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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908

Page 64

(Carl D. Lothrop)
Boston Show, Week of Nov. 4, 1907.
(Monday Nov. 4--Afternoon Show.)

Overture. 1.31. 0 min.

Keeley Brothers. On at 1.40, 9 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 12 min in all. 1 fail to see why this act should not do three shows in the continuous houses. Of course as a bag-punching act it is very good, but I do not see how it could hold a better place than number one on any bill. They have not improved enough, surely, since they were last here doing 3-a-day to get into the 2-a-day division. 
4 min. wait, caused by Holden's Mannikins not being ready.

Holden's Mannikins. On at 1.56, 20 min, full stage. A great act of its kind, although I cannot say that I like it as well as Bernar's. It will surely be a great card for the children.

Warren & Blanchard. On at 2.16, 20 min. in 1. I could not see where this act came in for $250 when I saw it in New York last week and our audience this afternoon seemed to be of the same mind as myself. The opening of the act drags, while Warren's make-up as a wench is what saves the finish. Blanchard is working black-face here this week, which, in my opinion, improves the act, for I do not think that any audience wants to see a white man making love to a negro. Blanchard's stage appearance in white-face is anything but attractive, and his ideas of dressing are something awful. In the black-face this is not noticeable.

Lamberti. On at 2.36, 17 min full stage, 5 min close in 1, 22 min in all. An excellent musical novelty. He went extremely well this afternoon and is bound to be a hit throughout the week. He will out out his impersonation of Placon, as his vocal work does not compare with his instrumental work. I do not see how he can fail to make good whenever he plays. Worthy a feature spot.

Macart's Monkey Show. On at 2.38, 14 min, full stage. A great act of the kind. Macart has introduced a number of novelties and his finish, where one of his big monkeys mounts and rides a bicycle, is simply immense.

John E. Hazzard. On at 3.12, 16 min, in 1. Only a story-teller, but a corking good one. I think he will develop into one of our best acts in one. Has a pleasant personality and a particular way of delivering his material that makes him welcome the minute he starts. I consider that we are very fortunate to have him in the bill this week, for he has got to go down next to closing instead of D'Arville, so as to give sufficient time to set the House Boat. I have no fear but what he will hold this place in eminently satisfactory manner, both to our patrons and ourselves.

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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Nov. 4, 1907. (Monday Nov. 4--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.31. 0 min. Keeley Brothers. On at 1.40, 9 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 12 min in all. 1 fail to see why this act should not do three shows in the continuous houses. Of course as a bag-punching act it is very good, but I do not see how it could hold a better place than number one on any bill. They have not improved enough, surely, since they were last here doing 3-a-day to get into the 2-a-day division. 4 min. wait, caused by Holden's Mannikins not being ready. Holden's Mannikins. On at 1.56, 20 min, full stage. A great act of its kind, although I cannot say that I like it as well as Bernar's. It will surely be a great card for the children. Warren & Blanchard. On at 2.16, 20 min. in 1. I could not see where this act came in for $250 when I saw it in New York last week and our audience this afternoon seemed to be of the same mind as myself. The opening of the act drags, while Warren's make-up as a wench is what saves the finish. Blanchard is working black-face here this week, which, in my opinion, improves the act, for I do not think that any audience wants to see a white man making love to a negro. Blanchard's stage appearance in white-face is anything but attractive, and his ideas of dressing are something awful. In the black-face this is not noticeable. Lamberti. On at 2.36, 17 min full stage, 5 min close in 1, 22 min in all. An excellent musical novelty. He went extremely well this afternoon and is bound to be a hit throughout the week. He will out out his impersonation of Placon, as his vocal work does not compare with his instrumental work. I do not see how he can fail to make good whenever he plays. Worthy a feature spot. Macart's Monkey Show. On at 2.38, 14 min, full stage. A great act of the kind. Macart has introduced a number of novelties and his finish, where one of his big monkeys mounts and rides a bicycle, is simply immense. John E. Hazzard. On at 3.12, 16 min, in 1. Only a story-teller, but a corking good one. I think he will develop into one of our best acts in one. Has a pleasant personality and a particular way of delivering his material that makes him welcome the minute he starts. I consider that we are very fortunate to have him in the bill this week, for he has got to go down next to closing instead of D'Arville, so as to give sufficient time to set the House Boat. I have no fear but what he will hold this place in eminently satisfactory manner, both to our patrons and ourselves.