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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 JANUARY 30, 1911.
W. W. PROSSER.
VITTORIO & GEORGETTO: "The Upside-Down Boys". This act does a combination of hand-balancing, hand-dancing and a burlesque prize fight finish that proved very acceptable. One does comedy, the other straight, and there was applause distributed all along the line with a moderately strong finish. Perfectly satisfactory. 10 minutes, garden in 5, special in 2.
FRED JARVIS & FREDERICKA HARRISON: In a little comedy skit, "It Happened in the Summer Time". This act proved to be very entertaining, winning any number of laughs and several rounds of applause. It is not to be classed as great but is decidedly acceptable and is away from the beaten path. There is enough story to keep up the interest, one or two songs, some good comedy pantomime, all of which is new and which proved acceptable. The number can be improved by condensation, as it consumes a little too much time. I shall talk to Jarvis along this line and believe he will agree with me. A little song and dance as the finish in One rounded out the number in nice shape, giving them a strong finish. 19 minutes, special in 2, olio in 1.
THE FIVE ARMANIS: Two women, three men. One man plays guitar, the remaining four are vocalists. Mandolin is also introduced. The vocal numbers are of the better class, and all of them won favor. The act held the attention all the way through. and scored heavily at the finish. Special in 3, olio in 1, 15 minutes.
EVA TAYLOR & CO.: In "Chums". This is a crackin' good legitimate comedy sketch, excellently played and staged appropriately and in a most careful manner. The story is exceedingly well worked out and the laughs follow each other in rapid succession. The act in its entirety is one of the best we have had for a long time. The individual work of every one of the four was wholly satisfactory and the finish was strong. 28 minutes, special in 3.
MINNIE ST. CLAIR: "The Girl from Missouri". This character comedienne proved a veritable riot, continuous laughter greeting her almost from the time she entered until she finished. A genuine hit. 13 minutes, olio in 1.
THE ROLFONIANS: The best musical act that has ever played the house. There is more style, finish and merit to this number than in half a dozen ordinary so-called musical offerings. Mr. Rolfe is an artist, and he has surrounded himself with a capable company of musicians. The act went big all the way through and deserved to, as it possesses an unusual degree of merit. The setting is appropriate and in good taste. The people are all well dressed and the act in every way was a great big success. 24 minutes, special in 5.
LEW HAWKINS: Held the stage for 18 minutes and had them all the time. Finished strong. 18 minutes, street in 1.
ROYAL TOKIO JAPS: Made a very good closing number, doing about everything this nation of people have ever been known to accomplish. Notwithstanding the unusual length of the show they had no trouble in holding all until the finish. Thoroughly satisfactory. Special in 5, 16 min.

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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 1911. W. W. PROSSER. VITTORIO & GEORGETTO: "The Upside-Down Boys". This act does a combination of hand-balancing, hand-dancing and a burlesque prize fight finish that proved very acceptable. One does comedy, the other straight, and there was applause distributed all along the line with a moderately strong finish. Perfectly satisfactory. 10 minutes, garden in 5, special in 2. FRED JARVIS & FREDERICKA HARRISON: In a little comedy skit, "It Happened in the Summer Time". This act proved to be very entertaining, winning any number of laughs and several rounds of applause. It is not to be classed as great but is decidedly acceptable and is away from the beaten path. There is enough story to keep up the interest, one or two songs, some good comedy pantomime, all of which is new and which proved acceptable. The number can be improved by condensation, as it consumes a little too much time. I shall talk to Jarvis along this line and believe he will agree with me. A little song and dance as the finish in One rounded out the number in nice shape, giving them a strong finish. 19 minutes, special in 2, olio in 1. THE FIVE ARMANIS: Two women, three men. One man plays guitar, the remaining four are vocalists. Mandolin is also introduced. The vocal numbers are of the better class, and all of them won favor. The act held the attention all the way through. and scored heavily at the finish. Special in 3, olio in 1, 15 minutes. EVA TAYLOR & CO.: In "Chums". This is a crackin' good legitimate comedy sketch, excellently played and staged appropriately and in a most careful manner. The story is exceedingly well worked out and the laughs follow each other in rapid succession. The act in its entirety is one of the best we have had for a long time. The individual work of every one of the four was wholly satisfactory and the finish was strong. 28 minutes, special in 3. MINNIE ST. CLAIR: "The Girl from Missouri". This character comedienne proved a veritable riot, continuous laughter greeting her almost from the time she entered until she finished. A genuine hit. 13 minutes, olio in 1. THE ROLFONIANS: The best musical act that has ever played the house. There is more style, finish and merit to this number than in half a dozen ordinary so-called musical offerings. Mr. Rolfe is an artist, and he has surrounded himself with a capable company of musicians. The act went big all the way through and deserved to, as it possesses an unusual degree of merit. The setting is appropriate and in good taste. The people are all well dressed and the act in every way was a great big success. 24 minutes, special in 5. LEW HAWKINS: Held the stage for 18 minutes and had them all the time. Finished strong. 18 minutes, street in 1. ROYAL TOKIO JAPS: Made a very good closing number, doing about everything this nation of people have ever been known to accomplish. Notwithstanding the unusual length of the show they had no trouble in holding all until the finish. Thoroughly satisfactory. Special in 5, 16 min.