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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907

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draw big crowds this week, and its previous appearance with the opposition (in a much inferior manner) has served to give it wider advertising. Papers write in giving this act high praise.
SALERNO. Europe's Foremost Juggler. 17 Min. F. S. Well known on the Circuit. Just as clever and surprising an artist as ever. Tricks got a good hand, and the finish with the colored lights was great. Could any spot anywhere with credit.
ELINORE SISTERS. In their New Skit, "The Actress And The Maid." 23 min. in 1. Well Known. New line of smart talk and some new songs. Kate Elinore got them going in spots, and closed strong. May Elinore's costuming is gorgeous, and Kate's more grotesque than ever. Two curtain calls.
SPISSELL BROTHERS AND MACK. World's Funniest Acrobatic Eccentrics Presenting their Original Offering "Cafe De Paris." 14 min. F. S. Welcome return for these clever fun-makers. The "Cafe De Paris" part of the act is novel and excruciatingly funny, and the acrobatic work that follows is just as skillful as the comedy part is ridiculous. Makes a great closing feature. Continued laughs and a rousing finish, with two curtain calls.
KINETOGRAPH. Making of Modern Shoes. Described from Boston. The shoe people are advertising us and the film extensively in all the Sunday and daily papers, with 25 line advs., Would like to see some typical Philadelphia industry, such as the Baldwin Locomotive Works, pottery making or carpet-weaving done in the same manner.
MAX DUFFEK. European Acrobatic Musician. 10 min. F. S. An excellent acrobatic and musical combination feature, too good for this spot on the bill, but placed here on account of the heavy bill. Could occupy a spot in the early two-a-day section with credit, for he is a genuine novelty.
PHIL BENNETT. Italian Character Singer. 12 min. in 1. A local man, and a positive 'find' for the money he is being paid. Could hold a place between 8 and 8:30 without the slightest doubt. He should be encouraged for he is worthy of an extensive booking, his price being low and his work exceptionally good.
LE DENT. The College Juggler. 12 min. F. S. A very good three-show act. Would do well as an opener. Could stand any spot in the 3-a-day section. Improved since last appearance here.
REMARKS. An excellent bill,--one that will be talked about and draw business. General critical comment agrees that THE SONG BIRDS is better presented and with better cast than when offered here a few weeks ago at the opposition house. No fall-down with the exception of Geo. H. Wood who closed himself and was substituted at the last minute by James H. Cullen. this bill will certainly bring the people this week. House today jammed.

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draw big crowds this week, and its previous appearance with the opposition (in a much inferior manner) has served to give it wider advertising. Papers write in giving this act high praise. SALERNO. Europe's Foremost Juggler. 17 Min. F. S. Well known on the Circuit. Just as clever and surprising an artist as ever. Tricks got a good hand, and the finish with the colored lights was great. Could any spot anywhere with credit. ELINORE SISTERS. In their New Skit, "The Actress And The Maid." 23 min. in 1. Well Known. New line of smart talk and some new songs. Kate Elinore got them going in spots, and closed strong. May Elinore's costuming is gorgeous, and Kate's more grotesque than ever. Two curtain calls. SPISSELL BROTHERS AND MACK. World's Funniest Acrobatic Eccentrics Presenting their Original Offering "Cafe De Paris." 14 min. F. S. Welcome return for these clever fun-makers. The "Cafe De Paris" part of the act is novel and excruciatingly funny, and the acrobatic work that follows is just as skillful as the comedy part is ridiculous. Makes a great closing feature. Continued laughs and a rousing finish, with two curtain calls. KINETOGRAPH. Making of Modern Shoes. Described from Boston. The shoe people are advertising us and the film extensively in all the Sunday and daily papers, with 25 line advs., Would like to see some typical Philadelphia industry, such as the Baldwin Locomotive Works, pottery making or carpet-weaving done in the same manner. MAX DUFFEK. European Acrobatic Musician. 10 min. F. S. An excellent acrobatic and musical combination feature, too good for this spot on the bill, but placed here on account of the heavy bill. Could occupy a spot in the early two-a-day section with credit, for he is a genuine novelty. PHIL BENNETT. Italian Character Singer. 12 min. in 1. A local man, and a positive 'find' for the money he is being paid. Could hold a place between 8 and 8:30 without the slightest doubt. He should be encouraged for he is worthy of an extensive booking, his price being low and his work exceptionally good. LE DENT. The College Juggler. 12 min. F. S. A very good three-show act. Would do well as an opener. Could stand any spot in the 3-a-day section. Improved since last appearance here. REMARKS. An excellent bill,--one that will be talked about and draw business. General critical comment agrees that THE SONG BIRDS is better presented and with better cast than when offered here a few weeks ago at the opposition house. No fall-down with the exception of Geo. H. Wood who closed himself and was substituted at the last minute by James H. Cullen. this bill will certainly bring the people this week. House today jammed.