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

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(Carl D. Lothrop)
Boston Show, Week of February 17, 1908.
(Monday Feb. 17--Afternoon Show.)
Overture. 1.30, 11 min.
Latoy Brothers. On at 1.41, 9 min, full stage; 3 shows. Very good acrobatic comedy act, much above the average as a 3-a-day. Good enough to open almost any show.
Elsie Boehm. On at 1.50, 9 min, in 1. Makes a most attractive appearance, and possesses a really phenomenal voice. Regret that it is impossible to give her a better position, as she would surely make good.
Frank Coombs and Muriel Stone. On at 1.59, 20 min, full stage; special set. Playing a little sketch called "The Last of the Troupe". The sketch is simply a skeleton and amounts to very little. Coombs has a corking good baritone voice, while Miss Stone is bright, lively and pretty. Capable of holding a good place in the smaller houses; all right for number two almost anywhere.
Murphy and Frances. On at 2.19, 17 min, in 1. This act, as usual, scored very strongly, although they have brought very little new material. Murphy is certainly one of the funniest coons in show business, a particularly good eccentric dancer, while Frances wears good costumes and makes an acceptable foil.
Horace Goldin. On at 2.36, 18 min, full stage, special set. Second week of "The Master Mysteryist". Duplicated his last week's hit today. A sure-enough feature for any theatre. His illusions will cause a lot of talk. His wife, Jeanned Fransioli, who works with him, makes a most attractive stage appearance, being pretty and graceful and wearing some magnificent costumes. 
Charles and Fanny Van. On at 2.54, 17 min, in 1. A really novel act in 1 which made a decided hit today and I believe will go much better through the week. It is full of laughs and will create talk.
Exposition Four. On at 3.11, 14 min, full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all. Made their customary hit. A real vaudeville act that always scores heavily with us. Their selections are up to the minute.
"Princess Trixie". On at 3.29, 23 min, full stage; special set. This act proved the truth of the statement I made about a year ago: "A feature act for any bill". The most intelligent horse that has ever been exhibited, put through her paces by a thorough showman. I find that Trixie pleases our most blase patrons, as well as being a tremendous favorite with the women and children. Trixie sails for Europe next week, but I understand from Mr. Barnes that the act will be available for this country next season.


stereotyped style. Good value for the money, sixty dollars.
Cuts:-
Latoy Brothers. Couchee movements by the comedian.
Coombs and Stone. Lifting coat-tails; business with corsets.
Comment. A rattling good show, one of the best, if not THE best, of the season.

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231 (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of February 17, 1908. (Monday Feb. 17--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 11 min. Latoy Brothers. On at 1.41, 9 min, full stage; 3 shows. Very good acrobatic comedy act, much above the average as a 3-a-day. Good enough to open almost any show. Elsie Boehm. On at 1.50, 9 min, in 1. Makes a most attractive appearance, and possesses a really phenomenal voice. Regret that it is impossible to give her a better position, as she would surely make good. Frank Coombs and Muriel Stone. On at 1.59, 20 min, full stage; special set. Playing a little sketch called "The Last of the Troupe". The sketch is simply a skeleton and amounts to very little. Coombs has a corking good baritone voice, while Miss Stone is bright, lively and pretty. Capable of holding a good place in the smaller houses; all right for number two almost anywhere. Murphy and Frances. On at 2.19, 17 min, in 1. This act, as usual, scored very strongly, although they have brought very little new material. Murphy is certainly one of the funniest coons in show business, a particularly good eccentric dancer, while Frances wears good costumes and makes an acceptable foil. Horace Goldin. On at 2.36, 18 min, full stage, special set. Second week of "The Master Mysteryist". Duplicated his last week's hit today. A sure-enough feature for any theatre. His illusions will cause a lot of talk. His wife, Jeanned Fransioli, who works with him, makes a most attractive stage appearance, being pretty and graceful and wearing some magnificent costumes. Charles and Fanny Van. On at 2.54, 17 min, in 1. A really novel act in 1 which made a decided hit today and I believe will go much better through the week. It is full of laughs and will create talk. Exposition Four. On at 3.11, 14 min, full stage, 4 min close in 1; 18 min in all. Made their customary hit. A real vaudeville act that always scores heavily with us. Their selections are up to the minute. "Princess Trixie". On at 3.29, 23 min, full stage; special set. This act proved the truth of the statement I made about a year ago: "A feature act for any bill". The most intelligent horse that has ever been exhibited, put through her paces by a thorough showman. I find that Trixie pleases our most blase patrons, as well as being a tremendous favorite with the women and children. Trixie sails for Europe next week, but I understand from Mr. Barnes that the act will be available for this country next season. stereotyped style. Good value for the money, sixty dollars. Cuts:- Latoy Brothers. Couchee movements by the comedian. Coombs and Stone. Lifting coat-tails; business with corsets. Comment. A rattling good show, one of the best, if not THE best, of the season.