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Keith-Albee managers' report book, October 27, 1913-May 11, 1914
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PITTSBURGH, PA. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. DEC. 22, 1913. Thanks to good old Capt. Anson, we had the best Pre-Christmas week Monday opening the Grand has had in several years, and thanks to all the other performers, an excellent bill. ALEXANDER BROS. 8 min. in Two. Ball Bouncers. these men have attained a degree of expertness in bouncing rubber balls that is truly marvelous; best of all, they have devised some unique stunts to exploit their cleverness. The comedy, however, is worthless. CHIEF. CAPAULICAN. 15 min. in One. An Araucano Indian from Chili with a cultivated singing voice, a fine personality and a fund of humor. Capaulican sings in French and English with a voice of liquid purity and expression worthy of a Grand Opera Star. He is an impressive and humorous speaker. This, I regard as an act that might be featured advantageously. It is good for any spot in the bill. McCONNELL & SIMPSON. "The Right Girl." Sketch, full stage. 25 minutes. This act is again a scream from start to finish. Miss McConnell is a comedienne with an infectious laugh and a sort of buffoonery that, in spite of its roughness, is not at all offensive. CAPTAIN ANSON. 15 min. in One. "The Grand Old Man of Baseball." Capt. Anson is doing a monologue written by George M. Cohan, "A Reminiscence of other days on the diamond." He includes a baseball recitation quite effectively rendered, and concludes by dancing "Turkey in the Straw." This latter is really the best thing he does and struck our audience as being supremely funny. Capt. Anson is sure to bring many times his salary into the house. In Pittsburgh, the Governor of Pennsylvania attended with a party of friends, and when referred to by Anson as being one of the ball players of the all American team in the famous trip around the world, Governor Tener, responding to hearty hand clapping, arose in the box and delivered a neat little speech. It was a delightful occasion and indicated just what "Pop" Anson is worth as a drawing card. Properly exploited in advance, as we exploited him here, there is no doubt that he will arouse the keenest interest of everybody who cares for the National pastime. DUFFY & LORENZ. 18 min. in Two. Special drop. A neat little singing and patter act by a young man who recalls Jack Norworth in manner and voice, and a rather attractive young woman with very little voice. ETHEL GREEN. 13 min. in One. Miss Green is a very clever girl and is getting over this week in spite of a repertoire of rather colorless songs. She has too attractive a personality to be wasted on material such as she offers us this week. MILTON POLLOCK & CO. 16 min., full stage, office set. "Speaking to Father." A George Ade playlet. We have already played this act on one previous occasion, but it is getting as many laughs this week as it got on its first visit. It is full of Adeisms and is very capably played. BRONSON & BALDWIN. 15 min. in Two. Special drop. An excellent, snappy singing and patter act with a rousing dance for a finale and a take-off on the automobile. Mr. Bronson is a good light comedian and Miss Baldwin a pretty and attractive comedienne. MABELLE & SYLVAN BALLET. 18 min., full stage. Wood. this is the act Mabelle gave at the New York Hippodrome. The dancer is supported by a dozen of eight coryphees, and presents half a dozen divertisements in splendid style. There is still doubt in my mind, however, that the latter day vaudeville patrons care a rap for classical dancing, however well it may be
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PITTSBURGH, PA. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. DEC. 22, 1913. Thanks to good old Capt. Anson, we had the best Pre-Christmas week Monday opening the Grand has had in several years, and thanks to all the other performers, an excellent bill. ALEXANDER BROS. 8 min. in Two. Ball Bouncers. these men have attained a degree of expertness in bouncing rubber balls that is truly marvelous; best of all, they have devised some unique stunts to exploit their cleverness. The comedy, however, is worthless. CHIEF. CAPAULICAN. 15 min. in One. An Araucano Indian from Chili with a cultivated singing voice, a fine personality and a fund of humor. Capaulican sings in French and English with a voice of liquid purity and expression worthy of a Grand Opera Star. He is an impressive and humorous speaker. This, I regard as an act that might be featured advantageously. It is good for any spot in the bill. McCONNELL & SIMPSON. "The Right Girl." Sketch, full stage. 25 minutes. This act is again a scream from start to finish. Miss McConnell is a comedienne with an infectious laugh and a sort of buffoonery that, in spite of its roughness, is not at all offensive. CAPTAIN ANSON. 15 min. in One. "The Grand Old Man of Baseball." Capt. Anson is doing a monologue written by George M. Cohan, "A Reminiscence of other days on the diamond." He includes a baseball recitation quite effectively rendered, and concludes by dancing "Turkey in the Straw." This latter is really the best thing he does and struck our audience as being supremely funny. Capt. Anson is sure to bring many times his salary into the house. In Pittsburgh, the Governor of Pennsylvania attended with a party of friends, and when referred to by Anson as being one of the ball players of the all American team in the famous trip around the world, Governor Tener, responding to hearty hand clapping, arose in the box and delivered a neat little speech. It was a delightful occasion and indicated just what "Pop" Anson is worth as a drawing card. Properly exploited in advance, as we exploited him here, there is no doubt that he will arouse the keenest interest of everybody who cares for the National pastime. DUFFY & LORENZ. 18 min. in Two. Special drop. A neat little singing and patter act by a young man who recalls Jack Norworth in manner and voice, and a rather attractive young woman with very little voice. ETHEL GREEN. 13 min. in One. Miss Green is a very clever girl and is getting over this week in spite of a repertoire of rather colorless songs. She has too attractive a personality to be wasted on material such as she offers us this week. MILTON POLLOCK & CO. 16 min., full stage, office set. "Speaking to Father." A George Ade playlet. We have already played this act on one previous occasion, but it is getting as many laughs this week as it got on its first visit. It is full of Adeisms and is very capably played. BRONSON & BALDWIN. 15 min. in Two. Special drop. An excellent, snappy singing and patter act with a rousing dance for a finale and a take-off on the automobile. Mr. Bronson is a good light comedian and Miss Baldwin a pretty and attractive comedienne. MABELLE & SYLVAN BALLET. 18 min., full stage. Wood. this is the act Mabelle gave at the New York Hippodrome. The dancer is supported by a dozen of eight coryphees, and presents half a dozen divertisements in splendid style. There is still doubt in my mind, however, that the latter day vaudeville patrons care a rap for classical dancing, however well it may be
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