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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907
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(125th Street Theatre Schedule) (Page Two) (Paul McAllister Contd) Mr. McAllister's impersonation of Mr. Tarr was perfect. Received five curtain calls with a cry of speech from all parts of the house. He made a short address, thanking them, etc., and he was then compelled to take several more bows. From the way he went this afternoon, I presume at this evenings performance it will be a riot. The best part of the house is sold out for the night and all the boxes are decorated for the occasion. TO-NIGHT this man's appearance caused the greatest demonstration I ever saw which lasted fully ten minutes. They allowed him to proceed with his comedy and on the finish a speech was necessary. He spoke for about five minutes and was then compelled to take several bows. Avery & Hart made their appearance and had to go off. Mr. McAllister again appeared, made another short speech, but this failed to stop the riot, and finally, McAllister, Avery & Hart did a cake walk, which made the applause all the stronger. Mr. McAllister then quieted the crowd with another little speech introducing Avery & Hart. They, at his suggestion, allowed the colored comedians to work. The balance of the show went on uninterrupted. 36 minutes. AVERY & HART: It was some time before the boys could get the audience. I really don't believe that President Roosevelt could walk on the stage and "make good" after the Paul McAllister riot. They finally got them, however. While they did not make a tremendous hit, they negotiated the place in fairly good shape. 21 min. (125th Street Theatre Criticism) (Page Three) WILTON BROTHERS: Comedy Bar Experts. Secured quite a number of giggles and some very good laughs with a little applause for their bar work. 9 min.-full stage. KINETOGRAPH: "If you had a wife like this" Fair
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(125th Street Theatre Schedule) (Page Two) (Paul McAllister Contd) Mr. McAllister's impersonation of Mr. Tarr was perfect. Received five curtain calls with a cry of speech from all parts of the house. He made a short address, thanking them, etc., and he was then compelled to take several more bows. From the way he went this afternoon, I presume at this evenings performance it will be a riot. The best part of the house is sold out for the night and all the boxes are decorated for the occasion. TO-NIGHT this man's appearance caused the greatest demonstration I ever saw which lasted fully ten minutes. They allowed him to proceed with his comedy and on the finish a speech was necessary. He spoke for about five minutes and was then compelled to take several bows. Avery & Hart made their appearance and had to go off. Mr. McAllister again appeared, made another short speech, but this failed to stop the riot, and finally, McAllister, Avery & Hart did a cake walk, which made the applause all the stronger. Mr. McAllister then quieted the crowd with another little speech introducing Avery & Hart. They, at his suggestion, allowed the colored comedians to work. The balance of the show went on uninterrupted. 36 minutes. AVERY & HART: It was some time before the boys could get the audience. I really don't believe that President Roosevelt could walk on the stage and "make good" after the Paul McAllister riot. They finally got them, however. While they did not make a tremendous hit, they negotiated the place in fairly good shape. 21 min. (125th Street Theatre Criticism) (Page Three) WILTON BROTHERS: Comedy Bar Experts. Secured quite a number of giggles and some very good laughs with a little applause for their bar work. 9 min.-full stage. KINETOGRAPH: "If you had a wife like this" Fair
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