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

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Report on show, Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I., Week of January 27, 1908. (Chas. Lovenberg, Manager.)
The bill this week is eminently satisfactory. I hear nothing but praise on all sides. I was inclined to believe before playing it that it might fall short because of the lack of comedy, but it seems the public are satisfied as long as they get something that is pleasing whether it is comedy or not especially with so much good music in the bill which in Providence is a very valuable asset to the show.
Hafford & Mantell.
Talking and singing act. By no means a great offering but thoroughly satisfactory for the 3-a-day section. Could get by in the No. 2 spot in the smaller 2-a-day houses. The singing is quite good for an act of this stamp. 15 Min. in 1, 3 Shows.
Frederick & Pony "Don."
Well-known act always pleases. Open Full Stage, with long close in 1. 15 Min. 3 Shows.
Cynthia's Visit.
A rural sketch presented by Laura Morris as an eccentric country woman. Miss Libby Dean Hart, a prepossessing young lady in a singing, dancing, ingenue part; and Mr. Morgan in a straight singing part. The sketch itself seems to be the weakest part of the act. I think the people are capable of doing something good with a better vehicle. They got laughter in spots and is all right from the 3-a-day standpoint. At present I wouldn't recommend it for anything stronger. 22 Min. Full Stage, 2 Shows.
The Kemps.
Man and woman. (colored people). Didn't do as well as I had hoped they would, in fact they are not worthy being in the 2-a-day class. They string the act out until it becomes tiresome. I was obliged to cut part of it out, for that reason. Originally they offered 22 Min. I have it now down to 17 in 1, 2 Shows.
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Voelker.
Violin and piano. This is an excellent act of its kind and is of the kind that always pleases in Providence. Mr. Voelker plays the violin excellently and Mrs. Voelker is a good accompanist and incidentally a beautiful and well-dressed woman. 17 Min. open Full Stage, close in 1, 2 Shows.
Rose DeHaven Sextette.
Among the big acts this is the poorest that we have this week. From the standpoint of its salary it is beyond all reason. It would be fairly paid at $200. less. I will admit that it is beautifully dressed and the girls, with the exception of Rose DeHaven, are good looking, but about there, the act stops. The applause was very piano. 22 Min. Full Stage, 2 Shows.
Paul LeCroix.
Comic juggler. At the price this fellow is an absolute find. He made good unqualifiedly in this spot. 10 Min. in 1, 2 Shows.
Mr. Hymack.
Here is an absolute novelty and one that is bound to create so much talk as to draw money. I have heard something said as to the lack of comedy in the act, but were he to have the funniest monologue in the world, no one would listen to it while they are intently watching his changing of apparel which is certainly mystifying and interesting. It is an act that ought to be featured anywhere that it plays. 9 Min. in 3, 2 Shows.
Searl & Violet Allen Co.
In "The Travelling Man". They carry two drops of their own, one hangs just back of the drop curtain, the other in One, scenery representing interior of Depot and interior of Parlor Car. Lively and snappy act, plenty of action and comedy all through. Very strong here yesterday. 16 Min. in 1, 2 Shows.
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Black & Miller.
Acrobatic comedy. All right for the 3-a-day section. 10 Min. Full Stage, 2 Shows.

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Report on show, Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I., Week of January 27, 1908. (Chas. Lovenberg, Manager.) The bill this week is eminently satisfactory. I hear nothing but praise on all sides. I was inclined to believe before playing it that it might fall short because of the lack of comedy, but it seems the public are satisfied as long as they get something that is pleasing whether it is comedy or not especially with so much good music in the bill which in Providence is a very valuable asset to the show. Hafford & Mantell. Talking and singing act. By no means a great offering but thoroughly satisfactory for the 3-a-day section. Could get by in the No. 2 spot in the smaller 2-a-day houses. The singing is quite good for an act of this stamp. 15 Min. in 1, 3 Shows. Frederick & Pony "Don." Well-known act always pleases. Open Full Stage, with long close in 1. 15 Min. 3 Shows. Cynthia's Visit. A rural sketch presented by Laura Morris as an eccentric country woman. Miss Libby Dean Hart, a prepossessing young lady in a singing, dancing, ingenue part; and Mr. Morgan in a straight singing part. The sketch itself seems to be the weakest part of the act. I think the people are capable of doing something good with a better vehicle. They got laughter in spots and is all right from the 3-a-day standpoint. At present I wouldn't recommend it for anything stronger. 22 Min. Full Stage, 2 Shows. The Kemps. Man and woman. (colored people). Didn't do as well as I had hoped they would, in fact they are not worthy being in the 2-a-day class. They string the act out until it becomes tiresome. I was obliged to cut part of it out, for that reason. Originally they offered 22 Min. I have it now down to 17 in 1, 2 Shows. Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Voelker. Violin and piano. This is an excellent act of its kind and is of the kind that always pleases in Providence. Mr. Voelker plays the violin excellently and Mrs. Voelker is a good accompanist and incidentally a beautiful and well-dressed woman. 17 Min. open Full Stage, close in 1, 2 Shows. Rose DeHaven Sextette. Among the big acts this is the poorest that we have this week. From the standpoint of its salary it is beyond all reason. It would be fairly paid at $200. less. I will admit that it is beautifully dressed and the girls, with the exception of Rose DeHaven, are good looking, but about there, the act stops. The applause was very piano. 22 Min. Full Stage, 2 Shows. Paul LeCroix. Comic juggler. At the price this fellow is an absolute find. He made good unqualifiedly in this spot. 10 Min. in 1, 2 Shows. Mr. Hymack. Here is an absolute novelty and one that is bound to create so much talk as to draw money. I have heard something said as to the lack of comedy in the act, but were he to have the funniest monologue in the world, no one would listen to it while they are intently watching his changing of apparel which is certainly mystifying and interesting. It is an act that ought to be featured anywhere that it plays. 9 Min. in 3, 2 Shows. Searl & Violet Allen Co. In "The Travelling Man". They carry two drops of their own, one hangs just back of the drop curtain, the other in One, scenery representing interior of Depot and interior of Parlor Car. Lively and snappy act, plenty of action and comedy all through. Very strong here yesterday. 16 Min. in 1, 2 Shows. 202. Black & Miller. Acrobatic comedy. All right for the 3-a-day section. 10 Min. Full Stage, 2 Shows.