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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909
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Boston Show, Week of June 14, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, June 14th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.45, 7 minutes. Hess Sisters. On at 1.52, 10 minutes in 2. Two nice looking girls who open with a song, followed by a solo Spanish dance, then a Highland fling, and close with a Russian dance. There is nothing extraordinary about the act, but it is a pleasing little offering and got by nicely in this spot. Patsy Doyle. On at 2.02, 11 minutes in 1. This is not a particularly good place for Doyle, for his quiet humor does not have a chance to take effect on a house that is coming in. I think he would do much better about No. 4 or 5, if it were possible to place him there. Hayes & Johnson. On at 2.13, 17 minutes full stage, 9 minutes close in one, 26 minutes in all. Playing their well known skit, "A Dream of Baby Days." The act scored as it always has in this house. Personally I think some quickening in the action at the start of the act would help it. Mr. & Mrs. Voelker. On at 2.39, 21 minutes full stage, special set, and a very pretty one it is, by the way, showing a handsome studio or music room. One of the best high class musical acts I have ever seen in vaudeville. Voelker is a wonderfully good violinist, while Mrs. Voelker is an exceptionally clever pianist and a most attractive looking woman. The kind of an act that delights Boston. The Great Lester. On at 3.00, 23 minutes in one. This fellow is a hick of hicks, but a marvelous ventriloquist. If he had the intelligence to go with his natural talents he would be a rival of Arthur Prince. As things, are, however, I think he will fade away as quickly as he blossomed. He arrived here this morning with a colored valet and a personal representative. His stuff needs watching, for he is inclined to be a bit coarse, largely through ignorance, I believe. A winning card if he can be controlled, but I have my doubts as to whether anybody can handle him. Kelly & Barrett. On at 3.23, 18 minutes full stage, special set. Playing "The Battle of Too Soon," and playing it better than it has ever been played in this house before, Kelly being a great improvement over Gallagher. The copy act played at the Orpheum a few weeks ago, and it is a pleasure to be able to show the difference in the two acts. Cornalla & Eddy. On at 4.10, 13 minutes full stage. A very good comedy juggling and acrobatic act, although not an ideal closing number, as it lacks speed in spots. Would like to play it about No. 3, where it would be a sure fire hit. Kinetograph. On at 4.23 "Moon Struck" and "Hungry Hanks' Hallucinations"--two fairly good comics, although "Moon Struck" needed a little editing. Cuts Patsy Doyle--"New baby" squib. Lester--Reference to "Mother-in-law" "Came clean" squib Suggestion of "What the hell". Suggestion of spitting on the stage. Kelly & Barrett--"Hell of a war" Comment. While this is an excellent show, I do not consider it as good as last week's, for it is not as strong in novelties, action or laughs.
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Boston Show, Week of June 14, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, June 14th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.45, 7 minutes. Hess Sisters. On at 1.52, 10 minutes in 2. Two nice looking girls who open with a song, followed by a solo Spanish dance, then a Highland fling, and close with a Russian dance. There is nothing extraordinary about the act, but it is a pleasing little offering and got by nicely in this spot. Patsy Doyle. On at 2.02, 11 minutes in 1. This is not a particularly good place for Doyle, for his quiet humor does not have a chance to take effect on a house that is coming in. I think he would do much better about No. 4 or 5, if it were possible to place him there. Hayes & Johnson. On at 2.13, 17 minutes full stage, 9 minutes close in one, 26 minutes in all. Playing their well known skit, "A Dream of Baby Days." The act scored as it always has in this house. Personally I think some quickening in the action at the start of the act would help it. Mr. & Mrs. Voelker. On at 2.39, 21 minutes full stage, special set, and a very pretty one it is, by the way, showing a handsome studio or music room. One of the best high class musical acts I have ever seen in vaudeville. Voelker is a wonderfully good violinist, while Mrs. Voelker is an exceptionally clever pianist and a most attractive looking woman. The kind of an act that delights Boston. The Great Lester. On at 3.00, 23 minutes in one. This fellow is a hick of hicks, but a marvelous ventriloquist. If he had the intelligence to go with his natural talents he would be a rival of Arthur Prince. As things, are, however, I think he will fade away as quickly as he blossomed. He arrived here this morning with a colored valet and a personal representative. His stuff needs watching, for he is inclined to be a bit coarse, largely through ignorance, I believe. A winning card if he can be controlled, but I have my doubts as to whether anybody can handle him. Kelly & Barrett. On at 3.23, 18 minutes full stage, special set. Playing "The Battle of Too Soon," and playing it better than it has ever been played in this house before, Kelly being a great improvement over Gallagher. The copy act played at the Orpheum a few weeks ago, and it is a pleasure to be able to show the difference in the two acts. Cornalla & Eddy. On at 4.10, 13 minutes full stage. A very good comedy juggling and acrobatic act, although not an ideal closing number, as it lacks speed in spots. Would like to play it about No. 3, where it would be a sure fire hit. Kinetograph. On at 4.23 "Moon Struck" and "Hungry Hanks' Hallucinations"--two fairly good comics, although "Moon Struck" needed a little editing. Cuts Patsy Doyle--"New baby" squib. Lester--Reference to "Mother-in-law" "Came clean" squib Suggestion of "What the hell". Suggestion of spitting on the stage. Kelly & Barrett--"Hell of a war" Comment. While this is an excellent show, I do not consider it as good as last week's, for it is not as strong in novelties, action or laughs.
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