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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907
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Carmen Troupe. On at 3.04, 12 min, full stage. An excellent wire and acrobatic act, some of their work being different from that done by other acts of the kind, and highly sensational. They lack, however, the appearance and costumes of the foreign performers. Charles F. Semon. On at 3.16, 4 min open in 1, 14 min in 3, 4 min close in 1; 22 min in all. Semon is making very, very good. He was a little slow in getting his audience Monday afternoon, but when he did get them, they were with him for keeps. He is a great local favorite and I think will draw some money. Mazuz & Mazett. On at 3.38, 11 min full stage, 4 min close in 1, 15 in all. Had to take advantage of their close in 1, as the Red Owl scene is rather awkward and really needs more than Clarice Vance's 10 or 12 min. to set properly. They went extremely well in this spot. Clarice Vance. On at 3.53, 12 min. in 1. I would rather use Miss Vance a little further up the bill, but I was obliged to put her in this spot She is going very well, but I think that there is too much similarity in her songs. The Red Owl. On at 4.05, 26 min, full stage. I must confess that this playlet does not come up to my expectations. The sketch is a highly improbable affair, but is saved by Gillette's name and the really excellent manner in which it is played, the cast being practically perfect. As a sketch I do not think that it compares for a moment with "Marse Covington", but it can be made to draw through the use of Gillette's name. I would not advise playing it anywhere except in the closing spot. Kinetograph. On at 4.31, 20 min. "Willie's Visit to His Auntie", a very good comedy film. "Departure of 'LaProvence'", excellent picture. "Panorama of the Hudson River", good scenic film. Following in Father's Footsteps", colored, a capital comic picyure. I had it uncolored last week, but it went so well that I was pleased to get the colored one for this week. Was compelled to make the same cut in it; viz, that part showing the youngster with a lovely souse. Cuts:- Melville & Higgins. Flea story. "I wish the Lord had made me a man" squib. Wiping nose on finger. Scratching leg. "Rotten" gag. Cat story. De Muths. Use of slap-stick. Felix & Barry. Pulling up trousers leg. Pulling hair out of Miss Barry's arm. Pulling imaginary tooth and showing it to the audience. Wiping nose on finger. Thumb to nose. Instructed to make entire scene on couch less rough. Mazuz & Mazett. Spitting on block. Mazuz touching Miss Mazett on chest. Comment. I am disappointed in this show. Whether our audiences will be or not remains to be seen. I don't care much for the 3-show section, while the 2-show section is not as classy as those we have been having of late, failing to work the audience up to any great pitch of enthusiasm at any time.
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Carmen Troupe. On at 3.04, 12 min, full stage. An excellent wire and acrobatic act, some of their work being different from that done by other acts of the kind, and highly sensational. They lack, however, the appearance and costumes of the foreign performers. Charles F. Semon. On at 3.16, 4 min open in 1, 14 min in 3, 4 min close in 1; 22 min in all. Semon is making very, very good. He was a little slow in getting his audience Monday afternoon, but when he did get them, they were with him for keeps. He is a great local favorite and I think will draw some money. Mazuz & Mazett. On at 3.38, 11 min full stage, 4 min close in 1, 15 in all. Had to take advantage of their close in 1, as the Red Owl scene is rather awkward and really needs more than Clarice Vance's 10 or 12 min. to set properly. They went extremely well in this spot. Clarice Vance. On at 3.53, 12 min. in 1. I would rather use Miss Vance a little further up the bill, but I was obliged to put her in this spot She is going very well, but I think that there is too much similarity in her songs. The Red Owl. On at 4.05, 26 min, full stage. I must confess that this playlet does not come up to my expectations. The sketch is a highly improbable affair, but is saved by Gillette's name and the really excellent manner in which it is played, the cast being practically perfect. As a sketch I do not think that it compares for a moment with "Marse Covington", but it can be made to draw through the use of Gillette's name. I would not advise playing it anywhere except in the closing spot. Kinetograph. On at 4.31, 20 min. "Willie's Visit to His Auntie", a very good comedy film. "Departure of 'LaProvence'", excellent picture. "Panorama of the Hudson River", good scenic film. Following in Father's Footsteps", colored, a capital comic picyure. I had it uncolored last week, but it went so well that I was pleased to get the colored one for this week. Was compelled to make the same cut in it; viz, that part showing the youngster with a lovely souse. Cuts:- Melville & Higgins. Flea story. "I wish the Lord had made me a man" squib. Wiping nose on finger. Scratching leg. "Rotten" gag. Cat story. De Muths. Use of slap-stick. Felix & Barry. Pulling up trousers leg. Pulling hair out of Miss Barry's arm. Pulling imaginary tooth and showing it to the audience. Wiping nose on finger. Thumb to nose. Instructed to make entire scene on couch less rough. Mazuz & Mazett. Spitting on block. Mazuz touching Miss Mazett on chest. Comment. I am disappointed in this show. Whether our audiences will be or not remains to be seen. I don't care much for the 3-show section, while the 2-show section is not as classy as those we have been having of late, failing to work the audience up to any great pitch of enthusiasm at any time.
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