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Managers' report book, October 25, 1909 - May 3, 1910

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Boston show week December 13, 09.
R. G. Larsen
(Monday afternoon show)
Overture. On at 1:44, 4 minutes.
Tom and Edith Almond. On at 1:48, 15 minutes full stage. This novelty and dancing act opened the bill in very good shape this afternoon and held the interest, Almond's dancing being considerable of a novelty.
Tom Barry and Company. In "Nick Carter." On at 2:03, 31 minutes, open in 1, full stage and close in 1. This act, from which the reports have been so good in other places, was considerable of a drag here this afternoon. while it got a number of laughs in the burlesque parts, the opening was tame and also the close. It is evident that our audiences are not very familiar with "Nick Carter." Barry after the performance said he would rather close than sacrifice the act at number two.
Lulu Beeson Trio. On at 2:34, 14 minutes full stage with closing in 1. This is a fairly good novelty number, the light effects being rather attractive and the dancing very good, but somehow to-day it lacked the snap necessary for a big success.
Eleanor Gordon and Company. On at 2:48, 18 minutes full stage. This is Miss Gordon's second week and she has  changed her sketch to "Cupid at Home." The splendid acting of Miss Gordon and Mr Sullivan brought out everything there was in the sketch and it was a rather pleasing feature with good comedy, although it was not as big a hit as that made by her last week in "Tips on Taps."
Lew Hawkins. On at 3:06, 17 minutes in 1. Hawkins was on hand with a lot of his old stuff but he got it over in good shape and had them laughing nearly all the time. Closed a little bit quiet.
Lovenberg's Operatic Festival. On at 3:23, 27 minutes full stage. The leading soprano was out of the cast this afternoon. It was very noticeable as her substitute insisted on attempting to take high notes, the result being a crimp in the whole performance. A new soprano is expected by to-morrow, possibly Miss Quinn, at least some one who will brace up the entire production.


Howard and North. On at 3:50, 19 minutes in 1. Playing "These Were Happy Days." The team got a good hand when they made their appearance and they were a laugh all through as usual.
Peter. On at 4:09, 28 minutes full stage. This is Peter's second visit to Boston and there was naturally not so much curiosity over him as on his previous visit. It was also a good day for shopping, but he pleased the audience all right as usual, and we hope to do business with him just as soon as people know that he is in town. Consul comes next week and the opposition is asking all good people to wait for him. Whether they will or not remains to be seen.
Kinetograph. On at 4:37, 10 minutes. "Patient from Punkville." A fairly good comedy film.
Cuts; Lew Hawkins - "The place where you sit down."

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98 Boston show week December 13, 09. R. G. Larsen (Monday afternoon show) Overture. On at 1:44, 4 minutes. Tom and Edith Almond. On at 1:48, 15 minutes full stage. This novelty and dancing act opened the bill in very good shape this afternoon and held the interest, Almond's dancing being considerable of a novelty. Tom Barry and Company. In "Nick Carter." On at 2:03, 31 minutes, open in 1, full stage and close in 1. This act, from which the reports have been so good in other places, was considerable of a drag here this afternoon. while it got a number of laughs in the burlesque parts, the opening was tame and also the close. It is evident that our audiences are not very familiar with "Nick Carter." Barry after the performance said he would rather close than sacrifice the act at number two. Lulu Beeson Trio. On at 2:34, 14 minutes full stage with closing in 1. This is a fairly good novelty number, the light effects being rather attractive and the dancing very good, but somehow to-day it lacked the snap necessary for a big success. Eleanor Gordon and Company. On at 2:48, 18 minutes full stage. This is Miss Gordon's second week and she has changed her sketch to "Cupid at Home." The splendid acting of Miss Gordon and Mr Sullivan brought out everything there was in the sketch and it was a rather pleasing feature with good comedy, although it was not as big a hit as that made by her last week in "Tips on Taps." Lew Hawkins. On at 3:06, 17 minutes in 1. Hawkins was on hand with a lot of his old stuff but he got it over in good shape and had them laughing nearly all the time. Closed a little bit quiet. Lovenberg's Operatic Festival. On at 3:23, 27 minutes full stage. The leading soprano was out of the cast this afternoon. It was very noticeable as her substitute insisted on attempting to take high notes, the result being a crimp in the whole performance. A new soprano is expected by to-morrow, possibly Miss Quinn, at least some one who will brace up the entire production. Howard and North. On at 3:50, 19 minutes in 1. Playing "These Were Happy Days." The team got a good hand when they made their appearance and they were a laugh all through as usual. Peter. On at 4:09, 28 minutes full stage. This is Peter's second visit to Boston and there was naturally not so much curiosity over him as on his previous visit. It was also a good day for shopping, but he pleased the audience all right as usual, and we hope to do business with him just as soon as people know that he is in town. Consul comes next week and the opposition is asking all good people to wait for him. Whether they will or not remains to be seen. Kinetograph. On at 4:37, 10 minutes. "Patient from Punkville." A fairly good comedy film. Cuts; Lew Hawkins - "The place where you sit down."