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Managers' report book, November 13, 1916-January 21, 1918
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REPORT BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12, 13 and 14. DE MARLO & LADY--- In their Marvelous Act--"The Frog's Paradise"--with Lady De Marlo, the Perfect Woman; special scenery; Novelty Contortion Act; 8 min full stage; went fair. JOHN GEIGER-- With His "Talking Violin"--In his playing he makes his violin answer questions, says little Witticisms, and in various other ways, indulges in speech; this act went better at matinee than at evening show--no hand at finish, 9 min in one. JOSIE FLYNN'S MINSTREL MISSES-- Seven girls; two black-face; regular minstrel show and setting; have a handsome pink plush drop; this act went over very big, especially at the finish--patriotic number to close--eight curtains; 25 min. full stage. [Signature: A S Watson] Report On Show Playing The Scenic Theatre Pawtucket R.I. Nov. 8, 1917. Alfred Farrell Co. Man and woman in two special drop Pictures made from rags. 12 Min. Went Fair. Brennan & Vaughan Man and woman in one piano playing and singing. 12 Min. Went Fair. Scott Gibbson Works in one 14 Min. Comedy stories and songs. Scotch. Went Good. The Masquaradres 10 People men and women in full stage. Singing comedy talk Immatations of big stage performers. 25 Min. Fair offering looks and acts like a new act just breaking in. Went Fair. Show not up to standard and overpaid.
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REPORT BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12, 13 and 14. DE MARLO & LADY--- In their Marvelous Act--"The Frog's Paradise"--with Lady De Marlo, the Perfect Woman; special scenery; Novelty Contortion Act; 8 min full stage; went fair. JOHN GEIGER-- With His "Talking Violin"--In his playing he makes his violin answer questions, says little Witticisms, and in various other ways, indulges in speech; this act went better at matinee than at evening show--no hand at finish, 9 min in one. JOSIE FLYNN'S MINSTREL MISSES-- Seven girls; two black-face; regular minstrel show and setting; have a handsome pink plush drop; this act went over very big, especially at the finish--patriotic number to close--eight curtains; 25 min. full stage. [Signature: A S Watson] Report On Show Playing The Scenic Theatre Pawtucket R.I. Nov. 8, 1917. Alfred Farrell Co. Man and woman in two special drop Pictures made from rags. 12 Min. Went Fair. Brennan & Vaughan Man and woman in one piano playing and singing. 12 Min. Went Fair. Scott Gibbson Works in one 14 Min. Comedy stories and songs. Scotch. Went Good. The Masquaradres 10 People men and women in full stage. Singing comedy talk Immatations of big stage performers. 25 Min. Fair offering looks and acts like a new act just breaking in. Went Fair. Show not up to standard and overpaid.
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