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Managers' report book, November 13, 1916-January 21, 1918
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BIJOU THEATRE? WOONSOCKET, R. I., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21, 22 and 23. HELEN JACKLEY--- "The Sensational Girl"--balancing act, with a few handsprings; also drops from a platform about 20 ft. high to a table (backwards) on her hands; 7 min. in full stage; went fair only. THOMAS POTTER DUNNE--- Character Comedian--gives a series of character impersonations that went over great; concluding with a character patriotic song that brought the house down--both matinee and evening this act went very big. THE MONTANA FIVE--" "A Round Up of Mirth and Medley--four men and a woman; singing and comedy act; dressed in cowboy costumes; stage setting represents a Western prarie in the evening--like the above act this act went over great; 20 min. [Signature: A. S. Watson] Report On Show Playing The Scenic Theatre Pawtucket R.I. May 21, 1917. Four American Beauties Four Men In full stage special set 15 Min. Comedy and songs in harmony. A good Offering Went Very good. Earl & Sunshine Two Women in one 14 Min. Songs dances and comedy talk. This act opens very good but has a poor finish. Went Fair. Lew Wilson Works in one 14 Min. Offers a variety offering of singing whistling plays accordian etc. Went Well. Claire Vincent Co. A Comedy dramatic offering in full stage 24 Min. Sketch called "The Recoil" A well acted offering. Miss. Vincent is a very clever woman. Two Men One Woman. Went Well. Show was liked
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BIJOU THEATRE? WOONSOCKET, R. I., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21, 22 and 23. HELEN JACKLEY--- "The Sensational Girl"--balancing act, with a few handsprings; also drops from a platform about 20 ft. high to a table (backwards) on her hands; 7 min. in full stage; went fair only. THOMAS POTTER DUNNE--- Character Comedian--gives a series of character impersonations that went over great; concluding with a character patriotic song that brought the house down--both matinee and evening this act went very big. THE MONTANA FIVE--" "A Round Up of Mirth and Medley--four men and a woman; singing and comedy act; dressed in cowboy costumes; stage setting represents a Western prarie in the evening--like the above act this act went over great; 20 min. [Signature: A. S. Watson] Report On Show Playing The Scenic Theatre Pawtucket R.I. May 21, 1917. Four American Beauties Four Men In full stage special set 15 Min. Comedy and songs in harmony. A good Offering Went Very good. Earl & Sunshine Two Women in one 14 Min. Songs dances and comedy talk. This act opens very good but has a poor finish. Went Fair. Lew Wilson Works in one 14 Min. Offers a variety offering of singing whistling plays accordian etc. Went Well. Claire Vincent Co. A Comedy dramatic offering in full stage 24 Min. Sketch called "The Recoil" A well acted offering. Miss. Vincent is a very clever woman. Two Men One Woman. Went Well. Show was liked
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