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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of April 13, 1908. (Monday April 13--Afternoon Show.) Overture. On at 1.36, 6 minutes. Leonard and Drake. On at 1.42, 12 min, in 1; 3 shows. Man and woman in some not over-brilliant conversation, a couple of fairly well-rendered songs and some bits of mimicry of birds, animals, etc. They dress neatly and make a very good stage appearance. However, I think the act is about $25 overpaid. Can see no reason why they were ever raised to $100. Ferreros and His Musical Dog. On at 1.54, 12 min, full stage. European musical clown who plays upon several different-sized concertinas, finishing with a sort of foot-organ and a big accordion. He then introduces a clever dog who plays upon the bells very cleverly. The dog is by far the best part of the act. It is a K. & E. act that is considerably overpaid. Three La Maze Brothers. On at 2.06, 11 min, full stage. A remarkably good acrobatic comedy act. A great bargain at the money we are paying, $160., for it is almost in the class with Spissell Brothers & Mack and Rice & Prevost. Would not hesitate to use it as a closing feature, if necessary. Elsie Faye, Nugent and Miller. On at 2.17, 16 min, in 1. Miss Faye certainly makes a swell appearance and dances most gracefully. The boys with her are also good steppers, but the entire trio are considerably minus as singers. If Miss Faye's voice compared with her looks and her grace as a dancer, she would be a musical comedy star for sure. But, as things are, she has probably reached her zenith. Butler and Bassett, Skating On Real Ice. On at 2.32, 11 min, full stage; special set. A novel idea capitally carried out, An act that will create a lot of talk. Miss Butler and Mr. Bassett are both great skaters. The surface they use is about 6x10 and they perform many interesting stunts, both singly and together. Jennings and Renfrew. On at 2.43, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. Blackface parody-singers, who are certainly great value at $100. One of the hits of the show today. Finished very strong. Their songs are all original and are really humorous. "A Night With the Poets". On at 2.56, 25 min, full stage. This act repeated the success it made when first produced here last summer, and again proved itself to be one of vaudeville's most artistic productions. It is refreshing to see acts like this, for they are out-of-the-ordinary and are received with acclaim by our patrons. The act is in excellent shape now, the reader and the quartette being about as good as could be asked for. Sam Williams. On at 3.21, 12 min, in 1. A clever fellow who does a very neat pianologue, but has not developed as much as I thought he would when I first saw him about a year ago. With stronger material he would be a hit in any bill, for he has the personality and plays remarkably well. Cuts:- Leonard and Drake. "Hereafter in --:. Welch, Healey and Montrose. Requested to refrain from suggestions of the word "Hell". Instructed to use the word "Meat" instead of "Liver". The Clevelands. "Bare feet" squib. Comment. Money invested considered, this is a corking good show. The re-arrangement, which follows, should add to its smoothness and to its pleasing qualities. A Overture B Leonard & Drake C Ferreros & Dog D Elsie Faye & Boys E Alexandra & Bertie F Sam williams G La Maze Brothers H Jennings & Renfrew I Night With Poets J Welch, Healey & M. K Butler & Bassett L Vasco M Wilfred Clarke & Co N Kinetograph O Conlon & Hastings P The Clevelands
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of April 13, 1908. (Monday April 13--Afternoon Show.) Overture. On at 1.36, 6 minutes. Leonard and Drake. On at 1.42, 12 min, in 1; 3 shows. Man and woman in some not over-brilliant conversation, a couple of fairly well-rendered songs and some bits of mimicry of birds, animals, etc. They dress neatly and make a very good stage appearance. However, I think the act is about $25 overpaid. Can see no reason why they were ever raised to $100. Ferreros and His Musical Dog. On at 1.54, 12 min, full stage. European musical clown who plays upon several different-sized concertinas, finishing with a sort of foot-organ and a big accordion. He then introduces a clever dog who plays upon the bells very cleverly. The dog is by far the best part of the act. It is a K. & E. act that is considerably overpaid. Three La Maze Brothers. On at 2.06, 11 min, full stage. A remarkably good acrobatic comedy act. A great bargain at the money we are paying, $160., for it is almost in the class with Spissell Brothers & Mack and Rice & Prevost. Would not hesitate to use it as a closing feature, if necessary. Elsie Faye, Nugent and Miller. On at 2.17, 16 min, in 1. Miss Faye certainly makes a swell appearance and dances most gracefully. The boys with her are also good steppers, but the entire trio are considerably minus as singers. If Miss Faye's voice compared with her looks and her grace as a dancer, she would be a musical comedy star for sure. But, as things are, she has probably reached her zenith. Butler and Bassett, Skating On Real Ice. On at 2.32, 11 min, full stage; special set. A novel idea capitally carried out, An act that will create a lot of talk. Miss Butler and Mr. Bassett are both great skaters. The surface they use is about 6x10 and they perform many interesting stunts, both singly and together. Jennings and Renfrew. On at 2.43, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. Blackface parody-singers, who are certainly great value at $100. One of the hits of the show today. Finished very strong. Their songs are all original and are really humorous. "A Night With the Poets". On at 2.56, 25 min, full stage. This act repeated the success it made when first produced here last summer, and again proved itself to be one of vaudeville's most artistic productions. It is refreshing to see acts like this, for they are out-of-the-ordinary and are received with acclaim by our patrons. The act is in excellent shape now, the reader and the quartette being about as good as could be asked for. Sam Williams. On at 3.21, 12 min, in 1. A clever fellow who does a very neat pianologue, but has not developed as much as I thought he would when I first saw him about a year ago. With stronger material he would be a hit in any bill, for he has the personality and plays remarkably well. Cuts:- Leonard and Drake. "Hereafter in --:. Welch, Healey and Montrose. Requested to refrain from suggestions of the word "Hell". Instructed to use the word "Meat" instead of "Liver". The Clevelands. "Bare feet" squib. Comment. Money invested considered, this is a corking good show. The re-arrangement, which follows, should add to its smoothness and to its pleasing qualities. A Overture B Leonard & Drake C Ferreros & Dog D Elsie Faye & Boys E Alexandra & Bertie F Sam williams G La Maze Brothers H Jennings & Renfrew I Night With Poets J Welch, Healey & M. K Butler & Bassett L Vasco M Wilfred Clarke & Co N Kinetograph O Conlon & Hastings P The Clevelands
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