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Managers' report book, June 30, 1919-July 26, 1920

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PHILADELPHIA,PA.  B. F. KEITH'S    JULY 26th,1920.
KINOGRAMS & TOPICS OF THE DAY-- A very good average for both
SHERWIN KELLY- 12 min. Did very well in the opening spot with her cycling stunts and songs. Makes a good appearance and works well.
SWARTZ & CLIFFORD- 15 min. Man and woman singing and comedy act. Added to bill on a disappointment and made good. Got a lot of laughs and put over a couple of songs with good returns.
BERT MELROSE- 17 min. He has added a clever bit of work, playing on a saw since here last and it helps his act considerably. The fall stills remains a big feature hit with his act. Went well and closed strong.
FINLAY & HILL- 17 min. Man and woman singing turn with some comedy. A second man is used for comedy and also discloses good voice. Act did very well, getting some laughs and scoring solidly with singing.
HENRIETTA CROSMAN & CO.- "Every Half Hour." 23 min.- This sketch went over very well, being especially well played. A bit talky, but good clean comedy and with Miss Crosman shown to good advantage held down the position of headliner in good shape. Closed to a good hand.
EDNA AUG-18 min. Did as well as expected with her offering which has really seen its day, So much talk that the act dragged badly at times. Closed fairly well.

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PHILADELPHIA,PA. B. F. KEITH'S JULY 26th,1920. KINOGRAMS & TOPICS OF THE DAY-- A very good average for both SHERWIN KELLY- 12 min. Did very well in the opening spot with her cycling stunts and songs. Makes a good appearance and works well. SWARTZ & CLIFFORD- 15 min. Man and woman singing and comedy act. Added to bill on a disappointment and made good. Got a lot of laughs and put over a couple of songs with good returns. BERT MELROSE- 17 min. He has added a clever bit of work, playing on a saw since here last and it helps his act considerably. The fall stills remains a big feature hit with his act. Went well and closed strong. FINLAY & HILL- 17 min. Man and woman singing turn with some comedy. A second man is used for comedy and also discloses good voice. Act did very well, getting some laughs and scoring solidly with singing. HENRIETTA CROSMAN & CO.- "Every Half Hour." 23 min.- This sketch went over very well, being especially well played. A bit talky, but good clean comedy and with Miss Crosman shown to good advantage held down the position of headliner in good shape. Closed to a good hand. EDNA AUG-18 min. Did as well as expected with her offering which has really seen its day, So much talk that the act dragged badly at times. Closed fairly well.