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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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81. (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of May 11, 1908. (Monday May 11--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 7 minutes. Juggling De Lisle. On at 1.37, 10 min, full stage; can do a short close in 1, if necessary; 3 shows. Neat, clean-appearing young chap, who is a corking good juggler, and who gives every indication of further improvement in his work. A turn for Tucker to get an option on, if possible, for he is great value at any figure up to double what he is getting this week, $40. (Sent to Portland Tuesday morning to fill show.) De Haven and Disney. On at 1.47, 10 min, in 1. An excellent dancing act. Like most acts of the kind, they are shy on their singing. They are also a little minus in stage appearance. I see no reason why they should not do three shows in the continuous houses. Manley and Sterling. On at 1.57, 16 min, special drop in 2. This act was boosted to me pretty strongly. It does not come up to the boosting by considerable. The sketch lacks action, and the woman seems amateurish. It would probably hold the number two spot in most of the smaller cities, and would undoubtedly prove a sure-fire hit with a burlesque company. I understand it went very big when played at the Howard in this city some three months ago, but it hardly fits here, although no objection can be made to any of the lines of situations. The man plays the character of a prize-fighter excellently, and sings fairly well. Little Foresto and His Acrobatic Dogs. On at 2.13, 9 min, full stage, 3 min close in 1; 12 min in all. He did his entire act in 1 in Portland last week, the stage hands setting his rings in view of the audience. A capital act, about the best value I have seen in any of the K. & E. take-overs. He is a fine acrobat, and his dogs work extremely well. Tom Jack Trio. On at 2.25, 6 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 9 min in all. Two nice-appearing girls and a man, in a musical act which introduces several novel instruments. The man's comedy is of the English brand. Did not get the audience very strongly this afternoon, but should do better during the remainder of the week. Personally, I consider it a pretty good act, and think it would make good in an early spot in any show, but $175-200 is certainly the limit in salary. The Finneys. On at 2.34, 13 min, full stage. They always make good in this house with their swimming stunts. I was afraid that they might have worn their welcome out, so was delighted to find that they went as well as, if not better than, ever before with this afternoon's audience. Lew Hawkins. On at 2.47, 12 min, in 1. "The Chesterfield of Minstrelsy" did extremely well today, although handicapped by hoarseness. He has got quite a quantity of new material in his present monologue, which has been judiciously blended with some matter that is so old that it appears like new. Would not be afraid to trust him next to closing, if necessary. Sanford and Darlington. On at 5.07, 16 min, in 1; 3 shows. Man and woman in a little of everything. O.K. as a 3-a-day, and will make good in many of the smaller houses. Cuts:- Manley and Sterling. Mention of "Three Weeks". Tom Jack Trio. Requested not to use their xylophone, as it was not in tune. Sanford and Darlington. "Negroes" and "Affinity cocktail" squibs. Also spitting. Comment. A rattling good show, one that would undoubtedly do capacity business in the season, and should come pretty near making a record for May, which is about our worst month in the year.
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81. (Carl D. Lothrop) Boston Show, Week of May 11, 1908. (Monday May 11--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 7 minutes. Juggling De Lisle. On at 1.37, 10 min, full stage; can do a short close in 1, if necessary; 3 shows. Neat, clean-appearing young chap, who is a corking good juggler, and who gives every indication of further improvement in his work. A turn for Tucker to get an option on, if possible, for he is great value at any figure up to double what he is getting this week, $40. (Sent to Portland Tuesday morning to fill show.) De Haven and Disney. On at 1.47, 10 min, in 1. An excellent dancing act. Like most acts of the kind, they are shy on their singing. They are also a little minus in stage appearance. I see no reason why they should not do three shows in the continuous houses. Manley and Sterling. On at 1.57, 16 min, special drop in 2. This act was boosted to me pretty strongly. It does not come up to the boosting by considerable. The sketch lacks action, and the woman seems amateurish. It would probably hold the number two spot in most of the smaller cities, and would undoubtedly prove a sure-fire hit with a burlesque company. I understand it went very big when played at the Howard in this city some three months ago, but it hardly fits here, although no objection can be made to any of the lines of situations. The man plays the character of a prize-fighter excellently, and sings fairly well. Little Foresto and His Acrobatic Dogs. On at 2.13, 9 min, full stage, 3 min close in 1; 12 min in all. He did his entire act in 1 in Portland last week, the stage hands setting his rings in view of the audience. A capital act, about the best value I have seen in any of the K. & E. take-overs. He is a fine acrobat, and his dogs work extremely well. Tom Jack Trio. On at 2.25, 6 min full stage, 3 min close in 1; 9 min in all. Two nice-appearing girls and a man, in a musical act which introduces several novel instruments. The man's comedy is of the English brand. Did not get the audience very strongly this afternoon, but should do better during the remainder of the week. Personally, I consider it a pretty good act, and think it would make good in an early spot in any show, but $175-200 is certainly the limit in salary. The Finneys. On at 2.34, 13 min, full stage. They always make good in this house with their swimming stunts. I was afraid that they might have worn their welcome out, so was delighted to find that they went as well as, if not better than, ever before with this afternoon's audience. Lew Hawkins. On at 2.47, 12 min, in 1. "The Chesterfield of Minstrelsy" did extremely well today, although handicapped by hoarseness. He has got quite a quantity of new material in his present monologue, which has been judiciously blended with some matter that is so old that it appears like new. Would not be afraid to trust him next to closing, if necessary. Sanford and Darlington. On at 5.07, 16 min, in 1; 3 shows. Man and woman in a little of everything. O.K. as a 3-a-day, and will make good in many of the smaller houses. Cuts:- Manley and Sterling. Mention of "Three Weeks". Tom Jack Trio. Requested not to use their xylophone, as it was not in tune. Sanford and Darlington. "Negroes" and "Affinity cocktail" squibs. Also spitting. Comment. A rattling good show, one that would undoubtedly do capacity business in the season, and should come pretty near making a record for May, which is about our worst month in the year.
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