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

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NEW YORK CRITICISM--October 2d, 1906
REMARKS: Unusual for the Union Square audiences, the audience were more appreciative than that on other "blue Mondays". The show is the greatest we ever had. Not a bad act on the bill and with good show-weather, it is bound to be a money-maker.
THE PRYORS: Man and woman. In a neat singing, dancing and instrumental act. Too well known for any detailed criticism. Can only say that they have greatly improved. Fully capable of holding a better position on the bill. 15 min. in two-closed in one- 3 shows
BELLE VEOLA: This young woman does a very neat act. Her singing will not cause any great sensation. Does some very good contortion work. Looks pretty. Received some little applause. 8 min. in one- 3 
FRANCKLYN & EVA W. WALLACE: Man and woman. In a comedy sketch:-"A Case of Champagne"  The plot is a mistaken identity idea. There is a great deal of talk to the act, although a laugh occasionally and finishes with the man singing a song, whose voice is very good. Act in its entirety, will not give any offence, I presume, over the circuit- if properly placed. 15 min.-full stage- 3 shows
HORACE WRIGHT: This fellow impersonates an italian Fruit Vendor, using a "prop" push cart, as he makes his entrance. He sings several songs during his act intermingled with a little talk in broken English. Secures some few laughs. His voice is good. A little bit of novelty to it and a relief from the regular straight singing acts. 15 min. in one- 3 shows
DORSCH & RUSSELL: 2 men in a novel musical sketch, entitled:-"The Musical Railroaders." This act is a sort of a novelty. They carry their own scenery, which represents an exterior of a railroad station, showing freight car, tower-house, lanterns and switches. One man impersonates a railroad conductor and the other a tramp. The various switches, lanterns, freight car, etc., are musical instruments. The comedy end of the act is good and they are pretty fair musicians. The jury endorsed it as a novelty and applauded throughout. 19 min.- full stage-closed in one about 4 min.- 2 shows
JULIA REDMOND & CO: 3 men and 2 women. In a comedy sketch:-"Too much married"  This is a pretty fair version of a genuine old time farce. The company is fairly good. Al Haynes impersonates two characters,-that of a gardener and a woman. All of his work is very good. Act contains many funny lines some of which are "Howls." The business of the act is immense. Continual laughter throughout. Act was somewhat draggy this afternoon, as they waited for laughs. This will be remedied at the


performances to-day, they received two curtain calls. 24 min.
AVERY & HART: First appearance here in years. This act was a laugh from start to finish. Show was very late when they came on, and they held the stage for twenty-two minutes, and I fully believe they could have held the stage for twenty-two minutes longer. It is the greatest coon act we ever had.
HARNDIN'S ELECTRICAL BALLET: "Starlight"  I presume this act would make a great spectacular number on a large stage. Stage being so small here, they were handicapped to a certain extent. It is the greatest act of an electrical nature we ever had. While they did not receive a big lot of applause, am quite sure it is going to create a lot of talk. 7 min.-full stage
KINETOGRAPH:
"Wanted a Nurse"  Quite a good film. Contains a chasing scene, which is similar to the "Personal", altho it is thoroughly alright.
"Ostrich Farm in Cal."  Very interesting

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125 NEW YORK CRITICISM--October 2d, 1906 REMARKS: Unusual for the Union Square audiences, the audience were more appreciative than that on other "blue Mondays". The show is the greatest we ever had. Not a bad act on the bill and with good show-weather, it is bound to be a money-maker. THE PRYORS: Man and woman. In a neat singing, dancing and instrumental act. Too well known for any detailed criticism. Can only say that they have greatly improved. Fully capable of holding a better position on the bill. 15 min. in two-closed in one- 3 shows BELLE VEOLA: This young woman does a very neat act. Her singing will not cause any great sensation. Does some very good contortion work. Looks pretty. Received some little applause. 8 min. in one- 3 FRANCKLYN & EVA W. WALLACE: Man and woman. In a comedy sketch:-"A Case of Champagne" The plot is a mistaken identity idea. There is a great deal of talk to the act, although a laugh occasionally and finishes with the man singing a song, whose voice is very good. Act in its entirety, will not give any offence, I presume, over the circuit- if properly placed. 15 min.-full stage- 3 shows HORACE WRIGHT: This fellow impersonates an italian Fruit Vendor, using a "prop" push cart, as he makes his entrance. He sings several songs during his act intermingled with a little talk in broken English. Secures some few laughs. His voice is good. A little bit of novelty to it and a relief from the regular straight singing acts. 15 min. in one- 3 shows DORSCH & RUSSELL: 2 men in a novel musical sketch, entitled:-"The Musical Railroaders." This act is a sort of a novelty. They carry their own scenery, which represents an exterior of a railroad station, showing freight car, tower-house, lanterns and switches. One man impersonates a railroad conductor and the other a tramp. The various switches, lanterns, freight car, etc., are musical instruments. The comedy end of the act is good and they are pretty fair musicians. The jury endorsed it as a novelty and applauded throughout. 19 min.- full stage-closed in one about 4 min.- 2 shows JULIA REDMOND & CO: 3 men and 2 women. In a comedy sketch:-"Too much married" This is a pretty fair version of a genuine old time farce. The company is fairly good. Al Haynes impersonates two characters,-that of a gardener and a woman. All of his work is very good. Act contains many funny lines some of which are "Howls." The business of the act is immense. Continual laughter throughout. Act was somewhat draggy this afternoon, as they waited for laughs. This will be remedied at the performances to-day, they received two curtain calls. 24 min. AVERY & HART: First appearance here in years. This act was a laugh from start to finish. Show was very late when they came on, and they held the stage for twenty-two minutes, and I fully believe they could have held the stage for twenty-two minutes longer. It is the greatest coon act we ever had. HARNDIN'S ELECTRICAL BALLET: "Starlight" I presume this act would make a great spectacular number on a large stage. Stage being so small here, they were handicapped to a certain extent. It is the greatest act of an electrical nature we ever had. While they did not receive a big lot of applause, am quite sure it is going to create a lot of talk. 7 min.-full stage KINETOGRAPH: "Wanted a Nurse" Quite a good film. Contains a chasing scene, which is similar to the "Personal", altho it is thoroughly alright. "Ostrich Farm in Cal." Very interesting