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

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(Carl D. Lothrop)
Boston Show, Week of March 11, 1907.
(Mon. Mar. 11--Afternoon Show)

Overture. 1.30, 8 min. We find that where we open the doors at 1.30, an eight or ten minute overture is far more satisfactory than an act.

Waldorf & Mendez. On at 1.38, 10 min. full stage; 3 shows. An acrobatic comedy act that is much above the average 3-show act. Can make good in an early spot in any of the houses. A bargain at the price.

Connor & Raymond. On at 1.48, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. A neat and pretty dancing act; very well dressed. Miss Raymond is a particularly good acrobatic dancer. Of course, as in most acts of this sort, the singing is simply a matter of time.

Charles Serra. On at 1.58, 9 min, full stage; 2 shows. One of the best single gymnastic acts that I know of. It is novel and holds the interest of the audience throughout. Worthy of a place in any show.

John Bowker. On at 2.07, 20 min, in 1. Presenting his newest travelogue, "Imperial India", a most interesting subject, with some beautiful illustrations. Personally, I think this act, as an act of this kind, is always well liked by the Boston audiences, and I can safely play Bowker twice a year. I doubt if it would be advisable to play him in better than the number two spot in the 2-a-day houses.

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Hughes. On at 2.27, 21 min, full stage. Miss Thurgute is still playing Mrs. Hughes' part and playing it very well. It seems to me as though the possibilities of this sketch will never be realized by Hughes. I would like to see it in the hands of, say, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, for I think that they would improve it 30%. In its present hands, however, it proves a very acceptable offering.

Edith Helena. On at 2.48, 10 min, in 1. Miss Helena seemed a trifle husky this afternoon on her low tones. I do not think that I care for her again, particularly at the money. She certainly gave no satisfaction whatever today.

R. A. Roberts. On at 2.58, 37 min, full stage. I can only repeat what I said last week, that I consider this one of the greatest acts I have ever seen in vaudeville, and I think that our patrons agree fully with me. He has certainly caused a tremendous amount of talk, and I think that wherever possible he should be played two weeks, to get the full benefit of the drawing qualities of the act.

Swor Brothers. On at 3.35, 21 min, in 1. One of the bst blackface acts I have seen in many a day. Think that they should surely be covered with a blanket for next season. They are fine all-around performers: comedians, dancers and singers.

6 Mowatts. On at 3.56, 8 min, full stage. Their club-juggling is up to its usual standard. I have never considered it equal to that of the Johnsons. They were handicapped a little this afternoon, as they went on less than an hour after getting off the train.


Belle Earl. On at 5.23, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. Her first vaudeville experience. Rather a pretty girl, who makes an attractive stage presence, and has a very good voice. She was very nervous this afternoon. I think when she gains confidence she will be better than the ordinary run of 3-a-day balladists.

King & Stange. On at 5.33, 17 min, full stage; can close in 1, 5 min, if necessary; 3 shows. Valuable for time only. Could not hold better than an opening spot on any two-a-day bill.

No cuts.

Comment. I consider this an extremely good show, one that should interest an audience from start to finish. The only regret of the week is Edith Helena.

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44 (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of March 11, 1907. (Mon. Mar. 11--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 8 min. We find that where we open the doors at 1.30, an eight or ten minute overture is far more satisfactory than an act. Waldorf & Mendez. On at 1.38, 10 min. full stage; 3 shows. An acrobatic comedy act that is much above the average 3-show act. Can make good in an early spot in any of the houses. A bargain at the price. Connor & Raymond. On at 1.48, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. A neat and pretty dancing act; very well dressed. Miss Raymond is a particularly good acrobatic dancer. Of course, as in most acts of this sort, the singing is simply a matter of time. Charles Serra. On at 1.58, 9 min, full stage; 2 shows. One of the best single gymnastic acts that I know of. It is novel and holds the interest of the audience throughout. Worthy of a place in any show. John Bowker. On at 2.07, 20 min, in 1. Presenting his newest travelogue, "Imperial India", a most interesting subject, with some beautiful illustrations. Personally, I think this act, as an act of this kind, is always well liked by the Boston audiences, and I can safely play Bowker twice a year. I doubt if it would be advisable to play him in better than the number two spot in the 2-a-day houses. Mr. & Mrs. Gene Hughes. On at 2.27, 21 min, full stage. Miss Thurgute is still playing Mrs. Hughes' part and playing it very well. It seems to me as though the possibilities of this sketch will never be realized by Hughes. I would like to see it in the hands of, say, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew, for I think that they would improve it 30%. In its present hands, however, it proves a very acceptable offering. Edith Helena. On at 2.48, 10 min, in 1. Miss Helena seemed a trifle husky this afternoon on her low tones. I do not think that I care for her again, particularly at the money. She certainly gave no satisfaction whatever today. R. A. Roberts. On at 2.58, 37 min, full stage. I can only repeat what I said last week, that I consider this one of the greatest acts I have ever seen in vaudeville, and I think that our patrons agree fully with me. He has certainly caused a tremendous amount of talk, and I think that wherever possible he should be played two weeks, to get the full benefit of the drawing qualities of the act. Swor Brothers. On at 3.35, 21 min, in 1. One of the bst blackface acts I have seen in many a day. Think that they should surely be covered with a blanket for next season. They are fine all-around performers: comedians, dancers and singers. 6 Mowatts. On at 3.56, 8 min, full stage. Their club-juggling is up to its usual standard. I have never considered it equal to that of the Johnsons. They were handicapped a little this afternoon, as they went on less than an hour after getting off the train. Belle Earl. On at 5.23, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. Her first vaudeville experience. Rather a pretty girl, who makes an attractive stage presence, and has a very good voice. She was very nervous this afternoon. I think when she gains confidence she will be better than the ordinary run of 3-a-day balladists. King & Stange. On at 5.33, 17 min, full stage; can close in 1, 5 min, if necessary; 3 shows. Valuable for time only. Could not hold better than an opening spot on any two-a-day bill. No cuts. Comment. I consider this an extremely good show, one that should interest an audience from start to finish. The only regret of the week is Edith Helena.