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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of April 6, 1908. (Monday April 6--Afternoon Show) 45. Overture. 1.31, 7 minutes. Farnon, Wills and Ransley. On at 1.38, 14 min, full stage; 3 shows. Can do entire act in 1; in fact, that is where it belongs, but was obliged to give them full stage to fit the show. This act is an imitation of Whiting and the Melnotte Sisters, but the counterfeits are far below the originals in cleverness. Do not think they could do much better than number two in any house, although O.K. as a 3-a-day. Martin Brothers. On at 1.25, 12 min, in 1; 2 shows. Excellent xylophone act, well known on the circuit. Always make good here. Good value. Dixie Serenaders. On at 2.04, open 11 min full stage, close 14 min in 1; 23 min in all. A rattling good coon act. Held the audience all through and closed very strong. A bright, lively turn. As a favor to us they have consented to cut out the first part of their act and do simply their minstrel first-part in 1, for the rest of the week. Melville and Higgins. On at 2.29, 18 min, in 1. This act has improved tremendously since we tried it out in the 3-show section about a year ago. It will make a substantial hit in almost any bill. Miss Melville is a decidedly clever eccentric comedienne, while Higgins is an excellent foil for her. The only fault I can find with the act is that it inclines a little toward coarseness at times. Was compelled to make several cuts which I think will make the act more acceptable to our patrons. Juno Salmo. On at 2.47, 11 min, full stage. A really marvellous contortionist, with spectacular stage settings. This act is one of the greatest I have ever seen of its kind. It is a question in my mind, however, if it appeals to a large majority of our audiences. From some expressions I heard this afternoon, it was distasteful to many, who did not care to see a man bend and twist himself into such extraordinary positions. Ella Snyder and Company. On at 2.38, 28 min; 3 min of which is supposed to be in 1, but is of absolutely no use whatsoever in striking or setting. I was told that the act opened 5 min. in 1, and this information caused a wait in the show this afternoon. When I first saw this production some six months ago in New York, I thought that it had great possibilities and still think so, but it is nowhere near as good as it should be with the idea and material. It may be Miss Snyder's act, but she could certainly be improved upon greatly. The stuttering boy and the Mamma's boy characters introduced are so absolutely foreign to West Point life as to appear ridiculous to even the average vaudeville attendant. Dorothy Randoll. On at 5.33, 12 min, in 1; 3 shows. Never again. Al Mayer should know better. Will scold him tomorrow. Cuts: Several of a minor nature in the act of Melville and Higgins. They gave no serious offence, still I thought it wise to remove as much of the burlesque atmosphere as possible. Comment. While this show did not move as smoothly as hoped for this afternoon, still it has the elements of a pleasing bill, and I think that the re-arrangement made will bring about the desired effect. The revised running-order is as follows: A Overture B Farnon, Wills & Ransley C Martin Brothers D Juno Salmo E Dixie Serenaders F Ella Snyder & Co. G Melville & Hig. H Duffin-Redcay Troupe I Fields & Ward J Franklin & Gr. K Richard Golden & Co. L Kinetograph M Foster & dog N Robertson & Fanchette O Dorothy Randoll
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(Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of April 6, 1908. (Monday April 6--Afternoon Show) 45. Overture. 1.31, 7 minutes. Farnon, Wills and Ransley. On at 1.38, 14 min, full stage; 3 shows. Can do entire act in 1; in fact, that is where it belongs, but was obliged to give them full stage to fit the show. This act is an imitation of Whiting and the Melnotte Sisters, but the counterfeits are far below the originals in cleverness. Do not think they could do much better than number two in any house, although O.K. as a 3-a-day. Martin Brothers. On at 1.25, 12 min, in 1; 2 shows. Excellent xylophone act, well known on the circuit. Always make good here. Good value. Dixie Serenaders. On at 2.04, open 11 min full stage, close 14 min in 1; 23 min in all. A rattling good coon act. Held the audience all through and closed very strong. A bright, lively turn. As a favor to us they have consented to cut out the first part of their act and do simply their minstrel first-part in 1, for the rest of the week. Melville and Higgins. On at 2.29, 18 min, in 1. This act has improved tremendously since we tried it out in the 3-show section about a year ago. It will make a substantial hit in almost any bill. Miss Melville is a decidedly clever eccentric comedienne, while Higgins is an excellent foil for her. The only fault I can find with the act is that it inclines a little toward coarseness at times. Was compelled to make several cuts which I think will make the act more acceptable to our patrons. Juno Salmo. On at 2.47, 11 min, full stage. A really marvellous contortionist, with spectacular stage settings. This act is one of the greatest I have ever seen of its kind. It is a question in my mind, however, if it appeals to a large majority of our audiences. From some expressions I heard this afternoon, it was distasteful to many, who did not care to see a man bend and twist himself into such extraordinary positions. Ella Snyder and Company. On at 2.38, 28 min; 3 min of which is supposed to be in 1, but is of absolutely no use whatsoever in striking or setting. I was told that the act opened 5 min. in 1, and this information caused a wait in the show this afternoon. When I first saw this production some six months ago in New York, I thought that it had great possibilities and still think so, but it is nowhere near as good as it should be with the idea and material. It may be Miss Snyder's act, but she could certainly be improved upon greatly. The stuttering boy and the Mamma's boy characters introduced are so absolutely foreign to West Point life as to appear ridiculous to even the average vaudeville attendant. Dorothy Randoll. On at 5.33, 12 min, in 1; 3 shows. Never again. Al Mayer should know better. Will scold him tomorrow. Cuts: Several of a minor nature in the act of Melville and Higgins. They gave no serious offence, still I thought it wise to remove as much of the burlesque atmosphere as possible. Comment. While this show did not move as smoothly as hoped for this afternoon, still it has the elements of a pleasing bill, and I think that the re-arrangement made will bring about the desired effect. The revised running-order is as follows: A Overture B Farnon, Wills & Ransley C Martin Brothers D Juno Salmo E Dixie Serenaders F Ella Snyder & Co. G Melville & Hig. H Duffin-Redcay Troupe I Fields & Ward J Franklin & Gr. K Richard Golden & Co. L Kinetograph M Foster & dog N Robertson & Fanchette O Dorothy Randoll
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