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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 Sept. 9, 1907. (Monday Sept. 9--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 9 min. De Voy & Miller. On at 1.39, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. A very good acrobatic comedy act, good enough to open anybody's show, and might stand a better place in the smaller cities. Jessie Blair Stirling. On at 1.51, 11 min, in 1; 3 shows. A local vocalist, singing Scottish songs in costume. Has a fine voice, enunciates well and makes a good stage appearance. With a little coaching she would make a very acceptable offering anywhere for an early spot. Petching Bros. On at 2.02, 14 min full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all. Made a hit with their novel musical comedy act. Their stage setting is very attractive and their music good. Valuable act for any house, particularly at the price. Geo. T. Watson and Florence Little. On at 2.20, 18 min, full stage. First time in this house. Presenting a vocal comedietta, "A Matrimonial Bargain". They scored from the start and can be pronounced a hit here. I think them worthy of continuous booking at their price, a hit here. I think them worthy of continuous booking at their price, $150. Both are excellent singers, Watson's warbling being very catchy, while Miss Little's selections won deserved applause. What dialogue is introduced is bright. I do not see how they could fall down anywhere. Smith & Campbell. On at 2.38, 20 min, in 1. I was a trifle fearful about their success today, as they were here within four months, but they scored as heavily as they ever did, and in the re-arrangement of the bill for the balance of the week they will go down next to closing. May Tully & Co. On at 2.58, opening 4 min in 1, 22 min full stage; 20 min in all. This afternoon's audience liked this act very much indeed. I suppose the critical might say that the act was a little draggy at the start, that it could be a little better set, and that Miss Tully's support could be improved, but this seems almost a waste of time when an audience puts the seal of approval on it as strongly as did ours this afternoon. The sketch will certainly be talked about. Bessie Wynn. On at 3.24, 17 min, in 1. Although Miss Wynn only gave us one new song, she duplicated the hit she made here in July and I shall be only too pleased to play her again late in the season. She certainly wins her beholders and hearers. 240. Lonnie Follett. On at 5.22, 15 min, in 1, 3 shows. A very clever youngster in impersonations of vaudeville favorites. Unless I am greatly mistaken, this boy is a find and will prove a card in any of the smaller cities that will play him. I would not be afraid to take a chance with him at number three or four in one of the small towns. Cuts:- Lonnie Follett. Caruso verse. Petching Brothers. Corrections in grammar. Comment. A very good show indeed. With Smith & Campbell back in their original spot and a man like Walter Kelly next to closing the show, it would be as good as anybody could ask for. It is pretty near good enough as it is, its great fault being lack of novelty.
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Sept. 9, 1907. (Monday Sept. 9--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 9 min. De Voy & Miller. On at 1.39, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. A very good acrobatic comedy act, good enough to open anybody's show, and might stand a better place in the smaller cities. Jessie Blair Stirling. On at 1.51, 11 min, in 1; 3 shows. A local vocalist, singing Scottish songs in costume. Has a fine voice, enunciates well and makes a good stage appearance. With a little coaching she would make a very acceptable offering anywhere for an early spot. Petching Bros. On at 2.02, 14 min full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all. Made a hit with their novel musical comedy act. Their stage setting is very attractive and their music good. Valuable act for any house, particularly at the price. Geo. T. Watson and Florence Little. On at 2.20, 18 min, full stage. First time in this house. Presenting a vocal comedietta, "A Matrimonial Bargain". They scored from the start and can be pronounced a hit here. I think them worthy of continuous booking at their price, a hit here. I think them worthy of continuous booking at their price, $150. Both are excellent singers, Watson's warbling being very catchy, while Miss Little's selections won deserved applause. What dialogue is introduced is bright. I do not see how they could fall down anywhere. Smith & Campbell. On at 2.38, 20 min, in 1. I was a trifle fearful about their success today, as they were here within four months, but they scored as heavily as they ever did, and in the re-arrangement of the bill for the balance of the week they will go down next to closing. May Tully & Co. On at 2.58, opening 4 min in 1, 22 min full stage; 20 min in all. This afternoon's audience liked this act very much indeed. I suppose the critical might say that the act was a little draggy at the start, that it could be a little better set, and that Miss Tully's support could be improved, but this seems almost a waste of time when an audience puts the seal of approval on it as strongly as did ours this afternoon. The sketch will certainly be talked about. Bessie Wynn. On at 3.24, 17 min, in 1. Although Miss Wynn only gave us one new song, she duplicated the hit she made here in July and I shall be only too pleased to play her again late in the season. She certainly wins her beholders and hearers. 240. Lonnie Follett. On at 5.22, 15 min, in 1, 3 shows. A very clever youngster in impersonations of vaudeville favorites. Unless I am greatly mistaken, this boy is a find and will prove a card in any of the smaller cities that will play him. I would not be afraid to take a chance with him at number three or four in one of the small towns. Cuts:- Lonnie Follett. Caruso verse. Petching Brothers. Corrections in grammar. Comment. A very good show indeed. With Smith & Campbell back in their original spot and a man like Walter Kelly next to closing the show, it would be as good as anybody could ask for. It is pretty near good enough as it is, its great fault being lack of novelty.
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