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

Page 170

(F. J. O'Connor)

Boston Show, Week of Jan. 29, 1906

Stereopticon, 3 shows, 5 min. in 1--Usual selection of interesting home and foreign views.

LaVine & Leonrd, 3 shows, 11 min. full stage--Well-known eccentric comedian and jugglers, who now introduce an automobile into the act. One of the men is a very clever juggler and their comedy with the auto is good. Scored repeated laughs and got three strong curtain calls at the finish.

Eddie Mack, 3 shows, 7 min. in 1--Step dancer. As with most acts of this sort, he went very well in this spot today. Excellent act for the 3-show section.

Potter & Harris, 3 shows, 9 min. full stage--Man and woman, neatly costumed, in acrobatic feats on rings and  horizontal bars.
Introduces many new "stunts" in this line that were thoroughly appreciated by the audiences. Excellent 3-a-day act of the sort for this house.

Violet Dale, 2 shows, 13 min. in 1--In imitations of well-known stage favorites, including George Evans, Fay Templeton and Anna Held. 
She went fairly well in this spot today, but will probably go better tonight when we will give her an opportunity in a little lower position.

Wilton Brothers, 2 shows, 8 min. full stage--Two men, one working straight and the other in eccentric makeup on horizontal bars and boudning table. Went with laughter and applause throughout and got an excellent hand at the finish. Cut where one of the men puts his fingers to his nose. 

Carroll Johnson, 2 shows, 23 min. in 1--"The Beau Brummel of Minstrelsy". In monologue and minstrel specialties. He aroused laughter in abundance today, but he hurts his act by drawing it out too long. Have asked him to cut it down to 18 minutes and I think it will go better. Cut "Hell".

Miss Norton and Paul Nicholson, 2 shows, 20 min. open in 3, (can close in 1, if necessary). Man and woman, in comedy sketch, "The Ladies' Tailor". Nicholson's imitations were well received, and it is a good act for the early 2-show section.

August Van Sieno, 2 shows, 13 min. in 1--European cellist of "The Broken Melody Fame". From reports of his act in Syracuse, I deemed it best to cut out his acting and held him down to cello playing. He got quite an advance reception, and after playing three selections and bowing acknowledgments repeatedly, he was forced to favor the audience with the fourth. I believe this man drew in quite a few patrons today, and I have every reason to believe he will continue to do so for the balance of the week.

Gallagher and Barrett, 2 shows, 10 min. open in 3, close in 1-In the travesty sketch, "The Stock Broker". Their jumble of nonsensical talk today simply went with a howl, much better in fact than when they played here last. Good act for not later than 3.30 in this house.

Kinetograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1--Showing the following list of interesting motion pictures:
1. The Misadventure of a Hat. Fair comedy picture.
2. A Curious Discovery. Good comedy
3. The Life of a Newsboy. One that fairly sent them howl-ing though it is poor photographicaly towards the close.

Murphy & Andrews, 3 shows, 18 min. in 1--Man and woman, in conversational and vocal comedy. An act, that were it possible for us to give it a show, I believe would go first rate. Good 3-show value.

McGrath Brothers, 3 shows, 12 min. in 1--Banjo players, and quite clever ones at that. This is another case of were It possible, I would not hesitate to give them a fair position on the bill in the 3-show section. Good act of the sort that received a goodly amount of applause in this spot in the bill. 

Comment:- The show is the kind that should come oftener. The weakest spots are Carroll Johnson and Violet Dale. We had practically a full house today and I predict a big business for the week.

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(F. J. O'Connor) Boston Show, Week of Jan. 29, 1906 Stereopticon, 3 shows, 5 min. in 1--Usual selection of interesting home and foreign views. LaVine & Leonrd, 3 shows, 11 min. full stage--Well-known eccentric comedian and jugglers, who now introduce an automobile into the act. One of the men is a very clever juggler and their comedy with the auto is good. Scored repeated laughs and got three strong curtain calls at the finish. Eddie Mack, 3 shows, 7 min. in 1--Step dancer. As with most acts of this sort, he went very well in this spot today. Excellent act for the 3-show section. Potter & Harris, 3 shows, 9 min. full stage--Man and woman, neatly costumed, in acrobatic feats on rings and horizontal bars. Introduces many new "stunts" in this line that were thoroughly appreciated by the audiences. Excellent 3-a-day act of the sort for this house. Violet Dale, 2 shows, 13 min. in 1--In imitations of well-known stage favorites, including George Evans, Fay Templeton and Anna Held. She went fairly well in this spot today, but will probably go better tonight when we will give her an opportunity in a little lower position. Wilton Brothers, 2 shows, 8 min. full stage--Two men, one working straight and the other in eccentric makeup on horizontal bars and boudning table. Went with laughter and applause throughout and got an excellent hand at the finish. Cut where one of the men puts his fingers to his nose. Carroll Johnson, 2 shows, 23 min. in 1--"The Beau Brummel of Minstrelsy". In monologue and minstrel specialties. He aroused laughter in abundance today, but he hurts his act by drawing it out too long. Have asked him to cut it down to 18 minutes and I think it will go better. Cut "Hell". Miss Norton and Paul Nicholson, 2 shows, 20 min. open in 3, (can close in 1, if necessary). Man and woman, in comedy sketch, "The Ladies' Tailor". Nicholson's imitations were well received, and it is a good act for the early 2-show section. August Van Sieno, 2 shows, 13 min. in 1--European cellist of "The Broken Melody Fame". From reports of his act in Syracuse, I deemed it best to cut out his acting and held him down to cello playing. He got quite an advance reception, and after playing three selections and bowing acknowledgments repeatedly, he was forced to favor the audience with the fourth. I believe this man drew in quite a few patrons today, and I have every reason to believe he will continue to do so for the balance of the week. Gallagher and Barrett, 2 shows, 10 min. open in 3, close in 1-In the travesty sketch, "The Stock Broker". Their jumble of nonsensical talk today simply went with a howl, much better in fact than when they played here last. Good act for not later than 3.30 in this house. Kinetograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1--Showing the following list of interesting motion pictures: 1. The Misadventure of a Hat. Fair comedy picture. 2. A Curious Discovery. Good comedy 3. The Life of a Newsboy. One that fairly sent them howl-ing though it is poor photographicaly towards the close. Murphy & Andrews, 3 shows, 18 min. in 1--Man and woman, in conversational and vocal comedy. An act, that were it possible for us to give it a show, I believe would go first rate. Good 3-show value. McGrath Brothers, 3 shows, 12 min. in 1--Banjo players, and quite clever ones at that. This is another case of were It possible, I would not hesitate to give them a fair position on the bill in the 3-show section. Good act of the sort that received a goodly amount of applause in this spot in the bill. Comment:- The show is the kind that should come oftener. The weakest spots are Carroll Johnson and Violet Dale. We had practically a full house today and I predict a big business for the week.