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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 4, 1905 - April 23, 1906
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121 (F. J. O'Connor) Boston Show, Week of Dec. 11, 1905 Stereopticon, 3 shows, 10 min. in 1--Usual selection of interesting home and foreign views. Louis Guertin, 3 shows, 13 min. full stage--Novelty jumper This man does an act on the order of LePage, but does not carry it out so well. He is a graceful and unequestionably great jumper. A little experience will do considerable. His principal feats were applauded and the act got a good hand at the close, perhaps somewhat owing to the fact that he is a Bostonian. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Stewart, 3 shows, 16 min. in 2--In the comedy sketch, "Uncle Josh on the Bowery". They carry their own drop representing a street scene telling the old-time story of a countryman discovering a relative in New York. Followed with interest and aroused considerable applause at the close. Good 3-a-day act. Les Durands, 3 shows, 11 min. in 1--The men sing in Italian and billed as Parisian street singers. They made three changes of costume have fairly good voices and is a good act of the sort for the 3-a-day section. Sylvano, 2 shows, 12 min. full stage (Can work in 2). European equilibrist working on a raised table. Something on the order of Chas. Serra. As always, with acts of this sort, it was punctuated with applause throughout and closed to a good hand. Tom O'Brien and Clara Havel, 2 shows, 24 min. full stage--in the comedy sketch, "Ticks and Clicks". Got quite an advance reception and the sketch went fully as well as on any former occasion. Responded to strong hand at the close. Good 2-show value. Elinore Sisters, 2 shows, 21 min. in 1--"America's Foremost comedienne". First time in four years. The older of these women is extremely funny and scored unrestrained laughter with out audience today. Cut out "For God's sake" and "Red Raven Splits". Closed strong. Good act for this house. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Crane, 2 shows, 25 min. full stage--Assisted by a competent company of four. Been commented on in the other houses. There is a quiet vein of comedy running through the piece, the edge of which was somewhat taken off by following the Elinore Sisters, and it was followed with considerable interest and scored a big hand at the finish. Ed F. Reynard, 2 shows, 21 min. full stage--Well-known ventriloquil comedian. The most ambitious as well as the cleverest of all ventriloquil comedians. In spite of the fact the show had run considerably over time, this man scored heavily in this spot on the bill. Closed to big applause. Sort of act we should be pleased to have in Christmas bills. 3. Through the Matrimonial Agency. Fair comedy film. Morton, Temple and Morton. 2 shows, 12 min. full stage (can close in 1, if needed with longer time). Comedy acrobatic and singing and dancing act. Quite a useful act for the early 3-show section. John P. Clark, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Monologue and singing comedian. Appeared to be a little under the weather today and struck our audience as such in this awfully poor spot on the bill. Comment:- The show is away ahead of that of last week, with no great distinct features at that. There are several acts on the bill that would appeal to Christmas audiences in this house. Fair day's business which will undoubtedly be better tonight.
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121 (F. J. O'Connor) Boston Show, Week of Dec. 11, 1905 Stereopticon, 3 shows, 10 min. in 1--Usual selection of interesting home and foreign views. Louis Guertin, 3 shows, 13 min. full stage--Novelty jumper This man does an act on the order of LePage, but does not carry it out so well. He is a graceful and unequestionably great jumper. A little experience will do considerable. His principal feats were applauded and the act got a good hand at the close, perhaps somewhat owing to the fact that he is a Bostonian. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Stewart, 3 shows, 16 min. in 2--In the comedy sketch, "Uncle Josh on the Bowery". They carry their own drop representing a street scene telling the old-time story of a countryman discovering a relative in New York. Followed with interest and aroused considerable applause at the close. Good 3-a-day act. Les Durands, 3 shows, 11 min. in 1--The men sing in Italian and billed as Parisian street singers. They made three changes of costume have fairly good voices and is a good act of the sort for the 3-a-day section. Sylvano, 2 shows, 12 min. full stage (Can work in 2). European equilibrist working on a raised table. Something on the order of Chas. Serra. As always, with acts of this sort, it was punctuated with applause throughout and closed to a good hand. Tom O'Brien and Clara Havel, 2 shows, 24 min. full stage--in the comedy sketch, "Ticks and Clicks". Got quite an advance reception and the sketch went fully as well as on any former occasion. Responded to strong hand at the close. Good 2-show value. Elinore Sisters, 2 shows, 21 min. in 1--"America's Foremost comedienne". First time in four years. The older of these women is extremely funny and scored unrestrained laughter with out audience today. Cut out "For God's sake" and "Red Raven Splits". Closed strong. Good act for this house. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Crane, 2 shows, 25 min. full stage--Assisted by a competent company of four. Been commented on in the other houses. There is a quiet vein of comedy running through the piece, the edge of which was somewhat taken off by following the Elinore Sisters, and it was followed with considerable interest and scored a big hand at the finish. Ed F. Reynard, 2 shows, 21 min. full stage--Well-known ventriloquil comedian. The most ambitious as well as the cleverest of all ventriloquil comedians. In spite of the fact the show had run considerably over time, this man scored heavily in this spot on the bill. Closed to big applause. Sort of act we should be pleased to have in Christmas bills. 3. Through the Matrimonial Agency. Fair comedy film. Morton, Temple and Morton. 2 shows, 12 min. full stage (can close in 1, if needed with longer time). Comedy acrobatic and singing and dancing act. Quite a useful act for the early 3-show section. John P. Clark, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Monologue and singing comedian. Appeared to be a little under the weather today and struck our audience as such in this awfully poor spot on the bill. Comment:- The show is away ahead of that of last week, with no great distinct features at that. There are several acts on the bill that would appeal to Christmas audiences in this house. Fair day's business which will undoubtedly be better tonight.
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