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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908
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(2) Eugene Jepson and Company. On at 3.55, 18 min, full stage. Playing George Ade's comedietta, "The Mayor and the Manicure". It is written in Ade's best vein and is full of clever lines. Mr. Jepson has a part that is one of the best pieces of character work I have ever seen done in vaudeville. His supporting company is thorough competent. If things were so that we were hustling for acts, we would fall over each other trying to book this one. It made thoroughly good today, and is bound to be talked about. Eva Tanguay. On at 4.03, 18 min, in 1. While Miss Tanguay gave us an extremely unpleasant morning, with her threats and her foibles, still I must give her the credit of making the biggest hit that I have ever seen made by any single woman in this house. She scored a positive triumph. I guess it pays to be crazy. I sincerely hope that we shall be able to keep her in good humor throughout the week. It will certainly not be through lack of effort on our part, as we thoroughly appreciate her drawing power. Max Tourbillon Troupe. On at 4.31, 10 min, full stage. A great combination of cycle stunts and acrobatics, by a troupe of three males and three females. A corking good act that combines many of the good qualities of the Dunedin Troupe and the Kaufmann Troupe, together with quite a bit more. A thoroughly satisfactory act. Kinetograph. On at 4.41, 24 min. "The Talisman"; a very pretty colored film, on the Cinderella order. A capital holiday picture. "Madam's Fancies"; a very good comic. The Nohrens. On at 5.06, 8 min, full stage; 3 shows. An O. K. trapeze act, somewhat on the stereotyped style, but good enough for an early spot almost anywhere. Crouch and Richards. On at 5.13, 11 min, in 1; 3 shows. Man and woman in a very good banjo act. They have a pleasing 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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(2) Eugene Jepson and Company. On at 3.55, 18 min, full stage. Playing George Ade's comedietta, "The Mayor and the Manicure". It is written in Ade's best vein and is full of clever lines. Mr. Jepson has a part that is one of the best pieces of character work I have ever seen done in vaudeville. His supporting company is thorough competent. If things were so that we were hustling for acts, we would fall over each other trying to book this one. It made thoroughly good today, and is bound to be talked about. Eva Tanguay. On at 4.03, 18 min, in 1. While Miss Tanguay gave us an extremely unpleasant morning, with her threats and her foibles, still I must give her the credit of making the biggest hit that I have ever seen made by any single woman in this house. She scored a positive triumph. I guess it pays to be crazy. I sincerely hope that we shall be able to keep her in good humor throughout the week. It will certainly not be through lack of effort on our part, as we thoroughly appreciate her drawing power. Max Tourbillon Troupe. On at 4.31, 10 min, full stage. A great combination of cycle stunts and acrobatics, by a troupe of three males and three females. A corking good act that combines many of the good qualities of the Dunedin Troupe and the Kaufmann Troupe, together with quite a bit more. A thoroughly satisfactory act. Kinetograph. On at 4.41, 24 min. "The Talisman"; a very pretty colored film, on the Cinderella order. A capital holiday picture. "Madam's Fancies"; a very good comic. The Nohrens. On at 5.06, 8 min, full stage; 3 shows. An O. K. trapeze act, somewhat on the stereotyped style, but good enough for an early spot almost anywhere. Crouch and Richards. On at 5.13, 11 min, in 1; 3 shows. Man and woman in a very good banjo act. They have a pleasing 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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