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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Dec. 30, 1907. (Monday Dec. 30--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 9 min. The Pelots. On at 1.39, 14 min full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all; 3 shows. Well known comedy juggling act. Good value for the money, and strong enough to open almost any 2-a-day show. Montgomery and Moore. On at 1.57, 18 min full stage, 5 min close in 1; 23 min in all. Montgomery is an extremely good pianologist and dancer, while Miss Moore is bright and attractive, wears good clothes, sings quite well and is a fine dancer. Together they make a capital pair of entertainers. They made a substantial Hit on their first appearance in this house this afternoon. I think it might improve the act to trim out some of the extraneous matter and bring the time down to about 18 min. However, the audience liked them every minute they were on this afternoon, and they closed strongly. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hughes. On at 2.20, 23 min, full stage. Playing their well-known sketch, "Suppressing the Press", one of the best in vaudeville. Every time I see it I regret that two extremely clever people could not have it, for, while Mr. and Mrs. Hughes get away with it, still they do not make all the subtle points count, as would thorough artists. But after all is said and done, they must receive credit for making a hit today, as well as on previous visits. Daly's Country Choir. On at 2.43, 15 min, in 1. Almost a facsimile of The Village Choir, and pretty nearly as good vocalists. If they had a better soprano it would improve the act tremendously. They will get by with credit on any bill. "Little Hip". On at 2.58, 9 min, full stage. As I thought likely a week ago, Hip has proved a remarkably strong newspaper proposition, as well as a great drawing-card for the youngsters. Am very glad that I have her a second week, as every kid who didn't see her last week will insist on having her pass him a program this week, while many of those in today greeted her as an old friend. Quinlan and Mack. On at 3.07, 22 min, in 1. Doing "The Travelling Dentist", which kept the house in a gale of laughter from start to finish. One of our best comedy acts in 1. The Sandwinas. On at 3.29, 8 min, in 2. An extremely good European act on the equilibristic order, with a large, fine-looking and well-developed woman doing the under-standing. It is a novelty that is worth a good spot on any bill. It is important to note in regard to this act that they can work entirely in 1. Had I known this fact in advance I could have saved an act in 1 this week. Dillon Brothers. On at 3.37, 18 min, in 1. The best act they have ever given us. It seemed as though the audience could not get enough of them this afternoon. They have a great bunch of songs. appearance, the woman being very prettily dressed. Deery and Francis. On at 5.24, 13 min, in 2; 3 shows. Man and woman in rube make-ups, doing a singing and talking turn. Although they incline to be a bit burlesquey, still I think they would get by all right in the number two spot in the smaller houses, but nothing better. They will prove satisfactory here this week, doing 2 shows between 5 and 7. Cuts:- Montgomery and Moore. Remark about "dirty dozen". Requested to modify imitation of kangaroo girl. Cut use of word "devil". Dillon Brothers. Last verse of "Pull down the blinds" song. Deery and Francis. Cut "Going to church makes you good for nothing" squib. "Leave others' wives alone" line in song. Comment. A rattling good show, one that gave great satisfaction to this afternoon's capacity house, and one that should prove a winner throughout the week.
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Dec. 30, 1907. (Monday Dec. 30--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 9 min. The Pelots. On at 1.39, 14 min full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all; 3 shows. Well known comedy juggling act. Good value for the money, and strong enough to open almost any 2-a-day show. Montgomery and Moore. On at 1.57, 18 min full stage, 5 min close in 1; 23 min in all. Montgomery is an extremely good pianologist and dancer, while Miss Moore is bright and attractive, wears good clothes, sings quite well and is a fine dancer. Together they make a capital pair of entertainers. They made a substantial Hit on their first appearance in this house this afternoon. I think it might improve the act to trim out some of the extraneous matter and bring the time down to about 18 min. However, the audience liked them every minute they were on this afternoon, and they closed strongly. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hughes. On at 2.20, 23 min, full stage. Playing their well-known sketch, "Suppressing the Press", one of the best in vaudeville. Every time I see it I regret that two extremely clever people could not have it, for, while Mr. and Mrs. Hughes get away with it, still they do not make all the subtle points count, as would thorough artists. But after all is said and done, they must receive credit for making a hit today, as well as on previous visits. Daly's Country Choir. On at 2.43, 15 min, in 1. Almost a facsimile of The Village Choir, and pretty nearly as good vocalists. If they had a better soprano it would improve the act tremendously. They will get by with credit on any bill. "Little Hip". On at 2.58, 9 min, full stage. As I thought likely a week ago, Hip has proved a remarkably strong newspaper proposition, as well as a great drawing-card for the youngsters. Am very glad that I have her a second week, as every kid who didn't see her last week will insist on having her pass him a program this week, while many of those in today greeted her as an old friend. Quinlan and Mack. On at 3.07, 22 min, in 1. Doing "The Travelling Dentist", which kept the house in a gale of laughter from start to finish. One of our best comedy acts in 1. The Sandwinas. On at 3.29, 8 min, in 2. An extremely good European act on the equilibristic order, with a large, fine-looking and well-developed woman doing the under-standing. It is a novelty that is worth a good spot on any bill. It is important to note in regard to this act that they can work entirely in 1. Had I known this fact in advance I could have saved an act in 1 this week. Dillon Brothers. On at 3.37, 18 min, in 1. The best act they have ever given us. It seemed as though the audience could not get enough of them this afternoon. They have a great bunch of songs. appearance, the woman being very prettily dressed. Deery and Francis. On at 5.24, 13 min, in 2; 3 shows. Man and woman in rube make-ups, doing a singing and talking turn. Although they incline to be a bit burlesquey, still I think they would get by all right in the number two spot in the smaller houses, but nothing better. They will prove satisfactory here this week, doing 2 shows between 5 and 7. Cuts:- Montgomery and Moore. Remark about "dirty dozen". Requested to modify imitation of kangaroo girl. Cut use of word "devil". Dillon Brothers. Last verse of "Pull down the blinds" song. Deery and Francis. Cut "Going to church makes you good for nothing" squib. "Leave others' wives alone" line in song. Comment. A rattling good show, one that gave great satisfaction to this afternoon's capacity house, and one that should prove a winner throughout the week.
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