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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 4, 1905 - April 23, 1906

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REPORT on show, Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I., Week of APRIL 1, 1908. (Charles Lovenberg, Manager.)

The show plays very well indeed. While not a "great" bill it is a decided improvement over that of last week.

Harry Holman.  Blackface, songs and stories. This man didn't fall down neither did he create any sensation. Consider the act all right for number one or two, in the continuous houses at the salary. 12 min. in one, 3 shows.

The Sawadas.  Man and woman (Japs)  Been described before. Consider it all right for the three a day section. 12 min. full stage, 3 shows.

Three Mitchells.  Colored singers, dancers, etc. The little girl, of the three failed to appear. Mitchell said that her mother took her away from him last night, and they went on this afternoon as a "duo" instead of a "trio". The act is materially weakened by the absence of the little girl. To-night he is going to put on his own little child (5 years old). Will send a report on it later. 13 min. in 1, 3 shows.

McRae & Poole.  Sharp Shooters. Well known act which I consider among the best. Went very well. 11 min. full stage, 3 shows.

Carver & Pollard.  Two women, eccentric comediennes. I can't understand why a great amount of fault was found with this act in our Western houses. The act is not a sensation but the women have lots of personality, sing well - the class of music they attempt- and one of them is really funny. Got some little applause on their songs and the comedy got as much laughter as we should expect from an act of that kind, at that price. It is barely possible that they are being paid $25.00 too much, but an act that can open and close in one, has its value and probably we are expected to pay a a little more for acts of that kind. It should not be placed on the bill later than 8 o'clock in the continuous houses and about number two in the two a day houses. 18 min. 3 shows.

Woodford's Animals.  Well known act. When played in any of the other houses, care should be taken not to advertise one of the Monkeys as "Mrs. Murphy". We did so here and created a little feeling on the part of the "Irish" which to took a little effort to eradicate. 20 min. full stage, 3 shows.

Johnny Johns. Blackface comedian--Who hardly went as well as I thought he might, and did not do nearly as well as he did on previous visit, probably because the audience demand more now days. In the three a day class I would call it a very good act. 13 min. in 1, 2 shows.

J. C. Nugent & Co. In "The Rounder", comedy dramatic sketch. The little play has a number of very bright lines, and the work of the man is quite good. The woman "gets by". Good sketch, for the money; worth playing in any house. 18 min. full stage, 2 shows.

Melani Trio.  Parisian Street Musicians. To my mind, the best act of this kind and it goes the best with this audience. Much better than the "Dumonds." 14 min. in 1, 2 shows.

Byron & Langdon.  In the "Dude Detective". This act went splendidly here this afternoon, Got laugh upon laugh and a great

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REPORT on show, Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I., Week of APRIL 1, 1908. (Charles Lovenberg, Manager.) The show plays very well indeed. While not a "great" bill it is a decided improvement over that of last week. Harry Holman. Blackface, songs and stories. This man didn't fall down neither did he create any sensation. Consider the act all right for number one or two, in the continuous houses at the salary. 12 min. in one, 3 shows. The Sawadas. Man and woman (Japs) Been described before. Consider it all right for the three a day section. 12 min. full stage, 3 shows. Three Mitchells. Colored singers, dancers, etc. The little girl, of the three failed to appear. Mitchell said that her mother took her away from him last night, and they went on this afternoon as a "duo" instead of a "trio". The act is materially weakened by the absence of the little girl. To-night he is going to put on his own little child (5 years old). Will send a report on it later. 13 min. in 1, 3 shows. McRae & Poole. Sharp Shooters. Well known act which I consider among the best. Went very well. 11 min. full stage, 3 shows. Carver & Pollard. Two women, eccentric comediennes. I can't understand why a great amount of fault was found with this act in our Western houses. The act is not a sensation but the women have lots of personality, sing well - the class of music they attempt- and one of them is really funny. Got some little applause on their songs and the comedy got as much laughter as we should expect from an act of that kind, at that price. It is barely possible that they are being paid $25.00 too much, but an act that can open and close in one, has its value and probably we are expected to pay a a little more for acts of that kind. It should not be placed on the bill later than 8 o'clock in the continuous houses and about number two in the two a day houses. 18 min. 3 shows. Woodford's Animals. Well known act. When played in any of the other houses, care should be taken not to advertise one of the Monkeys as "Mrs. Murphy". We did so here and created a little feeling on the part of the "Irish" which to took a little effort to eradicate. 20 min. full stage, 3 shows. Johnny Johns. Blackface comedian--Who hardly went as well as I thought he might, and did not do nearly as well as he did on previous visit, probably because the audience demand more now days. In the three a day class I would call it a very good act. 13 min. in 1, 2 shows. J. C. Nugent & Co. In "The Rounder", comedy dramatic sketch. The little play has a number of very bright lines, and the work of the man is quite good. The woman "gets by". Good sketch, for the money; worth playing in any house. 18 min. full stage, 2 shows. Melani Trio. Parisian Street Musicians. To my mind, the best act of this kind and it goes the best with this audience. Much better than the "Dumonds." 14 min. in 1, 2 shows. Byron & Langdon. In the "Dude Detective". This act went splendidly here this afternoon, Got laugh upon laugh and a great