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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 July 8, 1907.
(Monday July 8--Night Show)
Shungopavi. On at 6.44, 15 min full stage, 5 min close in 1, 20 min in all; 3 shows. The well-known Indian magician. A very valuable 3-a-day; always does well here. I think by taking the best of his tricks and cutting him down to 12 or 15 minutes, he could hold an early place on almost any bill.
Stereopticon. On at 7.04, 15 min. Views of New York City.
Winifred Stewart. On at 7.19, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. A contralto vocalist who is better than the average run of 3-a-days by a good deal, because she is not amateurish, and knows how to read a song.
Overture. 7.29, 8 min.
D'Elmar Bros. On at 7.37, 11 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 14 min in all; 3 shows. A pretty good comedy athletic act, differs from the usual acrobatic comedy turn in that they do barrel-jumping and use a clever trained dog. Act is worth its money and can be used for an opening act almost anywhere.
Paganini's Ghost. On at 7.51, 10 min, in 2; special set. Curtain rises upon a dark stage, the lights go up slowly showing Paganini's Ghost standing apparently in front of the doorway of an old church or castle. "The Ghost" plays three selections upon the violin, the last two with piano accompaniment, and plays them remarkably well. In fact, he is in my opinion the equal of any violinist I have heard in vaudeville. As the third selection draws to a close, the lights die down and at the finish the curtain falls upon an absolutely dark stage, making a very effective ending. I consider this an excellent high-class musical novelty, and think it worthy of booking at the money we are paying, $125. Would have given him a much better spot on the bill, had it been possible.
Le Fevre & St. John. On at 8.01, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. Well known song and dance couple, who held this place acceptably.
Exposition Four. On at 8.14, 14 min full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all. A capital musical act, with song and dance trimmings, that can always be depended upon to score.
Beth Stone. On at 8.32, 8 min, full stage. A pretty girl who was one of the features of "The Little Cherub". A remarkable toe and contortion dancer, almost in a class with Bessie Clayton and Dazie; in fact I think that in time she will be a better dancer than either of them.
Hibbert & Warren. On at 8.40, 13 min, in 1. Two black-face comedians, one working straight and the other in eccentric make-up somewhat on the style of Bert Williams. The straight man is as good a ragtime piano-player as I have ever heard and is a fine dancer. The eccentric man is simply wonderful as a comedy dancer. This act made a tremendous hit, both afternoon and evening today, and should not be overlooked. Kind regards to Jack Levy, both for this act and for Beth Stone.

Kinetograph. On at 10.10. Showing "The Nearsighted Messenger", fairly good comic film, but somewhat on the stereotyped style of all those that have to do with a bicycle-rider. "Cohen's Fire Sale", a comedy picture that in my opinion could be much improved, as the idea is not carried out as well as it might be.
Cuts:-
D'Elmar Bros.  Dispense with corsets.
Comment. A very good summer show indeed. A strong headline act in place of Gillette & MacFarlane and a better act in place of Le Fevre & St. John would make a show good enough for almost any week.

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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of July 8, 1907. (Monday July 8--Night Show) Shungopavi. On at 6.44, 15 min full stage, 5 min close in 1, 20 min in all; 3 shows. The well-known Indian magician. A very valuable 3-a-day; always does well here. I think by taking the best of his tricks and cutting him down to 12 or 15 minutes, he could hold an early place on almost any bill. Stereopticon. On at 7.04, 15 min. Views of New York City. Winifred Stewart. On at 7.19, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. A contralto vocalist who is better than the average run of 3-a-days by a good deal, because she is not amateurish, and knows how to read a song. Overture. 7.29, 8 min. D'Elmar Bros. On at 7.37, 11 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 14 min in all; 3 shows. A pretty good comedy athletic act, differs from the usual acrobatic comedy turn in that they do barrel-jumping and use a clever trained dog. Act is worth its money and can be used for an opening act almost anywhere. Paganini's Ghost. On at 7.51, 10 min, in 2; special set. Curtain rises upon a dark stage, the lights go up slowly showing Paganini's Ghost standing apparently in front of the doorway of an old church or castle. "The Ghost" plays three selections upon the violin, the last two with piano accompaniment, and plays them remarkably well. In fact, he is in my opinion the equal of any violinist I have heard in vaudeville. As the third selection draws to a close, the lights die down and at the finish the curtain falls upon an absolutely dark stage, making a very effective ending. I consider this an excellent high-class musical novelty, and think it worthy of booking at the money we are paying, $125. Would have given him a much better spot on the bill, had it been possible. Le Fevre & St. John. On at 8.01, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. Well known song and dance couple, who held this place acceptably. Exposition Four. On at 8.14, 14 min full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all. A capital musical act, with song and dance trimmings, that can always be depended upon to score. Beth Stone. On at 8.32, 8 min, full stage. A pretty girl who was one of the features of "The Little Cherub". A remarkable toe and contortion dancer, almost in a class with Bessie Clayton and Dazie; in fact I think that in time she will be a better dancer than either of them. Hibbert & Warren. On at 8.40, 13 min, in 1. Two black-face comedians, one working straight and the other in eccentric make-up somewhat on the style of Bert Williams. The straight man is as good a ragtime piano-player as I have ever heard and is a fine dancer. The eccentric man is simply wonderful as a comedy dancer. This act made a tremendous hit, both afternoon and evening today, and should not be overlooked. Kind regards to Jack Levy, both for this act and for Beth Stone. Kinetograph. On at 10.10. Showing "The Nearsighted Messenger", fairly good comic film, but somewhat on the stereotyped style of all those that have to do with a bicycle-rider. "Cohen's Fire Sale", a comedy picture that in my opinion could be much improved, as the idea is not carried out as well as it might be. Cuts:- D'Elmar Bros. Dispense with corsets. Comment. A very good summer show indeed. A strong headline act in place of Gillette & MacFarlane and a better act in place of Le Fevre & St. John would make a show good enough for almost any week.