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

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BOSTON    KEITH'S    May 19,     9
Kinograms:- Interesting.
Dennis Brothers:- 7 min. f.s.
Two men in a revolving ladder stunt. made a nice opener.
Fred Berrens:- 12 min. in 1.
This boy plays violin and uses a mechanical piano player which proves quite a novelty. Went well.
Fern & Davis:- 20 min. in 1 and 2.
A good mixture of comedy, singing and talk. Went good.
Whiting & Burt:- 27 min. in 1.
This couple got a nice reception and put over a big hit.
Jane Courthope & Co.: 20 min. f.s.
An interesting sketch, well played, and closed to a good hand.
Norton & Lee:- 16 min. Spec. in 2.
A remarkable routine of singing and dancing, every number got over, and closed to a big hand.
Alice Eis & Co.:- 17 min. in 1 and f.s. Spec.
This act did very well following so much dancing. They have a beautiful production, and closed to a big hand.
Lightner Sisters & Alexander:- 19 min. in 1.
This well known act more than made good in this spot. A hit.
Emerson & Baldwin:- 11 min. f.s. Spec.
One of the best closing acts of the season. Held the house almost intact.
CUTS: Emerson & Baldwin: Please eliminate the word "Bushwa" from your act for the remainder of the week.

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BOSTON KEITH'S May 19, 9 Kinograms:- Interesting. Dennis Brothers:- 7 min. f.s. Two men in a revolving ladder stunt. made a nice opener. Fred Berrens:- 12 min. in 1. This boy plays violin and uses a mechanical piano player which proves quite a novelty. Went well. Fern & Davis:- 20 min. in 1 and 2. A good mixture of comedy, singing and talk. Went good. Whiting & Burt:- 27 min. in 1. This couple got a nice reception and put over a big hit. Jane Courthope & Co.: 20 min. f.s. An interesting sketch, well played, and closed to a good hand. Norton & Lee:- 16 min. Spec. in 2. A remarkable routine of singing and dancing, every number got over, and closed to a big hand. Alice Eis & Co.:- 17 min. in 1 and f.s. Spec. This act did very well following so much dancing. They have a beautiful production, and closed to a big hand. Lightner Sisters & Alexander:- 19 min. in 1. This well known act more than made good in this spot. A hit. Emerson & Baldwin:- 11 min. f.s. Spec. One of the best closing acts of the season. Held the house almost intact. CUTS: Emerson & Baldwin: Please eliminate the word "Bushwa" from your act for the remainder of the week.