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Keith-Albee managers' report book, November 28, 1904 - August 28, 1905

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Kinetograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1--Showing the following list of pictures:
1. Governor's Day at Westfield Camp. Quite an interesting picture locally.
2. Ruben and Mandy at Coney Island. Excellent picture photographically and from a comedy view point.
3. June's Birthday Party. Excellent picture from the women and children.
The new machine gave a much clearer set of pictures and I think in time they will be all right.

The Maxsmiths, 3 shows, 13 min. full stage--Two men, juggling on vertical ladders. Commented upon in the other houses and it is a good act from the 3-a-day standpoint for the early 3-show section

Hawthorn and Burt, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Hebrew talking comedians and dancers. Had some original talking material which got some laughs and their dancing won considerable applause. Will move them to the place occupied by Martin and Ridgway. Good act from the 3-per-day view point.

Delaphone, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Mimetic comedian. All his imitations received considerable applause for this spot in the bill. It makes quite a useful act for the early 3-a-day division.

Comment:-
The show is about on a par with that of last week neither of which is up to the standard of this house. The trouble seems to be with the "legitimate" actors appearing in vehicles that might go in some country town. The actors themselves are all right, and it seems as if they should be given a talking to before being booked. If they would all stand up as George Wilson did and say "that they wouldn't appear in that sort of a vehicle", I think it would help the shows in vaudeville houses materially.

The weather was warm and muggy and no doubt helps to make the show seem rather tame. We will rearrange it for tomorrow, which may make considerable difference, although it is hard to see how an excellent show can come from it. Glad Raymond and Caverly were sent in place of Dixon and [Arger?].

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210 Kinetograph, 3 shows, 20 min. in 1--Showing the following list of pictures: 1. Governor's Day at Westfield Camp. Quite an interesting picture locally. 2. Ruben and Mandy at Coney Island. Excellent picture photographically and from a comedy view point. 3. June's Birthday Party. Excellent picture from the women and children. The new machine gave a much clearer set of pictures and I think in time they will be all right. The Maxsmiths, 3 shows, 13 min. full stage--Two men, juggling on vertical ladders. Commented upon in the other houses and it is a good act from the 3-a-day standpoint for the early 3-show section Hawthorn and Burt, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Hebrew talking comedians and dancers. Had some original talking material which got some laughs and their dancing won considerable applause. Will move them to the place occupied by Martin and Ridgway. Good act from the 3-per-day view point. Delaphone, 3 shows, 15 min. in 1--Mimetic comedian. All his imitations received considerable applause for this spot in the bill. It makes quite a useful act for the early 3-a-day division. Comment:- The show is about on a par with that of last week neither of which is up to the standard of this house. The trouble seems to be with the "legitimate" actors appearing in vehicles that might go in some country town. The actors themselves are all right, and it seems as if they should be given a talking to before being booked. If they would all stand up as George Wilson did and say "that they wouldn't appear in that sort of a vehicle", I think it would help the shows in vaudeville houses materially. The weather was warm and muggy and no doubt helps to make the show seem rather tame. We will rearrange it for tomorrow, which may make considerable difference, although it is hard to see how an excellent show can come from it. Glad Raymond and Caverly were sent in place of Dixon and [Arger?].