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Managers' report book, January 21, 1918-May 19, 1919
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PHILADELPHIA B. F. KEITH'S MARCH 31 9. KINOGRAMS - (14 mins.) Only fair. ONRI & DOLLY - (13 mins.) The variety of this act made it a very good opener. The man does a clever bit of sketching, novelty juggling and magic, the girl acting as an assistant. Finished very well. HOLLIDAY & WILLETTE - (17 mins.) A man and woman in a singing and talking act. They have a good lot of cross-fire comedy chatter and both have good voices. Got a lot of laughs and finished to a good hand. J. C. NUGENT in "The Meal Hound" - (25 mins.) This is one of the best of the Nugent series of sketches and was very well received. Contains a lot of good laughing lines and a touch of sentiment. Finished to a very good hand. HERBERT CLIFTON - (15 mins.) He makes a very good laughing novelty out of his impersonations, the travesty idea making his offering more interesting. than if he worked straight. He was rewarded by strong applause but his comedy efforts were liked best. He was a big hit. HARRY & EMMA SHARROCK - (25 mins.) Always a big laughing hit, this couple put over another one to their credit with the same act that they used here on previous visits. Their mind reading stunt is one of the best ever played and they finished very strong. ALLAN ROGERS 0 (16 mins.) Despite the fact that he was suffering with a severe cold this young vocalist fulfilled every promise made for him. He charmed the audience with the exceptional quality of his voice and added a personal charm in his ability to give expression to his various numbers, scoring solidly and he closed very strong. MLLE. DAZIE & CO. - (21 mins.) A very warm welcome greeted this popular dancer in her appearance and each of her numbers was very well received. Her program consists of a variety of dances, and is lightened by eccentric stepping by one of her man partners. The act is beautifully staged and dressed and was a big applause hit. DOOLEY & SALES -(28 mins.) They have changed their act very little since the last time they played here but in the next to closing spot they were as usual a big laughing hit, holding the position in splendid style. FERN, BIGLOW & KING - (8 mins.) Two men and a woman in a comedy acrobatic novelty act. The man did some very good ground tumbling and pantomime work. The woman plays a number on the cello and they finished with some fast acrobatics. Did very well in the closing spot. GENERAL REMARKS - A very good show, plenty of comedy surrounding the headliner and with several very big applause hits scattered through the bill.
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PHILADELPHIA B. F. KEITH'S MARCH 31 9. KINOGRAMS - (14 mins.) Only fair. ONRI & DOLLY - (13 mins.) The variety of this act made it a very good opener. The man does a clever bit of sketching, novelty juggling and magic, the girl acting as an assistant. Finished very well. HOLLIDAY & WILLETTE - (17 mins.) A man and woman in a singing and talking act. They have a good lot of cross-fire comedy chatter and both have good voices. Got a lot of laughs and finished to a good hand. J. C. NUGENT in "The Meal Hound" - (25 mins.) This is one of the best of the Nugent series of sketches and was very well received. Contains a lot of good laughing lines and a touch of sentiment. Finished to a very good hand. HERBERT CLIFTON - (15 mins.) He makes a very good laughing novelty out of his impersonations, the travesty idea making his offering more interesting. than if he worked straight. He was rewarded by strong applause but his comedy efforts were liked best. He was a big hit. HARRY & EMMA SHARROCK - (25 mins.) Always a big laughing hit, this couple put over another one to their credit with the same act that they used here on previous visits. Their mind reading stunt is one of the best ever played and they finished very strong. ALLAN ROGERS 0 (16 mins.) Despite the fact that he was suffering with a severe cold this young vocalist fulfilled every promise made for him. He charmed the audience with the exceptional quality of his voice and added a personal charm in his ability to give expression to his various numbers, scoring solidly and he closed very strong. MLLE. DAZIE & CO. - (21 mins.) A very warm welcome greeted this popular dancer in her appearance and each of her numbers was very well received. Her program consists of a variety of dances, and is lightened by eccentric stepping by one of her man partners. The act is beautifully staged and dressed and was a big applause hit. DOOLEY & SALES -(28 mins.) They have changed their act very little since the last time they played here but in the next to closing spot they were as usual a big laughing hit, holding the position in splendid style. FERN, BIGLOW & KING - (8 mins.) Two men and a woman in a comedy acrobatic novelty act. The man did some very good ground tumbling and pantomime work. The woman plays a number on the cello and they finished with some fast acrobatics. Did very well in the closing spot. GENERAL REMARKS - A very good show, plenty of comedy surrounding the headliner and with several very big applause hits scattered through the bill.
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