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

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HUDSON THEATRE UNION HILL, N.J.    JOHN C. PEEBLES.
Week of January 2, 1911.
DAN RYAN & CO., "The Joy Riders."
Had it not been for the fact that I was an act short this act would have received a blue slip after the matinee. Without exception it is the worst apology for an acrobatic act that has ever been foisted upon the office. It has one redeeming feature. It lasts but seven minutes. Wood in 4. Time 7 min.
MAUD TIFFANY, Singing Comedienne.
Don't know whether the preceding act put a damper on this one but she got a bad start this afternoon. She is a very pretty girl with a good singing voice and a nice personality and wears some good looking clothes. Was a little long in making her changes at the matinee and the holiday crowd got uneasy. Went much better at night. Olio in 1. Time 12 min.
EDDIE DE NOYER & ROSE [DAMIE?], The Chitty-Chats.
A very good act for this spot and went over exceedingly well. DeNoyer has discarded the tramp make-up and now has an act that is clean and enjoyable throughout. Ought to do well on any bill in this spot. Street in 1. Time 19 min.
EMMA DUNN & CO., in "The Baby."
This is the star of "Mother" in a comedy-dramatic sketch that grips one and has the necessary punch to make it land. Scene is laid in the reception room of a foundling asylum. Miss Dunn plays the part of a German mother who is forced to leave her baby for adoption. She returns soon after to claim the child but the authorities refuse to give it up. Her emotional pleading finally induces the young doctor to break the rules of the establishment and the curtain falls on a big laugh. Although the story is serious the comedy is skilfully blended and a laugh comes just as the audience is on the verge of tears. Miss Dunn is to be complimented for the magnificent setting she has given her act and she also deserves praise for the excellence of her supporting company. In my opinion the act would be a welcome feature on any program. Special set in 3. Time 17 min.
EIGHT MADCAPS.
Put into the bill tonight to fill the spot left vacant through the non-arrival of the Four Floods. Act simply repeated the hit made here last season. Garden in 3. Time 10 min.
LYONS & YOSCO, The Italian Street Musicians.
The biggest applause hit ever in the house. Audience simply could not get enough of these two boys. Time 18 min.
JAMES F. KELLY & ANNIE M. KENT. "Ginger Snaps."
A genuine "variety" act and one of the big hits of the bill. Put down tonight to close show and held spot in great shape. Fcy in: 2. Time 18 min.
FOUR FLOODS.
Took the Fall River boat from New Bedford and have not yet arrived. If they have luck may be here in time to go on Tuesday.

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HUDSON THEATRE UNION HILL, N.J. JOHN C. PEEBLES. Week of January 2, 1911. DAN RYAN & CO., "The Joy Riders." Had it not been for the fact that I was an act short this act would have received a blue slip after the matinee. Without exception it is the worst apology for an acrobatic act that has ever been foisted upon the office. It has one redeeming feature. It lasts but seven minutes. Wood in 4. Time 7 min. MAUD TIFFANY, Singing Comedienne. Don't know whether the preceding act put a damper on this one but she got a bad start this afternoon. She is a very pretty girl with a good singing voice and a nice personality and wears some good looking clothes. Was a little long in making her changes at the matinee and the holiday crowd got uneasy. Went much better at night. Olio in 1. Time 12 min. EDDIE DE NOYER & ROSE [DAMIE?], The Chitty-Chats. A very good act for this spot and went over exceedingly well. DeNoyer has discarded the tramp make-up and now has an act that is clean and enjoyable throughout. Ought to do well on any bill in this spot. Street in 1. Time 19 min. EMMA DUNN & CO., in "The Baby." This is the star of "Mother" in a comedy-dramatic sketch that grips one and has the necessary punch to make it land. Scene is laid in the reception room of a foundling asylum. Miss Dunn plays the part of a German mother who is forced to leave her baby for adoption. She returns soon after to claim the child but the authorities refuse to give it up. Her emotional pleading finally induces the young doctor to break the rules of the establishment and the curtain falls on a big laugh. Although the story is serious the comedy is skilfully blended and a laugh comes just as the audience is on the verge of tears. Miss Dunn is to be complimented for the magnificent setting she has given her act and she also deserves praise for the excellence of her supporting company. In my opinion the act would be a welcome feature on any program. Special set in 3. Time 17 min. EIGHT MADCAPS. Put into the bill tonight to fill the spot left vacant through the non-arrival of the Four Floods. Act simply repeated the hit made here last season. Garden in 3. Time 10 min. LYONS & YOSCO, The Italian Street Musicians. The biggest applause hit ever in the house. Audience simply could not get enough of these two boys. Time 18 min. JAMES F. KELLY & ANNIE M. KENT. "Ginger Snaps." A genuine "variety" act and one of the big hits of the bill. Put down tonight to close show and held spot in great shape. Fcy in: 2. Time 18 min. FOUR FLOODS. Took the Fall River boat from New Bedford and have not yet arrived. If they have luck may be here in time to go on Tuesday.