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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 August 5, 1907.
(Monday August 5--Afternoon Show)
The Fadettes. On at 1.45, 56 min, full stage. Second week of their engagement. Do not consider the program as satisfactory as last week's, and there will be a couple of changes made in the selections. I am pleased to say that everybody I have heard speak of the orchestra this season coincide in my statement of last week, it is the best organization Mrs. Nichols has ever conducted.
Henry D. Gardner. On at 2.41, 15 min, in 1. A young fellow who has made quite a reputation through his work with the Bank Officers' Theatricals, an amateur show that has succeeded to the famous Cadets. I am pleased to state that Gardner made a pronounced success. He is easy in his manner, has a very agreeable personality, a good singing voice and considerable magnetism. His work is somewhat on the order of Sidney Grant. With proper material (that he is now using is fine for Boston, but might not go so well elsewhere) and some more experience, this boy will make good anywhere.
Ray Cox. On at 2.56, 18 min, in 1. Miss Cox scored an emphatic hit. She has certainly improved greatly in the last year. I could put her on next to closing, if it should ever be necessary, and I am sure she would make good.
Tennis Trio. On at 3.12, 14 min, full stage; special set. A very pretty juggling act, well set and well executed. It is away from the ordinary, in that the trio is made up of one man and two attractive-looking girls. Could be used as a closing act in many houses. Considering the special set carried, I am well satisfied with the act at the price we are paying it.
Otto Brothers. On at 3.26, 13 min, in 1. Scored heavily this afternoon, as they always do in this house. When it comes to Dutch comedy acts I prefer this act to several that I might mention who are getting more money. I have never seen them fall down anywhere I have ever seen them work.
Edgar L. Davenport & Co. On at 3.39, 25 min, full stage. Presenting "The Man About Town", a dramatic episode. If anybody likes a sketch that is rather sombre in tone, without a relieving note of comedy in it, this will suit them. Mr. Davenport is of course well known in Boston, from his connection with the old Boston Museum company, and is an excellent actor. His supporting company is fair. I have my doubts about this act going very strongly in any other city, although I must confess I would like very much to see the experiment tried. If anybody takes a chance, they need a good comedy bill surrounding it.


Charley Farrell. On at 5.27, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. An excellent delineator of the old plantation darky. He sings, whistles and dances, doing all three very well. An excellent act for the money. I would not be afraid to use him in the 2-show section in an early place, if necessary.
Comment. A good summer show, well balanced and moving smoothly. No cuts.

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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of August 5, 1907. (Monday August 5--Afternoon Show) The Fadettes. On at 1.45, 56 min, full stage. Second week of their engagement. Do not consider the program as satisfactory as last week's, and there will be a couple of changes made in the selections. I am pleased to say that everybody I have heard speak of the orchestra this season coincide in my statement of last week, it is the best organization Mrs. Nichols has ever conducted. Henry D. Gardner. On at 2.41, 15 min, in 1. A young fellow who has made quite a reputation through his work with the Bank Officers' Theatricals, an amateur show that has succeeded to the famous Cadets. I am pleased to state that Gardner made a pronounced success. He is easy in his manner, has a very agreeable personality, a good singing voice and considerable magnetism. His work is somewhat on the order of Sidney Grant. With proper material (that he is now using is fine for Boston, but might not go so well elsewhere) and some more experience, this boy will make good anywhere. Ray Cox. On at 2.56, 18 min, in 1. Miss Cox scored an emphatic hit. She has certainly improved greatly in the last year. I could put her on next to closing, if it should ever be necessary, and I am sure she would make good. Tennis Trio. On at 3.12, 14 min, full stage; special set. A very pretty juggling act, well set and well executed. It is away from the ordinary, in that the trio is made up of one man and two attractive-looking girls. Could be used as a closing act in many houses. Considering the special set carried, I am well satisfied with the act at the price we are paying it. Otto Brothers. On at 3.26, 13 min, in 1. Scored heavily this afternoon, as they always do in this house. When it comes to Dutch comedy acts I prefer this act to several that I might mention who are getting more money. I have never seen them fall down anywhere I have ever seen them work. Edgar L. Davenport & Co. On at 3.39, 25 min, full stage. Presenting "The Man About Town", a dramatic episode. If anybody likes a sketch that is rather sombre in tone, without a relieving note of comedy in it, this will suit them. Mr. Davenport is of course well known in Boston, from his connection with the old Boston Museum company, and is an excellent actor. His supporting company is fair. I have my doubts about this act going very strongly in any other city, although I must confess I would like very much to see the experiment tried. If anybody takes a chance, they need a good comedy bill surrounding it. Charley Farrell. On at 5.27, 10 min, in 1; 3 shows. An excellent delineator of the old plantation darky. He sings, whistles and dances, doing all three very well. An excellent act for the money. I would not be afraid to use him in the 2-show section in an early place, if necessary. Comment. A good summer show, well balanced and moving smoothly. No cuts.