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Managers' report book December 5, 1921-April 9, 1923

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PROVIDENCE, R. I.   E. F. ALBEE   MARCH 13, 1922
The bill this week is not particularly good, was not cared for greatly by the audiences yesterday or by myself. There were no big hits although some of the acts must be classed as good.
FRANK J. SIDNEY & CO. - Jumping act. Nothing out of the ordinary. No better than many other similar acts we have played. 8 minutes full stage.
GILLEN & MULCAHY - One man at the piano and the other a baritone vocalist who gets songs over in good style. Good number two act. 19 minutes in one.
PEARSON, NEWPORT & PEARSON - Eccentric dancing with a little acrobatic and piano playing thrown in. This act got considerable applause and is thoroughly allright for this spot. 12 minutes in one.
RAE ELEANOR BALL & BROTHER - There is no question as to Miss Ball's ability as a violinist or her brother's as a 'cellist but we have had the act so often that while they got considerable applause it was easily seen that the audiences have grown somewhat tired of seeing them season after season. While I appreciate the act personally, to its fullest extent, I am sure we would be better off by giving them a good long rest. 16 minutes in one.
HARRY BERESFORD & COMPANY - In a sketch entitled " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas", a rather slow vehicle not particualrly well played although Mr. Beresford impresses his ability by his performance. But the young woman who plays the part of the child is entirely too old and the act therefore lacks conviction. Did not go very well with the audiences. 18 minutes full stage.
ANGER & PACKER - These people do not do nearly as well as on their former appearance here. They appear to strive too hard for their point and are overacting. 13 minutes in one.
RIGGS & WITCHIE - Unquestionably a very beautiful act. Very fine performance but there is something about this act and all similar acts that fail to reach our audiences. If they did not get so much salary it could be placed as a secondary attraction rather than a headline when so much is expected of them. Under the circumstances I cannot say that they scored. 22 minutes full stage.
MCLAUGHLIN & EVANS - Corcking good comedy act of the bowery type. 17 minutes in one.
HARRY LAVAIL & SISTER - Splendid act of trapeze and ring with a little casting added. Held the spot very well indeed. 6 minutes full stage.

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PROVIDENCE, R. I. E. F. ALBEE MARCH 13, 1922 The bill this week is not particularly good, was not cared for greatly by the audiences yesterday or by myself. There were no big hits although some of the acts must be classed as good. FRANK J. SIDNEY & CO. - Jumping act. Nothing out of the ordinary. No better than many other similar acts we have played. 8 minutes full stage. GILLEN & MULCAHY - One man at the piano and the other a baritone vocalist who gets songs over in good style. Good number two act. 19 minutes in one. PEARSON, NEWPORT & PEARSON - Eccentric dancing with a little acrobatic and piano playing thrown in. This act got considerable applause and is thoroughly allright for this spot. 12 minutes in one. RAE ELEANOR BALL & BROTHER - There is no question as to Miss Ball's ability as a violinist or her brother's as a 'cellist but we have had the act so often that while they got considerable applause it was easily seen that the audiences have grown somewhat tired of seeing them season after season. While I appreciate the act personally, to its fullest extent, I am sure we would be better off by giving them a good long rest. 16 minutes in one. HARRY BERESFORD & COMPANY - In a sketch entitled " 'Twas The Night Before Christmas", a rather slow vehicle not particualrly well played although Mr. Beresford impresses his ability by his performance. But the young woman who plays the part of the child is entirely too old and the act therefore lacks conviction. Did not go very well with the audiences. 18 minutes full stage. ANGER & PACKER - These people do not do nearly as well as on their former appearance here. They appear to strive too hard for their point and are overacting. 13 minutes in one. RIGGS & WITCHIE - Unquestionably a very beautiful act. Very fine performance but there is something about this act and all similar acts that fail to reach our audiences. If they did not get so much salary it could be placed as a secondary attraction rather than a headline when so much is expected of them. Under the circumstances I cannot say that they scored. 22 minutes full stage. MCLAUGHLIN & EVANS - Corcking good comedy act of the bowery type. 17 minutes in one. HARRY LAVAIL & SISTER - Splendid act of trapeze and ring with a little casting added. Held the spot very well indeed. 6 minutes full stage.