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Keith-Albee managers' report book, April 30, 1906 - February 4, 1907, part 1
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92. (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Aug. 27, 1906. Fadettes: "Farewell Week". A request program that is one of the best they have ever given in the house. The one change that might be suggested in the replacing of the selection the "Baby's Opera" with some other number. I think this would make it an ideal program. Hedrix and Prescott: Street in 1. On at 2.44, 10 min. One of the best 3-a-day acts. While their singing is very ordinary, their dancing costuming and general all-round good looks make them worthy the place they hold in the bill. Hedrix is one of the best of the wooden-shoe dancers. Austin Walsh: On at 2.54, 23 min., 12 min. Full Stage, 11 min. in 1. His opening travesty on the Sight-seeing Autos is a very clever idea, but he does not seem to get all the results possible. However, he went very well in this portion of his act. For his closing in 1, he starts off with monologue and then does a saxaphone solo and some trick work with a couple of tin whistles. Shall have him cut out all of his act that he does in 1, closing with his finish on the "Sights seeing Sights". Claire Beasy's Cats: On at 3.17, 12 min. Full STage. This act arrived from Europe Saturday morning, so the cats were naturally not at their best. However, I think that the act will be successful in all the houses. It is finely set. Miss Beasy is a very handsome woman, dressed in a very chic costume. She wears tights which are very becoming, for she has a figure that appears to very fine advantage. Carson and Willard: On at 3.29, 13 min. Street in 1. They did not do as well as on their previous visit, so I am told, but the weather and the Monday house may have had a lot to do with it. Doherty Sisters: On at 3.52, 16 min. In 1. They went very well, and seemed to please the male portion of the audience very much. There will always be a difference of opinion regarding this act, for, while some would consider it a trifle rough, others are bound to think that it is full of snap and go. Junie McCree and Co: On at 4.07, 25 min., opens full stage, close in 1, with his own drop, about 5 min., then back to original set full stage. Full stage set affords an excellent chance for an elaborate parlor set, Mr. McCree is a favorite in Boston, and I think that in this act he is bound to draw some money this week. His company is capable in every respect, and the sketch, with its up to date slang, is sure to create a lot of talk. Cooper & Robinson: Refused to accept this position on the bill, and closed at rehearsal in the morning. The Empire Comedy Four are to take their place in the bill this week. spot of the 3-a-day section. Cuts were as follows: Austin Walsh: referring to hotel, "Husbands and wives can stay here if married". Reference to "Hind-quarters"; reference to "Pairs in orchard"; reference to "hair on feet". "Irish club-house"; reference to Hammerstein's latest theatre, and picture that goes with it. Carson and Willard: "Pairs beneath trees"; "Appendix in wife's name"; "Ladies' skirts 2/3 off"; "Bathing-suits cut to almost nothing". Doherty Sisters: the question "Did you kill it?" after stamp of the foot. Abdallah Brothers: mimicry of praying.
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92. (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of Aug. 27, 1906. Fadettes: "Farewell Week". A request program that is one of the best they have ever given in the house. The one change that might be suggested in the replacing of the selection the "Baby's Opera" with some other number. I think this would make it an ideal program. Hedrix and Prescott: Street in 1. On at 2.44, 10 min. One of the best 3-a-day acts. While their singing is very ordinary, their dancing costuming and general all-round good looks make them worthy the place they hold in the bill. Hedrix is one of the best of the wooden-shoe dancers. Austin Walsh: On at 2.54, 23 min., 12 min. Full Stage, 11 min. in 1. His opening travesty on the Sight-seeing Autos is a very clever idea, but he does not seem to get all the results possible. However, he went very well in this portion of his act. For his closing in 1, he starts off with monologue and then does a saxaphone solo and some trick work with a couple of tin whistles. Shall have him cut out all of his act that he does in 1, closing with his finish on the "Sights seeing Sights". Claire Beasy's Cats: On at 3.17, 12 min. Full STage. This act arrived from Europe Saturday morning, so the cats were naturally not at their best. However, I think that the act will be successful in all the houses. It is finely set. Miss Beasy is a very handsome woman, dressed in a very chic costume. She wears tights which are very becoming, for she has a figure that appears to very fine advantage. Carson and Willard: On at 3.29, 13 min. Street in 1. They did not do as well as on their previous visit, so I am told, but the weather and the Monday house may have had a lot to do with it. Doherty Sisters: On at 3.52, 16 min. In 1. They went very well, and seemed to please the male portion of the audience very much. There will always be a difference of opinion regarding this act, for, while some would consider it a trifle rough, others are bound to think that it is full of snap and go. Junie McCree and Co: On at 4.07, 25 min., opens full stage, close in 1, with his own drop, about 5 min., then back to original set full stage. Full stage set affords an excellent chance for an elaborate parlor set, Mr. McCree is a favorite in Boston, and I think that in this act he is bound to draw some money this week. His company is capable in every respect, and the sketch, with its up to date slang, is sure to create a lot of talk. Cooper & Robinson: Refused to accept this position on the bill, and closed at rehearsal in the morning. The Empire Comedy Four are to take their place in the bill this week. spot of the 3-a-day section. Cuts were as follows: Austin Walsh: referring to hotel, "Husbands and wives can stay here if married". Reference to "Hind-quarters"; reference to "Pairs in orchard"; reference to "hair on feet". "Irish club-house"; reference to Hammerstein's latest theatre, and picture that goes with it. Carson and Willard: "Pairs beneath trees"; "Appendix in wife's name"; "Ladies' skirts 2/3 off"; "Bathing-suits cut to almost nothing". Doherty Sisters: the question "Did you kill it?" after stamp of the foot. Abdallah Brothers: mimicry of praying.
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