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

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Artois Brothers. On at 8.40, 13 minutes, full stage. The best horizontal bar act with comedy trimmings in vaudeville to-day. An absolutely great performance by two wonderful acrobats and remarkable pantominists, A sure fire hit in any theatre, in the world. XX1
Bessie Wynn. On at 9.08, 17 minutes in one. Oh! that Miss Wynn was the bright, breezy, unaffected comedienne of former days. Her success has seemingly turned her head, and she displays a degree of affectation that to my mind mars her performance. She is also using songs, some of them of her own composition, that could be greatly improved upon. Of course, it is useless to make any pretense that she is not pretty, graceful and fascinating for she is, and more. My criticism is simply to express regret that she does not show her true talent. Miss Wynn was next to closing in the afternoon show, but I changed her with Melville Ellis to-night. After watching the show this evening, I am free to confess that while neither Miss Wynn nor Mr. Ellis can fill the spot satisfactorily, still I think that the balance of the bill is better with Miss Wynn following White and Stuart, and she will be placed there for the rest of the week. XX1 for possibilities. For her present act XX
White and Stuart. On at 9.19, 30 minutes full stage. Playing "Cherie." The best farcial offering in vaudeville to-day. Mr. White and Miss Stuart are consummate artists, and they pull their vehicle along at record breaking speed. XX1
Melville Ellis. On at 9.49, 17 minutes in one. Mr. Ellis has a thoroughly artistic offering, and is a big favorite in Boston. He did particularly well at the matinee, and fairly well at night, although placed in a spot where comedy of a more forceful type than his, is needed. Mr. Ellis would be welcome here twice a season, for he always has a bunch of new material XX1
Annette Kellermann. On at 10.06, 4 minutes full stage. Her diving feats make up the second division of her act. She is a sensation. XX1
Kinetograph. "A Pair of Kids."--Fair comic. "French Army Dogs."--Interesting. "A Cumbersome First Prize."--Retained from last week, because there was no other satisfactory, humorous film at hand. The Kinetograph offering is not up to the standard this week, and shows the difficulty that the agents find now in supplying really first class films.
Cuts. Gardner and Stoddard. Mention of "Three Weeks." Miss Stoddard instructed to keep her skirt down while doing the Sis Hopkins character.
Artois Brothers. Kicks in the seat.
Comment. With either Mr. Ellis or Miss Wynn ahead of White and Stuart, and with an act next to closing that could hold the pace of the rest of the bill, this would be pretty nearly an ideal show.

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Artois Brothers. On at 8.40, 13 minutes, full stage. The best horizontal bar act with comedy trimmings in vaudeville to-day. An absolutely great performance by two wonderful acrobats and remarkable pantominists, A sure fire hit in any theatre, in the world. XX1 Bessie Wynn. On at 9.08, 17 minutes in one. Oh! that Miss Wynn was the bright, breezy, unaffected comedienne of former days. Her success has seemingly turned her head, and she displays a degree of affectation that to my mind mars her performance. She is also using songs, some of them of her own composition, that could be greatly improved upon. Of course, it is useless to make any pretense that she is not pretty, graceful and fascinating for she is, and more. My criticism is simply to express regret that she does not show her true talent. Miss Wynn was next to closing in the afternoon show, but I changed her with Melville Ellis to-night. After watching the show this evening, I am free to confess that while neither Miss Wynn nor Mr. Ellis can fill the spot satisfactorily, still I think that the balance of the bill is better with Miss Wynn following White and Stuart, and she will be placed there for the rest of the week. XX1 for possibilities. For her present act XX White and Stuart. On at 9.19, 30 minutes full stage. Playing "Cherie." The best farcial offering in vaudeville to-day. Mr. White and Miss Stuart are consummate artists, and they pull their vehicle along at record breaking speed. XX1 Melville Ellis. On at 9.49, 17 minutes in one. Mr. Ellis has a thoroughly artistic offering, and is a big favorite in Boston. He did particularly well at the matinee, and fairly well at night, although placed in a spot where comedy of a more forceful type than his, is needed. Mr. Ellis would be welcome here twice a season, for he always has a bunch of new material XX1 Annette Kellermann. On at 10.06, 4 minutes full stage. Her diving feats make up the second division of her act. She is a sensation. XX1 Kinetograph. "A Pair of Kids."--Fair comic. "French Army Dogs."--Interesting. "A Cumbersome First Prize."--Retained from last week, because there was no other satisfactory, humorous film at hand. The Kinetograph offering is not up to the standard this week, and shows the difficulty that the agents find now in supplying really first class films. Cuts. Gardner and Stoddard. Mention of "Three Weeks." Miss Stoddard instructed to keep her skirt down while doing the Sis Hopkins character. Artois Brothers. Kicks in the seat. Comment. With either Mr. Ellis or Miss Wynn ahead of White and Stuart, and with an act next to closing that could hold the pace of the rest of the bill, this would be pretty nearly an ideal show.