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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909

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Boston Show, Week of Jan. 11, 1909.    Carl D. Lothrop.
(Monday, Jan. 11th--Afternoon Show.)
Overture. 1.30, 7 minutes.
Beverly and VanDyck. On at 1.37, 13 minutes in two. Bonnie Beverly is quite a clever comedienne and has a very good singing voice. Vincent Van Dyck is far above the usual run of pianists and is also a fine organist. It seems to me that this has the makings of an out of the ordinary act, and at its present price is a bargain. A little better selection of songs for Miss Beverly and a more becoming male costume would be an improvement. Van Dyck's "one man duet" on the piano and organ is certainly a novelty. In its present form XX, can easily be developed into a XX1 offering.
Kelly and Ashby. On at 1.50, 11 minutes full stage. The well known bounding billiardists. We are playing them this week on account of their K. & E. contract. It is a very good comedy acrobatic act, but lacks a fast finish by both of the acrobats. Fared well this afternoon in the way of laughs and applause in this spot. XX
El Cota. On at 2.01, 16 minutes in one. I consider this man the best xylophone soloist I have ever heard and regret that it is impossible to give him a better spot. We did not care for his working with the spot light, for it is bad enough to have soubrettes call for it, so he will work with lights full up, here. If it were possible to move him down the bill I would cut out his opening selection, confining him to three sure fire hits. His rendition of Liszt's Rhapsodie is simply marvelous. XX1
Lisle Leigh & Co. On at 2.17, 18 minutes full stage. Miss Leigh is one of the best emotional actresses now or ever in vaudeville, and should be a great investment in any town where she has not played her present vehicle, "Weaving the Net," which, by the way, is far better than the average dramatic playlet. I regret that I can not place her further down the bill this week, for she is in an unfortunate position at the evening show. Price considered this number deserves the mark of XX1
Fred Sosman. On at 2.35, 13 minutes in one. This clever chap scored strongly and was an emphatic success this afternoon, on the strength of which he will go down the bill to-night between Ryan and Richfield and "The Naked Truth," as the programme at that point seems to need faster action than Smith and Campbell's turn, Sosman is certainly a great singer of character songs and has a pleasing personality. XX1 (N.B. Held the "far down spot" in great shape at night.)
Krenka Brothers. On at 2.48, 10 minutes full stage. An extremely good acrobatic act, one that will make good on any bill. Some of their stuff is novel and all of it is done in the most finished manner. XX1

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Boston Show, Week of Jan. 11, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, Jan. 11th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.30, 7 minutes. Beverly and VanDyck. On at 1.37, 13 minutes in two. Bonnie Beverly is quite a clever comedienne and has a very good singing voice. Vincent Van Dyck is far above the usual run of pianists and is also a fine organist. It seems to me that this has the makings of an out of the ordinary act, and at its present price is a bargain. A little better selection of songs for Miss Beverly and a more becoming male costume would be an improvement. Van Dyck's "one man duet" on the piano and organ is certainly a novelty. In its present form XX, can easily be developed into a XX1 offering. Kelly and Ashby. On at 1.50, 11 minutes full stage. The well known bounding billiardists. We are playing them this week on account of their K. & E. contract. It is a very good comedy acrobatic act, but lacks a fast finish by both of the acrobats. Fared well this afternoon in the way of laughs and applause in this spot. XX El Cota. On at 2.01, 16 minutes in one. I consider this man the best xylophone soloist I have ever heard and regret that it is impossible to give him a better spot. We did not care for his working with the spot light, for it is bad enough to have soubrettes call for it, so he will work with lights full up, here. If it were possible to move him down the bill I would cut out his opening selection, confining him to three sure fire hits. His rendition of Liszt's Rhapsodie is simply marvelous. XX1 Lisle Leigh & Co. On at 2.17, 18 minutes full stage. Miss Leigh is one of the best emotional actresses now or ever in vaudeville, and should be a great investment in any town where she has not played her present vehicle, "Weaving the Net," which, by the way, is far better than the average dramatic playlet. I regret that I can not place her further down the bill this week, for she is in an unfortunate position at the evening show. Price considered this number deserves the mark of XX1 Fred Sosman. On at 2.35, 13 minutes in one. This clever chap scored strongly and was an emphatic success this afternoon, on the strength of which he will go down the bill to-night between Ryan and Richfield and "The Naked Truth," as the programme at that point seems to need faster action than Smith and Campbell's turn, Sosman is certainly a great singer of character songs and has a pleasing personality. XX1 (N.B. Held the "far down spot" in great shape at night.) Krenka Brothers. On at 2.48, 10 minutes full stage. An extremely good acrobatic act, one that will make good on any bill. Some of their stuff is novel and all of it is done in the most finished manner. XX1