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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 11, 1911-September 9, 1912

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Report on PROVIDENCE SHOW, Week of Jan. 15, 1912.
Chas. Lovenberg, Manager.
The show as a whole is fairly good, containing some poor material and some particularly good. A couple of the acts I am sure will draw us business, however, and these acts are so good as to hold up the show and give general satisfaction.
FRANK & TRUE RICE
Acrobatic comedy act of rather light texture. 8 Min. in One.
THOMAS HOIER & CO.
In a sketch called "The Iceman." It is said that this is taken from Danish. I think if it was played in Danish still it would be just as effective, as the lines mean very little to the act. It is rather a slap-stick sort of a thing and manages to make people laugh to some extent. All right to play once in an early spot. 16 Min. F. S.
TIM CRONIN
Well-known comedian, who held the stage for 12 Min. in One.
THE COLLEGE TRIO
This is one of the acts that made good, in fact made quite a hit. Three boys in a lot of comedy singing, club swinging, etc., all in college atmosphere. Something out of the ordinary and met with most marked approval. 21 Min. Open in Two, close in One.
MR. & MRS. CONNOLLY in W. S. Gilbert's "SWEETHEARTS'
This is another act that scored very strongly, in fact made the biggest kind of a hit. I think this is more because of the sketch itself than the way it is played. However, the audience didn't seem hypercritical and the offering was greeted with several genuine curtain calls. 23 Min. F. S.
THE 4 MORTONS
To say that the Mortons were a riot would be expressing it very mildly. I don't know when an act has gone with such a furore as they did today. From their first entrance until their final exit the audience were either laughing or applauding. I think it is unquestionably the best real variety act in the business. I shall be greatly disappointed if they don't pull a great week's business for us. 28 Min. Open in One. Close F. S.
FRANK BUSH
Well-known story teller. Bush had an awful row to hoe, following the cyclonic act of the 4 Mortons, but he did very well indeed. Some of his material is not as new as it should be but in the main, the stories are new and he was received with approval. 18 Min. in One.
THE WHEELERS
Comedy juggling act. Not just the thing to close a first class bill, but on account of the large salary of the 4 Mortons, I decided to cheat a little. The Wheelers got by all right. Held the audience, got some applause and laughter. 10 Min. F. S.
MOTION PICTURES  O. K.

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Report on PROVIDENCE SHOW, Week of Jan. 15, 1912. Chas. Lovenberg, Manager. The show as a whole is fairly good, containing some poor material and some particularly good. A couple of the acts I am sure will draw us business, however, and these acts are so good as to hold up the show and give general satisfaction. FRANK & TRUE RICE Acrobatic comedy act of rather light texture. 8 Min. in One. THOMAS HOIER & CO. In a sketch called "The Iceman." It is said that this is taken from Danish. I think if it was played in Danish still it would be just as effective, as the lines mean very little to the act. It is rather a slap-stick sort of a thing and manages to make people laugh to some extent. All right to play once in an early spot. 16 Min. F. S. TIM CRONIN Well-known comedian, who held the stage for 12 Min. in One. THE COLLEGE TRIO This is one of the acts that made good, in fact made quite a hit. Three boys in a lot of comedy singing, club swinging, etc., all in college atmosphere. Something out of the ordinary and met with most marked approval. 21 Min. Open in Two, close in One. MR. & MRS. CONNOLLY in W. S. Gilbert's "SWEETHEARTS' This is another act that scored very strongly, in fact made the biggest kind of a hit. I think this is more because of the sketch itself than the way it is played. However, the audience didn't seem hypercritical and the offering was greeted with several genuine curtain calls. 23 Min. F. S. THE 4 MORTONS To say that the Mortons were a riot would be expressing it very mildly. I don't know when an act has gone with such a furore as they did today. From their first entrance until their final exit the audience were either laughing or applauding. I think it is unquestionably the best real variety act in the business. I shall be greatly disappointed if they don't pull a great week's business for us. 28 Min. Open in One. Close F. S. FRANK BUSH Well-known story teller. Bush had an awful row to hoe, following the cyclonic act of the 4 Mortons, but he did very well indeed. Some of his material is not as new as it should be but in the main, the stories are new and he was received with approval. 18 Min. in One. THE WHEELERS Comedy juggling act. Not just the thing to close a first class bill, but on account of the large salary of the 4 Mortons, I decided to cheat a little. The Wheelers got by all right. Held the audience, got some applause and laughter. 10 Min. F. S. MOTION PICTURES O. K.