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

Page 114a

McMahon & Chappelle. On at 8.56, 14 min, in 1. Went very well in this spot. They have dressed up a lot of old jokes in such a way that they appear almost new.
Grace Filkins & James Horne. On at 9.10, 23 min, full stage. Presenting Augustus Thomas' sketch, "A Proper Impropriety", one of the best comediettas ever in vaudeville. They play it in an extremely clever manner, and I think it is a high-class offering that would make good anywhere. Miss Filkins is certainly a fine actress, while Horne is all that could be desired in his part.
Jack Norworth. On at 9.33, 20 min, in 1. Norworth has some new songs and a bunch of new material, and will have no trouble whatever in giving satisfaction throughout the week in this tough spot.
McMahon's Minstrel Maids. On at 9.53, 19 min, full stage. I was a little nervous about using them as a closing number, but am thoroughly 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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McMahon & Chappelle. On at 8.56, 14 min, in 1. Went very well in this spot. They have dressed up a lot of old jokes in such a way that they appear almost new. Grace Filkins & James Horne. On at 9.10, 23 min, full stage. Presenting Augustus Thomas' sketch, "A Proper Impropriety", one of the best comediettas ever in vaudeville. They play it in an extremely clever manner, and I think it is a high-class offering that would make good anywhere. Miss Filkins is certainly a fine actress, while Horne is all that could be desired in his part. Jack Norworth. On at 9.33, 20 min, in 1. Norworth has some new songs and a bunch of new material, and will have no trouble whatever in giving satisfaction throughout the week in this tough spot. McMahon's Minstrel Maids. On at 9.53, 19 min, full stage. I was a little nervous about using them as a closing number, but am thoroughly 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.