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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907

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Wilmer Walter & Co. On at 8.26, 18 min, full stage. Three players who have become favorites through their connections with different stock companies in Boston. Playing a dramatic sketch called "Duplicity", written by E. L. Waitt, dramatic critic of the "Boston American". The sketch is rather heavy, being on the line of some of Hilliard's vehicles, but tells its story in good style and has several very good situations. It might be accepted in other houses if presented by some well known actor, but has got to be particularly well played to make good, as seems to me to be the case with all melodramatic sketches.
Willie Eckstein. On at 8.44, 13 min, in 1. He is playing four selections, two classical and two popular, and made quite a hit with the hot-weather audiences today.
Buckner. On at 8.57, 14 min, full stage, 3 min close in 1; 17 min in all. He is doing a very good series of sensational stunts on a wheel and has a good comedy assistant. Of course, in paying his salary the immense amount of baggage he carries must be considered. He can do a ride over the footlights and up an aisle if wanted. but we do not care for that sort of thing here. I should imagine that in places where it is allowed it would help his act considerably. Quite a bit of comedy in the close in 1. He makes a very swell appearance and his paraphernalia dresses the stage in good shape.
Kinetograph picture. "Catch the Kid". On at 9.14, 5 min. Good comedy film, run here to prevent a dead wait.
Marie Wainwright & Co. On at 9.19, 24 min, full stage. Presenting the comedietta "Our Baby". This is a very bright sketch and is well handled by Miss Wainwright. Is full of good lines and situations and gets many laughs. Will appeal to almost any audience. I think that if Miss Wainwright gets some future booking with this act,  work will develop it immensely. It was booked on Friday and today was the first time the man who is supporting Miss Wainwright, Meet King I think, had ever played the part. Under the circumstances, I think it can be put down as quite an achievement, for the act certainly made good in this pot on the bill.
Stella Mayhew. On at 9.43, 20 min, in 1. This lady seems to have a mortgage on Boston and could be singing yet, so far as the wishes of her auditors were concerned. With her husband's ability to produce new and catchy songs as an added asset, I consider Miss Mayhew one of the most valuable single turns we have. I can stand her a couple of trips of two weeks each next season, and will be only too glad to get her. There is no question in mind but what Mayhew and Tanguay have both made bigger individual hits in this house than did Victoria.

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(2) Wilmer Walter & Co. On at 8.26, 18 min, full stage. Three players who have become favorites through their connections with different stock companies in Boston. Playing a dramatic sketch called "Duplicity", written by E. L. Waitt, dramatic critic of the "Boston American". The sketch is rather heavy, being on the line of some of Hilliard's vehicles, but tells its story in good style and has several very good situations. It might be accepted in other houses if presented by some well known actor, but has got to be particularly well played to make good, as seems to me to be the case with all melodramatic sketches. Willie Eckstein. On at 8.44, 13 min, in 1. He is playing four selections, two classical and two popular, and made quite a hit with the hot-weather audiences today. Buckner. On at 8.57, 14 min, full stage, 3 min close in 1; 17 min in all. He is doing a very good series of sensational stunts on a wheel and has a good comedy assistant. Of course, in paying his salary the immense amount of baggage he carries must be considered. He can do a ride over the footlights and up an aisle if wanted. but we do not care for that sort of thing here. I should imagine that in places where it is allowed it would help his act considerably. Quite a bit of comedy in the close in 1. He makes a very swell appearance and his paraphernalia dresses the stage in good shape. Kinetograph picture. "Catch the Kid". On at 9.14, 5 min. Good comedy film, run here to prevent a dead wait. Marie Wainwright & Co. On at 9.19, 24 min, full stage. Presenting the comedietta "Our Baby". This is a very bright sketch and is well handled by Miss Wainwright. Is full of good lines and situations and gets many laughs. Will appeal to almost any audience. I think that if Miss Wainwright gets some future booking with this act, work will develop it immensely. It was booked on Friday and today was the first time the man who is supporting Miss Wainwright, Meet King I think, had ever played the part. Under the circumstances, I think it can be put down as quite an achievement, for the act certainly made good in this pot on the bill. Stella Mayhew. On at 9.43, 20 min, in 1. This lady seems to have a mortgage on Boston and could be singing yet, so far as the wishes of her auditors were concerned. With her husband's ability to produce new and catchy songs as an added asset, I consider Miss Mayhew one of the most valuable single turns we have. I can stand her a couple of trips of two weeks each next season, and will be only too glad to get her. There is no question in mind but what Mayhew and Tanguay have both made bigger individual hits in this house than did Victoria.