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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908

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Boston Show, Week of Aug. 10th, 1908.     Carl D. Lothrop.
(Monday Aug. 10th--Evening Show.)
Overture. On at 7.03, 8 minutes.
The Rinaldos. On at 7.11, 11 minutes, full stage, 3 shows. Well known hoop act that has improved greatly since it was last played here. In its present shape it is great value, salary considered. Good enough to open any show. XX1
Simmons and Carmontelle. On at 7.22, 20 minutes. We had the act of White and Simmons booked for this week. Simmons arrived this morning. White did not put in an appearance but a wire came saying that he had been taken suddenly ill. Miss Hattie Carmontelle happened to be in town rehearsing for another act, and volunteered to go on with Simmons. They rehearsed during the afternoon, and went on to-night doing as well as the regular act would have done. I have never seen a better portrayal of a darky character done by a woman, than Miss Carmontelle's. One of the most peculiar things about the whole affair is that Miss Carmontelle worked in White's clothes this evening, as she did not have her wench costume with her. She will finish out the week doing a wench in which character she is unexcelled. XX
Carbrey Brothers. On at 7.42, 10 minutes in one, 3 shows. One of the cleverest dancing acts in the business. Could hold a very much better place on the bill. They class with Ryan and White. No house need be afraid to play them, for they are a sure fire hit. XX1
Clarke-Babcock & Co. On at 7.52, 19 minutes full stage. Three clever people, cleverer than usually found in vaudeville sketches, in Miss Clarke's comedetta, "A Friend's Advice." This sketch starts out like big winner and moves along in capital shape for the first 15 minutes. Then comes a slump and a bum finish that takes away the early strong impression. With a new finish this act would be strong enough to play anywhere, but at present it is several chips shy. It will be a pity if this act is not shaped up for it has good situations and lines. X1
Francis Weaver. On at 8.11, 17 minutes in one. Vaudeville debut of "the blind Paderewski." A local musical prodigy who has been sightless from birth. He plays extremely well and scored a hit at both performances to-day. I have my doubts as to whether he would make good material for general bookings, as it is my belief that the usual vaudeville audience does not care to have misfortune used to appeal to it. XX1
Felix Adler. On at 8. 28, 12 minutes in one. This young fellow is a find. One of the best singers of dialect songs that I have heard in a long time. He has almost as much self assurance as Julius Tannen, his method of working bringing Tannen to mind. With more experience, and a better dressing of his act, Adler will prove a very valuable act in one. XX1


introduces never becomes tiresome. XX1
Murray Sisters. On at 9.40, 12 minutes in one. These two dashing comediennes have become great favorites in Boston. They brought some beautiful new gowns and new songs, going very well at both performances. Personally I do not care particularly for their finishing song, with a man in the audience, and think that they have decided to try to improve upon it. Next closing is a pretty hard spot for them, probably a little beyond them in the regular season, but they held it all right to-day. XX1
"The Boys in Blue." On at 9.52, 12 minutes, full stage, special set. The best act of the kind vaudeville has ever known. To get action from the start we cut out the opening song and had the curtain go up on them in line, ready for their drill. This holds the audience better than the slow opening with a dark stage.


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Boston Show, Week of Aug. 10th, 1908. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday Aug. 10th--Evening Show.) Overture. On at 7.03, 8 minutes. The Rinaldos. On at 7.11, 11 minutes, full stage, 3 shows. Well known hoop act that has improved greatly since it was last played here. In its present shape it is great value, salary considered. Good enough to open any show. XX1 Simmons and Carmontelle. On at 7.22, 20 minutes. We had the act of White and Simmons booked for this week. Simmons arrived this morning. White did not put in an appearance but a wire came saying that he had been taken suddenly ill. Miss Hattie Carmontelle happened to be in town rehearsing for another act, and volunteered to go on with Simmons. They rehearsed during the afternoon, and went on to-night doing as well as the regular act would have done. I have never seen a better portrayal of a darky character done by a woman, than Miss Carmontelle's. One of the most peculiar things about the whole affair is that Miss Carmontelle worked in White's clothes this evening, as she did not have her wench costume with her. She will finish out the week doing a wench in which character she is unexcelled. XX Carbrey Brothers. On at 7.42, 10 minutes in one, 3 shows. One of the cleverest dancing acts in the business. Could hold a very much better place on the bill. They class with Ryan and White. No house need be afraid to play them, for they are a sure fire hit. XX1 Clarke-Babcock & Co. On at 7.52, 19 minutes full stage. Three clever people, cleverer than usually found in vaudeville sketches, in Miss Clarke's comedetta, "A Friend's Advice." This sketch starts out like big winner and moves along in capital shape for the first 15 minutes. Then comes a slump and a bum finish that takes away the early strong impression. With a new finish this act would be strong enough to play anywhere, but at present it is several chips shy. It will be a pity if this act is not shaped up for it has good situations and lines. X1 Francis Weaver. On at 8.11, 17 minutes in one. Vaudeville debut of "the blind Paderewski." A local musical prodigy who has been sightless from birth. He plays extremely well and scored a hit at both performances to-day. I have my doubts as to whether he would make good material for general bookings, as it is my belief that the usual vaudeville audience does not care to have misfortune used to appeal to it. XX1 Felix Adler. On at 8. 28, 12 minutes in one. This young fellow is a find. One of the best singers of dialect songs that I have heard in a long time. He has almost as much self assurance as Julius Tannen, his method of working bringing Tannen to mind. With more experience, and a better dressing of his act, Adler will prove a very valuable act in one. XX1 introduces never becomes tiresome. XX1 Murray Sisters. On at 9.40, 12 minutes in one. These two dashing comediennes have become great favorites in Boston. They brought some beautiful new gowns and new songs, going very well at both performances. Personally I do not care particularly for their finishing song, with a man in the audience, and think that they have decided to try to improve upon it. Next closing is a pretty hard spot for them, probably a little beyond them in the regular season, but they held it all right to-day. XX1 "The Boys in Blue." On at 9.52, 12 minutes, full stage, special set. The best act of the kind vaudeville has ever known. To get action from the start we cut out the opening song and had the curtain go up on them in line, ready for their drill. This holds the audience better than the slow opening with a dark stage. would make it good enough for any week.