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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908
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245 (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of March 2, 1908. (Monday March 2--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 15 min. "Cavalleria Rusticana". Giving the organ which we have recently installed a fine opportunity to show its worth. It seems to nearly double the power of the orchestra, and is certainly a great addition, for its novelty as well as its utility. Ben Beyer and Brother. On at 1.43, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. One of the best comedy bicycle acts I have seen in some time. Can hold a place in any show. It is surprising that they have been kept in the 3-a-day class. Lee Tung Foo. On at 1.57, 13 min, in 1. Did fairly well today, although nowhere near as strong as on his first appearance last season, and it looks as though the novelty has worn off. His talk seemed a little tiresome, so we have chopped it all out but the announcements of his songs. Torcat, assisted by Mlle. Flor D'Aliza. On at 2.10, 23 min, which we have cut to 19, full stage. A very good novelty act, one that appeals particularly to the juvenile element. His roosters make a lot of fun and are well trained, while his eccentric characters are very well done. Emma Francis, and Her Arabs. On at 2.33, opening in 1, 3 min, closing full stage 6 min, 9 min in all. She should never be allowed to sing, for to my mind it hurts her act. When she gets down to the action, the act is full of life and will be a go anywhere. Her two Arab assistants are crackajack tumblers, her own dancing and tumbling are excellent, and the costumes are very bright and attractive. Barry and Hughes. On at 2.42, 22 min, in 1; special drop. A clever idea, well worked out. Miss Hughes, as the tough girl, is exceedingly good, much better in her character than Barry in his. The only fault to be found with the act is that it is a trifle long drawn out. On account of the length of our show we have cut out the encore. I think it would improve the act if it was condensed to not over 16 min. Clement De Lion. On at 3.04, 11 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 14 min in all. I doubt if a more wonderful exhibition of palming has ever been done. He has a marvellous pair of hands. An act that will cause considerable talk. His encore is the old disappearing dice, which he does very cleverly. Viola Gillette and George J. MacFarlane. On at 3.08, 17 min full stage, 2 min close in 1; 19 min in all. Repeated the hit they made when here last season. Miss Gillette is a very handsome woman, sings well and wears tights for the finish in so charming a way that there can be no possible exception taken. MacFarlane has a fine baritone voice and knows how to use it. About the only criticism that can be made on the act is that it is about three hundred dollars overpaid. At three hundred it would be thoroughly O.K. Robin, The Juggler. On at 5.02, 12 min, full stage, can close in 1, if necessary; 3 shows. A very good comedy juggler. Can safely recommend him to the smaller cities. De Chantal Sisters. On at 5.15, 12 min, in 1; 3 shows. Two good-looking girls of rather a buxom type, who sing fairly well. Are not strong enough for our 2-a-day section. Blanchard Brothers. On at 5.27, 12 min, full stage; can close in 1, if necessary; 3 shows, special set. A fair instrumental act. Think it would get by in an early spot in the smaller houses. Cuts: Bobby North. Omit mention of "liver". Willard Simms. Use the word "Hebrew" instead of "Jewish". Comment. Although the show ran a little slowly this afternoon, I have every reason to believe that it will develop into one of the most pleasing programs of the season. It is surely a very varied entertainment.
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245 (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of March 2, 1908. (Monday March 2--Afternoon Show) Overture. 1.30, 15 min. "Cavalleria Rusticana". Giving the organ which we have recently installed a fine opportunity to show its worth. It seems to nearly double the power of the orchestra, and is certainly a great addition, for its novelty as well as its utility. Ben Beyer and Brother. On at 1.43, 12 min, full stage; 3 shows. One of the best comedy bicycle acts I have seen in some time. Can hold a place in any show. It is surprising that they have been kept in the 3-a-day class. Lee Tung Foo. On at 1.57, 13 min, in 1. Did fairly well today, although nowhere near as strong as on his first appearance last season, and it looks as though the novelty has worn off. His talk seemed a little tiresome, so we have chopped it all out but the announcements of his songs. Torcat, assisted by Mlle. Flor D'Aliza. On at 2.10, 23 min, which we have cut to 19, full stage. A very good novelty act, one that appeals particularly to the juvenile element. His roosters make a lot of fun and are well trained, while his eccentric characters are very well done. Emma Francis, and Her Arabs. On at 2.33, opening in 1, 3 min, closing full stage 6 min, 9 min in all. She should never be allowed to sing, for to my mind it hurts her act. When she gets down to the action, the act is full of life and will be a go anywhere. Her two Arab assistants are crackajack tumblers, her own dancing and tumbling are excellent, and the costumes are very bright and attractive. Barry and Hughes. On at 2.42, 22 min, in 1; special drop. A clever idea, well worked out. Miss Hughes, as the tough girl, is exceedingly good, much better in her character than Barry in his. The only fault to be found with the act is that it is a trifle long drawn out. On account of the length of our show we have cut out the encore. I think it would improve the act if it was condensed to not over 16 min. Clement De Lion. On at 3.04, 11 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 14 min in all. I doubt if a more wonderful exhibition of palming has ever been done. He has a marvellous pair of hands. An act that will cause considerable talk. His encore is the old disappearing dice, which he does very cleverly. Viola Gillette and George J. MacFarlane. On at 3.08, 17 min full stage, 2 min close in 1; 19 min in all. Repeated the hit they made when here last season. Miss Gillette is a very handsome woman, sings well and wears tights for the finish in so charming a way that there can be no possible exception taken. MacFarlane has a fine baritone voice and knows how to use it. About the only criticism that can be made on the act is that it is about three hundred dollars overpaid. At three hundred it would be thoroughly O.K. Robin, The Juggler. On at 5.02, 12 min, full stage, can close in 1, if necessary; 3 shows. A very good comedy juggler. Can safely recommend him to the smaller cities. De Chantal Sisters. On at 5.15, 12 min, in 1; 3 shows. Two good-looking girls of rather a buxom type, who sing fairly well. Are not strong enough for our 2-a-day section. Blanchard Brothers. On at 5.27, 12 min, full stage; can close in 1, if necessary; 3 shows, special set. A fair instrumental act. Think it would get by in an early spot in the smaller houses. Cuts: Bobby North. Omit mention of "liver". Willard Simms. Use the word "Hebrew" instead of "Jewish". Comment. Although the show ran a little slowly this afternoon, I have every reason to believe that it will develop into one of the most pleasing programs of the season. It is surely a very varied entertainment.
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