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Keith-Albee managers' report book, November 28, 1904 - August 28, 1905

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Report on show, Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I., Week of January 18th, 1905. (Chas. Lovenberg, Manager.)
I am sorry to say the show this week won't do and it is only by following it with a very strong one that we will be able to redeem ourselves with the people. The two feature acts of the show fell down hard while the third didn't make a real hit. High Jinks was condemned generally and that naturally put a crimp in the bill.
Wilson and Davis. Mighty good talking act for the three a day section provided it is used early. 15 min. in one, three shows.
Margaret Scott. Colored vocalist. This girl has had some training no doubt but her voice is metallic and she sings without any expression. At best only fair. 8 min. in one, 3 shows.
Simmons & White. In "Get In The Band Wagon". Well known act which requires no comment other than to say it was well received. 20 min. full stage or one, 3 shows.
Martini & Maxmillian. This act was good last year but fails this time because the audience once having seen the tricks exposed know how they are done and the comedy element is lost. Had they given us a number of new tricks (were they ever so simple) the act would have been all right. As it is it is valueless for the above reasons. I wouldn't want them again except with a decided understanding that they had a number of new tricks. 18 min. open in three can close in one, 3 shows.
Luigi Dell 'Oro. Performer upon the accordian and foot organ and a decided artist. His act was listened to with most respectful attention and after sixteen minutes of playing the audience wanted more. I fail to see at what the Philadelphia audience laughed. Am afraid they are not very polite over there. 16 min. in one, 2 shows.
HIGH JINKS. Rough knock about comedy which failed to make the impression looked for. They got a few mild laughs in spots but the comments I heard around me were entirely against it. I wouldn't consider it wise to send it further on the circuit considering the amount of money necessary to present it. 24 min. full stage, 2 shows.
Dora Pelletier. Vocalist and mimic. This woman is quite good, looks well and presents an exceptionally good three a day act. In fact, we have had many doing two shows not as good. I consider her getting just about the salary she is entitled to and to play her in the three a day section is thoroughly all right. I wouldn't want to encourage doing any more for her than what is being done now, although she is quite good. 14 min. in one, 3 shows.
Emmett DeVoy & Co. In the same sketch "The Saintly Mr. Billings" which he gave last year but which falls short this time because of poor support which last time was very good. He himself is not a very good actor and should have good people with him for that reason. The vehicle is an excellent one and is bound to please to a certain extent even in the hands of inferior people. 25 min. in three, 2 shows.

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54 Report on show, Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I., Week of January 18th, 1905. (Chas. Lovenberg, Manager.) I am sorry to say the show this week won't do and it is only by following it with a very strong one that we will be able to redeem ourselves with the people. The two feature acts of the show fell down hard while the third didn't make a real hit. High Jinks was condemned generally and that naturally put a crimp in the bill. Wilson and Davis. Mighty good talking act for the three a day section provided it is used early. 15 min. in one, three shows. Margaret Scott. Colored vocalist. This girl has had some training no doubt but her voice is metallic and she sings without any expression. At best only fair. 8 min. in one, 3 shows. Simmons & White. In "Get In The Band Wagon". Well known act which requires no comment other than to say it was well received. 20 min. full stage or one, 3 shows. Martini & Maxmillian. This act was good last year but fails this time because the audience once having seen the tricks exposed know how they are done and the comedy element is lost. Had they given us a number of new tricks (were they ever so simple) the act would have been all right. As it is it is valueless for the above reasons. I wouldn't want them again except with a decided understanding that they had a number of new tricks. 18 min. open in three can close in one, 3 shows. Luigi Dell 'Oro. Performer upon the accordian and foot organ and a decided artist. His act was listened to with most respectful attention and after sixteen minutes of playing the audience wanted more. I fail to see at what the Philadelphia audience laughed. Am afraid they are not very polite over there. 16 min. in one, 2 shows. HIGH JINKS. Rough knock about comedy which failed to make the impression looked for. They got a few mild laughs in spots but the comments I heard around me were entirely against it. I wouldn't consider it wise to send it further on the circuit considering the amount of money necessary to present it. 24 min. full stage, 2 shows. Dora Pelletier. Vocalist and mimic. This woman is quite good, looks well and presents an exceptionally good three a day act. In fact, we have had many doing two shows not as good. I consider her getting just about the salary she is entitled to and to play her in the three a day section is thoroughly all right. I wouldn't want to encourage doing any more for her than what is being done now, although she is quite good. 14 min. in one, 3 shows. Emmett DeVoy & Co. In the same sketch "The Saintly Mr. Billings" which he gave last year but which falls short this time because of poor support which last time was very good. He himself is not a very good actor and should have good people with him for that reason. The vehicle is an excellent one and is bound to please to a certain extent even in the hands of inferior people. 25 min. in three, 2 shows.