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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907
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Boston Show, Week of April 15, 1907. (Carl D. Lothrop) (Monday April 15--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 10 min. Whalen & West. On at 1.40, 16 min, in 1; 3 shows. Man and woman in an ordinary talking act. If failed utterly to stir this afternoon's audience, and I was not greatly surprised that it didn't. I have my doubts about the act getting away with the number two spot in the 2-a-day houses. The Valadons. On at 1.56, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. Man and woman who work on a revolving globe, tight wire and slack wire. There are so many better wire acts than this that I am afraid these people will not find very much work on the circuit for their offering. I certainly cannot say a whole lot in its favor, and regret that I have not something stronger in this place, as well as in the number one spot. Al Carleton. On at 2.08, 15 min, in 1. I think in trying to be eccentric Carleton is carrying his mannerisms too far, and his work is now entirely too slow. He did not set this afternoon's audience on fire by any means. It was simply a case of getting by. Milton's Dogs. On at 2.23, 13 min, full stage; 3 shows. I was compelled to put this act in here owing to the fact that the baggage of the Bernar Mannikin act went astray, and did not arrive in time for him to open at the afternoon show. It was impossible for him to get his stuff ready for the night show. The dog act is not much to brag of. The dogs are not thoroughly trained, and are very uncertain in their work. The act would have got by where I had it originally placed, following the Kinetograph, but frosted in this spot. At the night show I have borrowed Fred Watson and the Morrissey Sisters, from the Orpheum, and I hope that they will remove the chill that hit the bill this afternoon. Today's experience simply shows what the loss of an act which can reasonably be figured as a sure-fire hit and on which you are depending to start things moving at a good pace, will do. It threw a bucket of cold water on this show for fair. Basque Quartette. On at 2.36, 12 min, in 1. The act did not go with the strength it should have, possibly owing to its unfortunate environment. They did not seem to sing as well as I have heard them before. I think, however, that they will fill their place O.K. when the show gets in shape. Junie McCree & Co. On at 2.48; open full stage, street in 1, then close full stage; 26 min. This is a return date for McCree, he having played his original engagement here in August. His sketch was practically new to this afternoon's audience. It can be classed as a hit, and will undoubtedly draw money this week. Ray L. Royce. On at 3.14, 17 min, in 1. At $300 I consider this man very much overpaid, for monologists at this money should be able to fill the next to closing spot, which I do not think Mr. Royce could possibly do. He started very weakly this afternoon, and did not get his audience going until the last five minutes of his act. I think it will be greatly to Mr. Royce's interest to give his material a thorough dusting. Cuts:- Whalen & West. Cut "corn-doctor" squib; story relating to "Wife on boarder's knee". Comment. Although this afternoon's show was a disappointment to me, still I have not lost faith in its ability to make good and provide a pleasing entertainment. I think that with Bernar's Mannikins in their proper place, a new aspect will be put on the whole affair.
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Boston Show, Week of April 15, 1907. (Carl D. Lothrop) (Monday April 15--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 10 min. Whalen & West. On at 1.40, 16 min, in 1; 3 shows. Man and woman in an ordinary talking act. If failed utterly to stir this afternoon's audience, and I was not greatly surprised that it didn't. I have my doubts about the act getting away with the number two spot in the 2-a-day houses. The Valadons. On at 1.56, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. Man and woman who work on a revolving globe, tight wire and slack wire. There are so many better wire acts than this that I am afraid these people will not find very much work on the circuit for their offering. I certainly cannot say a whole lot in its favor, and regret that I have not something stronger in this place, as well as in the number one spot. Al Carleton. On at 2.08, 15 min, in 1. I think in trying to be eccentric Carleton is carrying his mannerisms too far, and his work is now entirely too slow. He did not set this afternoon's audience on fire by any means. It was simply a case of getting by. Milton's Dogs. On at 2.23, 13 min, full stage; 3 shows. I was compelled to put this act in here owing to the fact that the baggage of the Bernar Mannikin act went astray, and did not arrive in time for him to open at the afternoon show. It was impossible for him to get his stuff ready for the night show. The dog act is not much to brag of. The dogs are not thoroughly trained, and are very uncertain in their work. The act would have got by where I had it originally placed, following the Kinetograph, but frosted in this spot. At the night show I have borrowed Fred Watson and the Morrissey Sisters, from the Orpheum, and I hope that they will remove the chill that hit the bill this afternoon. Today's experience simply shows what the loss of an act which can reasonably be figured as a sure-fire hit and on which you are depending to start things moving at a good pace, will do. It threw a bucket of cold water on this show for fair. Basque Quartette. On at 2.36, 12 min, in 1. The act did not go with the strength it should have, possibly owing to its unfortunate environment. They did not seem to sing as well as I have heard them before. I think, however, that they will fill their place O.K. when the show gets in shape. Junie McCree & Co. On at 2.48; open full stage, street in 1, then close full stage; 26 min. This is a return date for McCree, he having played his original engagement here in August. His sketch was practically new to this afternoon's audience. It can be classed as a hit, and will undoubtedly draw money this week. Ray L. Royce. On at 3.14, 17 min, in 1. At $300 I consider this man very much overpaid, for monologists at this money should be able to fill the next to closing spot, which I do not think Mr. Royce could possibly do. He started very weakly this afternoon, and did not get his audience going until the last five minutes of his act. I think it will be greatly to Mr. Royce's interest to give his material a thorough dusting. Cuts:- Whalen & West. Cut "corn-doctor" squib; story relating to "Wife on boarder's knee". Comment. Although this afternoon's show was a disappointment to me, still I have not lost faith in its ability to make good and provide a pleasing entertainment. I think that with Bernar's Mannikins in their proper place, a new aspect will be put on the whole affair.
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