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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909
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REPORT ON PROVIDENCE SHOW, WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22nd, 1909. Chas. Lovenberg, Manager. The show is most satisfactory. The best we have had in some time. Brock, Temple & Co. Two men and two women in a comedy sketch, "Up Against It", of a decidedly farcical nature, which might hold a little better place than I have given it. I think the material is a little better than the people, who play it too boisterously. Alright, however, for the money. 15 Min. F. S. 3 shows. Gates & Blake Two men, one straight and one Jew. Have a fairly good lot of material. Should do very nicely in a number two spot in the smaller houses. 16 Min. in One. 3 shs Ed Gray Well-known monologuist who fared as well as usual. 16 Min. in One, 3 shows. The Dalys Man and woman in an act in which the principal feature is their fancy and comedy roller skating. They introduce a little talk and a song. Fair opening act. 17 Min. F.S. 3 shows Lester & Shannon One straight, one eccentric Dutchman. Act went very well but closed quietly, but as Dutch acts are not cared for that is not to be wondered at. 17 Min. in One Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Voelker These two people presented their excellent violin and piano work aided by one of the most artistic stage settings we have ever had the pleasure of putting on our stage, which they own and carry. They work light effects and give it atmosphere of "Twilight in the Studio" which is the name of the act. They are playing here at a reduced salary this week in order to show the act and receive suggestions in working it out. It is not easy to determine the actual value of the act. They are asking MHR for it and I think it is really worth MRR. It certainly is attractive and lends tone to a vaudeville bill. A little bit of comedy lends relief. 18 Min. F. S. 2 shows. The Brittons This clever colored team didn't seem to go as well as upon former occasions, probably because their position, just before "The Love Waltz" was a little too stiff for them. Have moved them up to this spot. 12 Min. in One. 2 shows. Beatrice Ingram & Co. That Miss Ingram has value to Providence is proven by the enormous advance sale we have and the various functions planned in her honor during the week. This same value should prevail in Portland, and also as much in Philadelphia and Boston. As to the act itself I think it is a good one. With a little more playing it would not surprise me if it did not prove to be almost as good as Rose Stahl's "Chorus Lady". A couple of the people in the act are not particularly good, but they by no means ruin the act. Any house that needs a sketch at a fair salary will not make a mistake in playing it. The sketch is by Porter Emerson Browne, a well-known magazine writer who has contributed also some successful sketches to vaudeville, notably Mason & Keeler's last new act. 20 Min. F. S. 2 shows. Salary MRR. Emma Partridge Soprano vocalist. Has a big voice of the kind that goes in vaudeville. Sang 3 songs acceptably. 10 Min. in One, 2 shows. Hugh Lloyd Tight rope performer. The best we ever had. Does more work without a pole than any man we ever had do with the pole. 10 Min. F. S. 2 shows. to my mind, is very "punk", and by no mean's "belongs" with the rest. 35 Min. F. S. 2 shows. Motion Pictures O.K.
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REPORT ON PROVIDENCE SHOW, WEEK OF FEBRUARY 22nd, 1909. Chas. Lovenberg, Manager. The show is most satisfactory. The best we have had in some time. Brock, Temple & Co. Two men and two women in a comedy sketch, "Up Against It", of a decidedly farcical nature, which might hold a little better place than I have given it. I think the material is a little better than the people, who play it too boisterously. Alright, however, for the money. 15 Min. F. S. 3 shows. Gates & Blake Two men, one straight and one Jew. Have a fairly good lot of material. Should do very nicely in a number two spot in the smaller houses. 16 Min. in One. 3 shs Ed Gray Well-known monologuist who fared as well as usual. 16 Min. in One, 3 shows. The Dalys Man and woman in an act in which the principal feature is their fancy and comedy roller skating. They introduce a little talk and a song. Fair opening act. 17 Min. F.S. 3 shows Lester & Shannon One straight, one eccentric Dutchman. Act went very well but closed quietly, but as Dutch acts are not cared for that is not to be wondered at. 17 Min. in One Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Voelker These two people presented their excellent violin and piano work aided by one of the most artistic stage settings we have ever had the pleasure of putting on our stage, which they own and carry. They work light effects and give it atmosphere of "Twilight in the Studio" which is the name of the act. They are playing here at a reduced salary this week in order to show the act and receive suggestions in working it out. It is not easy to determine the actual value of the act. They are asking MHR for it and I think it is really worth MRR. It certainly is attractive and lends tone to a vaudeville bill. A little bit of comedy lends relief. 18 Min. F. S. 2 shows. The Brittons This clever colored team didn't seem to go as well as upon former occasions, probably because their position, just before "The Love Waltz" was a little too stiff for them. Have moved them up to this spot. 12 Min. in One. 2 shows. Beatrice Ingram & Co. That Miss Ingram has value to Providence is proven by the enormous advance sale we have and the various functions planned in her honor during the week. This same value should prevail in Portland, and also as much in Philadelphia and Boston. As to the act itself I think it is a good one. With a little more playing it would not surprise me if it did not prove to be almost as good as Rose Stahl's "Chorus Lady". A couple of the people in the act are not particularly good, but they by no means ruin the act. Any house that needs a sketch at a fair salary will not make a mistake in playing it. The sketch is by Porter Emerson Browne, a well-known magazine writer who has contributed also some successful sketches to vaudeville, notably Mason & Keeler's last new act. 20 Min. F. S. 2 shows. Salary MRR. Emma Partridge Soprano vocalist. Has a big voice of the kind that goes in vaudeville. Sang 3 songs acceptably. 10 Min. in One, 2 shows. Hugh Lloyd Tight rope performer. The best we ever had. Does more work without a pole than any man we ever had do with the pole. 10 Min. F. S. 2 shows. to my mind, is very "punk", and by no mean's "belongs" with the rest. 35 Min. F. S. 2 shows. Motion Pictures O.K.
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