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

Page 76a

Mr. and Mrs. Sydney DREW. In "The Yellow Dragon". Very artistic, and excellently played. 23 min. full stage, 2 shows.

Ernest Hogan. Mr. Hogan didn't reach expectations. Possibly due to his hard position on the bill and the show being late but we have had acts make bit hits under the same circumstances and not receive any more salary than Mr. Hogan does. At $150 I would consider him a very good act but he is not worth what I am paying him by any means. Never again. 15 min. in 1, 2 shows.

Lloyd's Leaping DOGS. While there is a good deal of merit to the long jumping of the dogs in this act, the fact remains that after seeing them jump over objects for four or five minutes it begins to grow monotonous and the last half of the act becomes very wearisome. I can't say that I consider it a strong act for that reason and don't consider it worth the salary we pay, in view of what we get in other animal acts for the same money. 9 min. full stage, 2 shows.

Biograph. O. K.

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Mr. and Mrs. Sydney DREW. In "The Yellow Dragon". Very artistic, and excellently played. 23 min. full stage, 2 shows. Ernest Hogan. Mr. Hogan didn't reach expectations. Possibly due to his hard position on the bill and the show being late but we have had acts make bit hits under the same circumstances and not receive any more salary than Mr. Hogan does. At $150 I would consider him a very good act but he is not worth what I am paying him by any means. Never again. 15 min. in 1, 2 shows. Lloyd's Leaping DOGS. While there is a good deal of merit to the long jumping of the dogs in this act, the fact remains that after seeing them jump over objects for four or five minutes it begins to grow monotonous and the last half of the act becomes very wearisome. I can't say that I consider it a strong act for that reason and don't consider it worth the salary we pay, in view of what we get in other animal acts for the same money. 9 min. full stage, 2 shows. Biograph. O. K.