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Keith-Albee manager reports, September 2, 1902 - September 3, 1903
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and not at 2.45, where it was placed on report of the act. They are poor singers, and their dancing is not sufficiently good to make amends for their shortcomings as vocalists and comedians. Claudius and Corbin, 3 shows, 11 min. in one -- This is the best duo of banjo players that play this house; always go strong. They held up very well today, although they were on earlier than usual. Papinta, 2 shows, 14 min., full stage -- It is hard to get a line on this act, for they never applaud it excessively, although I think it pleases them. However, this can be the last week. John Ford, 2 shows, 10 min. in one -- A great step dancer; scored a solid hit. He will go very strong with the night audiences. Was somewhat handicapped by following Papinta, but his will be obviated on re-arrangement of the show. Eva Williams and Jac Tucker, 2 shows, 23 min., full stage - I a revival of their first character sketch "Skinny's Finish", which was as well received as ever. They have great personal popularity in this town. Burmese Foot Jugglers, 2 shows, 14 min., full stage -- This team went just as I expected it would after seeing it in Philadelphia. They did not wake up to its importance until the act was more than half over, and then they tried to make up in applause for their lack of appreciation at the start. It will be talked about this week, and we will get the benefit next. Biograph -- 4 shows, 15 min. in one -- Fair lot of views, but nothing remarkable. Keith's orchestra, 2 overtures, 8 minutes each, rendering "Poet and Peasant" with good effect, and were applauded. Comment: The show as a whole does not compare favorably with those of the past few weeks, the falling off being in the comedy section. There is too much singing and music to allow of the proper balance. The defection of George Davis, of course, weakened it considerably, and with Mark Sullivan in, it will probably assume a different aspect. There is nothing really bad, with the possible exception of Gorman and Lawson, simply lacks balance.
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and not at 2.45, where it was placed on report of the act. They are poor singers, and their dancing is not sufficiently good to make amends for their shortcomings as vocalists and comedians. Claudius and Corbin, 3 shows, 11 min. in one -- This is the best duo of banjo players that play this house; always go strong. They held up very well today, although they were on earlier than usual. Papinta, 2 shows, 14 min., full stage -- It is hard to get a line on this act, for they never applaud it excessively, although I think it pleases them. However, this can be the last week. John Ford, 2 shows, 10 min. in one -- A great step dancer; scored a solid hit. He will go very strong with the night audiences. Was somewhat handicapped by following Papinta, but his will be obviated on re-arrangement of the show. Eva Williams and Jac Tucker, 2 shows, 23 min., full stage - I a revival of their first character sketch "Skinny's Finish", which was as well received as ever. They have great personal popularity in this town. Burmese Foot Jugglers, 2 shows, 14 min., full stage -- This team went just as I expected it would after seeing it in Philadelphia. They did not wake up to its importance until the act was more than half over, and then they tried to make up in applause for their lack of appreciation at the start. It will be talked about this week, and we will get the benefit next. Biograph -- 4 shows, 15 min. in one -- Fair lot of views, but nothing remarkable. Keith's orchestra, 2 overtures, 8 minutes each, rendering "Poet and Peasant" with good effect, and were applauded. Comment: The show as a whole does not compare favorably with those of the past few weeks, the falling off being in the comedy section. There is too much singing and music to allow of the proper balance. The defection of George Davis, of course, weakened it considerably, and with Mark Sullivan in, it will probably assume a different aspect. There is nothing really bad, with the possible exception of Gorman and Lawson, simply lacks balance.
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