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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909

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Marie Dainton. On at 3.40, 21 minutes in one. Her second week. She changed several of her impersonations and seemed to go much better than last week, still her real hit was made, as last week, with Zit's song, "I Want a Home," assisted by a "plant" in a box. Strange as it may seem, this scheme, which is passo in most houses, is a big hit here. Possibly because we have allowed only a couple of artists to do it, but more probably because the young fellow who is working with Miss Dainton, is remarkably clever, the best in the line I have ever seen. However, Miss Dainton does not look like $600. $300 to $400 should be the limit.
Clifford and Burke. On at 4.01, 22 minutes in one. These boys gave us the best act they have ever done in this house. They are favorites here and certainly put over a big hit this afternoon. Please don't let them escape for next season.
Murphy-Nichols Co. On at 4.23, 27 minutes full stage. Playing their latest travesty, "The School of Acting." Possibly we are paying them too much money, but nevertheless, we would like to have a lot more acts at the same price, provided they could produce as much hilarity. A series of screams to-day. It is playing much better than when in New York and should prove a satisfactory headliner for us this season of the year.
The Golden Troupe. On at 4.50, 13 minutes full stage. A corking fine bunch of Russian dancers and singers, but not as strong as when the Makarenkos were with them, for the singing is not as good.
Kinetograph. "With Taft at Panama"--A very interesting picture.
Cuts--Murphy-Nichols Co.--Requested to omit the word "Hell" and the use of the name of the Deity.
Comment. A rattling good show, one that pleased to-day's holiday audience, for this is Patriot's Day, a legal holiday in Massachusetts, immensely. It should go even better in its regular routine to-night. The lay out is as follows;--
Overture, the Yamamoto Brothers; Josephine Davis, Wormwood's Animals; Gus Williams, "A Night With The Poets;" Marie Dainton; Murphy-Nichols Co.; Clifford and Burke; the Golden Troupe; and the Kinetograph.

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-2- Marie Dainton. On at 3.40, 21 minutes in one. Her second week. She changed several of her impersonations and seemed to go much better than last week, still her real hit was made, as last week, with Zit's song, "I Want a Home," assisted by a "plant" in a box. Strange as it may seem, this scheme, which is passo in most houses, is a big hit here. Possibly because we have allowed only a couple of artists to do it, but more probably because the young fellow who is working with Miss Dainton, is remarkably clever, the best in the line I have ever seen. However, Miss Dainton does not look like $600. $300 to $400 should be the limit. Clifford and Burke. On at 4.01, 22 minutes in one. These boys gave us the best act they have ever done in this house. They are favorites here and certainly put over a big hit this afternoon. Please don't let them escape for next season. Murphy-Nichols Co. On at 4.23, 27 minutes full stage. Playing their latest travesty, "The School of Acting." Possibly we are paying them too much money, but nevertheless, we would like to have a lot more acts at the same price, provided they could produce as much hilarity. A series of screams to-day. It is playing much better than when in New York and should prove a satisfactory headliner for us this season of the year. The Golden Troupe. On at 4.50, 13 minutes full stage. A corking fine bunch of Russian dancers and singers, but not as strong as when the Makarenkos were with them, for the singing is not as good. Kinetograph. "With Taft at Panama"--A very interesting picture. Cuts--Murphy-Nichols Co.--Requested to omit the word "Hell" and the use of the name of the Deity. Comment. A rattling good show, one that pleased to-day's holiday audience, for this is Patriot's Day, a legal holiday in Massachusetts, immensely. It should go even better in its regular routine to-night. The lay out is as follows;-- Overture, the Yamamoto Brothers; Josephine Davis, Wormwood's Animals; Gus Williams, "A Night With The Poets;" Marie Dainton; Murphy-Nichols Co.; Clifford and Burke; the Golden Troupe; and the Kinetograph.