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Managers' report book, September 13, 1920-December 8, 1921

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Boston   Keith's   August 22, 1921
Topics of the Day: Fair
Aesops Fables: Good
The Wonder Girl: 10 min full stage spec.
Along the lines of Dainty Marie. Pretty Stage setting and made a nice opener.
Jean Le Crosse: 10 min in 1
This girl has a very good voice but the spot is a little early for her style. Went fairly well.
Eddie Carr & Co. 22 min in full stage.
Did not get over at the matinee but went much better at the night show. Carr does well but could improve his cast.
Dance Fantasies: 13 min in 1 and full stage.
Very pretty dancing act and went over nicely closing to a good hand.
Kranz & White: 22 min in 1
These boys could not follow the Jessel act but went over big in this spot.
George Jessel & Co. 51 min in 1 spec.
An excellent revue different from the rest and a decided hit.
Foley & Leture: 14 min in 1 spec.
Held this spot nicely and closed to a good hand.
Melnotte Duo. 9 min in 1 and full stage spec.
Went fairly well closing the show.
CUTS: Eddie Carr & Co. Please eliminate line in reference to "Dirty little spot in the distance." also "Fair and warmer gag.
George Jessel & Co. Please eliminate "Dirty Little Greek" line also "Good night I hope so" gag.
Kranz & White: Please eliminate "Good man to do that song" also lines "What did she do? You'd be surprised".
Foley & Leture: Please eliminate business of kicking girl during dance also gag about "Shaking Kimono".

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Boston Keith's August 22, 1921 Topics of the Day: Fair Aesops Fables: Good The Wonder Girl: 10 min full stage spec. Along the lines of Dainty Marie. Pretty Stage setting and made a nice opener. Jean Le Crosse: 10 min in 1 This girl has a very good voice but the spot is a little early for her style. Went fairly well. Eddie Carr & Co. 22 min in full stage. Did not get over at the matinee but went much better at the night show. Carr does well but could improve his cast. Dance Fantasies: 13 min in 1 and full stage. Very pretty dancing act and went over nicely closing to a good hand. Kranz & White: 22 min in 1 These boys could not follow the Jessel act but went over big in this spot. George Jessel & Co. 51 min in 1 spec. An excellent revue different from the rest and a decided hit. Foley & Leture: 14 min in 1 spec. Held this spot nicely and closed to a good hand. Melnotte Duo. 9 min in 1 and full stage spec. Went fairly well closing the show. CUTS: Eddie Carr & Co. Please eliminate line in reference to "Dirty little spot in the distance." also "Fair and warmer gag. George Jessel & Co. Please eliminate "Dirty Little Greek" line also "Good night I hope so" gag. Kranz & White: Please eliminate "Good man to do that song" also lines "What did she do? You'd be surprised". Foley & Leture: Please eliminate business of kicking girl during dance also gag about "Shaking Kimono".