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Keith-Albee managers' report book, November 28, 1904 - August 28, 1905
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210 (F. J. O'Connor) Boston Show, Week of July 17, 1905 Fadettes, 2 shows, 60 min. full stage--Entire change of selections. No diminution in interest; every selection encored. Martin & Ridgway, 3 shows, 11 min. in 1--Man and woman, eccentric vocalists, talking and dancing comedians. The audience could not see them at all, and we will move them into the supper show for the balance of the week. Burke's Dogs, 2 shows, 15 min. full stage--This act opens with a boxing match between two canines which is quite laughable and then goes to the bell ringing. The act does not compare with some we have had; the animals did not seem to be overwell trained, but nevertheless they managed to secured considerable applause. Mills and Morris, 3 shows, 12 min. in 1--"Blackface minstre girls". Well-known on the circuit. They have several new songs and from a 3-a-day viewpoint, the act is all right. May Vokes, 2 shows, 22 min. full stage--Assisted by Neil McCoy in the comedy sketch, "The Model Maid". Not much of a vehicle from any standpoint, and I should not want it to come our way again, although it secured some laughs. I am strongly opposed to having "legitimate" actors appear at this house in hashed up sketches that don't amount to anything a never get any applause, for instance, H. V. Donnelly and May Vokes. Miss Vokes's sketch fell flat at the finish. Charlie Case, 2 shows, 13 min. in 1--Popular blackface comedian, who received quite a hand on his appearance. Presented a new lot of material and went with laughs throughout. Ballatzer Sisters, 2 shows, 9 min. full stage--Quintet of European ring performers. Nicely dressed act and made an impression when they came on the stage. One of the women hands supported by her feet and holds suspended the rings, bars, etc. on which the other women perform With the exception of their finale, there is nothing remarkable about this act. Will close the show with them hereafter. Raymond and Caverly, 2 shows, 14 min. in 1--Well-known German dialect comedians, burlesquers and dancers. Was obliged to make some cuts from their material today, as it was quite "shady". Won their usual hit in thei difficult spot in the bill. Brothers Damm, 2 shows, 7 min. full stage--This act has been commented upon in the other houses and went big here today. In fact passed the observance of the audience and scored tremendously. Will move them up to the place occupied by the Ballatzer Sisters for the balance of the week. Comment:- The show is about on a par with that of last week neither of which is up to the standard of this house. The trouble seems to be with the "legitimate" actors appearing in vehicles that might go in some country town. The actors themselves are all right, and it seems as if they should be given a talking to before being booked. If they would all stand up as George Wilson did and say "that they wouldn't appear in that sort of a vehicle", I think it would help the shows in vaudeville houses materially. The weather was warm and muggy and no doubt helps to make the show seem rather tame. We will rearrange it for tomorrow, which may make considerable difference, although it is hard to see how an excellent show can come from it. Glad Raymond and Caverly were sent in place of Dixon and [Arger?].
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210 (F. J. O'Connor) Boston Show, Week of July 17, 1905 Fadettes, 2 shows, 60 min. full stage--Entire change of selections. No diminution in interest; every selection encored. Martin & Ridgway, 3 shows, 11 min. in 1--Man and woman, eccentric vocalists, talking and dancing comedians. The audience could not see them at all, and we will move them into the supper show for the balance of the week. Burke's Dogs, 2 shows, 15 min. full stage--This act opens with a boxing match between two canines which is quite laughable and then goes to the bell ringing. The act does not compare with some we have had; the animals did not seem to be overwell trained, but nevertheless they managed to secured considerable applause. Mills and Morris, 3 shows, 12 min. in 1--"Blackface minstre girls". Well-known on the circuit. They have several new songs and from a 3-a-day viewpoint, the act is all right. May Vokes, 2 shows, 22 min. full stage--Assisted by Neil McCoy in the comedy sketch, "The Model Maid". Not much of a vehicle from any standpoint, and I should not want it to come our way again, although it secured some laughs. I am strongly opposed to having "legitimate" actors appear at this house in hashed up sketches that don't amount to anything a never get any applause, for instance, H. V. Donnelly and May Vokes. Miss Vokes's sketch fell flat at the finish. Charlie Case, 2 shows, 13 min. in 1--Popular blackface comedian, who received quite a hand on his appearance. Presented a new lot of material and went with laughs throughout. Ballatzer Sisters, 2 shows, 9 min. full stage--Quintet of European ring performers. Nicely dressed act and made an impression when they came on the stage. One of the women hands supported by her feet and holds suspended the rings, bars, etc. on which the other women perform With the exception of their finale, there is nothing remarkable about this act. Will close the show with them hereafter. Raymond and Caverly, 2 shows, 14 min. in 1--Well-known German dialect comedians, burlesquers and dancers. Was obliged to make some cuts from their material today, as it was quite "shady". Won their usual hit in thei difficult spot in the bill. Brothers Damm, 2 shows, 7 min. full stage--This act has been commented upon in the other houses and went big here today. In fact passed the observance of the audience and scored tremendously. Will move them up to the place occupied by the Ballatzer Sisters for the balance of the week. Comment:- The show is about on a par with that of last week neither of which is up to the standard of this house. The trouble seems to be with the "legitimate" actors appearing in vehicles that might go in some country town. The actors themselves are all right, and it seems as if they should be given a talking to before being booked. If they would all stand up as George Wilson did and say "that they wouldn't appear in that sort of a vehicle", I think it would help the shows in vaudeville houses materially. The weather was warm and muggy and no doubt helps to make the show seem rather tame. We will rearrange it for tomorrow, which may make considerable difference, although it is hard to see how an excellent show can come from it. Glad Raymond and Caverly were sent in place of Dixon and [Arger?].
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