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Keith-Albee managers' report book, April 30, 1906 - February 4, 1907, part 1
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126. (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Oct. 1, 1906. Hughes & Brown. On at 1 o'clock, 12 min, in 1. Two men, singers and conversationalists, one, neat make-up, the other comedy. These men are very fair singers and make a good stage appearance. while their comedy is not very strong, still they could hold a better place on the bill to advantage. Daly & Devere. On at 1.12, 18 min, full stage. Too well-known on the circuit to require comment. They are all right to place once a season, in an early place. Lily Saville. On at 1.30, 12 min, in 1. I regret very much that it was impossible to give her a better place on the vill. She would make good in this house at 8.30 or 9. She sings the Vesta Victoria songs very well indeed, and has a pleasing personality. Redford & Winchester. On at 1.42, 15 min, full stage. A corking good comedy juggling act. Another turn that I would have liked to put in a better place. It is strong enough for almost any time and I think would make a very good closing feature for the smaller houses. Rooney Sisters. On at 1.57, 11 min, in 1. These girls have improved a lot in singing, wear some very pretty costumes and can dance with any of them. A very attractive little act. "Princess Trixie". On 15 2.08, 20 min, full stage. The best single trained-horse act I have ever seen. She has "Jim Key" beaten blocks. A more beautiful specimen of horseflesh is rarely seen. Her owner and trainer, Mr. Barnes, works her to the queen's taste. This act would create talk in any city and I would like to see her go over the circuit. I am afraid, however, that we will lose it, as Barnes has twelve weeks booked at the Palace, London, and is supposed to sail the week of the 29th. May Belfort. On at 2.28, 15 min, in 1. This woman renders her stories in song most artistically, but needs some new material. I understand that she is not going as strongly as she did on her previous engagement. Valerie Bergere & Co. On at 2.43, 29 min, full stage. Miss Bergere is playing "His Japanese Wife", one of the daintiest and most pleasing playlets vaudeville has ever known. She has brought it up to date by injecting some current slang. Miss Bergere herself could not be equalled in her part, but her leading man could be greatly improved upon. Our people like the sketch well enough to give it three or four curtain-calls, genuine ones, at every show. The Gems. On at 3.12, 12 min, in 2. They are going even better this week than last week, and have made a very distinct hit in this city. I would like to play them four weeks another season, with a change of specialty each week. Their manager tells me that they have the material to do this. The Phays. On at 3.24, 7 min, in 1. This is the preliminary McGrath & Paige. On 5.02, 10 min, in 1. A very good banjo act for the 3-a-day section. They play well and make a very neat appearance. The girl is bright and pretty. Cuts were as follows: Miss Saville was instructed not to hold her skirts so high in her first song. Dave Lewis, cut squib concerning "Splattered in lady's face" and squib "She told me to go to ---, but I didn't go there". Comment. This show has too many long acts and not enough comedy. However, it seems to make good with the audience.
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126. (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Oct. 1, 1906. Hughes & Brown. On at 1 o'clock, 12 min, in 1. Two men, singers and conversationalists, one, neat make-up, the other comedy. These men are very fair singers and make a good stage appearance. while their comedy is not very strong, still they could hold a better place on the bill to advantage. Daly & Devere. On at 1.12, 18 min, full stage. Too well-known on the circuit to require comment. They are all right to place once a season, in an early place. Lily Saville. On at 1.30, 12 min, in 1. I regret very much that it was impossible to give her a better place on the vill. She would make good in this house at 8.30 or 9. She sings the Vesta Victoria songs very well indeed, and has a pleasing personality. Redford & Winchester. On at 1.42, 15 min, full stage. A corking good comedy juggling act. Another turn that I would have liked to put in a better place. It is strong enough for almost any time and I think would make a very good closing feature for the smaller houses. Rooney Sisters. On at 1.57, 11 min, in 1. These girls have improved a lot in singing, wear some very pretty costumes and can dance with any of them. A very attractive little act. "Princess Trixie". On 15 2.08, 20 min, full stage. The best single trained-horse act I have ever seen. She has "Jim Key" beaten blocks. A more beautiful specimen of horseflesh is rarely seen. Her owner and trainer, Mr. Barnes, works her to the queen's taste. This act would create talk in any city and I would like to see her go over the circuit. I am afraid, however, that we will lose it, as Barnes has twelve weeks booked at the Palace, London, and is supposed to sail the week of the 29th. May Belfort. On at 2.28, 15 min, in 1. This woman renders her stories in song most artistically, but needs some new material. I understand that she is not going as strongly as she did on her previous engagement. Valerie Bergere & Co. On at 2.43, 29 min, full stage. Miss Bergere is playing "His Japanese Wife", one of the daintiest and most pleasing playlets vaudeville has ever known. She has brought it up to date by injecting some current slang. Miss Bergere herself could not be equalled in her part, but her leading man could be greatly improved upon. Our people like the sketch well enough to give it three or four curtain-calls, genuine ones, at every show. The Gems. On at 3.12, 12 min, in 2. They are going even better this week than last week, and have made a very distinct hit in this city. I would like to play them four weeks another season, with a change of specialty each week. Their manager tells me that they have the material to do this. The Phays. On at 3.24, 7 min, in 1. This is the preliminary McGrath & Paige. On 5.02, 10 min, in 1. A very good banjo act for the 3-a-day section. They play well and make a very neat appearance. The girl is bright and pretty. Cuts were as follows: Miss Saville was instructed not to hold her skirts so high in her first song. Dave Lewis, cut squib concerning "Splattered in lady's face" and squib "She told me to go to ---, but I didn't go there". Comment. This show has too many long acts and not enough comedy. However, it seems to make good with the audience.
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