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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 -2- McKay and Cantwell. On at 3.16, 18 minutes, special drop in one. A capital novelty offering in one. It is well worth playing. Their dancing finish is simply immense. Vesta Tilley, On at 3.34, 26 minutes in two. A really wonderful artiste, but I doubt very much if her artistry grips the general public as does that of Lauder. Her clothes, of course, will cause a lot of talk. "Algy" and "Following in Father's Footsteps" were her big hits this afternoon, with "Jolly Good Luck" next in order. Playing her at this time of year is very much of a gamble and our business the next two weeks will be proof positive of how strong a drawing card she really is. Our night business should be pretty near capacity, but the matinees are a very doubtful quantity, although this afternoon's opening was rather encouraging. However, it is a very, very big price. "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 -2- McKay and Cantwell. On at 3.16, 18 minutes, special drop in one. A capital novelty offering in one. It is well worth playing. Their dancing finish is simply immense. Vesta Tilley, On at 3.34, 26 minutes in two. A really wonderful artiste, but I doubt very much if her artistry grips the general public as does that of Lauder. Her clothes, of course, will cause a lot of talk. "Algy" and "Following in Father's Footsteps" were her big hits this afternoon, with "Jolly Good Luck" next in order. Playing her at this time of year is very much of a gamble and our business the next two weeks will be proof positive of how strong a drawing card she really is. Our night business should be pretty near capacity, but the matinees are a very doubtful quantity, although this afternoon's opening was rather encouraging. However, it is a very, very big price. "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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