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Managers' report book, November 13, 1916-January 21, 1918

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CITY PHILA.    THEATRE B. F. KEITH'S    Week of JAN. 15, 1917
PICTURE. Special Feature Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria." 29 min. This is the first episode and was given in two parts, two sections being shown at the opening of the show and one after the last act. It was heavily advertised and held interest.
MILLER & MACK. 10 min. Two boys, very clever dancers. Have a good routine of numbers and finished to a big hand.
ARTHUR SULLIVAN & CO. 15 min. "A Drawing from Life." A slang character sketch with comedy talk and situations, and a sentimental finish that gives it a dramatic touch. Held close attention and finished strong.
HUNTING & FRANCES. 22 min. "Love Blossoms." The same act they have been using for the past two seasons but it went as well as ever and finished well with the dancing bit.
"SPORTS IN THE ALPS." 9 min. A new acrobatic novelty with seven men. They appear in a picturesque stage setting with appropriate costumes. They have a wonderful routine of spring-board tricks which brought frequent applause and they registered a distinctive hit for an acrobatic act.
MONTGOEMERY & PERRY. 24 min. These two boys have a "nut" act that is a riot of laughter from start to finish. Their piano-playing, songs and comedy made a big hit with our audience and at the finish they were forced to take several bows.
OLIVE WYNDHAM & CO. 23 min. "The Sweetmeat Game" is an unusual playlet from Ruth Comfort Mitchell's poems and entirely different from anything vaudeville has seen. Three principals are used in Chinese characters and the sketch has the advantage of unusually good playing. Miss Wyndham's legitimate successes make her a drawing card and the sketch was very well received.
BELLE BAKER. 22 min. Sang five songs, only two of which were used by her on her last visit here. She was just as big a hit as ever, finishing to a tremendous hand of applause.
JAMES B. CARSON & CO. "The Models Abroad." 47 min. A new tabloid musical comedy in three scenes and a company of fourteen. A sort of sequel to "The Red Heads" in which Mr. Carson appeared last season. It contains some good musical numbers and plenty of action. A display of gowns on the models is a big feature. In the closing position of a late show, the act went over in good shape although it can hardly be said to be as good as its predecessor.
GENERAL REMARKS. With the Mrs. Vernon Castle Picture as a special feature and running a half-hour, this was a tremendous show, but despite its length played unusually well and there were several big applause hits.
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MONTGOMERY & PERRY. The speaking about people leaving the theatre during their act.

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CITY PHILA. THEATRE B. F. KEITH'S Week of JAN. 15, 1917 PICTURE. Special Feature Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria." 29 min. This is the first episode and was given in two parts, two sections being shown at the opening of the show and one after the last act. It was heavily advertised and held interest. MILLER & MACK. 10 min. Two boys, very clever dancers. Have a good routine of numbers and finished to a big hand. ARTHUR SULLIVAN & CO. 15 min. "A Drawing from Life." A slang character sketch with comedy talk and situations, and a sentimental finish that gives it a dramatic touch. Held close attention and finished strong. HUNTING & FRANCES. 22 min. "Love Blossoms." The same act they have been using for the past two seasons but it went as well as ever and finished well with the dancing bit. "SPORTS IN THE ALPS." 9 min. A new acrobatic novelty with seven men. They appear in a picturesque stage setting with appropriate costumes. They have a wonderful routine of spring-board tricks which brought frequent applause and they registered a distinctive hit for an acrobatic act. MONTGOEMERY & PERRY. 24 min. These two boys have a "nut" act that is a riot of laughter from start to finish. Their piano-playing, songs and comedy made a big hit with our audience and at the finish they were forced to take several bows. OLIVE WYNDHAM & CO. 23 min. "The Sweetmeat Game" is an unusual playlet from Ruth Comfort Mitchell's poems and entirely different from anything vaudeville has seen. Three principals are used in Chinese characters and the sketch has the advantage of unusually good playing. Miss Wyndham's legitimate successes make her a drawing card and the sketch was very well received. BELLE BAKER. 22 min. Sang five songs, only two of which were used by her on her last visit here. She was just as big a hit as ever, finishing to a tremendous hand of applause. JAMES B. CARSON & CO. "The Models Abroad." 47 min. A new tabloid musical comedy in three scenes and a company of fourteen. A sort of sequel to "The Red Heads" in which Mr. Carson appeared last season. It contains some good musical numbers and plenty of action. A display of gowns on the models is a big feature. In the closing position of a late show, the act went over in good shape although it can hardly be said to be as good as its predecessor. GENERAL REMARKS. With the Mrs. Vernon Castle Picture as a special feature and running a half-hour, this was a tremendous show, but despite its length played unusually well and there were several big applause hits. CUT MONTGOMERY & PERRY. The speaking about people leaving the theatre during their act.