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

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK OF DEC. 26, 1910.
W. W. Prosser.
SCHAAR-WHEELER TRIO: Two men and a woman in a bicycle act, one man and woman straight, the other man comedy kid. They introduce an interesting routine of work, all of which held the attention and at various times gained applause. Quite a number of very good tricks shown. The act made an excellent opener. Closed strong. 12 minutes, garden in 5.
CARL RANDALL: "The American Lad". Carl got along very nicely all the way through, giving his various numbers with success. He has improved greatly since here a year ago and must now be classed as a thorough professional. Finished strong. 10 minutes, street in 1.
MILTON & DE LONG SISTERS: In an extravagant comedy sketch, "20 Minutes Lay Over at Alfalfa Junction". Milton is a rube station agent and a sort of Poo Bah representing the various characters introduced by a change of cap on which is marked his official position,- agent, fireman, mail clerk, etc. The two girls are supposed to be vaudeville performers. There is between the three people in the way of cross fire conversation. The act is a very good laughing number and scored heavily all the way through. It is without rhyme or reason, but light and entertaining, and it thorough made good. The interest is varied through the introduction of musical numbers on the melodian and a saxaphone trio for a finish. Open special set in 3, close in 1; 21 minutes.
SWAT MILLIGAN: In "A Base Ball Episode". Comedy base ball sketch, three men one woman. The act opens with a moving picture showing a ball game, then goes to exterior set representing outside of ball park. There is a lot of comedy and action between the various participants in the piece, some of which gained laughs and a good amount of which went by without creating any impression. All in all the act scored moderately well, achieving a moderately strong finish. It looks as though it would be the kind of offering that would not be greatly appreciated except by a "fan audience". Special set in 5, 19 minutes.
KATHLEEN CLIFFORD: Introducing songs and impersonations. Her various numbers were moderately well received, none of them scoring heavily. Her changes are made behind an illuminated screen, and of course this added to the interest of the act. All in all she fared but moderately well, finishing fairly strong. Special set in 3, close in 1; 20 minutes.
EDWARDS' SCHOOLBOYS AND GIRLS: Good comedy act that won a lot of laughs and held the attention all the way through. Hadn't the slightest trouble in holding the interest at all times and scored an unusually strong finish. 28 minutes, plain chamber in 3.
HOWARD & NORTH: This act made the biggest kind of a hit. They were given a good round of applause at the rise of the curtain and the laughs were almost without number as the various comedy points were brought out. Could hardly imagine an act doing better. Special in 1 1/2, 24 minutes.
FERRY: "The Frog Man". A most excellent contortionist who has provided himself with an elaborate set, making a scenic novelty of unusual interest. His work acquired and held the attention from beginning to end. Finished strong. 9 minutes, special in 4.

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK OF DEC. 26, 1910. W. W. Prosser. SCHAAR-WHEELER TRIO: Two men and a woman in a bicycle act, one man and woman straight, the other man comedy kid. They introduce an interesting routine of work, all of which held the attention and at various times gained applause. Quite a number of very good tricks shown. The act made an excellent opener. Closed strong. 12 minutes, garden in 5. CARL RANDALL: "The American Lad". Carl got along very nicely all the way through, giving his various numbers with success. He has improved greatly since here a year ago and must now be classed as a thorough professional. Finished strong. 10 minutes, street in 1. MILTON & DE LONG SISTERS: In an extravagant comedy sketch, "20 Minutes Lay Over at Alfalfa Junction". Milton is a rube station agent and a sort of Poo Bah representing the various characters introduced by a change of cap on which is marked his official position,- agent, fireman, mail clerk, etc. The two girls are supposed to be vaudeville performers. There is between the three people in the way of cross fire conversation. The act is a very good laughing number and scored heavily all the way through. It is without rhyme or reason, but light and entertaining, and it thorough made good. The interest is varied through the introduction of musical numbers on the melodian and a saxaphone trio for a finish. Open special set in 3, close in 1; 21 minutes. SWAT MILLIGAN: In "A Base Ball Episode". Comedy base ball sketch, three men one woman. The act opens with a moving picture showing a ball game, then goes to exterior set representing outside of ball park. There is a lot of comedy and action between the various participants in the piece, some of which gained laughs and a good amount of which went by without creating any impression. All in all the act scored moderately well, achieving a moderately strong finish. It looks as though it would be the kind of offering that would not be greatly appreciated except by a "fan audience". Special set in 5, 19 minutes. KATHLEEN CLIFFORD: Introducing songs and impersonations. Her various numbers were moderately well received, none of them scoring heavily. Her changes are made behind an illuminated screen, and of course this added to the interest of the act. All in all she fared but moderately well, finishing fairly strong. Special set in 3, close in 1; 20 minutes. EDWARDS' SCHOOLBOYS AND GIRLS: Good comedy act that won a lot of laughs and held the attention all the way through. Hadn't the slightest trouble in holding the interest at all times and scored an unusually strong finish. 28 minutes, plain chamber in 3. HOWARD & NORTH: This act made the biggest kind of a hit. They were given a good round of applause at the rise of the curtain and the laughs were almost without number as the various comedy points were brought out. Could hardly imagine an act doing better. Special in 1 1/2, 24 minutes. FERRY: "The Frog Man". A most excellent contortionist who has provided himself with an elaborate set, making a scenic novelty of unusual interest. His work acquired and held the attention from beginning to end. Finished strong. 9 minutes, special in 4.