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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Sept. 2, 1907. (Monday Sept. 2nd--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.32, 10 min. Zarrell Bros. On at 1.42, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. An excellent acrobatic act, on the order of the Bellclairs. It is about on a par with that of the Valveno Bros. and Lavell & Grant, and will make good in an early spot in any house. Should prove particularly valuable as an opener for the smaller houses. Browning & Le Van. On at 1.54, 17 min, in 1, 3 shows. I was a little nervous about placing them in this position after reading last week's Philadelphia criticism; so I was somewhat surprised to have them get by creditably. They employ Matthews & Ashley's idea of one singing a song straight and then the other parodying it. One of them also makes up as an Italian, a la Ben Welch, and sings "Marieuchia". Nessen, Hunter & Nessen. On at 2.11, 10 min, full stage; 3 shows. Another very excellent cheap sight act. I think it strong enough to use as a closing act in the small cities. They work fast and the dash of comedy helps keep up the interest throughout. Dorothy Kenton. On at 2.21, 9 min, in 1. Her very good locks help her out a whole lot, for she is nothing extraordinary as a banjoist. Think she would get away with number two almost anywhere. Brothers. Permane. On at 2.30, 12 min, full stage. Two English acrobats in clown make-up. Open with some hand-balancing, followed by some unique work with a large rubber ball. They follow this with a very droll novelty which they call "The Nightingale's Courtship", a very laughable mixture of pantomime and whistling. Made a big hit here today. I think that it would be a mistake to close a show with this turn, as much of its value would be lost by so doing. Kelly & Rose. On at 2.42, 18 min, in 1. Scored heavily. As good a straight singing act as anybody could ask for. Johnnie Stanley and Gus Edwards' "Blonde Typewriters". On at 3 o'clock, 16 min full stage, 5 min close in 1, with special drop; 21 min in all. Although they were one member short today, on account of illness, I think I can safely say this act made as big a hit as any girl act we have ever played. It is full of life and action; the girls are pretty and daintily costumed, sing well and work well, while Stanley certainly suited this afternoon's audience. Gallagher & Barrett. On at 3.21, 21 min, full stage. Playing "The Battle of Too-Soon", to which they have added several lines, every one of which is a laugh. Went bigger than ever before. On at 5.10, 10 min, full stage. A musical contortionist. He does an out-of-the-ordinary turn that is well worth its money, one that should be quite valuable for the small houses. I have changed his place on the bill so as to give him the opportunity he deserves. Villers & Lee. On at 3.20, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. An ordinary sister act. Singing and acrobatic dancing. Think they are better suited for burlesque than for vaudeville. Cuts:- Permane Brothers. Instructed not to allow their rubber ball to go out into the audience. Cliff Gordon. "Who the hell"; "Damned", and Roosevelt squib regarding race suicide, ending "And now he wants all the credit". Comment. A show that has a good balance, runs very smoothly and seemed to please this afternoon's very large house very much.
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Sept. 2, 1907. (Monday Sept. 2nd--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.32, 10 min. Zarrell Bros. On at 1.42, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. An excellent acrobatic act, on the order of the Bellclairs. It is about on a par with that of the Valveno Bros. and Lavell & Grant, and will make good in an early spot in any house. Should prove particularly valuable as an opener for the smaller houses. Browning & Le Van. On at 1.54, 17 min, in 1, 3 shows. I was a little nervous about placing them in this position after reading last week's Philadelphia criticism; so I was somewhat surprised to have them get by creditably. They employ Matthews & Ashley's idea of one singing a song straight and then the other parodying it. One of them also makes up as an Italian, a la Ben Welch, and sings "Marieuchia". Nessen, Hunter & Nessen. On at 2.11, 10 min, full stage; 3 shows. Another very excellent cheap sight act. I think it strong enough to use as a closing act in the small cities. They work fast and the dash of comedy helps keep up the interest throughout. Dorothy Kenton. On at 2.21, 9 min, in 1. Her very good locks help her out a whole lot, for she is nothing extraordinary as a banjoist. Think she would get away with number two almost anywhere. Brothers. Permane. On at 2.30, 12 min, full stage. Two English acrobats in clown make-up. Open with some hand-balancing, followed by some unique work with a large rubber ball. They follow this with a very droll novelty which they call "The Nightingale's Courtship", a very laughable mixture of pantomime and whistling. Made a big hit here today. I think that it would be a mistake to close a show with this turn, as much of its value would be lost by so doing. Kelly & Rose. On at 2.42, 18 min, in 1. Scored heavily. As good a straight singing act as anybody could ask for. Johnnie Stanley and Gus Edwards' "Blonde Typewriters". On at 3 o'clock, 16 min full stage, 5 min close in 1, with special drop; 21 min in all. Although they were one member short today, on account of illness, I think I can safely say this act made as big a hit as any girl act we have ever played. It is full of life and action; the girls are pretty and daintily costumed, sing well and work well, while Stanley certainly suited this afternoon's audience. Gallagher & Barrett. On at 3.21, 21 min, full stage. Playing "The Battle of Too-Soon", to which they have added several lines, every one of which is a laugh. Went bigger than ever before. On at 5.10, 10 min, full stage. A musical contortionist. He does an out-of-the-ordinary turn that is well worth its money, one that should be quite valuable for the small houses. I have changed his place on the bill so as to give him the opportunity he deserves. Villers & Lee. On at 3.20, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. An ordinary sister act. Singing and acrobatic dancing. Think they are better suited for burlesque than for vaudeville. Cuts:- Permane Brothers. Instructed not to allow their rubber ball to go out into the audience. Cliff Gordon. "Who the hell"; "Damned", and Roosevelt squib regarding race suicide, ending "And now he wants all the credit". Comment. A show that has a good balance, runs very smoothly and seemed to please this afternoon's very large house very much.
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