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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909
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Boston Show, Week of March 29th, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, March 29th--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.31, 7 minutes. Farley and Clare. On at 1.38, 9 minutes in one. Two young chaps in a very good dancing act, but not quite up to the standard set by Ryan and White or the Carbrey Brothers. Gus Onlaw Trio. On at 1.47, 11 minutes full stage. It is almost a crime to have to use this act in this spot but there seems to be no other place for it. It is a showmanlike performance from start to finish and could hold a good spot in any theatre. The woman is particularly good looking, knows it, and is the real boss. Donovan and Arnold. On at 1.58, 18 minutes in one. Another act that could move down two or three pegs. If anybody expects to find any class in this turn they will be disappointed, but the fact remains that they certainly pleased the audience this afternoon. The only answer I can see to their success is Donovan's personality. I saw the act in Portland last Saturday night and he was simply a riot. Can go next to closing in any small town. Barrows-Lancaster Company. On at 2.16, 22 minutes full stage, playing "Like Father Like Son," which I do not like as well as some of their other sketches. However, it went very well to-day and got a lot of laughs. It would improve the act greatly if Miss Patty Allison was replaced in the cast for she is simply abominable. The Delaur Trio. On at 2.38, 17 minutes in one. Scored a most emphatic success and proved to be one of the best operatic vocal acts ever heard in this house. The soprano has a simply phenomenal voice. In any house where high class singing is a go these people can be counted on to make the audience sit up and take notice. Nance o'Neil & Company. On at 2.55, 14 minutes full stage, special set. Playing "One Thousand Dollars Reward," a real tabloid drama. Miss O' Neil, Mr. Bonelli and the other members of the company, and the sketch all made marked successes. The playlet is short but gives Miss O'Neil a chance to do one of the best bits of work she has ever done. I do not think that any one would regret playing Miss O'Neil in her present veicle. Matthews and Ashley. On at 3.09, 22 minutes in one. Presenting their latest offering "Held Up," which of course is only an excuse for introducing their peculiar line of character and parody work. They have some extremely good material and made good with emphasis. The Hallaways. On at 5.03, 10 minutes full stage. Two boys, one of them dressed as a girl, who only need some swell wardrobe and more elaborate apparatus to make an act that will be talked about, for some of their stunts upon ladders are really remarkable. A corking act for the parks and fairs as well as the smaller houses. Piantadosi and Dunham. On at 5.15, 12 minutes in one. Another one of the piano player and singer acts that seems to be epidemic just now. Both boys have good voices and one of them is a remarkably clever singer of character songs. They could hold the No. 2 spot almost anywhere and I think will be heard from later. Cuts--Nance O'Neil & Co.--Use of the word "damned" Chip and Marble--Use of the word "Hell" Comment--A rattling good bill, one that this afternoon's audience seemed highly delighted with, judging from the remarks heard at the close of the show. A striking fact in connection with it is that all but two of the acts are absolutely new to this house, when material presented is taken into consideration, while the Onlaw Trio have not been here for two years and Miss Mayne's engagement is a return that might have the term "by request" truthfully used in connection with it.
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Boston Show, Week of March 29th, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, March 29th--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.31, 7 minutes. Farley and Clare. On at 1.38, 9 minutes in one. Two young chaps in a very good dancing act, but not quite up to the standard set by Ryan and White or the Carbrey Brothers. Gus Onlaw Trio. On at 1.47, 11 minutes full stage. It is almost a crime to have to use this act in this spot but there seems to be no other place for it. It is a showmanlike performance from start to finish and could hold a good spot in any theatre. The woman is particularly good looking, knows it, and is the real boss. Donovan and Arnold. On at 1.58, 18 minutes in one. Another act that could move down two or three pegs. If anybody expects to find any class in this turn they will be disappointed, but the fact remains that they certainly pleased the audience this afternoon. The only answer I can see to their success is Donovan's personality. I saw the act in Portland last Saturday night and he was simply a riot. Can go next to closing in any small town. Barrows-Lancaster Company. On at 2.16, 22 minutes full stage, playing "Like Father Like Son," which I do not like as well as some of their other sketches. However, it went very well to-day and got a lot of laughs. It would improve the act greatly if Miss Patty Allison was replaced in the cast for she is simply abominable. The Delaur Trio. On at 2.38, 17 minutes in one. Scored a most emphatic success and proved to be one of the best operatic vocal acts ever heard in this house. The soprano has a simply phenomenal voice. In any house where high class singing is a go these people can be counted on to make the audience sit up and take notice. Nance o'Neil & Company. On at 2.55, 14 minutes full stage, special set. Playing "One Thousand Dollars Reward," a real tabloid drama. Miss O' Neil, Mr. Bonelli and the other members of the company, and the sketch all made marked successes. The playlet is short but gives Miss O'Neil a chance to do one of the best bits of work she has ever done. I do not think that any one would regret playing Miss O'Neil in her present veicle. Matthews and Ashley. On at 3.09, 22 minutes in one. Presenting their latest offering "Held Up," which of course is only an excuse for introducing their peculiar line of character and parody work. They have some extremely good material and made good with emphasis. The Hallaways. On at 5.03, 10 minutes full stage. Two boys, one of them dressed as a girl, who only need some swell wardrobe and more elaborate apparatus to make an act that will be talked about, for some of their stunts upon ladders are really remarkable. A corking act for the parks and fairs as well as the smaller houses. Piantadosi and Dunham. On at 5.15, 12 minutes in one. Another one of the piano player and singer acts that seems to be epidemic just now. Both boys have good voices and one of them is a remarkably clever singer of character songs. They could hold the No. 2 spot almost anywhere and I think will be heard from later. Cuts--Nance O'Neil & Co.--Use of the word "damned" Chip and Marble--Use of the word "Hell" Comment--A rattling good bill, one that this afternoon's audience seemed highly delighted with, judging from the remarks heard at the close of the show. A striking fact in connection with it is that all but two of the acts are absolutely new to this house, when material presented is taken into consideration, while the Onlaw Trio have not been here for two years and Miss Mayne's engagement is a return that might have the term "by request" truthfully used in connection with it.
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