30, 1906 - February 4, 1907, part 1

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NINA MORRIS & COMPANY, "A Friend's Advice":- 18 min. F.S. 2 shows. This is the second time for this little playlet which is very clever and trades upon love and jealousy, and would be a success even if it would not be presented by such clever people. Miss Morris is a beautiful and talented woman with a parkling French personality. She soon found the crowd and kept them amused through the swift action of the play. Her support is very good, but the main share of the honors went to her. Closed very strong,-little short of an ovation.

LILLIAN SHAW,Vocal Dialect Comedienne:- 17 min. in 1. 2 shows. Various imitations,--German, Italian and Cockney, including one of Katie Barry in costume. Clever work that received good reception. Miss Shaw makes a very pleasing appearrance, and her imitations are artistic and sure. She received two encores and as good a hand as anybody could possibly wish for. Very good act for the spot.

ED. F. REYNARD,Ventriloquist:- 18 min. F.S. 2 shows. This man is certainly a genius in his line. He kept the audience in roars of laughter all through his act. Breaks entirely away from the beaten track of ventriloquists. His versatility in imitations and various cries of babies and animals is remarkable. He could hold any place on the bill. Received prolonged hand at the close. He is a splendid feature for any house.

LES DUMONDS, The Bohemians in Paris:-17 in. in 1. 2 shows. Strong advance hand. WWent just as big as previously. The violinist was in fine form, and gave two brilliant encores to immense applause. As before, these people are all that could be desired in an act of this kind.

WILLIAM COURTLEIGH, Under the Third Degree:- 31 min. F. S. 2 shows. Got a big advance hand. The act includes the impersonations of no less than eight people, each one distinct and individual. Courtleigh surely shows himself a versatile and accurate character impersonator. He is well supported. Held the attention and interest right up to a very dramatic and thrilling close. There was a storm of applause at the finish. Not the slightest tinge of disappointment in Courtleigh's making good a big name. I am sure that it will do better with the evening audiences.

WALTER C. KELLY, "The Virginia Judge",Comedian:- 17 min. in 1. 2 shows. Big advance applause, owing perhaps to the fact that he is a Philadelphian, and hundreds of his friends are here to give him welcome. Nevertheless, Kelly justified it to the letter. He has the wittiest and freshest line of new monologue stuff that has been heard in this house for a very long time. Each one of his stories brought rounds of laughter. He was compelled several times to stop and let the fun subside. Certainly holds this difficult place on the  bill immensely. Fully justifies the strong billing we have given him. We will draw lots of business to this house this week on his personal account as well as his genius as a story-teller.

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2. NINA MORRIS & COMPANY, "A Friend's Advice":- 18 min. F.S. 2 shows. This is the second time for this little playlet which is very clever and trades upon love and jealousy, and would be a success even if it would not be presented by such clever people. Miss Morris is a beautiful and talented woman with a parkling French personality. She soon found the crowd and kept them amused through the swift action of the play. Her support is very good, but the main share of the honors went to her. Closed very strong,-little short of an ovation. LILLIAN SHAW,Vocal Dialect Comedienne:- 17 min. in 1. 2 shows. Various imitations,--German, Italian and Cockney, including one of Katie Barry in costume. Clever work that received good reception. Miss Shaw makes a very pleasing appearrance, and her imitations are artistic and sure. She received two encores and as good a hand as anybody could possibly wish for. Very good act for the spot. ED. F. REYNARD,Ventriloquist:- 18 min. F.S. 2 shows. This man is certainly a genius in his line. He kept the audience in roars of laughter all through his act. Breaks entirely away from the beaten track of ventriloquists. His versatility in imitations and various cries of babies and animals is remarkable. He could hold any place on the bill. Received prolonged hand at the close. He is a splendid feature for any house. LES DUMONDS, The Bohemians in Paris:-17 in. in 1. 2 shows. Strong advance hand. WWent just as big as previously. The violinist was in fine form, and gave two brilliant encores to immense applause. As before, these people are all that could be desired in an act of this kind. WILLIAM COURTLEIGH, Under the Third Degree:- 31 min. F. S. 2 shows. Got a big advance hand. The act includes the impersonations of no less than eight people, each one distinct and individual. Courtleigh surely shows himself a versatile and accurate character impersonator. He is well supported. Held the attention and interest right up to a very dramatic and thrilling close. There was a storm of applause at the finish. Not the slightest tinge of disappointment in Courtleigh's making good a big name. I am sure that it will do better with the evening audiences. WALTER C. KELLY, "The Virginia Judge",Comedian:- 17 min. in 1. 2 shows. Big advance applause, owing perhaps to the fact that he is a Philadelphian, and hundreds of his friends are here to give him welcome. Nevertheless, Kelly justified it to the letter. He has the wittiest and freshest line of new monologue stuff that has been heard in this house for a very long time. Each one of his stories brought rounds of laughter. He was compelled several times to stop and let the fun subside. Certainly holds this difficult place on the bill immensely. Fully justifies the strong billing we have given him. We will draw lots of business to this house this week on his personal account as well as his genius as a story-teller.