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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 May 6, 1907.
(Monday May 6--Night Show.)
O'Connor, Saunders & Co. On at 6.27, 20 min, full stage; 3 shows. Presenting an alleged sketch which is of value only as a time-killer. I would not dare to play it at any other time than between 5 and 7.
Stereopticon. On at 6.47, 13 min. Showing views of India.
Rice Bros. On at 7.00, 11 min, full stage; 3 shows. This act is great value for the money, being a really excellent comedy bar turn. Would make good anywhere in an early spot.
Josie Allen. On at 7.11, 12 min, in 1, 3 shows. She makes a pleasing stage appearance, but her voice is far from agreeable. Her imitation of Jimmie Russell and a Dutch comedian are bad. She closes with an imitation of a girl in a department store that is pretty good, but not good enough to make me wish to play the act again.
Overture. 7.23, 8 min.
Muller, Chunn & Muller. On at 7.31, 10 min, full stage; 3 shows. One of the best hoop acts I have ever seen; well worth their money, and could hold a much better spot.
Eddie Mack. On at 7.41, 8 min, in 1; 3 shows. Mack's dancing always makes good here and he could be used much further down the bill if needed, for he finishes very strongly.
Three Roses. On at 7.49, 12 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 15 min in all. A trio of pretty girls who play violins, the cello and the piano, and also sing a couple of numbers. While they are not phenomenal players, I think there is no question but that they can please any audience.
Collins & Hart. On at 8.04, 14 min in all; opening in 1 for about a minute. They stirred the audience up in great shape, and created a gale of laughter. I consider the act of much more value at this time in the bill, or any time up to an hour later, than as a closing feature, as their opening is too slow for 10 Oclock in this house.
Donald & Carson. On at 8.18, 15 min in 2, special drop; 3 min close in 1; 18 min in all. Their first visit here, and they will be welcome again. The act has that somewhat different air that is always appreciated.
Tom Edwards. On at 8.36, 20 min, full stage. This is a return engagement for him here, and he went very strongly indeed. I consider his baby stuff as good as anything ever done by any ventriloquist. I do not think, however, that Edwards would be worth any more money for a return visit, as he falls short of being a performer that would make a headliner, and that is what would have to be done if he was paid the salary he demands. He is a great second or third feature, but hasn't the drawing power for number one.


roughly satisfied now, for they took three curtains at the finish, and went strongly all through the act. Girl acts may come and girl acts may go, but I doubt if there will ever be one that will give better satisfaction than this.
Kinetograph. On at 10.12, 18 min. "With a Travelling Menagerie". This is one of the most interesting films I have ever seen. It could be improved only by having it picture the Ringling or the Barnum & Bailey show, instead of Bostock's English affair. "The Vacuum Cleaner-A Nightmare", very good comic.
Comment. Money expended considered, I look upon this as a very good show. There isn't a fall-down in it from the overture to the final curtain. It is a peculiar thing that the acts of Donald & Carson, Tom Edwards, McMahon & Chappelle, Filkins & Horne, all have to do, to a greater or less extent, with matrimonial matters. No cuts.

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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of May 6, 1907. (Monday May 6--Night Show.) O'Connor, Saunders & Co. On at 6.27, 20 min, full stage; 3 shows. Presenting an alleged sketch which is of value only as a time-killer. I would not dare to play it at any other time than between 5 and 7. Stereopticon. On at 6.47, 13 min. Showing views of India. Rice Bros. On at 7.00, 11 min, full stage; 3 shows. This act is great value for the money, being a really excellent comedy bar turn. Would make good anywhere in an early spot. Josie Allen. On at 7.11, 12 min, in 1, 3 shows. She makes a pleasing stage appearance, but her voice is far from agreeable. Her imitation of Jimmie Russell and a Dutch comedian are bad. She closes with an imitation of a girl in a department store that is pretty good, but not good enough to make me wish to play the act again. Overture. 7.23, 8 min. Muller, Chunn & Muller. On at 7.31, 10 min, full stage; 3 shows. One of the best hoop acts I have ever seen; well worth their money, and could hold a much better spot. Eddie Mack. On at 7.41, 8 min, in 1; 3 shows. Mack's dancing always makes good here and he could be used much further down the bill if needed, for he finishes very strongly. Three Roses. On at 7.49, 12 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 15 min in all. A trio of pretty girls who play violins, the cello and the piano, and also sing a couple of numbers. While they are not phenomenal players, I think there is no question but that they can please any audience. Collins & Hart. On at 8.04, 14 min in all; opening in 1 for about a minute. They stirred the audience up in great shape, and created a gale of laughter. I consider the act of much more value at this time in the bill, or any time up to an hour later, than as a closing feature, as their opening is too slow for 10 Oclock in this house. Donald & Carson. On at 8.18, 15 min in 2, special drop; 3 min close in 1; 18 min in all. Their first visit here, and they will be welcome again. The act has that somewhat different air that is always appreciated. Tom Edwards. On at 8.36, 20 min, full stage. This is a return engagement for him here, and he went very strongly indeed. I consider his baby stuff as good as anything ever done by any ventriloquist. I do not think, however, that Edwards would be worth any more money for a return visit, as he falls short of being a performer that would make a headliner, and that is what would have to be done if he was paid the salary he demands. He is a great second or third feature, but hasn't the drawing power for number one. roughly satisfied now, for they took three curtains at the finish, and went strongly all through the act. Girl acts may come and girl acts may go, but I doubt if there will ever be one that will give better satisfaction than this. Kinetograph. On at 10.12, 18 min. "With a Travelling Menagerie". This is one of the most interesting films I have ever seen. It could be improved only by having it picture the Ringling or the Barnum & Bailey show, instead of Bostock's English affair. "The Vacuum Cleaner-A Nightmare", very good comic. Comment. Money expended considered, I look upon this as a very good show. There isn't a fall-down in it from the overture to the final curtain. It is a peculiar thing that the acts of Donald & Carson, Tom Edwards, McMahon & Chappelle, Filkins & Horne, all have to do, to a greater or less extent, with matrimonial matters. No cuts.