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

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BOSTON    KEITH'S    April 28,    9
Kinograms:- Interesting.
McConnell & Austin:- 10 min. f.s.
Man and woman in a routine of bicycle tricks, made a fair opener.
Rose & Moon:- 8 min. in 1.
Boy and girl, both good dancers, held this spot nicely.
Seven Bracks:- 9 min. f.s.
Went over big.
Geo. & Paul Hickman:- 15 min. in 1.
Started rather slowly but got quite a few laughs and closed to a fair hand.
Mellette Sisters:- 20 min. f.s. Spec.
These girls make a nice appearance, have some pretty gowns, and with the assistance of Lew Pollock at the piano, put over a very pleasing program of dances. Went well.
Maurice Burkhardt:- 11 min. in 1. Spec.
A rather novel singing act, closed to a fair hand.
Emmet Devoy & Co.:- 24 min. f.s. Spec.
This sketch seemed to hold interest throughout, and Mr. Devoy is supported by a very good company. Closed to a good hand.
Lillian Shaw:- 22 min. in 1 and 2
Miss Shaw seemed to go better than ever at both shows today, and closed to a big hand.
Lady Alice's Pets:- 9 min. f.s. Spec.
A rather quiet act for closing, but its novelty held a little more than three fourths of the house.
CUTS: Maurice Burkhardt:- Please eliminate reference to "A flat" in song "How She Can Sing", and would like very much if you could substitute a number in place of this for your opening song, as it has been used a good deal and doesn't seem to get over.
Lillian Shaw: Please eliminate the word "sucker" from your act, and oblige.
McConnell & Austin: Please do not display the 'Oh, Hell" sign during your act.

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BOSTON KEITH'S April 28, 9 Kinograms:- Interesting. McConnell & Austin:- 10 min. f.s. Man and woman in a routine of bicycle tricks, made a fair opener. Rose & Moon:- 8 min. in 1. Boy and girl, both good dancers, held this spot nicely. Seven Bracks:- 9 min. f.s. Went over big. Geo. & Paul Hickman:- 15 min. in 1. Started rather slowly but got quite a few laughs and closed to a fair hand. Mellette Sisters:- 20 min. f.s. Spec. These girls make a nice appearance, have some pretty gowns, and with the assistance of Lew Pollock at the piano, put over a very pleasing program of dances. Went well. Maurice Burkhardt:- 11 min. in 1. Spec. A rather novel singing act, closed to a fair hand. Emmet Devoy & Co.:- 24 min. f.s. Spec. This sketch seemed to hold interest throughout, and Mr. Devoy is supported by a very good company. Closed to a good hand. Lillian Shaw:- 22 min. in 1 and 2 Miss Shaw seemed to go better than ever at both shows today, and closed to a big hand. Lady Alice's Pets:- 9 min. f.s. Spec. A rather quiet act for closing, but its novelty held a little more than three fourths of the house. CUTS: Maurice Burkhardt:- Please eliminate reference to "A flat" in song "How She Can Sing", and would like very much if you could substitute a number in place of this for your opening song, as it has been used a good deal and doesn't seem to get over. Lillian Shaw: Please eliminate the word "sucker" from your act, and oblige. McConnell & Austin: Please do not display the 'Oh, Hell" sign during your act.