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Keith-Albee managers' report book, March 9-December 14, 1908
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-2- Robert Hilliard & Co. On at 3.51, 22 minutes full stage. Playing "Number 973." Judging from the manner in which Hilliard was received this afternoon and the size of the audience, I am free to confess that Mr. Hilliard cannot hold up headline honors in this house any more. He will undoubtedly do as a second feature, however. I consider "Number 973" the weakest of his offerings, but this, of course, is by comparison, as it is really a strong dramatic playlet, well played. However, Boston audiences like Hilliard in a dress suit. XX1 Lily Lena. On at 4.13, 19 minutes in one. If Miss Lena was one half as clever as Newhouse says she is, she would undoubtedly be in the class with Alice Lloyd, but I am afraid that Mr. Newhouse is a booster. Candidly and truly, Miss Lena fell with a bump here this afternoon, and at $400 is greatly overpaid. She could not hold the audience and is far from satisfactory as a next to closing feature. She does not begin to sing as well as she did when she played for us at the Orpheum last season, seemingly having great difficulty in attaining clear articulation. XX Bellong Brothers. On at 4.32, 15 minutes. A great acrobatic novelty act, nearly every trick they present being unique. Nobody will regret having them on their books. Would willingly 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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-2- Robert Hilliard & Co. On at 3.51, 22 minutes full stage. Playing "Number 973." Judging from the manner in which Hilliard was received this afternoon and the size of the audience, I am free to confess that Mr. Hilliard cannot hold up headline honors in this house any more. He will undoubtedly do as a second feature, however. I consider "Number 973" the weakest of his offerings, but this, of course, is by comparison, as it is really a strong dramatic playlet, well played. However, Boston audiences like Hilliard in a dress suit. XX1 Lily Lena. On at 4.13, 19 minutes in one. If Miss Lena was one half as clever as Newhouse says she is, she would undoubtedly be in the class with Alice Lloyd, but I am afraid that Mr. Newhouse is a booster. Candidly and truly, Miss Lena fell with a bump here this afternoon, and at $400 is greatly overpaid. She could not hold the audience and is far from satisfactory as a next to closing feature. She does not begin to sing as well as she did when she played for us at the Orpheum last season, seemingly having great difficulty in attaining clear articulation. XX Bellong Brothers. On at 4.32, 15 minutes. A great acrobatic novelty act, nearly every trick they present being unique. Nobody will regret having them on their books. Would willingly 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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