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

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CLEVELAND, OHIO.
Ned S. Hastings     Nov, 16, 1908.
LUCE & LUCE.
Man and woman. Open C.D.F., close in 1. Time, 18. Play on metalic xylophone, hand bells, organ chimes and several "stunt" instruments. Luce has a fair violin solo with good imitations. The act is fair. Luce has a bad habit of looking off into the wings, and of making "coy" glances at women in the audience.
FRED St. ONGE COMPANY.
3 men (2 straight, 1 comedy) F.S. Woods. Time, 15. A great skill and comedy cycling act. Thoroughly interesting from start to finish. Comedy, a scream. Some fine falls.
COOK & STEVENS.
In 1. Time, 18. 2 coon, (both comedy, 1 as a chinaman.) The talking in this act is simply immense and went with a big shout. The soloist has a truly remarkable and possesses a beautiful voice. The audience laughed their heads off at them.
VIRGINIA HARNED & CO.
2 women, 1 man. Time 22. C.D.F. In spite of discouraging reports we have received about this act, I believe that Miss Harned is the first "legitimate" star who has ever made good in vaudeville in Cleveland. Her sketch is clever and interesting and her support excellent. She fully justifies big billing, and has made good here already.
MISS RAY COX.
In 1. Time 14. Very bright talk and songs. Her finale of "Two Types Of American College Girls", a sort of singing monologue, is a classic. Pleasing personality, and a sure fire success here.
WILLY PANTZER & CO.
C.D.F. 3 men (one a coon), 2 midgets. Time 12. This well known acrobatic act is in a class by itself, and is scoring heavily here this week.
SEARL ALLEN & CO.
4 men, 1 woman. Open in 1, change to 1 1/2.special sets for both. A noisey, bustling act, full of broad comedy, with some new touches. A good many real laughs, but up against strenuous competition this week. Dancing finale scoring strong.
ADELAIDE AND HER FOUR DAINTY DANCERS.
F.S. Time 16. The act opens with a dainty fantasy entitled "The Billposter's Dream", featuring clever work by the four assistants and some toe dancing by Adelaide. For a finale, in special and attractive set, Adelaide and girls do a pretty bit reproducing Maude Allen's "Springsong" dance with great effect. Several curtain calls.
THE KINETOGRAPH.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO. Ned S. Hastings Nov, 16, 1908. LUCE & LUCE. Man and woman. Open C.D.F., close in 1. Time, 18. Play on metalic xylophone, hand bells, organ chimes and several "stunt" instruments. Luce has a fair violin solo with good imitations. The act is fair. Luce has a bad habit of looking off into the wings, and of making "coy" glances at women in the audience. FRED St. ONGE COMPANY. 3 men (2 straight, 1 comedy) F.S. Woods. Time, 15. A great skill and comedy cycling act. Thoroughly interesting from start to finish. Comedy, a scream. Some fine falls. COOK & STEVENS. In 1. Time, 18. 2 coon, (both comedy, 1 as a chinaman.) The talking in this act is simply immense and went with a big shout. The soloist has a truly remarkable and possesses a beautiful voice. The audience laughed their heads off at them. VIRGINIA HARNED & CO. 2 women, 1 man. Time 22. C.D.F. In spite of discouraging reports we have received about this act, I believe that Miss Harned is the first "legitimate" star who has ever made good in vaudeville in Cleveland. Her sketch is clever and interesting and her support excellent. She fully justifies big billing, and has made good here already. MISS RAY COX. In 1. Time 14. Very bright talk and songs. Her finale of "Two Types Of American College Girls", a sort of singing monologue, is a classic. Pleasing personality, and a sure fire success here. WILLY PANTZER & CO. C.D.F. 3 men (one a coon), 2 midgets. Time 12. This well known acrobatic act is in a class by itself, and is scoring heavily here this week. SEARL ALLEN & CO. 4 men, 1 woman. Open in 1, change to 1 1/2.special sets for both. A noisey, bustling act, full of broad comedy, with some new touches. A good many real laughs, but up against strenuous competition this week. Dancing finale scoring strong. ADELAIDE AND HER FOUR DAINTY DANCERS. F.S. Time 16. The act opens with a dainty fantasy entitled "The Billposter's Dream", featuring clever work by the four assistants and some toe dancing by Adelaide. For a finale, in special and attractive set, Adelaide and girls do a pretty bit reproducing Maude Allen's "Springsong" dance with great effect. Several curtain calls. THE KINETOGRAPH.