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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907
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(2) Coakley & McBride. On at 3.36, 17 min, in 1. I have yet to see these boys fall down with their dancing. I think that they can cut some of their dialogue to good advantage, in fact I am having them do so this week. Pretty valuable act at the money, for they can more than get by in this spot. Six English Rockers. On at 3.53, 14 min, full stage; special set. Next to the "Rain-Dears", I consider this the most novel girl act of the day. It is beautifully set and costumed, and the girls are great dancers. Nellie Florede does very well as the leading lady.The only improvement to be made in the act would be in the singing, but I can see where it would be well-nigh impossible to get girls who can dance as well as these with any better voices. They are a trifle handicapped this week, owing to the fact that one of the regular girls is out on account of illness, and her substitute has only had about three days of rehearsals, but I doubt if the audiences notice it. Sydney Grant. On at 4.07, 14 min, in 1. This is a pretty tough place for Sydney, but with his quiet methods he is going even better than we expected. He is one of the most popular entertainers in 1 on our visiting list. Belleclaire Bros. On at 4.24, 9 min, full stage. It is a shame to have to use this act to close with this week, as it is one that every person in the audience should see. At the price we are now paying, it is the cheapest act in vaudeville. We have paid four and five hundred dollars to European acts that do not class with it for a moment. These boys rank with the Four Lukens and the Four Bards. Kinetograph. On at 4.33, 20 min, No. 1, "Vesta Victoria Singing 'Waiting at the Church'". I am using this on account of her engagement next week. "Teddy Bears", a return trip for one of the best films of the season. Chefalo & Capretta. On at 4.53, 14 min full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all, 3 shows. An excellent magic act, neatly dressed and set. Would pass for an opening number in most of the 2-show houses. Harry Botter & Co. On at 6,11, 18 min, full stage; 3 shows. Presenting a lively sketch entitled "A Matrimonial Bilzzard". A better sketch and better played than very many of the 2-show offerings. I would have no hesitation in giving them a number three spot in the smaller cities. Cuts:- Coakley & McBride. "Dog-meat" gag. "Business end of a tack" routine. Coakley instructed not to make such a generous display of lingerie. Comment: It wouldn't take many changes to make this show one of the best ever. It is cetainly pleasing our patrons, and there are several acts that are making a lot of talk.
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(2) Coakley & McBride. On at 3.36, 17 min, in 1. I have yet to see these boys fall down with their dancing. I think that they can cut some of their dialogue to good advantage, in fact I am having them do so this week. Pretty valuable act at the money, for they can more than get by in this spot. Six English Rockers. On at 3.53, 14 min, full stage; special set. Next to the "Rain-Dears", I consider this the most novel girl act of the day. It is beautifully set and costumed, and the girls are great dancers. Nellie Florede does very well as the leading lady.The only improvement to be made in the act would be in the singing, but I can see where it would be well-nigh impossible to get girls who can dance as well as these with any better voices. They are a trifle handicapped this week, owing to the fact that one of the regular girls is out on account of illness, and her substitute has only had about three days of rehearsals, but I doubt if the audiences notice it. Sydney Grant. On at 4.07, 14 min, in 1. This is a pretty tough place for Sydney, but with his quiet methods he is going even better than we expected. He is one of the most popular entertainers in 1 on our visiting list. Belleclaire Bros. On at 4.24, 9 min, full stage. It is a shame to have to use this act to close with this week, as it is one that every person in the audience should see. At the price we are now paying, it is the cheapest act in vaudeville. We have paid four and five hundred dollars to European acts that do not class with it for a moment. These boys rank with the Four Lukens and the Four Bards. Kinetograph. On at 4.33, 20 min, No. 1, "Vesta Victoria Singing 'Waiting at the Church'". I am using this on account of her engagement next week. "Teddy Bears", a return trip for one of the best films of the season. Chefalo & Capretta. On at 4.53, 14 min full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all, 3 shows. An excellent magic act, neatly dressed and set. Would pass for an opening number in most of the 2-show houses. Harry Botter & Co. On at 6,11, 18 min, full stage; 3 shows. Presenting a lively sketch entitled "A Matrimonial Bilzzard". A better sketch and better played than very many of the 2-show offerings. I would have no hesitation in giving them a number three spot in the smaller cities. Cuts:- Coakley & McBride. "Dog-meat" gag. "Business end of a tack" routine. Coakley instructed not to make such a generous display of lingerie. Comment: It wouldn't take many changes to make this show one of the best ever. It is cetainly pleasing our patrons, and there are several acts that are making a lot of talk.
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