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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 4, 1905 - April 23, 1906

Page 35a

LAURA BURT-2-This was Miss Burt's initial appearance in vaudeville in this house since she was leading lady for Henry Irving, consequently her work was watched with a great deal of interest. She opened with Field's "Seeing Thongs at Night" then gave the monologue which she formerly did in vaudeville, introducing the character hat business, which brought a number of laughs. As an encore for this she did an imitation of Henry Irving's Shylock, which in the opinion of to-days audience is the best thing she does. For her finish she gave an imitation of a London female serio comic singer in costume, which was bad, and she will substitute something else. Miss Burt proved herself a thorough artist, very versatile, and has an attractive personality. 17 K Olio in1.

BRUNO & RUSSEL-2-Chris Bruno & Mabel Russel in their well known act entitled, "Tricks of the Trads" in which they introduce songs and dances and some very good comedy. Had no trouble in holding the attention of the audience, and were received with laughter and applause through-out. 15 mins. C.D.F: 2 1/2 Close 5 mins. Olio in1.

MATTHEWS & ASHLEY-2-These boys are giving us their new act called "A Smashup in Chinatown" in which one portrays a dopey cab driver, the other a Hebrew. They carry their own set which represents a street in China town at night, and is quite effective. They open up with an entirely new line of talk which is good, and then introduce some songs and parodies. Closing with the song "Nobody" one singing straight verses, the Jew doing parodies. The whole act went well, and closed very strong indeed. Think they have struck a winner. 20 mins. Spec. 1.

GREAT LAFAYETTE-2-Owing to trouble in getting his trunks here, we were obliged to have Lafayette combine both his acts into one. In the first part of his act in which he introduces quick changes, burlesque on Ching Ling Foo, etc. he was rather disappointing, and while he held the attention fairly well, quite a number went out, and he failed to arouse any enthusiasm. The Ching Ling Foo business has been done to death in this house, and he draws it out entirely too long. His travesties on noted band and orchestra leaders, in which he is assisted by his "TRAVESTY" band went much better, and created lots of laughter. To-night we will split the acts by having Matthew & Ashley follow his quick change work, and I expect his imitations to be a hit. His band is certainly a shine, but as the whole thing is worked out in a spirit of burlesque, it will do. There is no doubt that he is drawing the people, and I think with the new arrangement he will make good. First part 15 mins. second part 30 mins. both Spec. in 4.

in autos. and on foot. Interesting and funny.

6. FIRE WORKS.

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LAURA BURT-2-This was Miss Burt's initial appearance in vaudeville in this house since she was leading lady for Henry Irving, consequently her work was watched with a great deal of interest. She opened with Field's "Seeing Thongs at Night" then gave the monologue which she formerly did in vaudeville, introducing the character hat business, which brought a number of laughs. As an encore for this she did an imitation of Henry Irving's Shylock, which in the opinion of to-days audience is the best thing she does. For her finish she gave an imitation of a London female serio comic singer in costume, which was bad, and she will substitute something else. Miss Burt proved herself a thorough artist, very versatile, and has an attractive personality. 17 K Olio in1. BRUNO & RUSSEL-2-Chris Bruno & Mabel Russel in their well known act entitled, "Tricks of the Trads" in which they introduce songs and dances and some very good comedy. Had no trouble in holding the attention of the audience, and were received with laughter and applause through-out. 15 mins. C.D.F: 2 1/2 Close 5 mins. Olio in1. MATTHEWS & ASHLEY-2-These boys are giving us their new act called "A Smashup in Chinatown" in which one portrays a dopey cab driver, the other a Hebrew. They carry their own set which represents a street in China town at night, and is quite effective. They open up with an entirely new line of talk which is good, and then introduce some songs and parodies. Closing with the song "Nobody" one singing straight verses, the Jew doing parodies. The whole act went well, and closed very strong indeed. Think they have struck a winner. 20 mins. Spec. 1. GREAT LAFAYETTE-2-Owing to trouble in getting his trunks here, we were obliged to have Lafayette combine both his acts into one. In the first part of his act in which he introduces quick changes, burlesque on Ching Ling Foo, etc. he was rather disappointing, and while he held the attention fairly well, quite a number went out, and he failed to arouse any enthusiasm. The Ching Ling Foo business has been done to death in this house, and he draws it out entirely too long. His travesties on noted band and orchestra leaders, in which he is assisted by his "TRAVESTY" band went much better, and created lots of laughter. To-night we will split the acts by having Matthew & Ashley follow his quick change work, and I expect his imitations to be a hit. His band is certainly a shine, but as the whole thing is worked out in a spirit of burlesque, it will do. There is no doubt that he is drawing the people, and I think with the new arrangement he will make good. First part 15 mins. second part 30 mins. both Spec. in 4. in autos. and on foot. Interesting and funny. 6. FIRE WORKS.