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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. NOV. 16, 1908. WROE'S TRIO. 12 min. in 1 1/2. Two boys and a girl, making two changes of costume, dancing singly, double and trio. A new act brought out here for the first time. They are well trained and will work into an act that can go anywhere in the three-a-day section, or even in the early two-a-day. Some applause during the act, and good finish. These young people are worthy of encouragement. They make a good presentation, and with a little more experience will develop into a corking good dancing act for any bill. FELIX ADLER. Dialectician. 10 min. in one. This man was somewhat handicapped today by a doubtful selection of songs. By making substitutes he will go all right. His German and Italian dialect songs are particularly good and got a hand. The finishing song was also acceptable. Closed well. If this man's talent is equal to his nerve, he would be making $1,000 a week. BELLONG BROTHERS. 17 min. F. S. This is a brilliant and showman-like act in every particular. Their paraphernalia is showy and carefully groomed. Their tricks either on the mat or the risley stunts with the high bicycle are very expert and impress the audience. Act includes head-and-hand-balancing, high-pole work, somersault in bicycle from a see saw and other stunts that have never been done here by others. Could make good anywhere. Strong closing hand. GRIFF. Juggler. 24 min. in 1 1/2, closed in one. Second appearance in this house. This man had a lot of new material, retaining the best of his old. The audience did not seem to know how to take him at first, but afterwards warmed up very well and he had them going strong before the end of his act. The originality of the man and the cleverness of his lines make up for any shortcomings from a juggling standpoint. Closed well. JAMES & SADIE LEONARD. "When Caeser C's Her." As a burlesque this is one of the best we have ever seen here. It is brilliantly staged and there is something doing from the very start, with a laugh at every turn. This act has Garrison's burlesque put to blush. The act is all right for this spot and will be talked about. 18 min. F.S. ED. MORTON. Singing Comedian. 14 min. in one. this man is a favorite in Philadelphia. Sang five songs, all of which went very well indeed. The songs were new to this audience and he had a jolly way of singing them. Held the spot very acceptably and undoubtedly will grow stronger during the week. JEAN MARCEL'S LIVING ART STUDIES. 16 min. F. S. Well known art feature. Several new ones included, making ten pictures in all. Good applause after each one. J. NELSON DOWNS. "The King of Koins." 17 min. in one. One of the most skilful men in the sleight-of-hand line that we have ever played. Uses nothing but coins and cards. His coin manipulation defies detection and is sufficiently interesting to hold the audience intently. A very expert act and got good applause. RICE AND COHEN. "The Kleptomaniacs." 23 min. F. S. Good advanced hand. This mighty clever little sketch has not been seen here for several years and made an unqualified hit. Rice and Cohen would make good in whatever they undertook but they are particularly clever in this little drama of mistaken thievery. Laughter throughout and strong [finish.] thrilling. SMELLS OF SMOKE. A very funny comedy French film. TWITCHING. Held over from last week as it was a particularly good laugh-getter. VIOLA & ENGEL. Comedy Acros. 10 min. F. S. One of the usual knock-about acts, using table and chair and following up the "Rice & Prevost" lead of long ago. One works straight, the other eccentric. Small hand at the finish. LILLIAN MAYNARD. Vocalist. 9 min. in one. Makes a nice picture and sings acceptably. Could hold any spot in the three-a-day section where an act in one is wanted. HAGGERTY & LECLAIR. 20 min. C. D. F. A sketch on the "Mag Haggerty" sketches, -- the suddenly-rich Irishman and the ambitious daughter. Not particularly impressive either from the standpoint of the plot, the comdy lines or the singing. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a mighty good comedy show with a strong finish in "Night In A London Music Hall." We were fearful lest this last feature would not be as strong as previously or make as good a hit, bit it certainly did catch the crowd and was all to be desired. The bill runs smoothly and should draw good money to the house this week.
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C. E. BARNS. PHILADELPHIA SHOW. NOV. 16, 1908. WROE'S TRIO. 12 min. in 1 1/2. Two boys and a girl, making two changes of costume, dancing singly, double and trio. A new act brought out here for the first time. They are well trained and will work into an act that can go anywhere in the three-a-day section, or even in the early two-a-day. Some applause during the act, and good finish. These young people are worthy of encouragement. They make a good presentation, and with a little more experience will develop into a corking good dancing act for any bill. FELIX ADLER. Dialectician. 10 min. in one. This man was somewhat handicapped today by a doubtful selection of songs. By making substitutes he will go all right. His German and Italian dialect songs are particularly good and got a hand. The finishing song was also acceptable. Closed well. If this man's talent is equal to his nerve, he would be making $1,000 a week. BELLONG BROTHERS. 17 min. F. S. This is a brilliant and showman-like act in every particular. Their paraphernalia is showy and carefully groomed. Their tricks either on the mat or the risley stunts with the high bicycle are very expert and impress the audience. Act includes head-and-hand-balancing, high-pole work, somersault in bicycle from a see saw and other stunts that have never been done here by others. Could make good anywhere. Strong closing hand. GRIFF. Juggler. 24 min. in 1 1/2, closed in one. Second appearance in this house. This man had a lot of new material, retaining the best of his old. The audience did not seem to know how to take him at first, but afterwards warmed up very well and he had them going strong before the end of his act. The originality of the man and the cleverness of his lines make up for any shortcomings from a juggling standpoint. Closed well. JAMES & SADIE LEONARD. "When Caeser C's Her." As a burlesque this is one of the best we have ever seen here. It is brilliantly staged and there is something doing from the very start, with a laugh at every turn. This act has Garrison's burlesque put to blush. The act is all right for this spot and will be talked about. 18 min. F.S. ED. MORTON. Singing Comedian. 14 min. in one. this man is a favorite in Philadelphia. Sang five songs, all of which went very well indeed. The songs were new to this audience and he had a jolly way of singing them. Held the spot very acceptably and undoubtedly will grow stronger during the week. JEAN MARCEL'S LIVING ART STUDIES. 16 min. F. S. Well known art feature. Several new ones included, making ten pictures in all. Good applause after each one. J. NELSON DOWNS. "The King of Koins." 17 min. in one. One of the most skilful men in the sleight-of-hand line that we have ever played. Uses nothing but coins and cards. His coin manipulation defies detection and is sufficiently interesting to hold the audience intently. A very expert act and got good applause. RICE AND COHEN. "The Kleptomaniacs." 23 min. F. S. Good advanced hand. This mighty clever little sketch has not been seen here for several years and made an unqualified hit. Rice and Cohen would make good in whatever they undertook but they are particularly clever in this little drama of mistaken thievery. Laughter throughout and strong [finish.] thrilling. SMELLS OF SMOKE. A very funny comedy French film. TWITCHING. Held over from last week as it was a particularly good laugh-getter. VIOLA & ENGEL. Comedy Acros. 10 min. F. S. One of the usual knock-about acts, using table and chair and following up the "Rice & Prevost" lead of long ago. One works straight, the other eccentric. Small hand at the finish. LILLIAN MAYNARD. Vocalist. 9 min. in one. Makes a nice picture and sings acceptably. Could hold any spot in the three-a-day section where an act in one is wanted. HAGGERTY & LECLAIR. 20 min. C. D. F. A sketch on the "Mag Haggerty" sketches, -- the suddenly-rich Irishman and the ambitious daughter. Not particularly impressive either from the standpoint of the plot, the comdy lines or the singing. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a mighty good comedy show with a strong finish in "Night In A London Music Hall." We were fearful lest this last feature would not be as strong as previously or make as good a hit, bit it certainly did catch the crowd and was all to be desired. The bill runs smoothly and should draw good money to the house this week.
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