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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909
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Boston Show, Week of June 7, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, June 7th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.45, 13 minutes. We have adopted the Philadelphia plan of following the regular overture with a popular song, one of the hits of the moment played through a couple of times, which seems to put everybody in a jolly mood for the opening act. "Don." On at 1.58, 13 minutes full stage. Can close in one, or work all in one, and do any time required up to 18 or 20 minutes. "Don" is one of the handsomest ponies that ever put hoof on the stage and is splendidly shown by Claude Frederick. One of the best features for children in vaudeville. He never should have an open week, at the price he asks, $100. If it was a European act we would pay it double the money and make a feature of it. An ideal turn for the small houses and should surely by given a season's route. Milt Wood. On at 2.11, 9 minutes in one. I very much doubt if there is a better wooden shoe dancer living. Great value for the money, for he can hold almost any spot on any bill. Has won a place among the standard acts. Frank Stafford and Co. On at 2.20, 17 minutes full stage, special set, and a very pretty one. This man has surrounded his wonderful gifts of mimicry with a real production, elevating what would under ordinary circumstances be looked upon as a turn a little above the common run into a feature that creates a lot of talk and wins a lot of applause. I consider the act a gem and Stafford certainly deserves the credit of being a very clever showman. Henry Clive assisted by Mai Sturgis Walker. On at 2.37, 17 minutes in one. Another smart showman. This chap Clive has a wonderful personality, a great line of patter and does his burlesque feats of magic in a nonchalant way that makes him a sure fire hit. His assistant makes a most attractive appearance in knickerbockers. "Slivers" assisted by Artie Nelson. On at 2.54, 22 minutes, full stage, special set. "Slivers" made a pronounced hit this afternoon and is bound to go very big with the night audiences. He is certainly a marvelous pantomimist, the best I have seen since George Caron. Every move and every grimace during his ball game can be understood by the veriest novice in the art and lore of base ball. Nelson is a phenonomal tumbler. I could not believe this act held the stage 22 minutes, it seeming more like 12 to me. "Motoring." On at 4.10, 14 minutes in 2 1/2. First time in two years for this jolly skit and it made its customary hit. Will be very welcome periodically as long as the automobile craze continues. Kinetograph. On at 4.24. "The Riviera." A very pretty scenic film. "An Energetic Street Cleaner."--A fairly good comic. Cuts-- Henry Clive--Remark concerning clergyman and a deck of cards. Use of the name of the Deity, ("Nearer My God To Thee.") Comment. I consider this pretty nearly an ideal show to put around Tilley, particularly at this season of the year, for it is full of life and action, and is not overwhelmingly expensive and contains no dreary dramatic sketch to put a damper on an audience.
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Boston Show, Week of June 7, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, June 7th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.45, 13 minutes. We have adopted the Philadelphia plan of following the regular overture with a popular song, one of the hits of the moment played through a couple of times, which seems to put everybody in a jolly mood for the opening act. "Don." On at 1.58, 13 minutes full stage. Can close in one, or work all in one, and do any time required up to 18 or 20 minutes. "Don" is one of the handsomest ponies that ever put hoof on the stage and is splendidly shown by Claude Frederick. One of the best features for children in vaudeville. He never should have an open week, at the price he asks, $100. If it was a European act we would pay it double the money and make a feature of it. An ideal turn for the small houses and should surely by given a season's route. Milt Wood. On at 2.11, 9 minutes in one. I very much doubt if there is a better wooden shoe dancer living. Great value for the money, for he can hold almost any spot on any bill. Has won a place among the standard acts. Frank Stafford and Co. On at 2.20, 17 minutes full stage, special set, and a very pretty one. This man has surrounded his wonderful gifts of mimicry with a real production, elevating what would under ordinary circumstances be looked upon as a turn a little above the common run into a feature that creates a lot of talk and wins a lot of applause. I consider the act a gem and Stafford certainly deserves the credit of being a very clever showman. Henry Clive assisted by Mai Sturgis Walker. On at 2.37, 17 minutes in one. Another smart showman. This chap Clive has a wonderful personality, a great line of patter and does his burlesque feats of magic in a nonchalant way that makes him a sure fire hit. His assistant makes a most attractive appearance in knickerbockers. "Slivers" assisted by Artie Nelson. On at 2.54, 22 minutes, full stage, special set. "Slivers" made a pronounced hit this afternoon and is bound to go very big with the night audiences. He is certainly a marvelous pantomimist, the best I have seen since George Caron. Every move and every grimace during his ball game can be understood by the veriest novice in the art and lore of base ball. Nelson is a phenonomal tumbler. I could not believe this act held the stage 22 minutes, it seeming more like 12 to me. "Motoring." On at 4.10, 14 minutes in 2 1/2. First time in two years for this jolly skit and it made its customary hit. Will be very welcome periodically as long as the automobile craze continues. Kinetograph. On at 4.24. "The Riviera." A very pretty scenic film. "An Energetic Street Cleaner."--A fairly good comic. Cuts-- Henry Clive--Remark concerning clergyman and a deck of cards. Use of the name of the Deity, ("Nearer My God To Thee.") Comment. I consider this pretty nearly an ideal show to put around Tilley, particularly at this season of the year, for it is full of life and action, and is not overwhelmingly expensive and contains no dreary dramatic sketch to put a damper on an audience.
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