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Keith-Albee managers' report book, October 27, 1913-May 11, 1914
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H. T. JORDAN PHILADELPHIA SHOW. APRIL 20, 1914. MAREENA, [KELTON? MELTON?] & MAREENA. 9 min. F. S. A very showy hand-to-hand balancing act with enough comedy mixed in to add action. The hand-to-hand work is clean cut, skilful and handled in excellent style. A very good opener. PAUL LaCROIX. 9 min. in one. Introduced some new juggling tricks with hats, all of which were handled skilfully and won plenty of laughs. The girl is neatly dressed. Gets plenty of effect out of the trap drumming, and adds considerably to LaCroix' act. His "Dancing Hat" number was, or course, the usual big hit. Act was well liked and closed strong. THOS. P. JACKSON & CO. 15 min. F.S. In a dramatic sketch, "A Letter from Home." This sketch has an interesting story with strong situations and some comedy to lighten it up. The breezy style of Jackson adds a humorous vein and the little playlet with plenty of warm favor. Held down the spot in an acceptable manner. DARRELL & CONWAY. 20 min. "Behind the Scenes." F. S., close in One. The novelty stands out strong. The act is a hit right from the start. Miss Darrell got a lot of laughs for her comedy talk and after the two blacked up on the stage, they put over a couple of songs which scored solidly. Miss Darrell made three changes of costume. As a number four act this was a clean-up. CORRADINI'S ANIMALS. 13 min. F. S. The claim that this is the best animal act of its kind in the world is fully warranted. It scores a hundred per cent on looks alone. The principal interest centers in the two zebras and the wonderfully trained elephant. The routine of tricks is showy and held interest throughout. Frequent and liberal applause. A very strong point in this act's favor is the remarkable clean appearance of the animals. A positive hit, closing to solid applause. CLARK & VERDI. 15 min. These two boys have a new kind of a talking act that wins instant favor. Have a good lot of cross-fire talk delivered in an odd way and the laughs started early and held up well throughout. Their travesty singing was also a big hit and they closed with a laugh and applause with their burlesque quarrel. ROBERT L. DAILEY & CO. 21 min. "Our Bob." This is just a bunch of nonsense from start to finish with Dailey the central figure all the time. Miss Armstrong and Roberts furnish excellent foils for Dailey's chatter and repartee. There were plenty of laughs and a whole lot of action and a singing finish that put the act over in good shape. Liberal amount of applause at the finish. RYAN & LEE. 16 min. This young couple have a mixture of "nut" stuff which suited the audience just right. They were given a warm welcome on their appearance and kept the laughs and applause going while they occupied the stage, finishing very strong with their dancing. Act scored a big hit. "THE RED HEADS." 50 min. The return of Lasky's best girl act scored just as big a hit as was expected after the way it was received on its first visit. All the principals received a warm welcome and the act met with the same solid approval as before. No changes have been made, but the act still remains in its place at the head of its class. It held the house seated after a long show and closed big. "H. B. B." AND PUBLIC DEDGER MOTION PICTURE NEWS WEEKLY. This is a local series on the order of the Pathe Weekly. In addition to having a great deal of local interest, the pictures are well taken; in fact, consider this the most satisfactory reel we have had in months. GEN. REMARKS. Our Eleventh Annual Spring Vaudeville Festival. A corking good show without a weak number, every act scoring in its spot. CUTS THOS. P. JACKSON. Word "God."
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H. T. JORDAN PHILADELPHIA SHOW. APRIL 20, 1914. MAREENA, [KELTON? MELTON?] & MAREENA. 9 min. F. S. A very showy hand-to-hand balancing act with enough comedy mixed in to add action. The hand-to-hand work is clean cut, skilful and handled in excellent style. A very good opener. PAUL LaCROIX. 9 min. in one. Introduced some new juggling tricks with hats, all of which were handled skilfully and won plenty of laughs. The girl is neatly dressed. Gets plenty of effect out of the trap drumming, and adds considerably to LaCroix' act. His "Dancing Hat" number was, or course, the usual big hit. Act was well liked and closed strong. THOS. P. JACKSON & CO. 15 min. F.S. In a dramatic sketch, "A Letter from Home." This sketch has an interesting story with strong situations and some comedy to lighten it up. The breezy style of Jackson adds a humorous vein and the little playlet with plenty of warm favor. Held down the spot in an acceptable manner. DARRELL & CONWAY. 20 min. "Behind the Scenes." F. S., close in One. The novelty stands out strong. The act is a hit right from the start. Miss Darrell got a lot of laughs for her comedy talk and after the two blacked up on the stage, they put over a couple of songs which scored solidly. Miss Darrell made three changes of costume. As a number four act this was a clean-up. CORRADINI'S ANIMALS. 13 min. F. S. The claim that this is the best animal act of its kind in the world is fully warranted. It scores a hundred per cent on looks alone. The principal interest centers in the two zebras and the wonderfully trained elephant. The routine of tricks is showy and held interest throughout. Frequent and liberal applause. A very strong point in this act's favor is the remarkable clean appearance of the animals. A positive hit, closing to solid applause. CLARK & VERDI. 15 min. These two boys have a new kind of a talking act that wins instant favor. Have a good lot of cross-fire talk delivered in an odd way and the laughs started early and held up well throughout. Their travesty singing was also a big hit and they closed with a laugh and applause with their burlesque quarrel. ROBERT L. DAILEY & CO. 21 min. "Our Bob." This is just a bunch of nonsense from start to finish with Dailey the central figure all the time. Miss Armstrong and Roberts furnish excellent foils for Dailey's chatter and repartee. There were plenty of laughs and a whole lot of action and a singing finish that put the act over in good shape. Liberal amount of applause at the finish. RYAN & LEE. 16 min. This young couple have a mixture of "nut" stuff which suited the audience just right. They were given a warm welcome on their appearance and kept the laughs and applause going while they occupied the stage, finishing very strong with their dancing. Act scored a big hit. "THE RED HEADS." 50 min. The return of Lasky's best girl act scored just as big a hit as was expected after the way it was received on its first visit. All the principals received a warm welcome and the act met with the same solid approval as before. No changes have been made, but the act still remains in its place at the head of its class. It held the house seated after a long show and closed big. "H. B. B." AND PUBLIC DEDGER MOTION PICTURE NEWS WEEKLY. This is a local series on the order of the Pathe Weekly. In addition to having a great deal of local interest, the pictures are well taken; in fact, consider this the most satisfactory reel we have had in months. GEN. REMARKS. Our Eleventh Annual Spring Vaudeville Festival. A corking good show without a weak number, every act scoring in its spot. CUTS THOS. P. JACKSON. Word "God."
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