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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 9, 1912-February 24, 1913

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B. F. KEITH'S HIPPODROME
Week of Sept. 23, 1912 Cleveland, Ohio

BELL AND CARON -- 9 minutes in 2. Acrobats, man and woman. Some singing, some toe dancing and a goodly supply of excellent twists and turns by the man. A good opener. (Columbus)

WINDSOR TRIO -- Three boys, 17 minutes, opening in one, going to palace in 2 and closing in one. Using in the second position a grand piano. These boys sing character songs very well, have the act dressed nicely and introduce some novelties. They were well received at both performances Monday. (Indianapolis)

WILL RAWLS AND ELLA VON KAUFMAN -- Comedy skit "The Willing Worker" 25 minutes, opening in 2, closing in 1. Man works blackface, with the woman acting as the feeder. Very good act. (Toledo)

THE APPLE OF PARIS -- Pantomime sketch, 10 people. Special set, full stage, 16 to 18 minutes. Good act, with every opportunity for Mlle. Amato to show that she is the star. Bare backs, be-ribboned corset covers and silk hosiery are displayed in great abundance. The act carries a musical director. (Cincinnati)

DON, THE TALKING DOG -- 14 minutes in one. Money Haskell is the act, although Don does make a few noises that sound like words. The audience here took the act good naturally and seemed satisfied with the canine's vocabulary. The dog's mistress adds finish to the offering by several bows after the interpretation of the pet's conversation. As in all animal acts meat is the inducement. If this act is not put before the public too seriously, and the audience is not led to believe that they are going to hear oratory from "Don" it will go well. (Cincinnati)

SIDNEY DREW & CO -- 18 minutes C.D.F.: with Mr. Drew and two women, and requiring a prop man to assist in act. A domestic trouble act, very well done. The subject however has been worn threadbare for Lo these many years and the rough-house finish is hardly what one would expect from the name of Drew. (Open)

McMAHON & CHAPPELLE -- Same old act. All old stuff. Just went well in spots. Not worth the money. Weakest act of the bill. (Indianapolis)

APOLLO TRIO -- Models of Physical Culture. Three men with a cylorama [cyclorama] drop of red velvet and a velvet covered platform, reproducing bronze works of famous masters, and doing strong stunts. This act is A1 in every detail and will make a hit on any bill. It is really an unusual act of its kind. (Cincinnati.

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10 B. F. KEITH'S HIPPODROME Week of Sept. 23, 1912 Cleveland, Ohio BELL AND CARON -- 9 minutes in 2. Acrobats, man and woman. Some singing, some toe dancing and a goodly supply of excellent twists and turns by the man. A good opener. (Columbus) WINDSOR TRIO -- Three boys, 17 minutes, opening in one, going to palace in 2 and closing in one. Using in the second position a grand piano. These boys sing character songs very well, have the act dressed nicely and introduce some novelties. They were well received at both performances Monday. (Indianapolis) WILL RAWLS AND ELLA VON KAUFMAN -- Comedy skit "The Willing Worker" 25 minutes, opening in 2, closing in 1. Man works blackface, with the woman acting as the feeder. Very good act. (Toledo) THE APPLE OF PARIS -- Pantomime sketch, 10 people. Special set, full stage, 16 to 18 minutes. Good act, with every opportunity for Mlle. Amato to show that she is the star. Bare backs, be-ribboned corset covers and silk hosiery are displayed in great abundance. The act carries a musical director. (Cincinnati) DON, THE TALKING DOG -- 14 minutes in one. Money Haskell is the act, although Don does make a few noises that sound like words. The audience here took the act good naturally and seemed satisfied with the canine's vocabulary. The dog's mistress adds finish to the offering by several bows after the interpretation of the pet's conversation. As in all animal acts meat is the inducement. If this act is not put before the public too seriously, and the audience is not led to believe that they are going to hear oratory from "Don" it will go well. (Cincinnati) SIDNEY DREW & CO -- 18 minutes C.D.F.: with Mr. Drew and two women, and requiring a prop man to assist in act. A domestic trouble act, very well done. The subject however has been worn threadbare for Lo these many years and the rough-house finish is hardly what one would expect from the name of Drew. (Open) McMAHON & CHAPPELLE -- Same old act. All old stuff. Just went well in spots. Not worth the money. Weakest act of the bill. (Indianapolis) APOLLO TRIO -- Models of Physical Culture. Three men with a cylorama [cyclorama] drop of red velvet and a velvet covered platform, reproducing bronze works of famous masters, and doing strong stunts. This act is A1 in every detail and will make a hit on any bill. It is really an unusual act of its kind. (Cincinnati.