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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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91. (Carl D. Lothrop). Boston Show, Week of June 1, 1908. (Monday June 1--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 7 minutes. Kelso and Leighton. On at 1.37, 12 min, full stage. Presenting an alleged sketch called "The Lady Burglar". They sent in the time of their act as 16 min. When they finished this afternoon--without getting a wrinkle in the way of applause from the start to the finish, by the way--I asked Kelso what was the matter, if they were not supposed to do a 16-min. sketch. He said it was an 16-20 min. sketch before an audience. I told him that 12 min. would not do. He replied that I knew what I could do if I was not satisfied, so he was informed that the act was closed. I think that we are well rid of it. Tom Bateman. On at 1.49, 15 min, in 1; 3 shows. He sings three songs and gives a recitation, with changes of costume, and finishes with a corking good skipping-rope dance. While he was very apparently nervous this afternoon, and also a trifle hoarse, he went very well indeed, and I see no reason why he cannot hold the number-two spot in any of the smaller houses. He is certainly good value as a 3-a-day. Max Witt's Colleens. On at 2.04, 7 min in 2. special drop; 3 min close in 1. The four best singers that Witt has yet had in this team. They look well and sing well. Should make good anywhere. The Kratons. On at 2.14, 12 min, full stage. These people deserve great credit for originating some very clever new stunts with hoops. The pantomime with which they open their act is very unique, while their regulation hoop-rolling at the finish is as good as I have ever seen. Ralph Smalley. On at 2.26, 14 min, in 1. Cello soloist, who is a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. An extremely good performer, who is also possessed of a pleasing personality. There is no reason why he could not make good in any house where music is appreciated. Jane Kennark, James Horne and Frederick Murray. On at 2.40, 30 min, full stage. Three people who are well known and well liked in Boston, playing "The Way to Win a Woman", a version of "Uncle Stephen's Will". A bright playlet, very well played. About the only objection that can be made to the act is that the sketch should be cut a bit, in order to make it move without lagging even for a moment. Jack Wilson Trio. On at 3.10, 25 min, in 1. Opened a trifle slowly, but certainly finished fast. An emphatic hit. Barnold's Dog and Monkey Actors. On at 3.35, 9 min, full stage. A really remarkable act. Of course its present price, $750, is exorbitant, but at $400 it would be great value. Frederick. On at 5.22 10 min full stage, 5 min close in 1; 15 min in all. A local magician who is a great filler-in for us, as he gives a good performance and can work anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. Dynes and Dynes. On at 5.37, 9 min full stage, 5 min close in 1; 14 min in all. This act was booked to fill out the time caused by Kelso and Leighton's cancellation. Two men in a club-swinging act, one in athletic costume, the other made up as a Chinaman. For the close in 1 the young fellow made up as a Chinaman sings a song that shows he has rather a remarkable voice. Great value as a e-a-day. Should make thoroughly good in the smaller 2-a-day houses. Cuts: Jack Wilson Trio. "Whole Damn family". "What the --". Wilson instructed not to lift his dress so high when made up as a wench. Comment. An excellent show, containing a number of real hits.
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91. (Carl D. Lothrop). Boston Show, Week of June 1, 1908. (Monday June 1--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 7 minutes. Kelso and Leighton. On at 1.37, 12 min, full stage. Presenting an alleged sketch called "The Lady Burglar". They sent in the time of their act as 16 min. When they finished this afternoon--without getting a wrinkle in the way of applause from the start to the finish, by the way--I asked Kelso what was the matter, if they were not supposed to do a 16-min. sketch. He said it was an 16-20 min. sketch before an audience. I told him that 12 min. would not do. He replied that I knew what I could do if I was not satisfied, so he was informed that the act was closed. I think that we are well rid of it. Tom Bateman. On at 1.49, 15 min, in 1; 3 shows. He sings three songs and gives a recitation, with changes of costume, and finishes with a corking good skipping-rope dance. While he was very apparently nervous this afternoon, and also a trifle hoarse, he went very well indeed, and I see no reason why he cannot hold the number-two spot in any of the smaller houses. He is certainly good value as a 3-a-day. Max Witt's Colleens. On at 2.04, 7 min in 2. special drop; 3 min close in 1. The four best singers that Witt has yet had in this team. They look well and sing well. Should make good anywhere. The Kratons. On at 2.14, 12 min, full stage. These people deserve great credit for originating some very clever new stunts with hoops. The pantomime with which they open their act is very unique, while their regulation hoop-rolling at the finish is as good as I have ever seen. Ralph Smalley. On at 2.26, 14 min, in 1. Cello soloist, who is a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. An extremely good performer, who is also possessed of a pleasing personality. There is no reason why he could not make good in any house where music is appreciated. Jane Kennark, James Horne and Frederick Murray. On at 2.40, 30 min, full stage. Three people who are well known and well liked in Boston, playing "The Way to Win a Woman", a version of "Uncle Stephen's Will". A bright playlet, very well played. About the only objection that can be made to the act is that the sketch should be cut a bit, in order to make it move without lagging even for a moment. Jack Wilson Trio. On at 3.10, 25 min, in 1. Opened a trifle slowly, but certainly finished fast. An emphatic hit. Barnold's Dog and Monkey Actors. On at 3.35, 9 min, full stage. A really remarkable act. Of course its present price, $750, is exorbitant, but at $400 it would be great value. Frederick. On at 5.22 10 min full stage, 5 min close in 1; 15 min in all. A local magician who is a great filler-in for us, as he gives a good performance and can work anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. Dynes and Dynes. On at 5.37, 9 min full stage, 5 min close in 1; 14 min in all. This act was booked to fill out the time caused by Kelso and Leighton's cancellation. Two men in a club-swinging act, one in athletic costume, the other made up as a Chinaman. For the close in 1 the young fellow made up as a Chinaman sings a song that shows he has rather a remarkable voice. Great value as a e-a-day. Should make thoroughly good in the smaller 2-a-day houses. Cuts: Jack Wilson Trio. "Whole Damn family". "What the --". Wilson instructed not to lift his dress so high when made up as a wench. Comment. An excellent show, containing a number of real hits.
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