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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908
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185. (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of January 20, 1908. (Monday Jan. 20--Afternoon Show) Show ran as reviewed below, on account of the non-arrival of Marzella's Birds. This act was unable to get away from New York until 8 o'clock this morning, bringing him in at 2.30 this afternoon. As it takes them several hours to set their stuff we could not use them this afternoon, but will tonight. Overture. 1.30, 8 min. Hafford and Mantell. On at 1.38, 15 min, in 1; 3 shows. It seems to be a case of "kind regards to everybody" with them in the talking part of their act. They have been good choosers, but it is easy to identify most of their material. It is too bad that they should do this, for they are good workers. They get away with their comedy songs, which are not borrowed, in excellent style. Gartelle Brothers. On at 1.53, 10 min, full stage. Their comedy roller-skating act got many laughs this afternoon. It is good enough to open almost anybody's show, and is excellent value for the money. Basque Quartette. On at 2.03, 14 min, in 1. I do not think this act is in as good shape as last season, neither the soprano nor the tenor being up to the standard of their predecessors. However, they went very well and they would hold a much better spot with credit. Fagan and Byron. On at 2.17, 21 min, full stage. Can close in 1, if necessary, although I understand they dislike to do so. This is Fagan's first appearance in this house in seven years. He is quite a favorite locally. The act went very well this afternoon, although Miss Byron's voice was very much frappe. I think it would strengthen the act if Fagan did more dancing. Charles Leonard Fletcher. On at 2.38, 7 min in 1, 18 min full stage, 6 min close in 1; 31 min in all. Giving impersonations of Mark Twain, characters from Dickens, Richard Mansfield in various characters, and a scene from "Shore Acres". Mr. Fletcher scored heavily here today, going much stronger than I had dared even hope; in fact, he was one of the big hits of the bill. I have been obliged to cut out a couple of his characters, on account of the length of the bill. The Ruppelts. On at 3.09, 7 min, full stage. Man and woman in a very good novelty gymnastic act. One of the best values for the money, $125, of any of the K. & K. take-overs. Laddie Cliff. On at 3.16, 15 min, in 1. This clever youngster made an instantaneous and inmistakable hit. He is bound to be a great favorite in Boston, and I shall endeavor to keep him a second week. for he is a good performer himself, singing darky songs in an excellent manner. Kitty Johnson. On at 3.18, 7 min, in 1; 3 shows. This young lady started to rehearse "I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark" this morning, but was told she would be obliged to omit it, as Miss Irwin is to sing it next week. She therefore attempted to get away with two songs, and upon being questioned said that she had no more songs with her. She was told that she must have a third song tomorrow, or she could take the train back home. She is rather a nice-looking girl, with a fair voice, but will never get out of the 3-a-day class with us. Cuts:- Hafford and Mantell. "Affinity cocktail" squib. Spissell Brothers and Mack. Business with garter.
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185. (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of January 20, 1908. (Monday Jan. 20--Afternoon Show) Show ran as reviewed below, on account of the non-arrival of Marzella's Birds. This act was unable to get away from New York until 8 o'clock this morning, bringing him in at 2.30 this afternoon. As it takes them several hours to set their stuff we could not use them this afternoon, but will tonight. Overture. 1.30, 8 min. Hafford and Mantell. On at 1.38, 15 min, in 1; 3 shows. It seems to be a case of "kind regards to everybody" with them in the talking part of their act. They have been good choosers, but it is easy to identify most of their material. It is too bad that they should do this, for they are good workers. They get away with their comedy songs, which are not borrowed, in excellent style. Gartelle Brothers. On at 1.53, 10 min, full stage. Their comedy roller-skating act got many laughs this afternoon. It is good enough to open almost anybody's show, and is excellent value for the money. Basque Quartette. On at 2.03, 14 min, in 1. I do not think this act is in as good shape as last season, neither the soprano nor the tenor being up to the standard of their predecessors. However, they went very well and they would hold a much better spot with credit. Fagan and Byron. On at 2.17, 21 min, full stage. Can close in 1, if necessary, although I understand they dislike to do so. This is Fagan's first appearance in this house in seven years. He is quite a favorite locally. The act went very well this afternoon, although Miss Byron's voice was very much frappe. I think it would strengthen the act if Fagan did more dancing. Charles Leonard Fletcher. On at 2.38, 7 min in 1, 18 min full stage, 6 min close in 1; 31 min in all. Giving impersonations of Mark Twain, characters from Dickens, Richard Mansfield in various characters, and a scene from "Shore Acres". Mr. Fletcher scored heavily here today, going much stronger than I had dared even hope; in fact, he was one of the big hits of the bill. I have been obliged to cut out a couple of his characters, on account of the length of the bill. The Ruppelts. On at 3.09, 7 min, full stage. Man and woman in a very good novelty gymnastic act. One of the best values for the money, $125, of any of the K. & K. take-overs. Laddie Cliff. On at 3.16, 15 min, in 1. This clever youngster made an instantaneous and inmistakable hit. He is bound to be a great favorite in Boston, and I shall endeavor to keep him a second week. for he is a good performer himself, singing darky songs in an excellent manner. Kitty Johnson. On at 3.18, 7 min, in 1; 3 shows. This young lady started to rehearse "I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark" this morning, but was told she would be obliged to omit it, as Miss Irwin is to sing it next week. She therefore attempted to get away with two songs, and upon being questioned said that she had no more songs with her. She was told that she must have a third song tomorrow, or she could take the train back home. She is rather a nice-looking girl, with a fair voice, but will never get out of the 3-a-day class with us. Cuts:- Hafford and Mantell. "Affinity cocktail" squib. Spissell Brothers and Mack. Business with garter.
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