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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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64 (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of April 27, 1908. (Monday April 27--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.40, 9 minutes. 10 min. late on account of non-arrival of baggage for two acts. Juggling Ashtons. On at 1.49, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. Think they could do a close in 1, if necessary. An excellent 3-show act. It will develop into an act strong enough for an early spot in the smaller-two-show houses. O.K. for eighty to a hundred dollars. Joe Deming. On at 2.01, 13 min, in 1. Did not create a furore today by any means with his monologue of stories and songs, although he was unquestionably in a pretty hard spot. Must confess that I was a big disappointed in him. However, I will make a special effort to hear him again this week, and if he shows that he deserves it, will be pleased to send a supplementary report. Bob and May Kemp. On at 2.14, 19 min, in 1. Opening with street, and closing with their special drop. An excellent coon act, something on the lines of Green & Werner. Bob is a particularly good singer and dancer in the coon styles, while May is a good-looking chocolate and gets by all right as a warbler and piancer. Miezkoff Troupe. On at 2.53, 8 min, full stage. Five Russian whirlwind dancers, who are effectively costumed and work extremely well. An excellent act of the kind. As we have had nothing like it for a year or more, they aroused considerable enthusiasm. Quinn and Mitchell. On at 2.41, 19 min, in 1; two special drops. These boys deserve credit for trying to get away from the conventional talking act in 1, which they have done to a certain degree, but they have not got far enough away to warrant them receiving $250, $200 being much nearer their proper price. I doubt if they could hold the next to closing spot in this house. Apdale's Animals. On at 3 o'clock, 16 min, full stage. The best value in an animal act that I have seen in many a day. Had as soon have it as many an act that we have paid double the money. Should certainly be secured for next season. Marion Garson. On at 3.16, 11 min, in 1. Petite, pretty and well-gowned, with a voice of great power, although lacking in sweetness, and with a tendency not to enunciate clearly. She has considerable magnetism, however, and made quite a hit with the four songs she sang. This afternoon's audience certainly liked her. Claud and Fannie Usher. On at 3.27, 26 min, full stage. They came pretty near being the applause hit of the bill. A great bargain. It is very seldom that we get an act at their money, or even double or treble their present salary, that gives as much satisfaction. They have certainly "arrived". Unless I am greatly mistaken, Fannie Usher will be heard from in the future. mark this afternoon. Possibly he would come closer to his ideal if he was not apparently handicapped by hoarseness. Miss Fermier is a pretty girl and a good actress, playing the character of a Kerry colleen very well indeed. Mr. Smith, as the father, also did a good piece of work. While this is by no means a headline act, still it could be made a most acceptable offering. Cuts:- Joe Deming. Mention of the word "Hell". Requested to substitute another song for his last one, which we considered a trifle risque. Quinn and Mitchell. Cut "To hell with your father". Comment. A pretty good sort of a bill with which to surround Houdini, although it is lacking in comedy. A big laughing act in the place of one of the quieter ones would work wonders.
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64 (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of April 27, 1908. (Monday April 27--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.40, 9 minutes. 10 min. late on account of non-arrival of baggage for two acts. Juggling Ashtons. On at 1.49, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. Think they could do a close in 1, if necessary. An excellent 3-show act. It will develop into an act strong enough for an early spot in the smaller-two-show houses. O.K. for eighty to a hundred dollars. Joe Deming. On at 2.01, 13 min, in 1. Did not create a furore today by any means with his monologue of stories and songs, although he was unquestionably in a pretty hard spot. Must confess that I was a big disappointed in him. However, I will make a special effort to hear him again this week, and if he shows that he deserves it, will be pleased to send a supplementary report. Bob and May Kemp. On at 2.14, 19 min, in 1. Opening with street, and closing with their special drop. An excellent coon act, something on the lines of Green & Werner. Bob is a particularly good singer and dancer in the coon styles, while May is a good-looking chocolate and gets by all right as a warbler and piancer. Miezkoff Troupe. On at 2.53, 8 min, full stage. Five Russian whirlwind dancers, who are effectively costumed and work extremely well. An excellent act of the kind. As we have had nothing like it for a year or more, they aroused considerable enthusiasm. Quinn and Mitchell. On at 2.41, 19 min, in 1; two special drops. These boys deserve credit for trying to get away from the conventional talking act in 1, which they have done to a certain degree, but they have not got far enough away to warrant them receiving $250, $200 being much nearer their proper price. I doubt if they could hold the next to closing spot in this house. Apdale's Animals. On at 3 o'clock, 16 min, full stage. The best value in an animal act that I have seen in many a day. Had as soon have it as many an act that we have paid double the money. Should certainly be secured for next season. Marion Garson. On at 3.16, 11 min, in 1. Petite, pretty and well-gowned, with a voice of great power, although lacking in sweetness, and with a tendency not to enunciate clearly. She has considerable magnetism, however, and made quite a hit with the four songs she sang. This afternoon's audience certainly liked her. Claud and Fannie Usher. On at 3.27, 26 min, full stage. They came pretty near being the applause hit of the bill. A great bargain. It is very seldom that we get an act at their money, or even double or treble their present salary, that gives as much satisfaction. They have certainly "arrived". Unless I am greatly mistaken, Fannie Usher will be heard from in the future. mark this afternoon. Possibly he would come closer to his ideal if he was not apparently handicapped by hoarseness. Miss Fermier is a pretty girl and a good actress, playing the character of a Kerry colleen very well indeed. Mr. Smith, as the father, also did a good piece of work. While this is by no means a headline act, still it could be made a most acceptable offering. Cuts:- Joe Deming. Mention of the word "Hell". Requested to substitute another song for his last one, which we considered a trifle risque. Quinn and Mitchell. Cut "To hell with your father". Comment. A pretty good sort of a bill with which to surround Houdini, although it is lacking in comedy. A big laughing act in the place of one of the quieter ones would work wonders.
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