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Managers' report book, October 25, 1909 - May 3, 1910
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. APRIL 11, 1910. MARVIN BROS. 8 min. F.S. This is an excellent strong-man act. The boys make a fine appearance and their work is after the manner of the Bellclair Brothers, and altogether as good. Received applause for each one of their stunts, some of which are new to us and very daring. Could hold a strong spot in any program. Closed big. DALE & BOYLE. 11 min. in one. These two boys are really a hit. One of them is discovered to be a female impersonator, and not a real woman as would be inferred from the clever dancing and falsetto singing. His soprano voice is remarkable and the dancing of the two on the mat received good applause. Of course, the unmasking at the finish got a great big hand for its unsuspected surprise. DeWITT, BURNS & TORRANCE. 12 min. F.S. This well known act started off rather lightly but worked up to a great big finish. The acrobatic work on the pole called for especial comment. Scene set is effective, and the whole act appeals particularly to the children. BIG CITY FOUR. 17 min. in one. These boys sing better than on their previous visit here. Each song made a hit. The solo work is good, but the ensemble work is the feature. Could hold a strong spot on any bill with entire credit. WM. THOMPSON & CO. "The Pride of the Regiment." 17 min. F.S. A convincing and pathetic home picture of English life concerning an ambitious military man who forces his son at a premature age into the army, only to his disgrace and discharge. The mother takes the heroic part and saves the boy from being thrown out into the world without friend or tie. The story is as interesting to American audiences as the English because it has all the elements of a domestic tragedy, ending in forgiveness and reconciliation. Mr. Thompson received strong advance applause, and was listened to with tense appreciation and some applause at various climaxes. The finish was good. MACK & WALKER. 14 min. in 1 1/2. This act has been seen here before and did not vary from the former presentation. Went very strong from the first, owing to the vivacity of Miss Walker, and the cleverness of the lines and songs. Held the spot in great shape. LOIE FULLER'S "BALLET OF LIGHT." 20 min. F.S. Act run as described in Boston criticism. Consists in a number of Loie and Ida Fuller's dances with elaborate light effects and seven girls instead of one. Rather a disappointment as practically nothing was introduced that our audience had not seen before. Went fairly well with this afternoon's audience, but I do not believe will create the same furor here as she did in Boston, especially as she is following Hoffmann instead of preceding her. WYNN & LEE. 14 min. in one. Strong advance applause. This is Wynn's home town. He went right after them from the first, and held them good and strong throughout a very original and pleasing humorous act. His partner appears in afternoon dress with conventional top hat, whereas Wynn plays the exaggerated college boy with his famous comedy straw hat. A mighty good line of material. Immense applause at the finish. ZENO, JORDAN & ZENO. 9 min. F.S. A finished and ideal closing act, well known on the circuit. The clown comedy is good, the little woman makes a pretty appearance and does some daring stunts. The veteran third member comes in for a good share of applause. Closed A. 1. KINETOGRAPH. "The President's Special." A melodramatic series that is interesting throughout and fully up to the standard. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good show with the exception that the big headline feature failed to come up to expectations. There were several undeniable hits, including William Thompson & Co., Mack & Walker, and particularly Wynn & Lewis.
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. APRIL 11, 1910. MARVIN BROS. 8 min. F.S. This is an excellent strong-man act. The boys make a fine appearance and their work is after the manner of the Bellclair Brothers, and altogether as good. Received applause for each one of their stunts, some of which are new to us and very daring. Could hold a strong spot in any program. Closed big. DALE & BOYLE. 11 min. in one. These two boys are really a hit. One of them is discovered to be a female impersonator, and not a real woman as would be inferred from the clever dancing and falsetto singing. His soprano voice is remarkable and the dancing of the two on the mat received good applause. Of course, the unmasking at the finish got a great big hand for its unsuspected surprise. DeWITT, BURNS & TORRANCE. 12 min. F.S. This well known act started off rather lightly but worked up to a great big finish. The acrobatic work on the pole called for especial comment. Scene set is effective, and the whole act appeals particularly to the children. BIG CITY FOUR. 17 min. in one. These boys sing better than on their previous visit here. Each song made a hit. The solo work is good, but the ensemble work is the feature. Could hold a strong spot on any bill with entire credit. WM. THOMPSON & CO. "The Pride of the Regiment." 17 min. F.S. A convincing and pathetic home picture of English life concerning an ambitious military man who forces his son at a premature age into the army, only to his disgrace and discharge. The mother takes the heroic part and saves the boy from being thrown out into the world without friend or tie. The story is as interesting to American audiences as the English because it has all the elements of a domestic tragedy, ending in forgiveness and reconciliation. Mr. Thompson received strong advance applause, and was listened to with tense appreciation and some applause at various climaxes. The finish was good. MACK & WALKER. 14 min. in 1 1/2. This act has been seen here before and did not vary from the former presentation. Went very strong from the first, owing to the vivacity of Miss Walker, and the cleverness of the lines and songs. Held the spot in great shape. LOIE FULLER'S "BALLET OF LIGHT." 20 min. F.S. Act run as described in Boston criticism. Consists in a number of Loie and Ida Fuller's dances with elaborate light effects and seven girls instead of one. Rather a disappointment as practically nothing was introduced that our audience had not seen before. Went fairly well with this afternoon's audience, but I do not believe will create the same furor here as she did in Boston, especially as she is following Hoffmann instead of preceding her. WYNN & LEE. 14 min. in one. Strong advance applause. This is Wynn's home town. He went right after them from the first, and held them good and strong throughout a very original and pleasing humorous act. His partner appears in afternoon dress with conventional top hat, whereas Wynn plays the exaggerated college boy with his famous comedy straw hat. A mighty good line of material. Immense applause at the finish. ZENO, JORDAN & ZENO. 9 min. F.S. A finished and ideal closing act, well known on the circuit. The clown comedy is good, the little woman makes a pretty appearance and does some daring stunts. The veteran third member comes in for a good share of applause. Closed A. 1. KINETOGRAPH. "The President's Special." A melodramatic series that is interesting throughout and fully up to the standard. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a good show with the exception that the big headline feature failed to come up to expectations. There were several undeniable hits, including William Thompson & Co., Mack & Walker, and particularly Wynn & Lewis.
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