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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 14, 1904 - November 21, 1904

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it is "the classic of vaudeville" in its class. Of course, Mr. Hawtrey's comedy was delightful, and I cannot agree with other critics who have animadverted on his support. The lady who plays the part of the widow is quite English and speaks with the sort of dialect that the majority of citizens of this country are not accustomed to and consequently condemn without knowing. The act will be a bigger hit here possibly than elsewhere. After another week in vaudeville, Mr. Hawtrey again goes out in "A Message from Mars."
Victor Moore and Emma Littlefield, 2 shows, 25 min. open during the breaking away of the preceeding set and close in 1. Their specialties are too well known to need description. Went quite strong but should have another vehicle before they return again, as this is the third time they have done it in Boston.
Sisters Gausch, 2 shows, 7 min. full stage -- Acrobats and equilibrists, and the best females in that line of work who have ever appeared in this house. Applauded all through the act.
Mme. Slapoffski, 2 shows, 12 min. in 1 -- Unquestionably the best high class singer ever heard in the varieties. Made a tremendous hit and will fulfil my prediction that she will draw more business next week than this.
Will C. Mathews and Nellie Harris, 2 shows, 25 min. full stage -- In a new sketch called "The Pirate King", which is a sort of sequel to that which they have been doing for a number of years. It is laughable and draggy by turns, and should not be given a late place on the program. The finish is very funny and original.
Biograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1 -- Showing the following list of pictures: 1, "Fighting the Flames, the great scenic fire production at Coney Island; 2, Photographing a Female Crook, an incident of Metropolitan Police work; 3, A Festival; 4, The Swimming Class; 5, The Bewitched Traveler." All of them good, the first and last in particular.
Jolly Velia, 2 shows, 12 min. full stage -- This is a European act which has already appeared in other houses on the circuit. In Boston, at least, it is the sort of stuff that could go in any place, on the program, and in the worst possible spot in the bill today held the large audience almost intact, interesting and amusing them by turns. It is much better than 3-show value as it has been classed in other places.
Comment - Show has not a weak spot from start to finish; in fact, it is the strongest the house has had for several years. Hawtrey, Mme. Slapoffski and Chassino are the particular stars, but the surrounding material leaves not a dull moment in four straight hours of show.

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it is "the classic of vaudeville" in its class. Of course, Mr. Hawtrey's comedy was delightful, and I cannot agree with other critics who have animadverted on his support. The lady who plays the part of the widow is quite English and speaks with the sort of dialect that the majority of citizens of this country are not accustomed to and consequently condemn without knowing. The act will be a bigger hit here possibly than elsewhere. After another week in vaudeville, Mr. Hawtrey again goes out in "A Message from Mars." Victor Moore and Emma Littlefield, 2 shows, 25 min. open during the breaking away of the preceeding set and close in 1. Their specialties are too well known to need description. Went quite strong but should have another vehicle before they return again, as this is the third time they have done it in Boston. Sisters Gausch, 2 shows, 7 min. full stage -- Acrobats and equilibrists, and the best females in that line of work who have ever appeared in this house. Applauded all through the act. Mme. Slapoffski, 2 shows, 12 min. in 1 -- Unquestionably the best high class singer ever heard in the varieties. Made a tremendous hit and will fulfil my prediction that she will draw more business next week than this. Will C. Mathews and Nellie Harris, 2 shows, 25 min. full stage -- In a new sketch called "The Pirate King", which is a sort of sequel to that which they have been doing for a number of years. It is laughable and draggy by turns, and should not be given a late place on the program. The finish is very funny and original. Biograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1 -- Showing the following list of pictures: 1, "Fighting the Flames, the great scenic fire production at Coney Island; 2, Photographing a Female Crook, an incident of Metropolitan Police work; 3, A Festival; 4, The Swimming Class; 5, The Bewitched Traveler." All of them good, the first and last in particular. Jolly Velia, 2 shows, 12 min. full stage -- This is a European act which has already appeared in other houses on the circuit. In Boston, at least, it is the sort of stuff that could go in any place, on the program, and in the worst possible spot in the bill today held the large audience almost intact, interesting and amusing them by turns. It is much better than 3-show value as it has been classed in other places. Comment - Show has not a weak spot from start to finish; in fact, it is the strongest the house has had for several years. Hawtrey, Mme. Slapoffski and Chassino are the particular stars, but the surrounding material leaves not a dull moment in four straight hours of show.