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Keith-Albee managers' report book, June 13, 1910-February 20, 1911
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C. E. BANNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. OCT 31, 1910. ROYAL COLIBRIS. 10 min. F.S. Three boys, two of them in girl costumes, one of them in military. The various ground tumbling and acrobatic stunts show long training. This includes a bounding mat in the form of a bed, and table and chairs. Every stunt got strong applause, and the work of the three rolling about the stage, over and under tables, got immense applause. This certainly makes a ripping opener. LEO CARRILLO. 14 min. in one. Made a bigger hit than ever with his Chinese dialect material, his imitations of birds and animals, an automobilist in trouble, etc. A born entertainer, and a man who goes strong on my bill. Abundant applause and a strong finish. THOSE FRENCH GIRLS. 11 min. F. S. This is a ripping typical Parisian set. It is beatuifully staged with an illuminated set and the work of the girls, whether doing ground tumbling or on the trapeze is immense and gets constant applause. That the French know how to put an act on in an artistic manner, is certainly given strong evidence in this feature. One splendid act, and closed big. WILL H. FOX. 24 min. in one. A mighty interesting and versatile entertainer. Has abundance of original material and does everything extremely well, whether it is telling a story, doing a melodramatic travesty, speaking a song or rendering burlesque on the piano. Held the interest of the audience throughout with laughter and applause and made a strong finish. Appears in a red broadcloth suit and has a very magnetic personality. An act that would go anywhere with credit. GERTRUDE HOFFMANN. 51 min. There is no doubt that Miss Hoffmann has perfected her act since it was seen here last. It was a great hit in the previous occasion, but this time it showed such perfection and versatility that one cannot help becoming as enthusiastic as the audience certainly was this afternoon. The Blue Danube number was especially fine, and received big applause. In fact, every one of her numbers was well received, and each feature of the act seemed better than the previous one. Her various impersonations included Eddie Foy, Ethel Barrymore, George M. Cohan, Eva Tanguay, Ruth St. Denis, Anna Held, Isadora Duncan, Harry Lauder, Valeska Suratt, Alice Lloyd and Eddie Leonard. Miss Hoffmann did not do the Kellermann stunt, although the Kellermann girls won an immense hand with their tank work and their comedy. This is certainly the greatest act in vaudeville, and it is amazing that Miss Hoffmann has the endurance to stand the strain. An immense finish with masses of flowers, curtain-calls and a speech. HOARD & NORTH. 24 min. in one. This sketch went stronger than ever. Really one of the most natural comedy sketches of character in all vaudeville. Held the interest of the audience throughout and made a big finish. It has more heart interest and quite as much comedy, in my estimation, as their former feature, "Those Were Happy Days." THE UESSEMS. 17 min. F.S. It is a pity that this act has to follow Hoffmann and close the show, as it belongs up in the body of the bill and is one of the most artistic and skilful acrobatic features ever seen. More people have been added to the act since it was here before and in every way it is perfected and made more interesting. Splendid applause throughout and a smashing finish. KINETOGRAPH. "Butter-Making in Normandie." A very interesting film. GENERAL REMARKS. It would have been extremely hard to have surrounded such a wonderful star as Hoffmann, with a better playing show than we have here this week. Every act, both preceding and following Hoffmann, was extremely well received. In fact, two or three of them might be called hits. Notwithstanding the fact that the New York Hippodrome show is in town against us, as well as superior attractions at the other theatres, there is no question but what the bill here not only Hoffmann, but the added strength of the other numbers, will do business over all of them. Capacity house this afternoon and tremendous sale for balance of the week.
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C. E. BANNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. OCT 31, 1910. ROYAL COLIBRIS. 10 min. F.S. Three boys, two of them in girl costumes, one of them in military. The various ground tumbling and acrobatic stunts show long training. This includes a bounding mat in the form of a bed, and table and chairs. Every stunt got strong applause, and the work of the three rolling about the stage, over and under tables, got immense applause. This certainly makes a ripping opener. LEO CARRILLO. 14 min. in one. Made a bigger hit than ever with his Chinese dialect material, his imitations of birds and animals, an automobilist in trouble, etc. A born entertainer, and a man who goes strong on my bill. Abundant applause and a strong finish. THOSE FRENCH GIRLS. 11 min. F. S. This is a ripping typical Parisian set. It is beatuifully staged with an illuminated set and the work of the girls, whether doing ground tumbling or on the trapeze is immense and gets constant applause. That the French know how to put an act on in an artistic manner, is certainly given strong evidence in this feature. One splendid act, and closed big. WILL H. FOX. 24 min. in one. A mighty interesting and versatile entertainer. Has abundance of original material and does everything extremely well, whether it is telling a story, doing a melodramatic travesty, speaking a song or rendering burlesque on the piano. Held the interest of the audience throughout with laughter and applause and made a strong finish. Appears in a red broadcloth suit and has a very magnetic personality. An act that would go anywhere with credit. GERTRUDE HOFFMANN. 51 min. There is no doubt that Miss Hoffmann has perfected her act since it was seen here last. It was a great hit in the previous occasion, but this time it showed such perfection and versatility that one cannot help becoming as enthusiastic as the audience certainly was this afternoon. The Blue Danube number was especially fine, and received big applause. In fact, every one of her numbers was well received, and each feature of the act seemed better than the previous one. Her various impersonations included Eddie Foy, Ethel Barrymore, George M. Cohan, Eva Tanguay, Ruth St. Denis, Anna Held, Isadora Duncan, Harry Lauder, Valeska Suratt, Alice Lloyd and Eddie Leonard. Miss Hoffmann did not do the Kellermann stunt, although the Kellermann girls won an immense hand with their tank work and their comedy. This is certainly the greatest act in vaudeville, and it is amazing that Miss Hoffmann has the endurance to stand the strain. An immense finish with masses of flowers, curtain-calls and a speech. HOARD & NORTH. 24 min. in one. This sketch went stronger than ever. Really one of the most natural comedy sketches of character in all vaudeville. Held the interest of the audience throughout and made a big finish. It has more heart interest and quite as much comedy, in my estimation, as their former feature, "Those Were Happy Days." THE UESSEMS. 17 min. F.S. It is a pity that this act has to follow Hoffmann and close the show, as it belongs up in the body of the bill and is one of the most artistic and skilful acrobatic features ever seen. More people have been added to the act since it was here before and in every way it is perfected and made more interesting. Splendid applause throughout and a smashing finish. KINETOGRAPH. "Butter-Making in Normandie." A very interesting film. GENERAL REMARKS. It would have been extremely hard to have surrounded such a wonderful star as Hoffmann, with a better playing show than we have here this week. Every act, both preceding and following Hoffmann, was extremely well received. In fact, two or three of them might be called hits. Notwithstanding the fact that the New York Hippodrome show is in town against us, as well as superior attractions at the other theatres, there is no question but what the bill here not only Hoffmann, but the added strength of the other numbers, will do business over all of them. Capacity house this afternoon and tremendous sale for balance of the week.
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