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

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OCT. 19-08.     PHILADELPHIA SHOW.     C. E. BARNS.
COVENEY & MANTELL. 11 min. in one. these two boys give a good deal of promise in their songs and humor, but they have too rough class of material for a house like this. They put lots of ginger into their act and sing fairly well. With a better line of offerings, they should succeed.
VAN CAMP AND HIS EDUCATED PIG. 19 min. in one. Opens his act with some good slight-of-hand work, introducing some comedy with it. His educated pigs are more funny than remarkably trained and got a good many laughs. Closed well.
BOB & BERTHA GRANT. 15 min. in one. These people made a hit today particularly their eccentric dancing which was immense. Bertha Grant is a very pretty octoroon and both of them have a good deal of natural humor. The act is lively from start to finish and their songs are new. Finished big.
LISLE LEIGH & CO., "Weaving of the Net." 20 min. F. S. This is a well written dramatic sketch on the theme that has been rung in with many variations - the detective who finds that the thief he has captured turns out to be one of his own flesh and blood, (in this case his mother), and endeavors to save the thief from the consequences of the crime. Miss Leigh got all there was out of the act and held the interest of the audience throughout, her work displaying great dramatic intensity. Closed strong.
RUBY RAYMOND & CO., 13 min. in one. This is a lively act representing ambitious vaudeville aspirants -- the black face comedian, the messenger boy and the newsy. The songs are good, being all of them new, and the buck and eccentric dancing is far above the ordinary: Each appears in two changes of costume, receiving good applause throughout and making a fine finish.
THE KELLINOS. 14 min. F.S. Same big hit as last week. One of the greatest risley acrobatic acts every played on any stage.
QUINN & MITCHELL. "The Land Agent." 20 min. in one. When I saw this act something over a year ago, it was quite crude, with a poor finish. It has now been filled with good laughing material, and given a consistent ending. The novelty of the idea caught the audience quite strong. Held down the spot without any trouble.
LEO DITRICHSTEIN & CO. "Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?" 25 min. F. S. This comedy of errors is Ditrichstein's own individual vein of humor, taking up a simple idea and developing various amusing complications. The audience was interested throughout, and the ludicrous surprise finish rewarded the star and his excellent support with a big hand. An act that would win anywhere.
MUSICAL AVOLOS. 16 min. in one. Well known act, three women and two men all expert with the Xylophone and making a good presentation. Applause after each selection, which includes one vocal solo. The finish of the act with the National colors and the sudden embellishment of costume with an array of flags made a big hit.
AVON COMEDY FOUR. "The New School Teacher." 17 min. F.S., close


KINETOGRAPH. "MRS. THONEY'S SUITORS." An amusing French film. FOUNDERS' WEEK PARADES. A local film, which still holds public interest.
CHARLES HERRERA. Aerialist. Works with a pole suspended from above and whereas it is not a very spectacular act, the feats are sufficiently novel to win a good hand. Could hold this spot in the three-a-day section with credit, or would make an acceptable opener.
MARGUERITE ARNOLD. Comedienne. This woman has neither voice, personality nor a selection of songs to recommend her.to such an audience as ours and is a decided frost, going off with scarcely a single hand. 10 min. in one.
TANNA. This act would make a good opener and will take the place of "Coveney & Mantell" and will open the show for the balance of the week. His work has been done by Japanese jugglers, but nevertheless, it is skillful and showman-like and the material he uses makes a good impression. 9 min. F. S.
GENERAL REMARKS. The audience seemed very much pleased with this show. I think there will be no doubt about its success as a money-puller.

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OCT. 19-08. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. C. E. BARNS. COVENEY & MANTELL. 11 min. in one. these two boys give a good deal of promise in their songs and humor, but they have too rough class of material for a house like this. They put lots of ginger into their act and sing fairly well. With a better line of offerings, they should succeed. VAN CAMP AND HIS EDUCATED PIG. 19 min. in one. Opens his act with some good slight-of-hand work, introducing some comedy with it. His educated pigs are more funny than remarkably trained and got a good many laughs. Closed well. BOB & BERTHA GRANT. 15 min. in one. These people made a hit today particularly their eccentric dancing which was immense. Bertha Grant is a very pretty octoroon and both of them have a good deal of natural humor. The act is lively from start to finish and their songs are new. Finished big. LISLE LEIGH & CO., "Weaving of the Net." 20 min. F. S. This is a well written dramatic sketch on the theme that has been rung in with many variations - the detective who finds that the thief he has captured turns out to be one of his own flesh and blood, (in this case his mother), and endeavors to save the thief from the consequences of the crime. Miss Leigh got all there was out of the act and held the interest of the audience throughout, her work displaying great dramatic intensity. Closed strong. RUBY RAYMOND & CO., 13 min. in one. This is a lively act representing ambitious vaudeville aspirants -- the black face comedian, the messenger boy and the newsy. The songs are good, being all of them new, and the buck and eccentric dancing is far above the ordinary: Each appears in two changes of costume, receiving good applause throughout and making a fine finish. THE KELLINOS. 14 min. F.S. Same big hit as last week. One of the greatest risley acrobatic acts every played on any stage. QUINN & MITCHELL. "The Land Agent." 20 min. in one. When I saw this act something over a year ago, it was quite crude, with a poor finish. It has now been filled with good laughing material, and given a consistent ending. The novelty of the idea caught the audience quite strong. Held down the spot without any trouble. LEO DITRICHSTEIN & CO. "Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?" 25 min. F. S. This comedy of errors is Ditrichstein's own individual vein of humor, taking up a simple idea and developing various amusing complications. The audience was interested throughout, and the ludicrous surprise finish rewarded the star and his excellent support with a big hand. An act that would win anywhere. MUSICAL AVOLOS. 16 min. in one. Well known act, three women and two men all expert with the Xylophone and making a good presentation. Applause after each selection, which includes one vocal solo. The finish of the act with the National colors and the sudden embellishment of costume with an array of flags made a big hit. AVON COMEDY FOUR. "The New School Teacher." 17 min. F.S., close KINETOGRAPH. "MRS. THONEY'S SUITORS." An amusing French film. FOUNDERS' WEEK PARADES. A local film, which still holds public interest. CHARLES HERRERA. Aerialist. Works with a pole suspended from above and whereas it is not a very spectacular act, the feats are sufficiently novel to win a good hand. Could hold this spot in the three-a-day section with credit, or would make an acceptable opener. MARGUERITE ARNOLD. Comedienne. This woman has neither voice, personality nor a selection of songs to recommend her.to such an audience as ours and is a decided frost, going off with scarcely a single hand. 10 min. in one. TANNA. This act would make a good opener and will take the place of "Coveney & Mantell" and will open the show for the balance of the week. His work has been done by Japanese jugglers, but nevertheless, it is skillful and showman-like and the material he uses makes a good impression. 9 min. F. S. GENERAL REMARKS. The audience seemed very much pleased with this show. I think there will be no doubt about its success as a money-puller.