DIY History | Transcribe | Keith-Albee Collection | Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909

Transcribe
Translate

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

Page 146

Boston Show, Week of May 10th, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop.
(Monday, May 10th--Afternoon Show)
Overture. 1.55, 13 minutes.
Ben Beyer & Brother. On at 2.08, 12 minutes full stage, 4 minutes close in one, 16 minutes in all. The close in one was put in as an accomodation by Beyer to-day. An excellent comedy cycling act, introducing several new tricks and some very good comedy. A thoroughly all right opening act for any show, and a bargain at the money.
Sutcliffe Troupe. On at 2.24, 10 minutes full stage. This well known troupe of Scottish pipers, dancers, drummers and acrobats did extremely well in this spot to-day. Plenty strong enough to close many shows. Great value at their salary.
Ralph Smalley. On at 2.34, 13 minutes in one. A fine looking young chap who is a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and who plays the cello most delightfully. Exceptionally strong locally, but I am confident that his personality and talent as a musician would make him thoroughly acceptable in any house. He has the faculty of making up an extremely pleasing programme.
Clara Belle Jerome & Co., in "Joyland." On at 2.49, 22 minutes full stage, special set. First appearance here of Miss Jerome and her bunch of broilers. The act is pretty and lively; the girls work exceedingly well and present a very cute and attractive appearance in their "Toodles" costumes and "frog" suits. About the only fault I can find with the act is that it is a little weak vocally. However, will be pleased to play it again next season.
Bert Williams. On at 3.11, 22 minutes in one. This man has the making of, in fact he is even now, one of the greatest entertainers in one that vaudeville has ever known, and I sincerely trust that he can be induced to continue as a single turn. Although this was his first appearance as a monologist, he worked like a veteran. He finished with "Nobody" done in his inimitable manner and could have doubled his time so far as the wishes of the audience went. O, that we could have him a couple of weeks in the real season.
Valerie Bergere & Co. On at 3.33, 29 minutes full stage. Playing "His Japanese Wife." I do not think that Miss Bergere ever went better in this house than she did to-day. The sketch is a classic and she plays it perfectly.


These girls present a most attractive novelty, aerial, gymnastic act. They are quite pretty and make a very pleasing stage appearance. The act is about on par with that of the Three Renards as regards merit and can be had at practically the same price. A from $200 to $250 it is a most decided bargain.
Kinetograph. On at 4.32. "Moscow in Winter"--A very interesting picture. "Florrie's Birthday"--A fair comic.
Comment. For the fourth successive Monday we were an act short at the opening of the show, Miss Hetta Vesta not putting in an appearance. However, she is to open to-morrow
afternoon, when the bill will be intact and will make one of the most thoroughly pleasing shows of the season, notwithstanding the fact that it is comparatively cheap as shows run now-a-days, costing considerably less than $3,000.
At night Howard and Howard were changed with Williams. They went much better, in fact were a tremendous hit, while Williams went as strong, if not stronger than any single act I have ever seen work in this house. He is certainly a gem.

Saving...

Boston Show, Week of May 10th, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, May 10th--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.55, 13 minutes. Ben Beyer & Brother. On at 2.08, 12 minutes full stage, 4 minutes close in one, 16 minutes in all. The close in one was put in as an accomodation by Beyer to-day. An excellent comedy cycling act, introducing several new tricks and some very good comedy. A thoroughly all right opening act for any show, and a bargain at the money. Sutcliffe Troupe. On at 2.24, 10 minutes full stage. This well known troupe of Scottish pipers, dancers, drummers and acrobats did extremely well in this spot to-day. Plenty strong enough to close many shows. Great value at their salary. Ralph Smalley. On at 2.34, 13 minutes in one. A fine looking young chap who is a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and who plays the cello most delightfully. Exceptionally strong locally, but I am confident that his personality and talent as a musician would make him thoroughly acceptable in any house. He has the faculty of making up an extremely pleasing programme. Clara Belle Jerome & Co., in "Joyland." On at 2.49, 22 minutes full stage, special set. First appearance here of Miss Jerome and her bunch of broilers. The act is pretty and lively; the girls work exceedingly well and present a very cute and attractive appearance in their "Toodles" costumes and "frog" suits. About the only fault I can find with the act is that it is a little weak vocally. However, will be pleased to play it again next season. Bert Williams. On at 3.11, 22 minutes in one. This man has the making of, in fact he is even now, one of the greatest entertainers in one that vaudeville has ever known, and I sincerely trust that he can be induced to continue as a single turn. Although this was his first appearance as a monologist, he worked like a veteran. He finished with "Nobody" done in his inimitable manner and could have doubled his time so far as the wishes of the audience went. O, that we could have him a couple of weeks in the real season. Valerie Bergere & Co. On at 3.33, 29 minutes full stage. Playing "His Japanese Wife." I do not think that Miss Bergere ever went better in this house than she did to-day. The sketch is a classic and she plays it perfectly. These girls present a most attractive novelty, aerial, gymnastic act. They are quite pretty and make a very pleasing stage appearance. The act is about on par with that of the Three Renards as regards merit and can be had at practically the same price. A from $200 to $250 it is a most decided bargain. Kinetograph. On at 4.32. "Moscow in Winter"--A very interesting picture. "Florrie's Birthday"--A fair comic. Comment. For the fourth successive Monday we were an act short at the opening of the show, Miss Hetta Vesta not putting in an appearance. However, she is to open to-morrow afternoon, when the bill will be intact and will make one of the most thoroughly pleasing shows of the season, notwithstanding the fact that it is comparatively cheap as shows run now-a-days, costing considerably less than $3,000. At night Howard and Howard were changed with Williams. They went much better, in fact were a tremendous hit, while Williams went as strong, if not stronger than any single act I have ever seen work in this house. He is certainly a gem.