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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 14, 1904 - November 21, 1904

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Report on show, Keith’s Theatre, Providence, R.I. Week of April 11th, 1904 (Charles Lovenberg) 
I am gratified for the final week of the season we have such a strong bill. I am afraid that following the excellent one of last week we might not be able to give so satisfactory a performance. This however thoroughly all right from start to finish with but 2 exceptions.  
Myers & Rosa.                                                                                   Juggling act which I have not seen. Will                                                                                                                  report upon to-morrow. Later-very bad  
 
Cooper & Robinson.                                                                        Two colored men in the usual act of its                                                                                                                   class and which should be rated as quite                                                                                                               good, in fact, very good from a three a                                                                                                                   day standpoint. 16 min. In one, 3 shows 
 
Foster & Dog.                                                                                   This is a cute little canine and he does a                                                                                                                 number of tricks much out of the                                                                                                                             ordinary finishing with his playing upon                                                                                                                 the bells the same as formerly done by                                                                                                                   Edison’s pug dog. A very nice little act. 14                                                                                                               min. In 2, work in one, if necessary, 3                                                                                                                     shows.  
 
Kimball & Donovan.                                                                        very acceptable Banjo playing which went                                                                                                            thoroughly alright for the 3 a day section.                                                                                                              12 min. In 1, three shows.  
 
Ellsworth & Burt.                                                                            In their old farce enitiled, “Domestic Pets”.                                                                                                           It was very well received by the audience                                                                                                               this after-noon and as we have no had it in                                                                                                           some years it was thoroughly all right. 20                                                                                                               min. Full stage, 2 shows.  
 
Elsie Bernard.                                                                                 Monologue and song. The only failure on                                                                                                               the bill. 12 min. In one, 2 shows.  
 
Vernon.                                                                                           Ventriloquist. Same act that he has given us                                                                                                          on former visits and which went very well                                                                                                              indeed. 22 min. Open full stage, close in                                                                                                                one, 2 shows.  
 
Emmet Devoy & Company.                                                         This is one of the best dramatic sketches                                                                                                                (comedy) we have ever had. It is splendidly                                                                                                          played, especially by the support whom I                                                                                                              think are better than the principles. and he                                                                                                          is not at all bad. The act went with screams                                                                                                          this afternoon and is strong enough for any                                                                                                          place in the bill. 27 min. In three, 2 shows.  
 
Carson & Willard.                                                                        The usual Dutch comedy act. To my mind                                                                                                               fully as good as any of them, and possibly                                                                                                             better. 15 min. In one, 2 shows.  
 
Adelaide Hermann.                                                                    Magic. A very pretty, dainty, taking act. She is                                                                                                        not remarkably skillful but presents several                                                                                                          novelties in artistic manner, con-cluding with                                                                                                        her Aerial suspension, which she calls the                                                                                                              “Sleeping beauty”. As it has not been found                                                                                                          in any Vaudeville house in my time should be                                                                                                        rated as a novelty

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Report on show, Keith’s Theatre, Providence, R.I. Week of April 11th, 1904 (Charles Lovenberg) I am gratified for the final week of the season we have such a strong bill. I am afraid that following the excellent one of last week we might not be able to give so satisfactory a performance. This however thoroughly all right from start to finish with but 2 exceptions. Myers & Rosa. Juggling act which I have not seen. Will report upon to-morrow. Later-very bad Cooper & Robinson. Two colored men in the usual act of its class and which should be rated as quite good, in fact, very good from a three a day standpoint. 16 min. In one, 3 shows Foster & Dog. This is a cute little canine and he does a number of tricks much out of the ordinary finishing with his playing upon the bells the same as formerly done by Edison’s pug dog. A very nice little act. 14 min. In 2, work in one, if necessary, 3 shows. Kimball & Donovan. very acceptable Banjo playing which went thoroughly alright for the 3 a day section. 12 min. In 1, three shows. Ellsworth & Burt. In their old farce enitiled, “Domestic Pets”. It was very well received by the audience this after-noon and as we have no had it in some years it was thoroughly all right. 20 min. Full stage, 2 shows. Elsie Bernard. Monologue and song. The only failure on the bill. 12 min. In one, 2 shows. Vernon. Ventriloquist. Same act that he has given us on former visits and which went very well indeed. 22 min. Open full stage, close in one, 2 shows. Emmet Devoy & Company. This is one of the best dramatic sketches (comedy) we have ever had. It is splendidly played, especially by the support whom I think are better than the principles. and he is not at all bad. The act went with screams this afternoon and is strong enough for any place in the bill. 27 min. In three, 2 shows. Carson & Willard. The usual Dutch comedy act. To my mind fully as good as any of them, and possibly better. 15 min. In one, 2 shows. Adelaide Hermann. Magic. A very pretty, dainty, taking act. She is not remarkably skillful but presents several novelties in artistic manner, con-cluding with her Aerial suspension, which she calls the “Sleeping beauty”. As it has not been found in any Vaudeville house in my time should be rated as a novelty