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

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Marie Lloyd: On at 3.32, 18 min in 1, 5 min in 2; 23 min in all. A string of interrogation points would best express my opinion of Miss Lloyd. She is undeniably a great artist and had she made her appearance before Victoria and her sister, she would undoubtedly have made a much stronger impression than she did in New York. Of course, to the pure all things are pure, so I found that some of our audience today could find nothing in her songs at which they took offence. Some others, with more worldly experience, thought that she was absolutely the limit, that every verse she sung was full of suggestiveness. She did not sing the "Eh, what, what" song, and I made one cut in "Customs of the Country". I am anxiously awaiting the verdicts of the different critics in tomorrow's papers. I feel quite confident that we will find the same differences of opinion as I found existing among our patrons today. With Lloyd it is practically a case of all or nothing, for if you start to cut it is almost impossible to stop. Boston would rather have one Millie Lindon than all of the Lloyds and Victorias that can be found.
Work and Ower. On at 3.55, 6 min, in 1. The fastest thing in comedy-acrobatics that I know of. The only fault to be found with this act is its brevity, but this may not be a fault when the fact is taken into consideration that they do as much work in their 6 min. as other acts of the kind do in 18.
Ed. F. Reynard. On at 4.01, 19 min, full stage. Without question America's greatest ventriloquial entertainer. He never fails to have something new in the way of dialogue and figures. Always welcome here.
James J. Morton. On at 4.20, 14 min, in 1. It is due Morton to say that he went extremely well this afternoon and I think that he will hold this spot creditably throughout the week.
"Our Boys In Blue". On at 4.34, 15 min, full stage. The best military act I have ever seen. Made a pronounced hit this afternoon. As we have a long show this week I have instructed them to cut out the preliminary stage pictures and singing and start with all lights up and the men in action.
Kinetograph. On at 4.49, 20 min. "Tunny Fisheries in Sicily"; rather an entertaining picture. "The Elixir of Strength"; very good comedy film.



Bruno and Russell. Cut "She slept alone in the garret" squib.
Brooks and Jeanette. Reference to "company's coming" and subsequent scratching.
Marie Lloyd: Requested to cut "They keep them in flats" verse in "Customs of the Country" song.
Comment. I consider this a very good show indeed, but feel that the business will depend largely on whether or not Lloyd catches on with the Bostonians.

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(2) Marie Lloyd: On at 3.32, 18 min in 1, 5 min in 2; 23 min in all. A string of interrogation points would best express my opinion of Miss Lloyd. She is undeniably a great artist and had she made her appearance before Victoria and her sister, she would undoubtedly have made a much stronger impression than she did in New York. Of course, to the pure all things are pure, so I found that some of our audience today could find nothing in her songs at which they took offence. Some others, with more worldly experience, thought that she was absolutely the limit, that every verse she sung was full of suggestiveness. She did not sing the "Eh, what, what" song, and I made one cut in "Customs of the Country". I am anxiously awaiting the verdicts of the different critics in tomorrow's papers. I feel quite confident that we will find the same differences of opinion as I found existing among our patrons today. With Lloyd it is practically a case of all or nothing, for if you start to cut it is almost impossible to stop. Boston would rather have one Millie Lindon than all of the Lloyds and Victorias that can be found. Work and Ower. On at 3.55, 6 min, in 1. The fastest thing in comedy-acrobatics that I know of. The only fault to be found with this act is its brevity, but this may not be a fault when the fact is taken into consideration that they do as much work in their 6 min. as other acts of the kind do in 18. Ed. F. Reynard. On at 4.01, 19 min, full stage. Without question America's greatest ventriloquial entertainer. He never fails to have something new in the way of dialogue and figures. Always welcome here. James J. Morton. On at 4.20, 14 min, in 1. It is due Morton to say that he went extremely well this afternoon and I think that he will hold this spot creditably throughout the week. "Our Boys In Blue". On at 4.34, 15 min, full stage. The best military act I have ever seen. Made a pronounced hit this afternoon. As we have a long show this week I have instructed them to cut out the preliminary stage pictures and singing and start with all lights up and the men in action. Kinetograph. On at 4.49, 20 min. "Tunny Fisheries in Sicily"; rather an entertaining picture. "The Elixir of Strength"; very good comedy film. Bruno and Russell. Cut "She slept alone in the garret" squib. Brooks and Jeanette. Reference to "company's coming" and subsequent scratching. Marie Lloyd: Requested to cut "They keep them in flats" verse in "Customs of the Country" song. Comment. I consider this a very good show indeed, but feel that the business will depend largely on whether or not Lloyd catches on with the Bostonians.