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

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Boston Show, Week of Dec. 14, 1908.     Carl D. Lothrop.
(Monday, Dec. 14th--Afternoon Show.)
Overture. 1.30, 9 minutes.
Jacob's Dogs. On at 1.39, 11 minutes, full stage. Could work in one if absolutely necessary. A good acrobat and three remarkably well trained fox-terriers in an excellent act. Particularly good value for the money. The only fault I can find with the turn is that the dogs seem to fear their master. Great value for the money. XX
Oscar Loraine. On at 1.50, 14 minutes in one. Price considered, this man is the find of the season. An absolutely great violinist, while his impersonations of Kubelik, Rigo and Ole Bull are simply superb. I would not hesitate to use him in any spot or place in any bill in this house, and regret extremely that I can not better his position this week. A better violinist than Lamberti. Particularly valuable on account of working entirely in one. XX1
Tony and Erma Baliot. On at 2.04, 10 minutes, full stage. A remarkably good gymnastic act. The woman has a most attractive stage appearance. Good enough to open any show and can easily close in the small cities. Another bargain. XX1
Dillon Brothers. On at 2.14, 16 minutes in one. To my mind, the new Dillon has not helped the act any, in fact, I consider it several points below last season. Did fairly well to-day in a hard place. Would undoubtedly do better further down the bill in this house. XX
Franco Piper. On at 2.30, 12 minutes, full stage, 6 min. close in one, 17 minutes in one. Second and final week. Piper is in a class by himself as a banjoist. He ranks among the hits of the season. XX1
The Three Leightons. On at 2.47, 12 minutes full stage, 6 minutes close in one, 18 minutes in all. A rattling fine act. "Rags", the dancer of the trio, is one of the greatest on the stage to-day, while the singing and comedy work of the other two, makes thoroughly good. An emphatic hit. XX1
Irene Franklin, assisted by Bert Green. On at 3.05, 25 minutes in two. Seldom have I seen a Monday afternoon's audience in this house, as enthusiastic over an entertainer, as those present were, over Miss Franklin this afternoon. I had as soon have her as any comedienne in vaudeville to-day. She has some great songs and certainly can sing them, while Green is O. K. in his sphere. XX1, and then some.
A Four Minute Wait.--(Something we seldom have in this house, but it seems to be the best way to play this show to get the greatest value out of every act.)


production as I have ever seen. XX1
Kinetograph. On at 4.40. "Push Cart Race"--Pretty good comic. "Ex-Convict Number 900"--Dramatic films are not very popular with our patrons, hence we seldom run them, but as this picture tells practically the same story as Hilliard's sketch of last week, it attracted considerable attention and was evidently watched with much interest by many in this afternoon's audience.
Cuts. Dillon Brothers--"Stocking" verse.
Three Leightons--"Handcuff" remark to the audience. "Pimple and blackhead" gag.
"A Night at the Circus."--Drunken Irishman from the Parade.
Stuart Barnes--Word "Hell" and suggestions of the same place.
Comment. If anybody in America has a better vaudeville show than this the current week, they will have to show me. It is one of the best entertainments I have ever had the pleasure of watching.

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Boston Show, Week of Dec. 14, 1908. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, Dec. 14th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 9 minutes. Jacob's Dogs. On at 1.39, 11 minutes, full stage. Could work in one if absolutely necessary. A good acrobat and three remarkably well trained fox-terriers in an excellent act. Particularly good value for the money. The only fault I can find with the turn is that the dogs seem to fear their master. Great value for the money. XX Oscar Loraine. On at 1.50, 14 minutes in one. Price considered, this man is the find of the season. An absolutely great violinist, while his impersonations of Kubelik, Rigo and Ole Bull are simply superb. I would not hesitate to use him in any spot or place in any bill in this house, and regret extremely that I can not better his position this week. A better violinist than Lamberti. Particularly valuable on account of working entirely in one. XX1 Tony and Erma Baliot. On at 2.04, 10 minutes, full stage. A remarkably good gymnastic act. The woman has a most attractive stage appearance. Good enough to open any show and can easily close in the small cities. Another bargain. XX1 Dillon Brothers. On at 2.14, 16 minutes in one. To my mind, the new Dillon has not helped the act any, in fact, I consider it several points below last season. Did fairly well to-day in a hard place. Would undoubtedly do better further down the bill in this house. XX Franco Piper. On at 2.30, 12 minutes, full stage, 6 min. close in one, 17 minutes in one. Second and final week. Piper is in a class by himself as a banjoist. He ranks among the hits of the season. XX1 The Three Leightons. On at 2.47, 12 minutes full stage, 6 minutes close in one, 18 minutes in all. A rattling fine act. "Rags", the dancer of the trio, is one of the greatest on the stage to-day, while the singing and comedy work of the other two, makes thoroughly good. An emphatic hit. XX1 Irene Franklin, assisted by Bert Green. On at 3.05, 25 minutes in two. Seldom have I seen a Monday afternoon's audience in this house, as enthusiastic over an entertainer, as those present were, over Miss Franklin this afternoon. I had as soon have her as any comedienne in vaudeville to-day. She has some great songs and certainly can sing them, while Green is O. K. in his sphere. XX1, and then some. A Four Minute Wait.--(Something we seldom have in this house, but it seems to be the best way to play this show to get the greatest value out of every act.) production as I have ever seen. XX1 Kinetograph. On at 4.40. "Push Cart Race"--Pretty good comic. "Ex-Convict Number 900"--Dramatic films are not very popular with our patrons, hence we seldom run them, but as this picture tells practically the same story as Hilliard's sketch of last week, it attracted considerable attention and was evidently watched with much interest by many in this afternoon's audience. Cuts. Dillon Brothers--"Stocking" verse. Three Leightons--"Handcuff" remark to the audience. "Pimple and blackhead" gag. "A Night at the Circus."--Drunken Irishman from the Parade. Stuart Barnes--Word "Hell" and suggestions of the same place. Comment. If anybody in America has a better vaudeville show than this the current week, they will have to show me. It is one of the best entertainments I have ever had the pleasure of watching.