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

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Boston Show, Week of Dec. 7, 1908.     Carl D. Lothrop.
(Monday, Dec. 7th--Afternoon Show.)
Overture. 1.30, 7 minutes.
Mr. Quick. On at 1.37, 13 minutes in three. Will work in one the remainder of the week. This act is about on a par with that of Lightning Hopper, although I should give Hopper a shade the best of it. Still, Quick can go No. 2, or even later, in almost any bill, and get by nicely. XX
Maude and Cyril Emery. On at 1.50, 17 minutes in one. As every one who has ever played Bert Leslie knows, Maude Emery is a very clever dancer. Assisted by a nice looking little chap, who is evidently playing his first professional engagement, she endeavored to present a singing and dancing sketch this afternoon. The opening was rather sad, as the little fellow got stage fright and lost his voice almost entirely. In this afternoon's routine, he also had a single dance that was very bad. We have re-arranged the act, and I think that it will get by all right the rest of the week, but Miss Emery needs stronger support to make the success she is capable of making. X1
Emilia Rose. On at 2.07, 13 minutes, full stage. Miss Rose is an exceptionally clever acrobat, and the best female foot juggler I have ever seen. She has, also, two very well trained dogs. All together a most desirable act, at a very reasonable price. XX1
Coakley and McBride. On at 2.20, 19 minutes in one. Coakley's extremely good dancing pulled this act through this afternoon with a fair measure of success. Have chopped out some of the excess talk and think the act will move with more speed to-night. The opening was good, then came a sag, but they recovered and finished well this afternoon. XX
Jean Marcel's Living Art Studies. On at 2.30, 21 minutes full stage. Second and final week. An almost entire change of subject from last week. Certainly the best in the line. XX1
Cunningham and Marion. On at 3.00, 14 minutes in one. A novel acrobatic, comedy and talking act in one that is a corker and is bound to develop into an even better offering than it is at present. If you haven't got it already, get it by all means. Can hold a hard spot on any bill. XX1
Franco Piper. On at 3.14, 16 minutes, full stage. Can close in one if required. An act that stands alone, for he has absolutely no rival as a banjo juggler and novelty manipulator, while his straight solos are gems. A big hit. XX1
Ray Cox. On at 3.30, 21 minutes in one. Miss Cox started a trifle slowly, but finished like a whirlwind. She had a number in the middle of her act, which slowed it up this afternoon, and at my suggestion she will omit it the rest of the week, bringing her act down to 17 minutes of good fast material. From the way things looked this afternoon, I shall not be greatly surprised to change Miss Cox and Miss Lena after to-night's show, for Miss Cox certainly put it all over Miss Lena this afternoon. XX1


give them a better spot than closing, if it were possible. XX1
Kinetograph. On at 4.47, "The Cotton Industry"--A great film, very interesting. "The Unyielding Parent," A fair comic.
Cuts. Mr. Quick--Sheath gown picture.
Coakley and McBride--Elevator, courting and schooner stories. Coakley instructed to keep his clothes down.
Cunningham and Marion.--Mention of Salome and couchee movements.
Comment. I trust that I may be mistaken, but I am afraid this week's bill will not prove a happy combination in the way of drawing power. It is not a bad show by any means, but Miss Lena's fall down is far from being a help to it. A genuine 18K fine article in her place would make a vast difference.
Note: Miss Lena went considerable better this evening, so will not [paper loss] the running order of the show.

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Boston Show, Week of Dec. 7, 1908. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, Dec. 7th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 7 minutes. Mr. Quick. On at 1.37, 13 minutes in three. Will work in one the remainder of the week. This act is about on a par with that of Lightning Hopper, although I should give Hopper a shade the best of it. Still, Quick can go No. 2, or even later, in almost any bill, and get by nicely. XX Maude and Cyril Emery. On at 1.50, 17 minutes in one. As every one who has ever played Bert Leslie knows, Maude Emery is a very clever dancer. Assisted by a nice looking little chap, who is evidently playing his first professional engagement, she endeavored to present a singing and dancing sketch this afternoon. The opening was rather sad, as the little fellow got stage fright and lost his voice almost entirely. In this afternoon's routine, he also had a single dance that was very bad. We have re-arranged the act, and I think that it will get by all right the rest of the week, but Miss Emery needs stronger support to make the success she is capable of making. X1 Emilia Rose. On at 2.07, 13 minutes, full stage. Miss Rose is an exceptionally clever acrobat, and the best female foot juggler I have ever seen. She has, also, two very well trained dogs. All together a most desirable act, at a very reasonable price. XX1 Coakley and McBride. On at 2.20, 19 minutes in one. Coakley's extremely good dancing pulled this act through this afternoon with a fair measure of success. Have chopped out some of the excess talk and think the act will move with more speed to-night. The opening was good, then came a sag, but they recovered and finished well this afternoon. XX Jean Marcel's Living Art Studies. On at 2.30, 21 minutes full stage. Second and final week. An almost entire change of subject from last week. Certainly the best in the line. XX1 Cunningham and Marion. On at 3.00, 14 minutes in one. A novel acrobatic, comedy and talking act in one that is a corker and is bound to develop into an even better offering than it is at present. If you haven't got it already, get it by all means. Can hold a hard spot on any bill. XX1 Franco Piper. On at 3.14, 16 minutes, full stage. Can close in one if required. An act that stands alone, for he has absolutely no rival as a banjo juggler and novelty manipulator, while his straight solos are gems. A big hit. XX1 Ray Cox. On at 3.30, 21 minutes in one. Miss Cox started a trifle slowly, but finished like a whirlwind. She had a number in the middle of her act, which slowed it up this afternoon, and at my suggestion she will omit it the rest of the week, bringing her act down to 17 minutes of good fast material. From the way things looked this afternoon, I shall not be greatly surprised to change Miss Cox and Miss Lena after to-night's show, for Miss Cox certainly put it all over Miss Lena this afternoon. XX1 give them a better spot than closing, if it were possible. XX1 Kinetograph. On at 4.47, "The Cotton Industry"--A great film, very interesting. "The Unyielding Parent," A fair comic. Cuts. Mr. Quick--Sheath gown picture. Coakley and McBride--Elevator, courting and schooner stories. Coakley instructed to keep his clothes down. Cunningham and Marion.--Mention of Salome and couchee movements. Comment. I trust that I may be mistaken, but I am afraid this week's bill will not prove a happy combination in the way of drawing power. It is not a bad show by any means, but Miss Lena's fall down is far from being a help to it. A genuine 18K fine article in her place would make a vast difference. Note: Miss Lena went considerable better this evening, so will not [paper loss] the running order of the show.