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Keith-Albee manager reports, September 2, 1902 - September 3, 1903
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Carroll Johnson, 2 shows, 20 mins. in one--The pronounced hit of the show up to this point, as he was applauded liberally and created quite a lot of laughter. He is always good in this house in an early hour of the bill, say about 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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Carroll Johnson, 2 shows, 20 mins. in one--The pronounced hit of the show up to this point, as he was applauded liberally and created quite a lot of laughter. He is always good in this house in an early hour of the bill, say about 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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