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

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H. T. JORDAN     PHILADELPHIA SHOW    MAY 10, 1915.
HEARST SELIG PICTURES. Fairly interesting lot of pictures this week. All war pictures were eliminated owing to the feeling over the loss of the Lusitania.
MYRL & DELMAR. 8 min. Two men working in a very pretty garden setting which they carry. Perform a series of very showy aerial and teeth tricks, all new and very well done. A very pretty act and made good in the opening.
HENRY G. RUDOLF. 7 min. "The Vagrant Tenor." Man dressed as an Italian who sings grand opera and popular selections. Has a pleasing voice and was fairly well liked.
DARRELL & CONWAY. 15 min. Their act remains about the same as they have been using the past two seasons except for a new opening which was funny and gets laughs. They still black up on the stage and finish with two songs, Miss Darrell changing to two striking costumes. Act scored nicely.
DOYLE & DIXON. 19 min. These two boys have without doubt the classiest dancing act of its kind in vaudeville. Their dancing was a tremendous hit and their conversation-songs and bits of chatter also scored solidly. They work in evening clothes making an excellent appearance. An act that should be a hit on any bill.
REYNOLDS & DONEGAN. 9 min. Their routine of fancy skating and dancing on rollers remains about the same as on former visits. The work is varied and finely executed and the picturesque costuming helps to make it a very showy act. They were accorded a liberal amount of applause.
WILL ROGERS. 19 min. His act is one is a sure fire on any bill. His handling of the ropes is made a big part of his act, but his dry humor keeps the audience in a roar of laughter from start to finish. He was one of the big applause hits of this bill and was forced to respond to two well deserved encores.
SAM MANN & CO. 20 min. In "Lots and Lots of It." This sketch is a comedy drama written around the popular "Mutterzolb" stories which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post and were very widely read. It is a heart interest story with a bit of strong sentiment running through it and plenty of comedy lines to brighten it up. Mann gives an excellent character performance and has the support of a capable company. The sketch was very well liked and made a hit.
GRACE LA RUE. 22 min. This well known musical comedy star is in vaudeville with one of the best singing turns we have seen in a long time. All her numbers are new, she sings them with splendid effect, introduces some attractive dancing and wears some wonderful gowns. This combination gives her an act that makes a great headline offering. She was a big hit here. Charles Gillen at the piano is a worthy asset to the act.
SIX WATER LILLIES. 10 min. A tank diving act with a very pretty picture stage setting and six girls in a series of diving feats. Very showy number and attracted a great deal of interest, holding the audience better than any closing act we have had for some time.
GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very good show from start to finish, plenty of variety, good singing and a liberal amount of comedy well distributed throughout the bill. As a special feature were shown, moving pictures of the Lusitania leaving New York on her last voyage. They followed the regular show and nearly every one waited for them.

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H. T. JORDAN PHILADELPHIA SHOW MAY 10, 1915. HEARST SELIG PICTURES. Fairly interesting lot of pictures this week. All war pictures were eliminated owing to the feeling over the loss of the Lusitania. MYRL & DELMAR. 8 min. Two men working in a very pretty garden setting which they carry. Perform a series of very showy aerial and teeth tricks, all new and very well done. A very pretty act and made good in the opening. HENRY G. RUDOLF. 7 min. "The Vagrant Tenor." Man dressed as an Italian who sings grand opera and popular selections. Has a pleasing voice and was fairly well liked. DARRELL & CONWAY. 15 min. Their act remains about the same as they have been using the past two seasons except for a new opening which was funny and gets laughs. They still black up on the stage and finish with two songs, Miss Darrell changing to two striking costumes. Act scored nicely. DOYLE & DIXON. 19 min. These two boys have without doubt the classiest dancing act of its kind in vaudeville. Their dancing was a tremendous hit and their conversation-songs and bits of chatter also scored solidly. They work in evening clothes making an excellent appearance. An act that should be a hit on any bill. REYNOLDS & DONEGAN. 9 min. Their routine of fancy skating and dancing on rollers remains about the same as on former visits. The work is varied and finely executed and the picturesque costuming helps to make it a very showy act. They were accorded a liberal amount of applause. WILL ROGERS. 19 min. His act is one is a sure fire on any bill. His handling of the ropes is made a big part of his act, but his dry humor keeps the audience in a roar of laughter from start to finish. He was one of the big applause hits of this bill and was forced to respond to two well deserved encores. SAM MANN & CO. 20 min. In "Lots and Lots of It." This sketch is a comedy drama written around the popular "Mutterzolb" stories which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post and were very widely read. It is a heart interest story with a bit of strong sentiment running through it and plenty of comedy lines to brighten it up. Mann gives an excellent character performance and has the support of a capable company. The sketch was very well liked and made a hit. GRACE LA RUE. 22 min. This well known musical comedy star is in vaudeville with one of the best singing turns we have seen in a long time. All her numbers are new, she sings them with splendid effect, introduces some attractive dancing and wears some wonderful gowns. This combination gives her an act that makes a great headline offering. She was a big hit here. Charles Gillen at the piano is a worthy asset to the act. SIX WATER LILLIES. 10 min. A tank diving act with a very pretty picture stage setting and six girls in a series of diving feats. Very showy number and attracted a great deal of interest, holding the audience better than any closing act we have had for some time. GENERAL REMARKS. This is a very good show from start to finish, plenty of variety, good singing and a liberal amount of comedy well distributed throughout the bill. As a special feature were shown, moving pictures of the Lusitania leaving New York on her last voyage. They followed the regular show and nearly every one waited for them.