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Managers' report book, November 13, 1916-January 21, 1918

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SHOW PLAYING AT KEITH'S PROVIDENCE THEATRE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1917.
We have an exceptionally fine bill--nothing but what pleased and the indications are that we will do some business this week.
PIPPIFAX & PANLO  Comedy acrobatic act which made an exceptionally good opening turn and, in a pinch, could close a show. 12 minutes full stage.
VENITA GOULD  Impersonator of stage celebrities, introduced in a rather unusual manner. A very talented young woman with an act that could be used much lower on the bill. 15 minutes in one.
THE VOLUNTEERS  I believe there is only one of the original members in this act and the offering as a whole is not up to what it has been in the past. While they got over first-rate, the fact remains that they are getting $100 more than they are worth. 13 minutes in one.
JOS. BERNARD & CO.  The company being Miss Nina Bristow who deserves to be exploited as much as Mr. Bernard. Two exceptionally clever people and a very good sketch. 21 minutes full stage.
BROWNING & DENNY  Miss Browning does character songs of a comedy nature. Mr. Denny assists at the piano and otherwise. Miss Browning is one of the best singing comediennes we have had in years. Her work is all of a broad comedy nature and secured many laughs and they left the stage with the audience clamoring for more. 21 minutes in one.
PAUL DICKEY & CO.  In "The Lincoln Highwayman". An excellent sketch very well played by Mr. Dickey, Miss Plummer and one of the members of his company, the other two being the chauffeur and stage carpenter. The sketch went over in strong shape and possibly there is no fault to find, but the fact remains that we are not getting what I saw in New York. In New York Mr. Dickey had a special set also a little taxicab limousine on the stage, neither of which he brought here. He simply asked to have one of our house sets with the back turned to the audience which, to my mind, would be rediculous. Fortunately, I had a scenic artist here and we rushed something through that made it look like a special set. I believe this question should be taken up with Mr. Dickey before he gets much further. 32 minutes full stage.
SWOR & AVEY  These people have the best lot of niggerisms I have heard in many a day. At the night performance they were pretty near the big hit of the show. 19 minutes in one.
THE FIVE METZETTIS  Acrobats--a wonderful performance.
MOTION PICTURES  O. K.
There were no cuts or alterations of any kind in the performance.

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SHOW PLAYING AT KEITH'S PROVIDENCE THEATRE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1917. We have an exceptionally fine bill--nothing but what pleased and the indications are that we will do some business this week. PIPPIFAX & PANLO Comedy acrobatic act which made an exceptionally good opening turn and, in a pinch, could close a show. 12 minutes full stage. VENITA GOULD Impersonator of stage celebrities, introduced in a rather unusual manner. A very talented young woman with an act that could be used much lower on the bill. 15 minutes in one. THE VOLUNTEERS I believe there is only one of the original members in this act and the offering as a whole is not up to what it has been in the past. While they got over first-rate, the fact remains that they are getting $100 more than they are worth. 13 minutes in one. JOS. BERNARD & CO. The company being Miss Nina Bristow who deserves to be exploited as much as Mr. Bernard. Two exceptionally clever people and a very good sketch. 21 minutes full stage. BROWNING & DENNY Miss Browning does character songs of a comedy nature. Mr. Denny assists at the piano and otherwise. Miss Browning is one of the best singing comediennes we have had in years. Her work is all of a broad comedy nature and secured many laughs and they left the stage with the audience clamoring for more. 21 minutes in one. PAUL DICKEY & CO. In "The Lincoln Highwayman". An excellent sketch very well played by Mr. Dickey, Miss Plummer and one of the members of his company, the other two being the chauffeur and stage carpenter. The sketch went over in strong shape and possibly there is no fault to find, but the fact remains that we are not getting what I saw in New York. In New York Mr. Dickey had a special set also a little taxicab limousine on the stage, neither of which he brought here. He simply asked to have one of our house sets with the back turned to the audience which, to my mind, would be rediculous. Fortunately, I had a scenic artist here and we rushed something through that made it look like a special set. I believe this question should be taken up with Mr. Dickey before he gets much further. 32 minutes full stage. SWOR & AVEY These people have the best lot of niggerisms I have heard in many a day. At the night performance they were pretty near the big hit of the show. 19 minutes in one. THE FIVE METZETTIS Acrobats--a wonderful performance. MOTION PICTURES O. K. There were no cuts or alterations of any kind in the performance.