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Keith-Albee managers' report book, November 28, 1904 - August 28, 1905
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204 (F. J. O'Connor) Boston Show, Week of July 3, 1905 Fadettes, 2 shows, 55 min. full stage--Usual weekly changes of selections. No dimunition in interest; every number encored, in fact, they were looking for more on the conclusion. Dave Nowlin, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Mimetic comedian and vocalist. He imitates a few domestic animals and then sings a couple of songs, both bass and soprano. He filled in this spot most acceptably. Norton and Nicholson, 2 shows, 19 min. full stage--Man and woman, in the comedy skit, "The Lady's Tailor". The sketch is without plot, but serves the purpose to introduce several clever imitations including one of Dan Daly, which scored the biggest hit. Won considerable applause at the finish. Hickman Brothers, 2 shows, 17 min. open full stage, close in 1--Three men, acrobatic comedians, vocalists and dancers. Well-known on the circuit. Secured quite a number of laughs and they will do very well for the early 2-show section. Nina Morris and Company, 2 shows, 18 min. full stage--Quite a nice appearing woman, assisted by Arthur Hoops and Sumner Gard, in the somewhat melodramatic sketch, "A Friend's Advice". It tells the tale of a jealous husband and wife. While Miss Morris's work is quite clever her support is nothing to speak of. There is good comedy in the piece with considerable laughs, but it fell flat at the finish, securing scanty applause. Cheridah Simpson, 2 shows, 12 min. opens in 1, goes to 3 and closes in 1--Received a big advance reception when the card announcing her was put on. She is quite a pretty woman, handsomely gowned; sings a couple of songs and then gives a few imitations on the piano. All her work was generously applauded. Applause hit of the show up to this point. John Donahue and Mattie Nichols, 2 shows, 12 min. open full stage, close in 1--Man and woman in acrobatic and eccentric dancing with a little vocalism. They are clever dancers and good workers. It is time they inject something new in to their act. Just about held their spot in the bill. Will Rogers, 3 shows, 13 min. full stage--Typical Western Plainsman, assisted by a man and a broncho in wonderful exhibition with the lasso. Mr. Rogers performs feats with the lasso such as I have never seen before and his western talk is really excellent comedy. Of course the introduction of the broncho into the act adds greatly to its value. There is no doubt but what he will create considerable talk about own, in fact, one newspaper man has already offered to write him up. (page underneath)... ing man, assisted by ....Does some clever riding on bicycle and unicycle on the wire and also juggles small articles. Excellent "sight" act for the 3-show section. Received a big amount of applause for this spot in the bill and is entitled to a much better position than we can give him. Barry and Wolford, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Conversational comedians, vocalists and dancers. Their "talk" and vocalism is very bright and they got laughs all through. Good act from the 3-a-day standpoint. Wilbur Amos, 3 shows, 15 min. full stage--Juggler of small articles. Quite a clever chap in his way and would do very well for the early 3-show section. Tom Moore, 2 shows, 11 min. in 1--Greatest of all "coon" shouters and strenuousity is certainly the feature of his act. Although there were only a few in the house when he was on, he made good with them and can be cons dered a good act from the 3-show viewpoint. Comment: The show is a good one from top to bottom. If there is any weak place, it is Nina Morris who did not come up to expectations, although it did not hurt the show. I was laboring under the impression that Norton and Nicholson did only 12 minutes, but they did [19?]. The audience was unusually large and enthusiastic for a pleasant Monday afternoon, owing to the fact that many of the business houses are shut down, and a good report of the show will no doubt be passed along and felt in the business for the balance of the week
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204 (F. J. O'Connor) Boston Show, Week of July 3, 1905 Fadettes, 2 shows, 55 min. full stage--Usual weekly changes of selections. No dimunition in interest; every number encored, in fact, they were looking for more on the conclusion. Dave Nowlin, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Mimetic comedian and vocalist. He imitates a few domestic animals and then sings a couple of songs, both bass and soprano. He filled in this spot most acceptably. Norton and Nicholson, 2 shows, 19 min. full stage--Man and woman, in the comedy skit, "The Lady's Tailor". The sketch is without plot, but serves the purpose to introduce several clever imitations including one of Dan Daly, which scored the biggest hit. Won considerable applause at the finish. Hickman Brothers, 2 shows, 17 min. open full stage, close in 1--Three men, acrobatic comedians, vocalists and dancers. Well-known on the circuit. Secured quite a number of laughs and they will do very well for the early 2-show section. Nina Morris and Company, 2 shows, 18 min. full stage--Quite a nice appearing woman, assisted by Arthur Hoops and Sumner Gard, in the somewhat melodramatic sketch, "A Friend's Advice". It tells the tale of a jealous husband and wife. While Miss Morris's work is quite clever her support is nothing to speak of. There is good comedy in the piece with considerable laughs, but it fell flat at the finish, securing scanty applause. Cheridah Simpson, 2 shows, 12 min. opens in 1, goes to 3 and closes in 1--Received a big advance reception when the card announcing her was put on. She is quite a pretty woman, handsomely gowned; sings a couple of songs and then gives a few imitations on the piano. All her work was generously applauded. Applause hit of the show up to this point. John Donahue and Mattie Nichols, 2 shows, 12 min. open full stage, close in 1--Man and woman in acrobatic and eccentric dancing with a little vocalism. They are clever dancers and good workers. It is time they inject something new in to their act. Just about held their spot in the bill. Will Rogers, 3 shows, 13 min. full stage--Typical Western Plainsman, assisted by a man and a broncho in wonderful exhibition with the lasso. Mr. Rogers performs feats with the lasso such as I have never seen before and his western talk is really excellent comedy. Of course the introduction of the broncho into the act adds greatly to its value. There is no doubt but what he will create considerable talk about own, in fact, one newspaper man has already offered to write him up. (page underneath)... ing man, assisted by ....Does some clever riding on bicycle and unicycle on the wire and also juggles small articles. Excellent "sight" act for the 3-show section. Received a big amount of applause for this spot in the bill and is entitled to a much better position than we can give him. Barry and Wolford, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Conversational comedians, vocalists and dancers. Their "talk" and vocalism is very bright and they got laughs all through. Good act from the 3-a-day standpoint. Wilbur Amos, 3 shows, 15 min. full stage--Juggler of small articles. Quite a clever chap in his way and would do very well for the early 3-show section. Tom Moore, 2 shows, 11 min. in 1--Greatest of all "coon" shouters and strenuousity is certainly the feature of his act. Although there were only a few in the house when he was on, he made good with them and can be cons dered a good act from the 3-show viewpoint. Comment: The show is a good one from top to bottom. If there is any weak place, it is Nina Morris who did not come up to expectations, although it did not hurt the show. I was laboring under the impression that Norton and Nicholson did only 12 minutes, but they did [19?]. The audience was unusually large and enthusiastic for a pleasant Monday afternoon, owing to the fact that many of the business houses are shut down, and a good report of the show will no doubt be passed along and felt in the business for the balance of the week
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