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

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PHILADELPHIA    B. F. KEITH'S    FEBRUARY 5,    7
PATHE MOTION PICTURES. 10 min. Very good.
FOUR AKIS. 16 min. A Japanese novelty. Did unusually well in the opening position. Their routine is varied, well staged, the act is attractively dressed and was liberally applauded.
FOUR ENTERTAINERS. 14 min. A male quartette in a routine of straight singing. One of the men effects some comedy which got a few laughs. The singing pleased and they closed to a good hand.
MABELLE ADAMS & MARION MURRAY. 22 min. A very good comedy sketch for these two women. It contains a lot of bright talk, well handled for laughs and the music gives it a touch of class. It scored strongly with our audience and finished to a big hand.
WILL MORRISEY. 26 min. Assisted by Freddie Clinton at the piano. These two men have a corking good "nut" comedy act with songs and instrumental music, but a lot of talk is used which has no place in a first-class house. What makes it more objectionable is that it is not necessary, for they have an act that ought to score a big laughing hit anywhere.
McCARTY Y FAYE. 22 min. "Suicide Garden." A very good travesty comedy skit, with songs and music. It is constructed along unusual lines, has plenty of variety and action to it and the material is handled for good laughs. The act was very well liked and finished strong.
RUTH ST. DENIS, assisted by Ted Shawn and the Denishawn Dancers. 25 min. With the exception of one number, the program she offered was entirely new. It is a highly colored dance offering, novel and appeals particularly to those interested in the art of classic dancing. The act was given strict attention by our audience. Each number was warmly received and at the finish she was rewarded with a big hand of applause.
FLAVILLA. 10 min. A girl who plays a concert accordion very well. Her program consists of popular numbers, patriotic music and bits of classical stuff. She dresses entirely in white and the instrument being white, she presents a very good looking stage picture. Her music is the kind which usually makes a hit with an audience and she was very well received.
"RUBEVILLE." 30 min. A rural comedy sketch with ten men in it. There is a very good mixture of music and comedy and some excellent singing was introduced during the action of the piece. It kept the audience not only entertained but highly amused, scoring a big laughing hit.
GENERAL REMARKS. A good lively show from start to finish, plenty of laughs and music and thoroughly satisfactory to a capacity audience.
PHILADELPHIA    B.F. KEITH'S    FEB. 5,    7
CUTS
WILL MORRISEY: Reference to the French pictures
Reference to piano-player's necktie
Use of "The Hurley House"
"Ruth McGinnis" referring to Ruth St. Denis
The words "bring it up" referring to beer
All reference to the war
Calling attention to persons leaving or entering
Expression "What the hell is the matter"
Reference to the "whip" and the Hotel McAlpin, referring to Harry Thaw
ADAMS & MURRAY: Expression "My Lord"
McCARTY & FAYE: Expression "What the h---"
"RUBEVILLE:" Expression "I'm way ahead of you"

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PHILADELPHIA B. F. KEITH'S FEBRUARY 5, 7 PATHE MOTION PICTURES. 10 min. Very good. FOUR AKIS. 16 min. A Japanese novelty. Did unusually well in the opening position. Their routine is varied, well staged, the act is attractively dressed and was liberally applauded. FOUR ENTERTAINERS. 14 min. A male quartette in a routine of straight singing. One of the men effects some comedy which got a few laughs. The singing pleased and they closed to a good hand. MABELLE ADAMS & MARION MURRAY. 22 min. A very good comedy sketch for these two women. It contains a lot of bright talk, well handled for laughs and the music gives it a touch of class. It scored strongly with our audience and finished to a big hand. WILL MORRISEY. 26 min. Assisted by Freddie Clinton at the piano. These two men have a corking good "nut" comedy act with songs and instrumental music, but a lot of talk is used which has no place in a first-class house. What makes it more objectionable is that it is not necessary, for they have an act that ought to score a big laughing hit anywhere. McCARTY Y FAYE. 22 min. "Suicide Garden." A very good travesty comedy skit, with songs and music. It is constructed along unusual lines, has plenty of variety and action to it and the material is handled for good laughs. The act was very well liked and finished strong. RUTH ST. DENIS, assisted by Ted Shawn and the Denishawn Dancers. 25 min. With the exception of one number, the program she offered was entirely new. It is a highly colored dance offering, novel and appeals particularly to those interested in the art of classic dancing. The act was given strict attention by our audience. Each number was warmly received and at the finish she was rewarded with a big hand of applause. FLAVILLA. 10 min. A girl who plays a concert accordion very well. Her program consists of popular numbers, patriotic music and bits of classical stuff. She dresses entirely in white and the instrument being white, she presents a very good looking stage picture. Her music is the kind which usually makes a hit with an audience and she was very well received. "RUBEVILLE." 30 min. A rural comedy sketch with ten men in it. There is a very good mixture of music and comedy and some excellent singing was introduced during the action of the piece. It kept the audience not only entertained but highly amused, scoring a big laughing hit. GENERAL REMARKS. A good lively show from start to finish, plenty of laughs and music and thoroughly satisfactory to a capacity audience. PHILADELPHIA B.F. KEITH'S FEB. 5, 7 CUTS WILL MORRISEY: Reference to the French pictures Reference to piano-player's necktie Use of "The Hurley House" "Ruth McGinnis" referring to Ruth St. Denis The words "bring it up" referring to beer All reference to the war Calling attention to persons leaving or entering Expression "What the hell is the matter" Reference to the "whip" and the Hotel McAlpin, referring to Harry Thaw ADAMS & MURRAY: Expression "My Lord" McCARTY & FAYE: Expression "What the h---" "RUBEVILLE:" Expression "I'm way ahead of you"