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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908

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Charles F. Semon. On at 3.31, 10 min full stage, 5 min close in 1, 24 min in all. Can open in 1 for a couple of minutes, if necessary. Semon made his customary hit. He is sure-fire in this house, one of the best comedy acts we play.

Peter F. Daily & Co. On at 3.55, 29 min, full stage. Playing the musical comedietta, "Nearly A War Correspondent". At the price we are paying, I consider this the cheapest feature act in vaudeville today. The act is bright and lively, and Dailey has a part that fits him extremely well. The finish is simply immense.

Kinetograph.  On at 4.24, 27 min. One, "How Isaacs Won the Cup", very good comic. Two; "Irish Scenes and Types", one of the most interesting films we have had in a long while. i rather think that we will keep it a second week. Three; "Charley's Dream", fairly good comic picture.

Milton & His Dogs. On at 4.51, 13 min, full stage, 3 shows. This act has improved considerably since we played it last. The dogs are a bright and intelligent lot and work well, while Milton's work on the horizontal bar is excellent. Feel confident that this would make a satisfactory opening act for the smaller houses.

The Kalmos. On at 5.04, 10 min, in 1, 3 shows, Man and woman who do international dance in costume. Would be O.K. for number two in many of the small cities.

The Walters. On at 5.14, 14 min, full stage, 3 shows. Without question the worst act we have had here this season. Would close them for the fact that they have played other houses on the circ it and got away with it. Beware!

Comment. I consider this an excellent show. it moves smoothly and abounds in comedy. It is distinctly a variety show, without a dramatic sketch. No cuts.

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Charles F. Semon. On at 3.31, 10 min full stage, 5 min close in 1, 24 min in all. Can open in 1 for a couple of minutes, if necessary. Semon made his customary hit. He is sure-fire in this house, one of the best comedy acts we play. Peter F. Daily & Co. On at 3.55, 29 min, full stage. Playing the musical comedietta, "Nearly A War Correspondent". At the price we are paying, I consider this the cheapest feature act in vaudeville today. The act is bright and lively, and Dailey has a part that fits him extremely well. The finish is simply immense. Kinetograph. On at 4.24, 27 min. One, "How Isaacs Won the Cup", very good comic. Two; "Irish Scenes and Types", one of the most interesting films we have had in a long while. i rather think that we will keep it a second week. Three; "Charley's Dream", fairly good comic picture. Milton & His Dogs. On at 4.51, 13 min, full stage, 3 shows. This act has improved considerably since we played it last. The dogs are a bright and intelligent lot and work well, while Milton's work on the horizontal bar is excellent. Feel confident that this would make a satisfactory opening act for the smaller houses. The Kalmos. On at 5.04, 10 min, in 1, 3 shows, Man and woman who do international dance in costume. Would be O.K. for number two in many of the small cities. The Walters. On at 5.14, 14 min, full stage, 3 shows. Without question the worst act we have had here this season. Would close them for the fact that they have played other houses on the circ it and got away with it. Beware! Comment. I consider this an excellent show. it moves smoothly and abounds in comedy. It is distinctly a variety show, without a dramatic sketch. No cuts.