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

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Boston Show, Week of Sept. 6th, 1909.  R. G. Larsen
(Monday, Sept. 6th--Afternoon Show.)
Overture. 1.46, 12 minutes.
Pederson Brothers. On at 2.00, 7 minutes full stage. This is a ring act which I understand has never been played in the east, and for a decided novelty and a good laugh in this class of work it should be secured at once. The comedian does remarkable stunts, holding onto the up-right bar with his feet, without the aid of his hands, and closes with a comedy swing on the rings that was a perfect scream to-day. It is an act that under other circumstances than those of to-day, might make a good feature in the middle of the bill, or a very strong close.
Cook and Sylvia. On at 2.07, 12 minutes in one. A good act for this spot.
The Great Westin. On at 2.19, 12 minutes in full stage. Some of this man's impersonations are very good, others fair. He went very well in this spot this afternoon.
Byron & Langdon. On at 2.31, 23 minutes full stage. This team did their old act and even with the holiday audience were a laughing hit as usual.
The Three Bohemians. On at 2.54, 11 minutes in one. This is a singing act with a violin and guitar, something after the style of the Three Dumonds, the men have good voices, good selections and went very well this afternoon, but I don't think they are worth the price asked for them, when we can get the Three Dumonds for $25.00.more
Violet Black & Co., in "In the Subway." On at 3.07, 19 minutes, special set. If this act can get the same results everywhere that they got this afternoon with the holiday audience, there shouldn't be any differences about the price. It was a scream almost from the beginning, and in the subway station with the train effect there was novelty such as is found only too seldom in vaudeville acts now-a-days.
Otto Brothers. On at 2.26, 16 minutes in one. Doing much the same line of stuff as formerly and getting away with it in good shape in a hard place.


This act, put in at the last moment, made a very acceptable closing. The three people do rather sensational feats in lifting and balancing.
Kinetograph. Oh at 4.17. "The Snake Skin Industry."--An interesting picture. "Physical Culture."--A fairly good comedy film.
Cuts. Cook and Sylvia--A conventional speech introducing a dance.
Byron and Langdon--A new dress cut rather low.
Violet Black & Co.--"What the Hell."
Comment. One of the strongest comedy bills we have had in a long time and one that thoroughly pleased to-day.

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Boston Show, Week of Sept. 6th, 1909. R. G. Larsen (Monday, Sept. 6th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.46, 12 minutes. Pederson Brothers. On at 2.00, 7 minutes full stage. This is a ring act which I understand has never been played in the east, and for a decided novelty and a good laugh in this class of work it should be secured at once. The comedian does remarkable stunts, holding onto the up-right bar with his feet, without the aid of his hands, and closes with a comedy swing on the rings that was a perfect scream to-day. It is an act that under other circumstances than those of to-day, might make a good feature in the middle of the bill, or a very strong close. Cook and Sylvia. On at 2.07, 12 minutes in one. A good act for this spot. The Great Westin. On at 2.19, 12 minutes in full stage. Some of this man's impersonations are very good, others fair. He went very well in this spot this afternoon. Byron & Langdon. On at 2.31, 23 minutes full stage. This team did their old act and even with the holiday audience were a laughing hit as usual. The Three Bohemians. On at 2.54, 11 minutes in one. This is a singing act with a violin and guitar, something after the style of the Three Dumonds, the men have good voices, good selections and went very well this afternoon, but I don't think they are worth the price asked for them, when we can get the Three Dumonds for $25.00.more Violet Black & Co., in "In the Subway." On at 3.07, 19 minutes, special set. If this act can get the same results everywhere that they got this afternoon with the holiday audience, there shouldn't be any differences about the price. It was a scream almost from the beginning, and in the subway station with the train effect there was novelty such as is found only too seldom in vaudeville acts now-a-days. Otto Brothers. On at 2.26, 16 minutes in one. Doing much the same line of stuff as formerly and getting away with it in good shape in a hard place. This act, put in at the last moment, made a very acceptable closing. The three people do rather sensational feats in lifting and balancing. Kinetograph. Oh at 4.17. "The Snake Skin Industry."--An interesting picture. "Physical Culture."--A fairly good comedy film. Cuts. Cook and Sylvia--A conventional speech introducing a dance. Byron and Langdon--A new dress cut rather low. Violet Black & Co.--"What the Hell." Comment. One of the strongest comedy bills we have had in a long time and one that thoroughly pleased to-day.