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

Page 122

BOSTON    KEITH'S    Dec. 29,    9
Kinograms & Topics of the Day:- Good.
The Briants:-11 min. F.S. Spec. A novel pantomime comedy knockabout act. Made a nice opener.
Walter Weems:-19 min. in 1. Went over exceptionally well in this spot.
J. Rosamond Johnson & Co.:-21 min. in 3. These boys have a nice routine of singing, piano and jazz numbers, and went over very good.
Lloyd & Christie:-16 min. in 1. Clever talking act, got plenty of laughs and closed to a nice hand.
Marie Cahill:-23 min. in 2-1/2. Miss Cahill got avery fine reception and went over even better than on her previous visit here.
Demarest & Collette:-21 min. in 1. This act was a sream, and closed to a big hand.
Helen Trix & Sister:-14 min. in 1 Spec. These girls have a very neat singing offering and held this spot nicely.
McKay & Ardine:-18 min. in 3 and 1. This well known team certainly made good in this spot, closing to a big hand.
The [Hagleys?]:-15 min. F.S. Spec. Novel dancing act with an exceptional stunt for a finish, held audience fairly well.
CUTS:- McKay & Ardine: Please omit reference to the Brewster Hotel and also the "Orpheum".
Lloyd & Christie: Please eliminate the word "dirty", also the whole routine in reference to "Knight of the Bath".

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BOSTON KEITH'S Dec. 29, 9 Kinograms & Topics of the Day:- Good. The Briants:-11 min. F.S. Spec. A novel pantomime comedy knockabout act. Made a nice opener. Walter Weems:-19 min. in 1. Went over exceptionally well in this spot. J. Rosamond Johnson & Co.:-21 min. in 3. These boys have a nice routine of singing, piano and jazz numbers, and went over very good. Lloyd & Christie:-16 min. in 1. Clever talking act, got plenty of laughs and closed to a nice hand. Marie Cahill:-23 min. in 2-1/2. Miss Cahill got avery fine reception and went over even better than on her previous visit here. Demarest & Collette:-21 min. in 1. This act was a sream, and closed to a big hand. Helen Trix & Sister:-14 min. in 1 Spec. These girls have a very neat singing offering and held this spot nicely. McKay & Ardine:-18 min. in 3 and 1. This well known team certainly made good in this spot, closing to a big hand. The [Hagleys?]:-15 min. F.S. Spec. Novel dancing act with an exceptional stunt for a finish, held audience fairly well. CUTS:- McKay & Ardine: Please omit reference to the Brewster Hotel and also the "Orpheum". Lloyd & Christie: Please eliminate the word "dirty", also the whole routine in reference to "Knight of the Bath".