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

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OCT. 12-08.     PHILADELPHIA SHOW.     C. E. BARNS.
DOHERTY AND POODLES. 12 min. FUll Stage. Well known act and was received with usual applause. This act is especially pleasing to the children.
LOWELL B. DREW. Singing Character Comedian. 11 min. in one. Philadelphia boy who has appeared elsewhere on the Circuit since his debut here and made good. His George Evans' imitation is particularly clever, but all his work pleased. Can be recommended.
JOSEPHINE DAVIS. Character Singing Comedienne. 12 min. in one. Pretty girl who known how to sing and dance and who has a good selection of songs. Could hold a good spot. Her dialect song made quite a hit, and she finished well.
HARRY ALLISTER. Impersonator. 13 min. F. S. This man's work is excellent. He has a brilliant state setting and his various historical types meet the popular conception as few have succeeded in doing in this house before. Each one of his impersonations got strong applause. His Bryan, Taft and Roosevelt, of course, got an immense hand. This man is a thorough artist. Will go down to 9:30 tonight.
CHOPOURIAN. "The Banjo King." 19 min. in one. This man does certainly make music with his instrument. Whereas we have had performers who have played with more sympathy, this man puts lots of ginger and life into his work, and that's what the people want. Good applause after each selection and closed strong with patriotic melodies. On at 8:55. tonight
RYAN & RICHFIELD. "Mag Haggerty's Reception." 15 min. F.S. Well known act that went just as well as before. Constant laughter and a big finish.
SEARL ALLEN & CO. "The Traveling Man." 16 min. in 1 1/2. This act has gone back since its last appearance here. It was supposed to have been in an improved form with a partially new cast, but the role of the "Butcher Boy," who was the saving grace of the act last year, was given to somebody far inferior. In fact, his vocal work was a laugh. The scenery is positively disgraceful for seaminess and bad arrangement. Searl Allen did all he could to put ginger in the act, and whereas, it got considerable laughter, the applause at the finish was very light. This act could have been made one of the funniest in vaudeville had it been developed along the lines proposed when they were last here, but at present, is far inferior to the former offering. It was a mistake to put the act in here in its present condition. Allen says that he is having entire new set of scenery made, and also expects to have a new "Butcher Boy" by next week. While that does not help us here, it shows that Allen realizes the act is not what it should be, and unquestionably in a few weeks he will have as good an act as he did last year.
PAT ROONEY AND MARION BENT. "The Busy Bell Boy." 21 min. F.S. Nothing need be said about this act except that it went just as strong as on previous occasions, which is all that can be desired. Laughter throughout and three encores at the finish.
THE KELLINOS. 15 min. F.S: This is a thoroughly finished and enjoyable act, richly costumed and set. Opens with a vocal solo with six mandolins accompanying. Then follows a dance and some of the most astounding acrobatic work ever seen here. The action is bewildering-


was in no shape to close a big show like ours. Will go up to 7:59.
KINETOGRAPH. Composite Moving Pictures of the Grans Founders' Week Parades. Of course the value of this is largely local but nevertheless, it is mighty interesting for any Theatre.
[BON?] MORSE. 14 min. in one. Well known comedian, opening with monologue and proceeding then to trick bicycle work. A good three-a-day act that would make an exceptionable opener. Closes Full Stage.
AGNES MAHER AND BOY. 13 min. in one. Songs and monologue, in later of which she is helped by a little boy, of seven years; Could hold only a very small spot and then because of the boy.
MILLER & TEMPEST. 13 min. F.S. This is a local gymnast, who last year travelled with a comedian and now has a woman who makes a good appearance and sings and dances quite well. Miller does his ground tumbling and high kicking as formerly. Act could hold a fair spot.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a strong show with the exception of the falling down of the "Military Maids." with a rearrangement in the order, it will play off to everybody's satisfaction.

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OCT. 12-08. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. E. BARNS. DOHERTY AND POODLES. 12 min. FUll Stage. Well known act and was received with usual applause. This act is especially pleasing to the children. LOWELL B. DREW. Singing Character Comedian. 11 min. in one. Philadelphia boy who has appeared elsewhere on the Circuit since his debut here and made good. His George Evans' imitation is particularly clever, but all his work pleased. Can be recommended. JOSEPHINE DAVIS. Character Singing Comedienne. 12 min. in one. Pretty girl who known how to sing and dance and who has a good selection of songs. Could hold a good spot. Her dialect song made quite a hit, and she finished well. HARRY ALLISTER. Impersonator. 13 min. F. S. This man's work is excellent. He has a brilliant state setting and his various historical types meet the popular conception as few have succeeded in doing in this house before. Each one of his impersonations got strong applause. His Bryan, Taft and Roosevelt, of course, got an immense hand. This man is a thorough artist. Will go down to 9:30 tonight. CHOPOURIAN. "The Banjo King." 19 min. in one. This man does certainly make music with his instrument. Whereas we have had performers who have played with more sympathy, this man puts lots of ginger and life into his work, and that's what the people want. Good applause after each selection and closed strong with patriotic melodies. On at 8:55. tonight RYAN & RICHFIELD. "Mag Haggerty's Reception." 15 min. F.S. Well known act that went just as well as before. Constant laughter and a big finish. SEARL ALLEN & CO. "The Traveling Man." 16 min. in 1 1/2. This act has gone back since its last appearance here. It was supposed to have been in an improved form with a partially new cast, but the role of the "Butcher Boy," who was the saving grace of the act last year, was given to somebody far inferior. In fact, his vocal work was a laugh. The scenery is positively disgraceful for seaminess and bad arrangement. Searl Allen did all he could to put ginger in the act, and whereas, it got considerable laughter, the applause at the finish was very light. This act could have been made one of the funniest in vaudeville had it been developed along the lines proposed when they were last here, but at present, is far inferior to the former offering. It was a mistake to put the act in here in its present condition. Allen says that he is having entire new set of scenery made, and also expects to have a new "Butcher Boy" by next week. While that does not help us here, it shows that Allen realizes the act is not what it should be, and unquestionably in a few weeks he will have as good an act as he did last year. PAT ROONEY AND MARION BENT. "The Busy Bell Boy." 21 min. F.S. Nothing need be said about this act except that it went just as strong as on previous occasions, which is all that can be desired. Laughter throughout and three encores at the finish. THE KELLINOS. 15 min. F.S: This is a thoroughly finished and enjoyable act, richly costumed and set. Opens with a vocal solo with six mandolins accompanying. Then follows a dance and some of the most astounding acrobatic work ever seen here. The action is bewildering- was in no shape to close a big show like ours. Will go up to 7:59. KINETOGRAPH. Composite Moving Pictures of the Grans Founders' Week Parades. Of course the value of this is largely local but nevertheless, it is mighty interesting for any Theatre. [BON?] MORSE. 14 min. in one. Well known comedian, opening with monologue and proceeding then to trick bicycle work. A good three-a-day act that would make an exceptionable opener. Closes Full Stage. AGNES MAHER AND BOY. 13 min. in one. Songs and monologue, in later of which she is helped by a little boy, of seven years; Could hold only a very small spot and then because of the boy. MILLER & TEMPEST. 13 min. F.S. This is a local gymnast, who last year travelled with a comedian and now has a woman who makes a good appearance and sings and dances quite well. Miller does his ground tumbling and high kicking as formerly. Act could hold a fair spot. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a strong show with the exception of the falling down of the "Military Maids." with a rearrangement in the order, it will play off to everybody's satisfaction.