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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 15, 1907.
(Monday July 15--Afternoon Show)
Overture. 1.31, 10 min.
Archer & Crocker. On at 1.41, 13 min, full stage; 3 shows. Acrobatic comedy act, much above the average of its kind. Good enough to open almost any show. Comedy the weakest part.
Harry Burgoyne. On at 1.54, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. English coster singer, whose work is excellent, particularly his imitation of Chevalier singing "Dear Old Dutch". I would not hesitate to use him as late as 9.00, if necessity compelled.
Mlle. Martha. On at 2.07, 11 min, full stage. A corking good single trapeze act. She is very shapely and makes a fine stage appearance. Her trapeze work is above reproach, while her finish on a single rope is much out of the ordinary and won her a lot of applause. Good value for the money paid her.
Sam Williams. On at 2.18, 13 min, in 1. Pianologue. This boy will bear watching, for he is undoubtedly very clever. His stuff is all new and bright and he made an excellent impression here this afternoon, so good that I think he would make great material for circuit booking. I certainly shall play him next season if I can get him.
Dixie Serenaders. On at 2.31, 8 min full stage, 14 min in 1; 20 min in all. As good a coon act as anybody could ask for, their singing being particularly fine. The minstrel first part with which they close the act is O.K. in every respect. Will be a big hit in any house that likes coon acts.
Larry Crane & Co. On at 2.51, 22 min, full stage; special set, plush hangings. "The Irish Illusionist". As good a magical act as anybody ever saw for the money. Crane has a pleasing personality and does his legerdemain work very cleverly, particularly his card tricks and his egg trick. He presents three illusions that are all right in every way. There is a rich vein of comedy running through the act. His paraphernalia calls for particular notice, as it is extremely neat and effective. Crane would make good in any bill, and I think that at $250 he is a find, even if he formerly did three shows for $75. This, of course, was without his illusions.
Bessie Wynn. On at 3.14, 18 min, in 1. Miss Wynn did even better than I dared hope and certainly achieved a hit. Has a most winsome stage presence, and sings well. The only objection that can be made is that she is a bit affected in her manner. However, I do not think that she belongs next to closing the show, as she cannot hold an audience the same as Tanguay and Elfie Fay. While she would be all right at three fifty, if we could get her at that price, I think she's better for the other fellow at five hundred.


have not been filling the number two spot in the two-show houses is lack of good material, and the fact that the comedian's makeup is a little grotesque. I have advised him to use a neater makeup. They are certainly great for the three-show houses, because they can give twenty of more minutes of time, if needed.
Hamilton & Howlett. On at 5.07, 17 min, full stage; 3 shows; can close in 1, if necessary. Musical act, depending principally on violin and banjo. Another all-right 3-a-day. Think they would make good most anywhere as an opening act.
Grace Tempest Trio. On at 5.24, 14 min, in 1; 3 shows. A good-looking woman, who can do nothing but look, assisted by two boys, one of whom is an excellent dancer and the other a fair singer, in a kid way. Do not care to play them for a return, as this is the only time at which I could possibly play the act. Would not dare put it on in the opening section of the show.
Comment. I consider this an excellent show and one that is bound to give satisfaction, for there isn't an act in the two-show section that does not more than make good and several of them could stand better places than I can give them this week: notably Sam Williams. No cuts.

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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of July 15, 1907. (Monday July 15--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.31, 10 min. Archer & Crocker. On at 1.41, 13 min, full stage; 3 shows. Acrobatic comedy act, much above the average of its kind. Good enough to open almost any show. Comedy the weakest part. Harry Burgoyne. On at 1.54, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. English coster singer, whose work is excellent, particularly his imitation of Chevalier singing "Dear Old Dutch". I would not hesitate to use him as late as 9.00, if necessity compelled. Mlle. Martha. On at 2.07, 11 min, full stage. A corking good single trapeze act. She is very shapely and makes a fine stage appearance. Her trapeze work is above reproach, while her finish on a single rope is much out of the ordinary and won her a lot of applause. Good value for the money paid her. Sam Williams. On at 2.18, 13 min, in 1. Pianologue. This boy will bear watching, for he is undoubtedly very clever. His stuff is all new and bright and he made an excellent impression here this afternoon, so good that I think he would make great material for circuit booking. I certainly shall play him next season if I can get him. Dixie Serenaders. On at 2.31, 8 min full stage, 14 min in 1; 20 min in all. As good a coon act as anybody could ask for, their singing being particularly fine. The minstrel first part with which they close the act is O.K. in every respect. Will be a big hit in any house that likes coon acts. Larry Crane & Co. On at 2.51, 22 min, full stage; special set, plush hangings. "The Irish Illusionist". As good a magical act as anybody ever saw for the money. Crane has a pleasing personality and does his legerdemain work very cleverly, particularly his card tricks and his egg trick. He presents three illusions that are all right in every way. There is a rich vein of comedy running through the act. His paraphernalia calls for particular notice, as it is extremely neat and effective. Crane would make good in any bill, and I think that at $250 he is a find, even if he formerly did three shows for $75. This, of course, was without his illusions. Bessie Wynn. On at 3.14, 18 min, in 1. Miss Wynn did even better than I dared hope and certainly achieved a hit. Has a most winsome stage presence, and sings well. The only objection that can be made is that she is a bit affected in her manner. However, I do not think that she belongs next to closing the show, as she cannot hold an audience the same as Tanguay and Elfie Fay. While she would be all right at three fifty, if we could get her at that price, I think she's better for the other fellow at five hundred. have not been filling the number two spot in the two-show houses is lack of good material, and the fact that the comedian's makeup is a little grotesque. I have advised him to use a neater makeup. They are certainly great for the three-show houses, because they can give twenty of more minutes of time, if needed. Hamilton & Howlett. On at 5.07, 17 min, full stage; 3 shows; can close in 1, if necessary. Musical act, depending principally on violin and banjo. Another all-right 3-a-day. Think they would make good most anywhere as an opening act. Grace Tempest Trio. On at 5.24, 14 min, in 1; 3 shows. A good-looking woman, who can do nothing but look, assisted by two boys, one of whom is an excellent dancer and the other a fair singer, in a kid way. Do not care to play them for a return, as this is the only time at which I could possibly play the act. Would not dare put it on in the opening section of the show. Comment. I consider this an excellent show and one that is bound to give satisfaction, for there isn't an act in the two-show section that does not more than make good and several of them could stand better places than I can give them this week: notably Sam Williams. No cuts.