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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907

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George Wilson & Co.   In a new sketch by Will Cressy and Ira Dodge, called "My Old Kentucky Home". Mr. George Wilson is the famous comedian of the old Boston Museum Co. and latter made a big success in "If I Were King" with E. H. Sothern. This was the first presentation of the sketch and it went remarkably well indeed for a first production. There is a great deal of merit to the little play and it was excellently played by Mr. Wilson and his Company. The only fault I had to find today was the length of it and the superfluous material which is going to be remedied for the night performance. I think by the end of the week Mr. Wilson will have a sketch that will be an acquisition to any bill. He carries ery beautiful scenery and perfumes the theatre with magnolia, lending a decided Southern atmosphere to the presentation. Should be very strong in all the New England cities. Sketch ran today 32 minutes; expect to get it down to about 25 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Fields & Ward.   Who make quite a hit with a lot of new material. 22 min. in 1, 2 shows.
Kitamura Japs.   Well-known act which went as well as always. They have some beautiful embroidered scenery, kimonas, and cloths, handsomer - if anything - than that shown last year by the Kitabanzas. 15 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Motion Pictures.   O. K.
Flemen & Miller.   Man and woman, appear in evening dress, sing some songs, tell some stories. The man has a good voice, the woman is rather attractive and most of their material is quite new. It is a good 3-a-day act, all right for an early position in the 2-a-day houses. 14 min. in 1, 2 shows.

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George Wilson & Co. In a new sketch by Will Cressy and Ira Dodge, called "My Old Kentucky Home". Mr. George Wilson is the famous comedian of the old Boston Museum Co. and latter made a big success in "If I Were King" with E. H. Sothern. This was the first presentation of the sketch and it went remarkably well indeed for a first production. There is a great deal of merit to the little play and it was excellently played by Mr. Wilson and his Company. The only fault I had to find today was the length of it and the superfluous material which is going to be remedied for the night performance. I think by the end of the week Mr. Wilson will have a sketch that will be an acquisition to any bill. He carries ery beautiful scenery and perfumes the theatre with magnolia, lending a decided Southern atmosphere to the presentation. Should be very strong in all the New England cities. Sketch ran today 32 minutes; expect to get it down to about 25 min. full stage, 2 shows. Fields & Ward. Who make quite a hit with a lot of new material. 22 min. in 1, 2 shows. Kitamura Japs. Well-known act which went as well as always. They have some beautiful embroidered scenery, kimonas, and cloths, handsomer - if anything - than that shown last year by the Kitabanzas. 15 min. full stage, 2 shows. Motion Pictures. O. K. Flemen & Miller. Man and woman, appear in evening dress, sing some songs, tell some stories. The man has a good voice, the woman is rather attractive and most of their material is quite new. It is a good 3-a-day act, all right for an early position in the 2-a-day houses. 14 min. in 1, 2 shows.