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Keith-Albee managers' report book, April 30, 1906 - February 4, 1907, part 1
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202. Report on show, Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I., Week of December 17, 1906. (Chas. Lovenberg, Mgr.) The show is one that could hardly be called ideal. The acts are indifferently good and rather old-fashioned. They got many laughs however and considerable applause and played with a good deal of snap, but I don't believe it is the kind of a bill that creates sufficient talk to draw any amount of money in the house. We were particularly handicapped in the afternoon by Mr. Nelson Lewis, of Kingsley & Lewis, falling in a fit during his act, which of course, put a damper on everything that followed him. As they were on in the early 2-a-day section, it practically cramped the rest of the show. In this connection, will say that the Kingsley & Lewis act is out of the bill and it is a possibility , according to the Doctor, that Mr. Lewis may die from an acute attack of Bright's Disease; so whoever has him booked for next week had best take care of themselves in some other way. Jessey Marsden. Local girl in a singing act. All right for the purpose put in. Kammerer & Foley. Again, a local act that were drafted into service last night in order to fill time, because of Kingsley & Lewis dropping out of the bill. These boys did first rate indeed witha little more ease they will be all right, at least for our 3-a-day section. It is a blackface singing and dancing act and worth keeping in mind. 12 min. in 1, 3 shows. Fritz' Dogs. This is an ordinary little dog act that can be called all right for the money and to open the show in a continuous house. 15 min. in 1, 3 shows. Fitzgerald & Gilday. From a 3-a-day standpoint I would say that this act is all right. I would hate very much to play them in the 2-a-day section; they have a lot of talk which as Boston says "has been used considerabbly before." 15 min. in 1, 3 shows. Lutz Bros. I consider this one of the most valuable 3-a-day acts that we play. It could almost be made a feature. While the man is armless, there is something about his personality which does not give offense to the fastidious people that people in his condition usually do. His genial smile and enjoyment of his work add materially to his act, and his handling of the hammer and saw are remarkable and his rifle-shots are truly wonderful. They go very strong here indeed. 13 min. full stage. 3 shows. Henry & Francis. Man and woman, comedy talking act which has been described before. One of the best 3-a-day acts of the kind in the business. They certainly made an unqualified hit last night. 18 min, in 1, 3 shows. The Picquays. The price considered - this is one of the best European acts that we have had. The people make a nice appearance, their work is unique and the man's finishing, dancing on his hand, got a big round of applause. 8 min. full stage, 3 shows. Girl Behind the [Drum?]. (Ethel McDonough) This young lady's popularity was evidenced by the big amount of advance applause which she got. Her act is an novelty, she has a pleasing manner and her work is well done. It is the kind of an act that wouldn't bear much repitition, but to play once or twice, it is thoroughly all right. 11 min. in 2, closing in one, 3 shows.
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202. Report on show, Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I., Week of December 17, 1906. (Chas. Lovenberg, Mgr.) The show is one that could hardly be called ideal. The acts are indifferently good and rather old-fashioned. They got many laughs however and considerable applause and played with a good deal of snap, but I don't believe it is the kind of a bill that creates sufficient talk to draw any amount of money in the house. We were particularly handicapped in the afternoon by Mr. Nelson Lewis, of Kingsley & Lewis, falling in a fit during his act, which of course, put a damper on everything that followed him. As they were on in the early 2-a-day section, it practically cramped the rest of the show. In this connection, will say that the Kingsley & Lewis act is out of the bill and it is a possibility , according to the Doctor, that Mr. Lewis may die from an acute attack of Bright's Disease; so whoever has him booked for next week had best take care of themselves in some other way. Jessey Marsden. Local girl in a singing act. All right for the purpose put in. Kammerer & Foley. Again, a local act that were drafted into service last night in order to fill time, because of Kingsley & Lewis dropping out of the bill. These boys did first rate indeed witha little more ease they will be all right, at least for our 3-a-day section. It is a blackface singing and dancing act and worth keeping in mind. 12 min. in 1, 3 shows. Fritz' Dogs. This is an ordinary little dog act that can be called all right for the money and to open the show in a continuous house. 15 min. in 1, 3 shows. Fitzgerald & Gilday. From a 3-a-day standpoint I would say that this act is all right. I would hate very much to play them in the 2-a-day section; they have a lot of talk which as Boston says "has been used considerabbly before." 15 min. in 1, 3 shows. Lutz Bros. I consider this one of the most valuable 3-a-day acts that we play. It could almost be made a feature. While the man is armless, there is something about his personality which does not give offense to the fastidious people that people in his condition usually do. His genial smile and enjoyment of his work add materially to his act, and his handling of the hammer and saw are remarkable and his rifle-shots are truly wonderful. They go very strong here indeed. 13 min. full stage. 3 shows. Henry & Francis. Man and woman, comedy talking act which has been described before. One of the best 3-a-day acts of the kind in the business. They certainly made an unqualified hit last night. 18 min, in 1, 3 shows. The Picquays. The price considered - this is one of the best European acts that we have had. The people make a nice appearance, their work is unique and the man's finishing, dancing on his hand, got a big round of applause. 8 min. full stage, 3 shows. Girl Behind the [Drum?]. (Ethel McDonough) This young lady's popularity was evidenced by the big amount of advance applause which she got. Her act is an novelty, she has a pleasing manner and her work is well done. It is the kind of an act that wouldn't bear much repitition, but to play once or twice, it is thoroughly all right. 11 min. in 2, closing in one, 3 shows.
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