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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 MARCH 1st, 1909.
Charles Lovenberg, Manager.
The bill, in spite of the absolute fall down of a couple of the high-priced acts, is nevertheless a good one and, regardless of those two acts, evidently pleased the audience.

Kimball & Lewis
I played this act a year or so ago and thought it pretty bad. I see no reason to change my opinion. 15 Min. in One, 3 shows.
Gill & Acker
Man and woman, ventriloquists. This act, as it stands, is desirable from the three-a-day standpoint. I think the woman is a better ventriloquist than Miss Sinclaire, the English woman, who toured the circuit a couple of years ago. They are somewhat handicapped by poor material, but I have an idea that eventually they will be heard from. 15 Min. in Two, can work in One. 3 shows.
Eula Brunelle
An attractive young woman who plays the violin probably better than any young lady we have had of late. She is something of the Verona Verdi type. At the salary, she should be booked in houses that care for good lady violinists. 12 Min. in One, 3 shows.
Adelaide and Four Dainty Dancers
I was obliged to move Miss Adelaide up to this spot because she was an absolute frost in a more important position. I concede that she is a most clever toe dancer, but I never saw a toe dancer make good in vaudeville. And the act is decidedly handicapped by the introduction of the Four Dainty (?) Dancers. 15 Min. open F.S. close in One, 2 shows.
Warrens, Lyons & Myers
A most pleasing little sketch, introducing some good singing and clever comedy by Miss Myers who is really the body of the act. 22 Min. Open in 3, close in One, 2 shows.
Anne Blancke & Co.
This act carries a very handsome and elaborate set of scenery. 21 Min. F. S.
Wilbur Mack & Nellie Walker
In a very clever emlange of songs and dialogue. Made good. 14 Min. in One, 2 shows.
The Picquays
Very desirable acrobatic and hand-balancing act, with a strong finish by the man dancing on his hands. 8 Min. Open F. S. close in One. 2 shows.
Morgan Wallace & Co.
Mr. Wallace has what might be more aptly termed a talking act than a sketch, called "Trimmed". The act introduces four people, has his own scenery (which is very nice, by the way) the dialogue is very crisp and up-to-date and would appeal particularly to a "fly" audience. It is a desirable skit which should be booked. 21 Min. in Two, 2 shows.
Laddie Cliff
Made his usual success. 18 Min in One, 2 shows.
Willard Simms & Co.
Repeating "Flinder's Furnished Flat", which, as usual, had the audience in shrieks of laughter. 28 Min. open F. S. with a good long close in One.
Kitamura Japs
Another act which can always be depended upon to score. 18 Min. F. S. 2 shows.

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REPORT ON PROVIDENCE SHOW, WEEK OF MARCH 1st, 1909. Charles Lovenberg, Manager. The bill, in spite of the absolute fall down of a couple of the high-priced acts, is nevertheless a good one and, regardless of those two acts, evidently pleased the audience. Kimball & Lewis I played this act a year or so ago and thought it pretty bad. I see no reason to change my opinion. 15 Min. in One, 3 shows. Gill & Acker Man and woman, ventriloquists. This act, as it stands, is desirable from the three-a-day standpoint. I think the woman is a better ventriloquist than Miss Sinclaire, the English woman, who toured the circuit a couple of years ago. They are somewhat handicapped by poor material, but I have an idea that eventually they will be heard from. 15 Min. in Two, can work in One. 3 shows. Eula Brunelle An attractive young woman who plays the violin probably better than any young lady we have had of late. She is something of the Verona Verdi type. At the salary, she should be booked in houses that care for good lady violinists. 12 Min. in One, 3 shows. Adelaide and Four Dainty Dancers I was obliged to move Miss Adelaide up to this spot because she was an absolute frost in a more important position. I concede that she is a most clever toe dancer, but I never saw a toe dancer make good in vaudeville. And the act is decidedly handicapped by the introduction of the Four Dainty (?) Dancers. 15 Min. open F.S. close in One, 2 shows. Warrens, Lyons & Myers A most pleasing little sketch, introducing some good singing and clever comedy by Miss Myers who is really the body of the act. 22 Min. Open in 3, close in One, 2 shows. Anne Blancke & Co. This act carries a very handsome and elaborate set of scenery. 21 Min. F. S. Wilbur Mack & Nellie Walker In a very clever emlange of songs and dialogue. Made good. 14 Min. in One, 2 shows. The Picquays Very desirable acrobatic and hand-balancing act, with a strong finish by the man dancing on his hands. 8 Min. Open F. S. close in One. 2 shows. Morgan Wallace & Co. Mr. Wallace has what might be more aptly termed a talking act than a sketch, called "Trimmed". The act introduces four people, has his own scenery (which is very nice, by the way) the dialogue is very crisp and up-to-date and would appeal particularly to a "fly" audience. It is a desirable skit which should be booked. 21 Min. in Two, 2 shows. Laddie Cliff Made his usual success. 18 Min in One, 2 shows. Willard Simms & Co. Repeating "Flinder's Furnished Flat", which, as usual, had the audience in shrieks of laughter. 28 Min. open F. S. with a good long close in One. Kitamura Japs Another act which can always be depended upon to score. 18 Min. F. S. 2 shows.