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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908

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SADIE JANSELL. 16 mts. in one. Gave her usual imitations of Alice Lloyd, Eddie Fay, Anna Held, Jack Norworth, Margaret Anglan, Dave Warfield, Ethel Barrymore, each one of which received a good hand. She is more of an caricaturist like Hoffmann than an imitator. Her monologue work between the imitations is in rhyme. The closing hand after her rendering "Smarty" in various manners and the encore of Tanguay were very generously applauded. In fact, Miss Jansell made a decided hit in "Smarty," without which her act would fall short of requirements.
JULIE RING & CO. "The Wrong Room." 17 mts. Full Stage. A sketch that is full of action and interest, but very improbable, and at the same time bordering the risque. A young lady wanders accidentally into a sporty college boy's room, where she disguises herself and deceives the professor. The college man returns and before he discovers the sex of his guest, there is much amusing though at times rather tart patter. The climax is good and got a round of applause. An act for once.
WYNN AND LEWIS. "The Sophomore and the Freshman." 19 min. in one. These boys make a great hit. Big advanced hand. Their line of talk is much improved since last appearance here. Constant laughter and immense closing hand.
THE NAKED TRUTH. 40 min. Full Stage. All that has been said about this act in New York recently fully justified itself today. It is certainly an original idea, and well carried out with all the advantages of clever music, careful costuming and picturesque scenery. Harry Davenport and Phyllis Rankin in the leading roles get all there is out of the situation. The first part is too long. They do not get down to the statue part quickly enough. The finish was big. Think this act will draw well this week on account of its novelty, humor and vocal work.
KINETOGRAPH. I HARVARD AND YALE. A good human-interest film, such as we ought to have in every one of our series. II. THE PECULIAR PEOPLE. A typical French film of the fantastic. III. ANTI-HAIR POWDER. Fair comedy.
ZANO. The Magician. A slight of hand man of the regulation order without any particular paraphernalia, handicapped also with dialect. Can hold only an obscure spot on the bill. 13 mts. Full Stage.
MILDRED FLORA. Comedienne. This act is well known, opening with some rather indifferent comedy, singing, talking and dancing, and proceeds to a burlesque wire act that is really the whole thing. Did not score until the wire act and then got the supper crowd pretty strong. Worth the money and ought to be a good Park booking.
GENERAL REMARKS. This show is surely a winner and only needs a little show-weather to prove it.

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SADIE JANSELL. 16 mts. in one. Gave her usual imitations of Alice Lloyd, Eddie Fay, Anna Held, Jack Norworth, Margaret Anglan, Dave Warfield, Ethel Barrymore, each one of which received a good hand. She is more of an caricaturist like Hoffmann than an imitator. Her monologue work between the imitations is in rhyme. The closing hand after her rendering "Smarty" in various manners and the encore of Tanguay were very generously applauded. In fact, Miss Jansell made a decided hit in "Smarty," without which her act would fall short of requirements. JULIE RING & CO. "The Wrong Room." 17 mts. Full Stage. A sketch that is full of action and interest, but very improbable, and at the same time bordering the risque. A young lady wanders accidentally into a sporty college boy's room, where she disguises herself and deceives the professor. The college man returns and before he discovers the sex of his guest, there is much amusing though at times rather tart patter. The climax is good and got a round of applause. An act for once. WYNN AND LEWIS. "The Sophomore and the Freshman." 19 min. in one. These boys make a great hit. Big advanced hand. Their line of talk is much improved since last appearance here. Constant laughter and immense closing hand. THE NAKED TRUTH. 40 min. Full Stage. All that has been said about this act in New York recently fully justified itself today. It is certainly an original idea, and well carried out with all the advantages of clever music, careful costuming and picturesque scenery. Harry Davenport and Phyllis Rankin in the leading roles get all there is out of the situation. The first part is too long. They do not get down to the statue part quickly enough. The finish was big. Think this act will draw well this week on account of its novelty, humor and vocal work. KINETOGRAPH. I HARVARD AND YALE. A good human-interest film, such as we ought to have in every one of our series. II. THE PECULIAR PEOPLE. A typical French film of the fantastic. III. ANTI-HAIR POWDER. Fair comedy. ZANO. The Magician. A slight of hand man of the regulation order without any particular paraphernalia, handicapped also with dialect. Can hold only an obscure spot on the bill. 13 mts. Full Stage. MILDRED FLORA. Comedienne. This act is well known, opening with some rather indifferent comedy, singing, talking and dancing, and proceeds to a burlesque wire act that is really the whole thing. Did not score until the wire act and then got the supper crowd pretty strong. Worth the money and ought to be a good Park booking. GENERAL REMARKS. This show is surely a winner and only needs a little show-weather to prove it.