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Keith-Albee managers' report book,, September 23, 1907 - March 12, 1908

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Millie London. On at 3.27, 16 min, in 1. As far as Keith's Theatre, Boston, is concerned, anybody who wants the Victorias and the Lloyds can have them, but the Lindons, if there is more than one, for us. An artist to her fingers' tips, with songs that are classics of their kind. She would be good for three or four weeks in this house, with a constantly increasing army of admirers.
Al Leech and the Three Rosebuds. On at 3.43, 20 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 23 min in all. As great a laughing hit as ever. It would be difficult to find a better act to fit this spot in this capital bill.
The Novellos. On at 4.06, 13 min, full stage. An act that has "class" written all over it. Repeated the hit it made last week. This is its second week as the show-closer, and the fact that our regular Monday bunch stayed to see it again speaks volumes for its worth.
The Kinetograph. On at 4.19, 25 min. "Mr. Inquisitive"; one of the best comic films of the season. "Naples and Vesuvius"; very interesting. "Save the Pieces"; a very good comic.
Frances Abbott and Company. On at 4.44, 21 min, full stage. Owing to reports that I have read concerning this act I was extremely fearful of it this afternoon, but was agreeably surprised at the way it went. While the adult members of the company are not particularly good, in fact they are almost distinctly bad, Miss Frances Abbott, who, by the way, although looking about ten years old, carries a birth-certificate showing that she can play anywhere, is a clever and versatile youngster. I really think that this act would make good in the smaller cities and would be a find at the price, one twenty five, which I think could be cut to one hundred.
Hagan and Westcott. On at 5.03, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. These people are neatly costumed and make a very creditable stage appearance, the girl being quite pretty. They sing fairly well, and while their line of talk is not particularly new, still I consider them O.K. as a 3-a-day and think they would slide by in the small cities in the number two spot.
Cuts:-
Al Leech. "Bitter end" story. Requested to request his young ladies not to show so many yards of pantalettes.
Comment. This comes pretty near being an ideal show. A change or two would make it as strong an aggregation as we have ever played. Williams, Lindon, Leech, the Willy Pantzer Troupe and The Novellos are certainly the real goods, while Callahan and St. George, and the Murray Sisters are close up.

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(2) Millie London. On at 3.27, 16 min, in 1. As far as Keith's Theatre, Boston, is concerned, anybody who wants the Victorias and the Lloyds can have them, but the Lindons, if there is more than one, for us. An artist to her fingers' tips, with songs that are classics of their kind. She would be good for three or four weeks in this house, with a constantly increasing army of admirers. Al Leech and the Three Rosebuds. On at 3.43, 20 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 23 min in all. As great a laughing hit as ever. It would be difficult to find a better act to fit this spot in this capital bill. The Novellos. On at 4.06, 13 min, full stage. An act that has "class" written all over it. Repeated the hit it made last week. This is its second week as the show-closer, and the fact that our regular Monday bunch stayed to see it again speaks volumes for its worth. The Kinetograph. On at 4.19, 25 min. "Mr. Inquisitive"; one of the best comic films of the season. "Naples and Vesuvius"; very interesting. "Save the Pieces"; a very good comic. Frances Abbott and Company. On at 4.44, 21 min, full stage. Owing to reports that I have read concerning this act I was extremely fearful of it this afternoon, but was agreeably surprised at the way it went. While the adult members of the company are not particularly good, in fact they are almost distinctly bad, Miss Frances Abbott, who, by the way, although looking about ten years old, carries a birth-certificate showing that she can play anywhere, is a clever and versatile youngster. I really think that this act would make good in the smaller cities and would be a find at the price, one twenty five, which I think could be cut to one hundred. Hagan and Westcott. On at 5.03, 13 min, in 1; 3 shows. These people are neatly costumed and make a very creditable stage appearance, the girl being quite pretty. They sing fairly well, and while their line of talk is not particularly new, still I consider them O.K. as a 3-a-day and think they would slide by in the small cities in the number two spot. Cuts:- Al Leech. "Bitter end" story. Requested to request his young ladies not to show so many yards of pantalettes. Comment. This comes pretty near being an ideal show. A change or two would make it as strong an aggregation as we have ever played. Williams, Lindon, Leech, the Willy Pantzer Troupe and The Novellos are certainly the real goods, while Callahan and St. George, and the Murray Sisters are close up.