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Keith-Albee managers' report book, May 11, 1914-July 1, 1915

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H. T. JORDAN    PHILADELPHIA SHOW     AUG. 31, 1914.
HEARST-SELIG PICTURES. 15 min. The pictures shown this week proved more interesting than usual, the subjects being well selected. The new golden frame in use for the first time added a clearness which greatly improved the pictures.
RICHARDS. 9 Min. F. S. Act remains the same as on previous visits so far as dances are concerned but has been improved by new dressing, a very pretty costume being worn for each number. Opened the show satisfactorily and was well liked.
FOSTER & LOVETT. 14 min. in one. A very good novelty singing act. They work up a comedy opening through one of the men playing the drums in the orchestra while the other sings on the stage. Afterwards they exchange places. Act picks up additional speed with an eccentric dance number and they finish strong with a comedy singing contest. Went exceptionally well in number two spot.
BERT LESLIE & CO. 17 min. F.S. His new sketch of the Hogan series called "Hogan in London" is like all others of the series - a lesson in slang. Leslie is the central figure at all times using quieter methods than formerly and at last has surrounded himself with a good company. The sketch and Leslie's slang appeal principally to a "fly" audience but it is as good if not a little better than any of the previous sketches and in third position on the bill it furnished plenty of laughs and closed strong.
MRS. DALSIMER & MRS. KING MILLER. 17 min. in One. They are the Philadelphia women prominent in social and musical circles here. Both have good voices and did well in third number. A comedy flavor is added by Mrs. Dalsimer's imitations of Mlle. Fougere and Alice Lloyd. It is a singing act of fair merit but aside from this it is a very good offering for this house through the strong following held by both women.
SUTTON, McINTYRE & SUTTON. 11 min. F. S. Two men and a girl. Comedy acrobatic turn. Several good novelty bits helped this act out of the ordinary class. The comedy is a bit slow in action but it is well handled. Act got a fair amount of laughs and finished very well.
WALTER C. KELLY. 26 min. With a lot of new stories and a few old ones, "The Virginia Judge" has never appeared to better advantage than on this occasion. He was given a cordial welcome and after keeping the house laughing during the whole time he was on the stage, he finished midst solid applause.
ROBT. T. HAINES & CO. 19 min. F.S. Dramatic sketch, "The Man in the Dark." An excellent playlet splendidly played by Mr. Haines and his company. Tells a strong gripping story of the eternal triangle with a sensational climax. This its second visit and it met with the same warm approval as shown on its first time here.
ELINORE & WILLIAMS. 18 min. in one. This couple registered their usual hit. Secured plenty of laughs with their material which has been little changed. Liberal applause was given them at the finish.
DUFFIN-REDCAY TROUPE. 10 min. F.S. Made a very good closing number to the bill. They have an unusually strong routine of aerial tricks all skilfully handled with just enough comedy introduced to liven up the act. Were very well received.
GEN. REMARKS. This was a very good show holding up in strength from start to finish in a smooth-running performance. Plenty of comedy liberally distributed, an excellent dramatic number and novelty gave the bill class and variety as well as quality.

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H. T. JORDAN PHILADELPHIA SHOW AUG. 31, 1914. HEARST-SELIG PICTURES. 15 min. The pictures shown this week proved more interesting than usual, the subjects being well selected. The new golden frame in use for the first time added a clearness which greatly improved the pictures. RICHARDS. 9 Min. F. S. Act remains the same as on previous visits so far as dances are concerned but has been improved by new dressing, a very pretty costume being worn for each number. Opened the show satisfactorily and was well liked. FOSTER & LOVETT. 14 min. in one. A very good novelty singing act. They work up a comedy opening through one of the men playing the drums in the orchestra while the other sings on the stage. Afterwards they exchange places. Act picks up additional speed with an eccentric dance number and they finish strong with a comedy singing contest. Went exceptionally well in number two spot. BERT LESLIE & CO. 17 min. F.S. His new sketch of the Hogan series called "Hogan in London" is like all others of the series - a lesson in slang. Leslie is the central figure at all times using quieter methods than formerly and at last has surrounded himself with a good company. The sketch and Leslie's slang appeal principally to a "fly" audience but it is as good if not a little better than any of the previous sketches and in third position on the bill it furnished plenty of laughs and closed strong. MRS. DALSIMER & MRS. KING MILLER. 17 min. in One. They are the Philadelphia women prominent in social and musical circles here. Both have good voices and did well in third number. A comedy flavor is added by Mrs. Dalsimer's imitations of Mlle. Fougere and Alice Lloyd. It is a singing act of fair merit but aside from this it is a very good offering for this house through the strong following held by both women. SUTTON, McINTYRE & SUTTON. 11 min. F. S. Two men and a girl. Comedy acrobatic turn. Several good novelty bits helped this act out of the ordinary class. The comedy is a bit slow in action but it is well handled. Act got a fair amount of laughs and finished very well. WALTER C. KELLY. 26 min. With a lot of new stories and a few old ones, "The Virginia Judge" has never appeared to better advantage than on this occasion. He was given a cordial welcome and after keeping the house laughing during the whole time he was on the stage, he finished midst solid applause. ROBT. T. HAINES & CO. 19 min. F.S. Dramatic sketch, "The Man in the Dark." An excellent playlet splendidly played by Mr. Haines and his company. Tells a strong gripping story of the eternal triangle with a sensational climax. This its second visit and it met with the same warm approval as shown on its first time here. ELINORE & WILLIAMS. 18 min. in one. This couple registered their usual hit. Secured plenty of laughs with their material which has been little changed. Liberal applause was given them at the finish. DUFFIN-REDCAY TROUPE. 10 min. F.S. Made a very good closing number to the bill. They have an unusually strong routine of aerial tricks all skilfully handled with just enough comedy introduced to liven up the act. Were very well received. GEN. REMARKS. This was a very good show holding up in strength from start to finish in a smooth-running performance. Plenty of comedy liberally distributed, an excellent dramatic number and novelty gave the bill class and variety as well as quality.