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Keith-Albee managers' report book, April 30, 1906 - February 4, 1907, part 1
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(3) Kinetograph. On at 4.37, 18 min. No 1, "The Tramp Dog", a very good picture indeed. One of the few that blend comedy and pathos satisfactorily. No. 2, "A Trip to Niagara Falls". This is the French film, a very good picture, but I do not think compares with "A Honeymoon Trip". CUTS:- Arthur Whitelaw. I was forced to perform an operation in major surgery, as before stated, on his material. In the shape he is doing it now, no one need be afraid that he will offend in the least, and I think he will make good in any house. Clifford & Burke. Mention of Caruso and Caruso verse. Comment. I should have a better show for the money this week, but it is possible that I am a trifle too critical, as the show seems give excellent satisfaction, the extra good features making the people forget the mediocre. (2) Edward Connelly & Co. On at 3.07, 20 min, full stage. Presending the George Ade playlet "Marse Covington", a very good sketch, remarkably well played. It does not possess the comedy element that one would naturally expect from an Ade sketch. Connelly gives a fine performance as the next broken-down Southern gentleman, while Gerald Criffin is simply great as the servant. I think that this will develop into a very acceptable sketch, although I must confess that the price is a little strong. I would suggest in advertising it, that the Ade name be used for all there is in it. Katie Barry. On at 3.27, 10 min, in 1. Miss Barry was a distinct disappointment on Monday, both afternoon and evening, in what she said was her new act. She opened with two new songs that are absolutely without merit; her third song just about gets by. She has slumped tremendously. We had an argument with her manager Monday morning about dressing-rooms. He declared that he would close. It would have been a lot of money saved for us if he had, for in her present form, and with her present material, Miss Barry is not worth over $100 of anybody's money. On Tuesday she used a couple of her old songs and went considerably better, but not $400 worth by several hundred. The Baggessens. On at 3.37, 15 min, full stage. It was very fortunate I had this act here to pull the show up after the wet blanket dropped on it by Barry. They made one of the biggest laughing hits possible for an act to make. People laughed till they were absolutely breathless. I never saw Baggessen any funnier than his is working at present. It is a pity that they haven't a strong finish. but I suppose it would be almost too much to be asked for, after the way they have gone for 15 minutes. Clifford & Burke. On at 3.52, 20 min, in 1. I think that this is about the best black-face act we have in vaudeville today. Nearly as strong as burnt-cork as Avery & Hart are au naturel. Got by in this very hard place with great credit to themselves. Houdini. On at 4.12, 25 min, full stage. Houdini got two tremendous receptions on Monday, the heartiest he says he has ever received in any city. He is doing his handcuffs, rope-tying and trunk trick to start with. I would recommend in cities where he is to play returns that he start with a new feature as early as possible during his engagement, as I think the people are agbout all familiar with his regular work. We have special stunts on for his engagement, and look for him to make his customary sensation.
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(3) Kinetograph. On at 4.37, 18 min. No 1, "The Tramp Dog", a very good picture indeed. One of the few that blend comedy and pathos satisfactorily. No. 2, "A Trip to Niagara Falls". This is the French film, a very good picture, but I do not think compares with "A Honeymoon Trip". CUTS:- Arthur Whitelaw. I was forced to perform an operation in major surgery, as before stated, on his material. In the shape he is doing it now, no one need be afraid that he will offend in the least, and I think he will make good in any house. Clifford & Burke. Mention of Caruso and Caruso verse. Comment. I should have a better show for the money this week, but it is possible that I am a trifle too critical, as the show seems give excellent satisfaction, the extra good features making the people forget the mediocre. (2) Edward Connelly & Co. On at 3.07, 20 min, full stage. Presending the George Ade playlet "Marse Covington", a very good sketch, remarkably well played. It does not possess the comedy element that one would naturally expect from an Ade sketch. Connelly gives a fine performance as the next broken-down Southern gentleman, while Gerald Criffin is simply great as the servant. I think that this will develop into a very acceptable sketch, although I must confess that the price is a little strong. I would suggest in advertising it, that the Ade name be used for all there is in it. Katie Barry. On at 3.27, 10 min, in 1. Miss Barry was a distinct disappointment on Monday, both afternoon and evening, in what she said was her new act. She opened with two new songs that are absolutely without merit; her third song just about gets by. She has slumped tremendously. We had an argument with her manager Monday morning about dressing-rooms. He declared that he would close. It would have been a lot of money saved for us if he had, for in her present form, and with her present material, Miss Barry is not worth over $100 of anybody's money. On Tuesday she used a couple of her old songs and went considerably better, but not $400 worth by several hundred. The Baggessens. On at 3.37, 15 min, full stage. It was very fortunate I had this act here to pull the show up after the wet blanket dropped on it by Barry. They made one of the biggest laughing hits possible for an act to make. People laughed till they were absolutely breathless. I never saw Baggessen any funnier than his is working at present. It is a pity that they haven't a strong finish. but I suppose it would be almost too much to be asked for, after the way they have gone for 15 minutes. Clifford & Burke. On at 3.52, 20 min, in 1. I think that this is about the best black-face act we have in vaudeville today. Nearly as strong as burnt-cork as Avery & Hart are au naturel. Got by in this very hard place with great credit to themselves. Houdini. On at 4.12, 25 min, full stage. Houdini got two tremendous receptions on Monday, the heartiest he says he has ever received in any city. He is doing his handcuffs, rope-tying and trunk trick to start with. I would recommend in cities where he is to play returns that he start with a new feature as early as possible during his engagement, as I think the people are agbout all familiar with his regular work. We have special stunts on for his engagement, and look for him to make his customary sensation.
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