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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908

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Eleanor Falke. On at 8.32, 10 minutes in one. This woman is rather a conundrum to me. She went fairly well in the afternoon, and apparently very well at night, but I am afraid that some of the audience were guying. She certainly does not appeal to me personally, and I think I will back my personal judgment to the extent of not playing her again. She certainly could not hold as important a spot as Lillian Shaw, Ray Cox, or a dozen more women who draw about the same salary that she does. I would not dare book her for Portland. XX
Charles Miller & Co. On at 8.42, 23 minutes, full stage. Miller is well known locally, having been leading man for three different stock companies in Boston. He has a fine stage appearance, and plays the gentleman very well. The sketch he is presenting is called "By the Firelight," and was written by Scott Campbell, a local newspaper man, and Mr. Miller, himself. It is something on the Hilliard lines, one of the principal characters being played by his little daughter Doris, a very clever child actress. The playlet did very well at both the afternoon and evening performances, and I think that it could easily be made strong enough for circuit bookings. It is certainly worthy of consideration. XX1
Hibbert and Warren. On at 9.05, 15 minutes in one. This great blackface team added another to their perfect score of hits in this town. In fact it seems to me that they went stronger than ever, actually stopping the show in the afternoon. XX1
Murray and Lane. On at 9.20, 23 minutes, full stage. It is only a few weeks since they played here, but they are so strong locally that I considered it good judgment to engage them for this week and next. Murray put together a thread of a sketch, particularly for this week, which calls for the singing of several good old songs during its action. While it would not be as acceptable for other cities as some of their other offerings, still it went very big at both performances. Next week they are to do an act entirely in one. XX1
Five Avalos. On at 9.43, 16 minutes in one. With their novelty finish, I consider this the best xylophone act that I have ever seen. Their finish stirs an audience to the cheering point. XX1
Montrose Troupe. On at 9.59, 10 minutes, full stage. Seven male acrobats in an excellent exhibition of tumbling. While they do no single stunt that stands out as sensational, all of their work is exceedingly good. The act makes a thoroughly satisfactory closing feature, particularly when the price, $300, and the number of people are considered. XX1
Kinetograph. On at 10.09, 10 minutes. "Flight of the American Airship June Bug,"--an extremely interesting film. "Professor Bric-a-brac's Invention,"--a capital comic film. "Mysterious Flames,"--a pretty and interesting colored film.
Comment. A very good summer show, although not quite up to the standard of those of the two previous weeks.

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Eleanor Falke. On at 8.32, 10 minutes in one. This woman is rather a conundrum to me. She went fairly well in the afternoon, and apparently very well at night, but I am afraid that some of the audience were guying. She certainly does not appeal to me personally, and I think I will back my personal judgment to the extent of not playing her again. She certainly could not hold as important a spot as Lillian Shaw, Ray Cox, or a dozen more women who draw about the same salary that she does. I would not dare book her for Portland. XX Charles Miller & Co. On at 8.42, 23 minutes, full stage. Miller is well known locally, having been leading man for three different stock companies in Boston. He has a fine stage appearance, and plays the gentleman very well. The sketch he is presenting is called "By the Firelight," and was written by Scott Campbell, a local newspaper man, and Mr. Miller, himself. It is something on the Hilliard lines, one of the principal characters being played by his little daughter Doris, a very clever child actress. The playlet did very well at both the afternoon and evening performances, and I think that it could easily be made strong enough for circuit bookings. It is certainly worthy of consideration. XX1 Hibbert and Warren. On at 9.05, 15 minutes in one. This great blackface team added another to their perfect score of hits in this town. In fact it seems to me that they went stronger than ever, actually stopping the show in the afternoon. XX1 Murray and Lane. On at 9.20, 23 minutes, full stage. It is only a few weeks since they played here, but they are so strong locally that I considered it good judgment to engage them for this week and next. Murray put together a thread of a sketch, particularly for this week, which calls for the singing of several good old songs during its action. While it would not be as acceptable for other cities as some of their other offerings, still it went very big at both performances. Next week they are to do an act entirely in one. XX1 Five Avalos. On at 9.43, 16 minutes in one. With their novelty finish, I consider this the best xylophone act that I have ever seen. Their finish stirs an audience to the cheering point. XX1 Montrose Troupe. On at 9.59, 10 minutes, full stage. Seven male acrobats in an excellent exhibition of tumbling. While they do no single stunt that stands out as sensational, all of their work is exceedingly good. The act makes a thoroughly satisfactory closing feature, particularly when the price, $300, and the number of people are considered. XX1 Kinetograph. On at 10.09, 10 minutes. "Flight of the American Airship June Bug,"--an extremely interesting film. "Professor Bric-a-brac's Invention,"--a capital comic film. "Mysterious Flames,"--a pretty and interesting colored film. Comment. A very good summer show, although not quite up to the standard of those of the two previous weeks.