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Managers' report book, January 21, 1918-May 19, 1919

Page 126

CITY BOSTON   THEATRE KEITH'S    Week of Nov. 11, 1918.
Hearst-Pathe News:
Robert Swann: 9 min. f.s.
This man has a very good routine of juggling and good comedy. Made a nice opener.
Lew & Jean Archer: 17 min. in 1
This is a very neat singing, talking, and dancing act. Went over nicely.
Crosby's Corners: 24 min. f.s. spec.
This well known rube act seemed to please throughout and closed to a fair hand.
The Le Grohs: 11 min. in 1.
These folks do exceptional acrobatic and contortion work and went over very good.
Hands Across the Sea: 35 min. f.s. and 1 spec.
A very nicely staged singing and dancing spectacle which made a big flash, moved along smoothly through a dozen numbers and with a patriotic finish that put it over to a big hand.
Orth & Cody: 23 min. in 1
This team was as big a hit as on all previous visits.
Wellington Cross: 29 min. in 1
This man has some fine material and with the assistance of his pianist put it over in good shape, closing to a big hand.
Birds of a Feather: 7 min. f.s. spec.
Man and woman in a wire walking act working in a wood set with bird costumes. Held the audience well.
War News: Closed the show.

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CITY BOSTON THEATRE KEITH'S Week of Nov. 11, 1918. Hearst-Pathe News: Robert Swann: 9 min. f.s. This man has a very good routine of juggling and good comedy. Made a nice opener. Lew & Jean Archer: 17 min. in 1 This is a very neat singing, talking, and dancing act. Went over nicely. Crosby's Corners: 24 min. f.s. spec. This well known rube act seemed to please throughout and closed to a fair hand. The Le Grohs: 11 min. in 1. These folks do exceptional acrobatic and contortion work and went over very good. Hands Across the Sea: 35 min. f.s. and 1 spec. A very nicely staged singing and dancing spectacle which made a big flash, moved along smoothly through a dozen numbers and with a patriotic finish that put it over to a big hand. Orth & Cody: 23 min. in 1 This team was as big a hit as on all previous visits. Wellington Cross: 29 min. in 1 This man has some fine material and with the assistance of his pianist put it over in good shape, closing to a big hand. Birds of a Feather: 7 min. f.s. spec. Man and woman in a wire walking act working in a wood set with bird costumes. Held the audience well. War News: Closed the show.