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Keith-Albee manager reports, September 2, 1902 - September 3, 1903
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52 (M. J. Keating) Boston Show, Week of Nov. 10, 1902. Stereopticon, 3 shows, 15 min. in one--Excellent list of pictures this week. Conley and Klein, 3 shows, 12 min. in one--These two young men are very good dancers, but their comedy and singing do not amount to much. They are fair three-turners, but hardly worth the salary as compared with some other acts we play of a similar character. Zarnes Duo, 3 shows, 11 min., full stage--This is a man and woman working on trapeze and flying rings. IT is a nice picture act, and always lightens up the three show section of the bill. Elizabeth Knight, 3 shows, 12 min. in one--This girl sings "The Palms" with choir uniform, and afterwards changes to long dress singing :Annie Laurie", and later a potpourri of the "old songs." She is not a good singer, lacks method & attractiveness, and does not fit in at the salary at all. Jiggling Doyle, 3 shows, 12 min., full stage-- This comparatively young chap is quite clever in a variety of ways, for his juggling includes work with a baton, hoops, cigar boxes and Japanese umbrellas, etc. He is a handsome young fellow, is costumed neatly as a page, and made a very good impression. He is a rattling good act for the money judging form a three-a-day standpoint. Harry Leslie, 3 shows, 14 min. in one-- Nice appearing young man who makes the most of a lot of material stolen from Ezra Kendall and Fred Niblo. I did not discover anything original in anything that he did including three songs the he rendered. He is all right as a three-turner. Maxwell Trio, 2 shows, 22 min. open full stage, close in one--Practically the same act they have always done, and it does all right for an early time in the two-show section. Maxwell's singing does not improve with age like old wine, and I suppose the quartet supporting him are the best he can get for the money. Flood Brothers, 2 shows, 14 min. open full stage, close in one-- went stronger than any act up to this time. Their comedy improves, and they are quite clever acrobats and tumblers. Burke's Dogs, 3 shows, 12 min. full stage--This is a fair act from a three-a-day point of view. Both the trainer and his animals are very "Parky". It is redeemed by the bit of bellringing at the finish. 3 or 8.30 o'clock. Lillie Weston, 2 shows, 18 min. open in two, close in one-- The very best woman instrumentalist in the business beyond question. She made a big hit this afternoon. Melville and Stetson, 2 shows, 16 min. in one--Went remarkably strong. Had quite a lot of new material, and, as usual, were stunningly costumed. Papinta, 2 shows, 14 min. full stage--Strongest act in the show, and the number of people who got up and left after the act was finished proves conclusively that she is a big drawing attraction. Johnson and Wells, 3 sows, 15 mins. in one--In the stiffest part of the bill, this team made decidedly good. In my opinion they are both cleverer than Johnson and Dean, especially the woman who is a much better singer. Salaries considered, there is absolutely no comparison between the two teams. The balance being in favor of this couple. They are well dressed, and if up to me to make a choice, I would take this team. Biograph, 4 shows, 15 min. in one--Interesting lot of pictures. Keith's Orchestra, 7 min. played selections from "Prince of Pilsen" and got a demonstrative round of applause Comment:- The show, of course, was weakened through the withdrawal of Williams and Tucker, who would not work in the place in the bill to which I had assigned them. Their place will be taken by Murphy and Nichols tomorrow in "The Bifurcated Girl. W The show will then run as it is commented upon here with the exception of the finish which will be Murphy and Nichols, Johnson and Wells, Papinta, Biograph. I cannot compare it with last week's show, as I was not here, but it is a satisfactory one, and seemed to please even an extra cold Monday afternoon audience, with the new team added it will be thoroughly all right I think.
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52 (M. J. Keating) Boston Show, Week of Nov. 10, 1902. Stereopticon, 3 shows, 15 min. in one--Excellent list of pictures this week. Conley and Klein, 3 shows, 12 min. in one--These two young men are very good dancers, but their comedy and singing do not amount to much. They are fair three-turners, but hardly worth the salary as compared with some other acts we play of a similar character. Zarnes Duo, 3 shows, 11 min., full stage--This is a man and woman working on trapeze and flying rings. IT is a nice picture act, and always lightens up the three show section of the bill. Elizabeth Knight, 3 shows, 12 min. in one--This girl sings "The Palms" with choir uniform, and afterwards changes to long dress singing :Annie Laurie", and later a potpourri of the "old songs." She is not a good singer, lacks method & attractiveness, and does not fit in at the salary at all. Jiggling Doyle, 3 shows, 12 min., full stage-- This comparatively young chap is quite clever in a variety of ways, for his juggling includes work with a baton, hoops, cigar boxes and Japanese umbrellas, etc. He is a handsome young fellow, is costumed neatly as a page, and made a very good impression. He is a rattling good act for the money judging form a three-a-day standpoint. Harry Leslie, 3 shows, 14 min. in one-- Nice appearing young man who makes the most of a lot of material stolen from Ezra Kendall and Fred Niblo. I did not discover anything original in anything that he did including three songs the he rendered. He is all right as a three-turner. Maxwell Trio, 2 shows, 22 min. open full stage, close in one--Practically the same act they have always done, and it does all right for an early time in the two-show section. Maxwell's singing does not improve with age like old wine, and I suppose the quartet supporting him are the best he can get for the money. Flood Brothers, 2 shows, 14 min. open full stage, close in one-- went stronger than any act up to this time. Their comedy improves, and they are quite clever acrobats and tumblers. Burke's Dogs, 3 shows, 12 min. full stage--This is a fair act from a three-a-day point of view. Both the trainer and his animals are very "Parky". It is redeemed by the bit of bellringing at the finish. 3 or 8.30 o'clock. Lillie Weston, 2 shows, 18 min. open in two, close in one-- The very best woman instrumentalist in the business beyond question. She made a big hit this afternoon. Melville and Stetson, 2 shows, 16 min. in one--Went remarkably strong. Had quite a lot of new material, and, as usual, were stunningly costumed. Papinta, 2 shows, 14 min. full stage--Strongest act in the show, and the number of people who got up and left after the act was finished proves conclusively that she is a big drawing attraction. Johnson and Wells, 3 sows, 15 mins. in one--In the stiffest part of the bill, this team made decidedly good. In my opinion they are both cleverer than Johnson and Dean, especially the woman who is a much better singer. Salaries considered, there is absolutely no comparison between the two teams. The balance being in favor of this couple. They are well dressed, and if up to me to make a choice, I would take this team. Biograph, 4 shows, 15 min. in one--Interesting lot of pictures. Keith's Orchestra, 7 min. played selections from "Prince of Pilsen" and got a demonstrative round of applause Comment:- The show, of course, was weakened through the withdrawal of Williams and Tucker, who would not work in the place in the bill to which I had assigned them. Their place will be taken by Murphy and Nichols tomorrow in "The Bifurcated Girl. W The show will then run as it is commented upon here with the exception of the finish which will be Murphy and Nichols, Johnson and Wells, Papinta, Biograph. I cannot compare it with last week's show, as I was not here, but it is a satisfactory one, and seemed to please even an extra cold Monday afternoon audience, with the new team added it will be thoroughly all right I think.
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