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

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Boston Show, Week of Nov. 23, 1908.    Carl D. Lothrop.
(Monday, Nov. 23rd--Afternoon Show.)
Overture. 1.40, 17 minutes. Show started ten minutes late on account of the fact that through somebody's mistake the Eight Madcaps reported in Philadelphia instead of here. The Macaps will be in the bill to-morrow.
Goyt Trio. On at 1.47, 10 minutes, full stage. Could open seven minutes full stage, and close three minutes in one, or if necessary could present the entire act in one. A young chap who is an extremely clever equilibrist and three of the greatest acrobatic dogs I have ever seen. This act would make good in any show. It is almost a crime to book it for $35.00, for we have paid many a sight act two and three times the money that did not compare with it. One of the bargains of the year. If you haven't played it, don't miss it. XX1
Cook and Sylvia. On at 1.57, 13 minutes in one. One of the best of the song and dance duos, Cook has no superior as a hard show dancer, while Sylvia looks well, dances acceptably, and sings a couple of songs better than passably. They always score here. Will move them down the bill for the remainder of the week. XX
Lew Wells. On at 2.10, 16 minutes in one. An eccentric comedian who opens with a line of bright talk, followed by a saxophone selection; then more talk, finishing with more saxophone work. His chatter is quite bright and has many keen points, while as a saxophone player, he is simply great. I know that he could hold a much better spot with ease. He is inclined to be a trifle raw for this house, which necessitated several cuts. XX
Phillipi Brothers. On at 2.26, 10 minutes, full stage. Can open 6 minutes full stage, and close four minutes in one, if needed. Two fine looking young chaps in a great equilibristic act. A bargain at their price. Good enough for any show. XX1
Morrissey and Ayer. On at 2.38, 16 minutes in one. Two bright, neat appearing young fellows who open their act with a piano duet, followed by a song by one of them, accompanied by the other. They then shift and the former singer plays, while the former player sings. They finish with a couple of songs together. They give promise of developing into a very valuable act in one. The great fault that I have to find with them now is that they copy the old Wynn and Lewis act in their last song altogether too closely. It seems to me that they are clever enough to originate, rather than imitate. XX
The Rain-Dears. On at 2.52, 14 minutes, full stage, special set. Their first visit here in two years, and I am pleased to say that they scored a hit. It seems to me that the act is in better shape than at any time since Neva Aymer was with it. Of course, like most of Joe Hart's acts the scenery and costumes could be freshened up to advantage. XX


1908."--This remarkable base ball picture made a most palpable hit to-day. In fact, I think it can be credited with a batting average of .400. "Stung."--A fairly good comic.
Cuts. Lew Wells--Joint story. Mention of Green River Whisky and Danderine. All mention of booze. One "damn."
Morrissey and Ayer.--One "damn," one "devil," and one "Hell."
Harry Tighe and Co.--All "damns," all "hells," business with stuffed stocking. To make sure of this the stocking was removed from the scene. Cochee movements by Tighe and St. James.
Comment. With the Madcaps in the bill this will make a bright, lively show, one particularly suited to the holiday work. For the balance of the week it will run as follows;--
A Overture
A Goyt Trio
C Morrissey & Ayer
D Phillipi Bros.
E Lew Wells
F Rain-Dears
G Cook & Sylvia
H Tighe's Collegians
I T. Nelson Downs
J Novello's Circus
K Stella Mayhew
Eight Madcaps
M Kinetograph.

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Boston Show, Week of Nov. 23, 1908. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, Nov. 23rd--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.40, 17 minutes. Show started ten minutes late on account of the fact that through somebody's mistake the Eight Madcaps reported in Philadelphia instead of here. The Macaps will be in the bill to-morrow. Goyt Trio. On at 1.47, 10 minutes, full stage. Could open seven minutes full stage, and close three minutes in one, or if necessary could present the entire act in one. A young chap who is an extremely clever equilibrist and three of the greatest acrobatic dogs I have ever seen. This act would make good in any show. It is almost a crime to book it for $35.00, for we have paid many a sight act two and three times the money that did not compare with it. One of the bargains of the year. If you haven't played it, don't miss it. XX1 Cook and Sylvia. On at 1.57, 13 minutes in one. One of the best of the song and dance duos, Cook has no superior as a hard show dancer, while Sylvia looks well, dances acceptably, and sings a couple of songs better than passably. They always score here. Will move them down the bill for the remainder of the week. XX Lew Wells. On at 2.10, 16 minutes in one. An eccentric comedian who opens with a line of bright talk, followed by a saxophone selection; then more talk, finishing with more saxophone work. His chatter is quite bright and has many keen points, while as a saxophone player, he is simply great. I know that he could hold a much better spot with ease. He is inclined to be a trifle raw for this house, which necessitated several cuts. XX Phillipi Brothers. On at 2.26, 10 minutes, full stage. Can open 6 minutes full stage, and close four minutes in one, if needed. Two fine looking young chaps in a great equilibristic act. A bargain at their price. Good enough for any show. XX1 Morrissey and Ayer. On at 2.38, 16 minutes in one. Two bright, neat appearing young fellows who open their act with a piano duet, followed by a song by one of them, accompanied by the other. They then shift and the former singer plays, while the former player sings. They finish with a couple of songs together. They give promise of developing into a very valuable act in one. The great fault that I have to find with them now is that they copy the old Wynn and Lewis act in their last song altogether too closely. It seems to me that they are clever enough to originate, rather than imitate. XX The Rain-Dears. On at 2.52, 14 minutes, full stage, special set. Their first visit here in two years, and I am pleased to say that they scored a hit. It seems to me that the act is in better shape than at any time since Neva Aymer was with it. Of course, like most of Joe Hart's acts the scenery and costumes could be freshened up to advantage. XX 1908."--This remarkable base ball picture made a most palpable hit to-day. In fact, I think it can be credited with a batting average of .400. "Stung."--A fairly good comic. Cuts. Lew Wells--Joint story. Mention of Green River Whisky and Danderine. All mention of booze. One "damn." Morrissey and Ayer.--One "damn," one "devil," and one "Hell." Harry Tighe and Co.--All "damns," all "hells," business with stuffed stocking. To make sure of this the stocking was removed from the scene. Cochee movements by Tighe and St. James. Comment. With the Madcaps in the bill this will make a bright, lively show, one particularly suited to the holiday work. For the balance of the week it will run as follows;-- A Overture A Goyt Trio C Morrissey & Ayer D Phillipi Bros. E Lew Wells F Rain-Dears G Cook & Sylvia H Tighe's Collegians I T. Nelson Downs J Novello's Circus K Stella Mayhew Eight Madcaps M Kinetograph.