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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. 16, 1907. (Monday Sept. 16--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 8 min. Kurtis & Busse. On at 1.38, 15 min, full stage; 3 shows. A very good dog act indeed, particularly so when price is considered. It is certainly a bargain at $100, for it could open anybody's show. The small dogs are well trained and cute, appealing very strongly to the ladies and children. La Veola. On at 1.53, 9 min, in 1; 3 shows. Opens with one song, that does not amount to a whole lot, and then does a Spanish dance, closing with acrobatic and contortion dancing. Rather a pretty girl, but I think the number two spot is about her limit. Mullen & Corelli. On at 2.02, 11 min, full stage. A rattling good acrobatic comedy act, as everybody knows. Can go almost anywhere in almost any bill and score. Ralph Smalley. On at 2.13, 15 min, in 1. A local cello soloist, and a remarkably good one. A member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This man could be booked at the finish of his season with the Symphony for $75 or $100 a week, and would be a hit in any city where music is appreciated. Linton & Lawrence. On at 2.28, 20 min, full stage. Went very well with this afternoon's audience, and I feel that the act would please anywhere. Of course, the sketch is not particularly logical, but it affords a number of laughs and gives both Mr. Linton and Miss Lawrence chances to show their individual worth as entertainers. Has rather a novel finish; took two curtains this afternoon. Friend & Downing. On at 2.48, 15 min, in 1. These boys did not score as strongly as I expected, but I think that it must have been a whole lot due to the heat, for we have one of the warmest Mondays of the season and the audience showed its effects. One might question their use of a graveyard as the basis of one of their routines, but the answer to this is that it went with the audience. Two or three of their parodies were a little burlesque-y in style, and they have been requested to change them. Paul Conchas. On at 3.03, 21 min, full stage. Second week of "The Military Hercules". Got a reception this afternoon, and the act went even better than last Monday. I know that he has been much talked about, and feel that he will prove a drawing card throughout the week. Belle Blanche. On at 3.24, 16 min, in 1. This clever little mimic scored even more strongly than when here before, her imitation of Eva Tanguay getting her a tremendous round of applause and five or six recalls. It is a remarkably clever piece of work, and will be an extraordinarily big hit in any town where Tanguay has played. young fellow and fairly attractive looking girl, in stereotyped singing and dancing act. The "He" King is a pretty good performer. While the "She" King dances fairly well, her voice is a joke. Cuts: Mullen & Corelli. Cut out comedian's remark, "You've broken my heart", after he receives a blow with the slapstick. Linton & Lawrence. "Pawtucket" and "Pain in the seat us" limericks. Friend & Downing. Use of the word "Kike". "Little bit more" parody. "Mariechia" parody. Master Gabriel & Co. Count Wheeze was instructed that when he strikes Auntie with his hat, he is to strike her on the shoulders or back, not lower down. Comment. Certainly a good show. If we were only sure of doing as well as this right along, I do not think that we would have to worry about the opposition. 241-
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Sept. 16, 1907. (Monday Sept. 16--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 8 min. Kurtis & Busse. On at 1.38, 15 min, full stage; 3 shows. A very good dog act indeed, particularly so when price is considered. It is certainly a bargain at $100, for it could open anybody's show. The small dogs are well trained and cute, appealing very strongly to the ladies and children. La Veola. On at 1.53, 9 min, in 1; 3 shows. Opens with one song, that does not amount to a whole lot, and then does a Spanish dance, closing with acrobatic and contortion dancing. Rather a pretty girl, but I think the number two spot is about her limit. Mullen & Corelli. On at 2.02, 11 min, full stage. A rattling good acrobatic comedy act, as everybody knows. Can go almost anywhere in almost any bill and score. Ralph Smalley. On at 2.13, 15 min, in 1. A local cello soloist, and a remarkably good one. A member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This man could be booked at the finish of his season with the Symphony for $75 or $100 a week, and would be a hit in any city where music is appreciated. Linton & Lawrence. On at 2.28, 20 min, full stage. Went very well with this afternoon's audience, and I feel that the act would please anywhere. Of course, the sketch is not particularly logical, but it affords a number of laughs and gives both Mr. Linton and Miss Lawrence chances to show their individual worth as entertainers. Has rather a novel finish; took two curtains this afternoon. Friend & Downing. On at 2.48, 15 min, in 1. These boys did not score as strongly as I expected, but I think that it must have been a whole lot due to the heat, for we have one of the warmest Mondays of the season and the audience showed its effects. One might question their use of a graveyard as the basis of one of their routines, but the answer to this is that it went with the audience. Two or three of their parodies were a little burlesque-y in style, and they have been requested to change them. Paul Conchas. On at 3.03, 21 min, full stage. Second week of "The Military Hercules". Got a reception this afternoon, and the act went even better than last Monday. I know that he has been much talked about, and feel that he will prove a drawing card throughout the week. Belle Blanche. On at 3.24, 16 min, in 1. This clever little mimic scored even more strongly than when here before, her imitation of Eva Tanguay getting her a tremendous round of applause and five or six recalls. It is a remarkably clever piece of work, and will be an extraordinarily big hit in any town where Tanguay has played. young fellow and fairly attractive looking girl, in stereotyped singing and dancing act. The "He" King is a pretty good performer. While the "She" King dances fairly well, her voice is a joke. Cuts: Mullen & Corelli. Cut out comedian's remark, "You've broken my heart", after he receives a blow with the slapstick. Linton & Lawrence. "Pawtucket" and "Pain in the seat us" limericks. Friend & Downing. Use of the word "Kike". "Little bit more" parody. "Mariechia" parody. Master Gabriel & Co. Count Wheeze was instructed that when he strikes Auntie with his hat, he is to strike her on the shoulders or back, not lower down. Comment. Certainly a good show. If we were only sure of doing as well as this right along, I do not think that we would have to worry about the opposition. 241-
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