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Keith-Albee managers' report book, June 13, 1910-February 20, 1911

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C. E. BARNS.   PHILADELPHIA SHOW.   AUG. 1, 1910.
BALLERINI'S DOGS. 11 min. F.S. About a dozen dogs and a cat, all very well trained. Paraphernalia is showman-like, and the act runs smoothly without the trainer's command or use of the whip. Received considerable applause throughout and closed well. Makes a very acceptable opener, being particularly a good children's act.
CARL RANDALL. 10 min. in one. This is a mighty clever chap, and would do us well on his own account even if he did not bill himself as "The American Laddie Cliff." In some respects he is good, if not better, notably in his eccentric dancing. He certainly has a future.
MRS. WILLIAM E. ANNIS & CO. 18 min. F.S. Mrs. Annis has been very fortunate in securing the aid of an excellent violinist and 'cellist and also a tenor of quality. All three of the latter made hits, while Mrs. Annis, besides making a mighty pretty picture at the piano, accompanies them with grace and finish. Although we are careful to keep the tragedy of her life out of the advertising, nevertheless, everybody knows who she is, and undoubtedly this adds to her drawing power among the curious. Aside from that, it is a mighty good act and pleased our audience today.
PATSY DOYLE. 15 min. in one. Brought a new line of material which was great, all delivered, of course, in Patsy's own characteristic manner. In fact, he was a big laugh all the way through, and at times he was actually stopped. His parodics went strong, his eccentric dancing likewise. One of the most original acts in the business.
WILLIAM HAWTREY & CO. "Compromised." 25 min. F.S. This is the second presentation of this sketch here. It is of the melodramatic order and admirably well presented by Mr. Hawtrey and his support-Miss Mare and Mr. Ling. Held the interest of the audience intensely. The climax is strong and received a good hand.
CUNNINGHAM & MARION. 13 min. in one. Same act as presented here before, with a few variations. One works straight, one eccentric comedy. Do good acrobatic work, a little eccentric dancing, with a running-fire of patter. Received some scattered applause throughout, and finished well after the high kicking.
DR. HERMAN. See criticism after general remarks.
FOUR READINGS. 11 min. F.S. This is a good athletic act, all of them making a pleasing appearance in athletic costume, using a gymnasium set. Their athletic stunts are of the regulation order in ground tumbling, all of them getting good applause. Good close after the pedestal stunt.
HARRY FOX & MILLERSHIP SISTERS. 19 min. in one. This is a lively, light warm-weather act, full of fun, music and ginger, and thoroughly made good. The dancing of the Millership Sisters on the mat is a pleasing feature of the act. They make two changes of costume and Harry Fox's humor gets a good many laughs. He is original and lively, has a good singing voice. Closed strong after an encore.
KINETOGRAPH. "Pat and the Four Hundred." The kinetograph films recently have not been as strong as we wished, owing to the fact that they lack in comedy. However, this one is a ripper and brings the laugh all the way through.
GENERAL REMARKS. Owing to the non appearance of Dr. Herman in the afternoon, the show ran a little behind in time. At the same time it it made good even without him, as it is a lively summer program. With Dr. Herman in the bill, it ought to be a winner, if only weather conditions give us half a chance.
DR. HERMAN. The Electrical King. 24 min. F. S. Owing to the fact that Dr. Herman's paraphernalia did not arrive from Brighton Beach in time for the afternoon show, his first performance did not take place until tonight. It made a hit all right. The Doctor is a real showman right from the first, inspiring confidence with a large frame and impressive personality, speaking clearly and pleasantly. His little lecture was listened to with great interest and his experiments bright some applause. But when he called the man upon the stage to be experimented upon, the fun was fast and furious. As a summer laughing act it is a corker, and helps strengthen an ideal hot-weather show.

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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. AUG. 1, 1910. BALLERINI'S DOGS. 11 min. F.S. About a dozen dogs and a cat, all very well trained. Paraphernalia is showman-like, and the act runs smoothly without the trainer's command or use of the whip. Received considerable applause throughout and closed well. Makes a very acceptable opener, being particularly a good children's act. CARL RANDALL. 10 min. in one. This is a mighty clever chap, and would do us well on his own account even if he did not bill himself as "The American Laddie Cliff." In some respects he is good, if not better, notably in his eccentric dancing. He certainly has a future. MRS. WILLIAM E. ANNIS & CO. 18 min. F.S. Mrs. Annis has been very fortunate in securing the aid of an excellent violinist and 'cellist and also a tenor of quality. All three of the latter made hits, while Mrs. Annis, besides making a mighty pretty picture at the piano, accompanies them with grace and finish. Although we are careful to keep the tragedy of her life out of the advertising, nevertheless, everybody knows who she is, and undoubtedly this adds to her drawing power among the curious. Aside from that, it is a mighty good act and pleased our audience today. PATSY DOYLE. 15 min. in one. Brought a new line of material which was great, all delivered, of course, in Patsy's own characteristic manner. In fact, he was a big laugh all the way through, and at times he was actually stopped. His parodics went strong, his eccentric dancing likewise. One of the most original acts in the business. WILLIAM HAWTREY & CO. "Compromised." 25 min. F.S. This is the second presentation of this sketch here. It is of the melodramatic order and admirably well presented by Mr. Hawtrey and his support-Miss Mare and Mr. Ling. Held the interest of the audience intensely. The climax is strong and received a good hand. CUNNINGHAM & MARION. 13 min. in one. Same act as presented here before, with a few variations. One works straight, one eccentric comedy. Do good acrobatic work, a little eccentric dancing, with a running-fire of patter. Received some scattered applause throughout, and finished well after the high kicking. DR. HERMAN. See criticism after general remarks. FOUR READINGS. 11 min. F.S. This is a good athletic act, all of them making a pleasing appearance in athletic costume, using a gymnasium set. Their athletic stunts are of the regulation order in ground tumbling, all of them getting good applause. Good close after the pedestal stunt. HARRY FOX & MILLERSHIP SISTERS. 19 min. in one. This is a lively, light warm-weather act, full of fun, music and ginger, and thoroughly made good. The dancing of the Millership Sisters on the mat is a pleasing feature of the act. They make two changes of costume and Harry Fox's humor gets a good many laughs. He is original and lively, has a good singing voice. Closed strong after an encore. KINETOGRAPH. "Pat and the Four Hundred." The kinetograph films recently have not been as strong as we wished, owing to the fact that they lack in comedy. However, this one is a ripper and brings the laugh all the way through. GENERAL REMARKS. Owing to the non appearance of Dr. Herman in the afternoon, the show ran a little behind in time. At the same time it it made good even without him, as it is a lively summer program. With Dr. Herman in the bill, it ought to be a winner, if only weather conditions give us half a chance. DR. HERMAN. The Electrical King. 24 min. F. S. Owing to the fact that Dr. Herman's paraphernalia did not arrive from Brighton Beach in time for the afternoon show, his first performance did not take place until tonight. It made a hit all right. The Doctor is a real showman right from the first, inspiring confidence with a large frame and impressive personality, speaking clearly and pleasantly. His little lecture was listened to with great interest and his experiments bright some applause. But when he called the man upon the stage to be experimented upon, the fun was fast and furious. As a summer laughing act it is a corker, and helps strengthen an ideal hot-weather show.