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Managers' report book, June 30, 1919-July 26, 1920

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BOSTON KEITH'S June 23, 9
Kinogram & Topics of the Day:- Good.
Gliding O'Mearas:- 8 min. f.s.
A very neat dancing act that went much better than the average opening act. Closed to a good hand.
Krans & La Salle:- 15 min. in 1.
Two boys in harmony singing, went over very good.
Gracie Emmet & Co.:- 19 min. F.S.
Comedy sketch which held this spot fairly well.
Sinclair & Gasper:- 16 min. in 1.
These two girls have a nice routine of song and chatter, went over very well.
Vadie & Gygi:- 16 min. f.s. Spec.
This well known violinist, and partner, pleased throughout, and closed to a good hand.
Andrew Mack:- 16 min. in 1.
Mr. Mack got a nice reception, and with a routine of songs and stories, held interest and closed to a nice hand.
4 Marx Bros. & Co.:- 41 min. f.s. Spec.
These boys, and surrounding company, were a decided hit from start to finish.
Fenton & Fields:- 11 min. in 1.
This comedy black-face team had a hard spot to hold, but held it nicely, and closed to a big hand.
Black & White:- 6 min. f.s. Spec.
Two girls in a novel acrobatic offering, held audience pretty well.
CUTS:- Gracie Emmet & Co.:
Please eliminate the word "Cripple" in the line "I am not a cripple, am I?"
Franz & La Salle:
Please eliminate the word "Bushwa", and reference to President Wilson.
Marx Bros.:-
Please eliminate business of calling girl under the carpet.
Sinclair & Gasper:-
Please eliminate the line "alimony on a lonesome night", the word "dirty", and the line "like a coon".
Fenton & Fields: 
Please eliminate the word "Bushwa" from tour act.

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6 BOSTON KEITH'S June 23, 9 Kinogram & Topics of the Day:- Good. Gliding O'Mearas:- 8 min. f.s. A very neat dancing act that went much better than the average opening act. Closed to a good hand. Krans & La Salle:- 15 min. in 1. Two boys in harmony singing, went over very good. Gracie Emmet & Co.:- 19 min. F.S. Comedy sketch which held this spot fairly well. Sinclair & Gasper:- 16 min. in 1. These two girls have a nice routine of song and chatter, went over very well. Vadie & Gygi:- 16 min. f.s. Spec. This well known violinist, and partner, pleased throughout, and closed to a good hand. Andrew Mack:- 16 min. in 1. Mr. Mack got a nice reception, and with a routine of songs and stories, held interest and closed to a nice hand. 4 Marx Bros. & Co.:- 41 min. f.s. Spec. These boys, and surrounding company, were a decided hit from start to finish. Fenton & Fields:- 11 min. in 1. This comedy black-face team had a hard spot to hold, but held it nicely, and closed to a big hand. Black & White:- 6 min. f.s. Spec. Two girls in a novel acrobatic offering, held audience pretty well. CUTS:- Gracie Emmet & Co.: Please eliminate the word "Cripple" in the line "I am not a cripple, am I?" Franz & La Salle: Please eliminate the word "Bushwa", and reference to President Wilson. Marx Bros.:- Please eliminate business of calling girl under the carpet. Sinclair & Gasper:- Please eliminate the line "alimony on a lonesome night", the word "dirty", and the line "like a coon". Fenton & Fields: Please eliminate the word "Bushwa" from tour act.