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Keith-Albee managers' report book, December 28, 1908 - October 18, 1909
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Boston Show, Week of June 28th, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, June 28th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.46, 14 minutes. De Chaunt and his Dogs. On at 2.00, 7 minutes, full stage. A very good little novelty act presented by an excellent equilibrist and some cleverly trained dogs. A great bargain, for the salary is low and the act good enough to open almost any show. Chalk Saunders. On at 2.07, 10 minutes in one. I think that Chalk is the first comedy crayonist I ever saw on the variety stage and he is doing practically the same act now as then, but, nevertheless, I have never seen him fall down or fail to score. Will get away with the No. 2 spot in good shape almost anywhere. The Van Der Koors. On at 2.17, 10 minutes full stage, 3 minutes close in one, 13 minutes in all. A comedy magic act that I would rather play to-day than Martini and Maxmillian, or King and Roltare, for the reason that they have made a successful effort to get away from the beaten track, and are actually doing some new stuff. It is my impression the act could be blanketed for about $125.00, which looks like good value to me. Natalie and Aurie Dagwell On at 2.30, 13 minutes in two. Can work all in one if necessary. These girls have broken away from the usual run of sister acts and are presenting a most attractive turn of songs, with costume changes, the costumes being very attractive. Did extremely well in this spot this afternoon. Ben Johnson. On at 2.43, 14 minutes in one. Johnson was formerly a member of the Castle Square Stock Company in this city and was the original "Jimsey" of "Paid in Full." He is rather a nice looking chap who walks on the stage without any flurries and starts in on a series of stories, recitations and impersonations that is considerably out of the ordinary. He is a good dialectician and with the proper material should be a hit anywhere. At present his stuff is pretty classy and I am quite curious to see how he does in the other cities in which he is now booked. Edmund Stanley & Co. On at 2.57, 16 minutes full stage. Special set. An extremely good singing act, although I do not think it quite as strong as when I first heard it, as the soprano is not as effective as the original. However, I think she will improve and feel that the act will score in any town. Later--At the night show I came to the conclusion that Stanley needs a new soprano to put the act up to the standard it is capable of reaching and maintaining. Wynn and Lee. On at 3.48, 15 minutes in one. One of the best two men comedy acts in one in vaudeville to-day, vastly superior to the original Wynn and Lewis act, or the Wynn and Lewis act of to-day. Their material is all clean and bright. Another act that is sure to improve. The Bounding Gordons. On at 4.03, 9 minutes full stage. While this is not an ideal closing act for this house and would be of more value up the bill, still it is one of the best acrobatic acts of the day and introduces a number of novel features. The three boys are really wonderful athletes. Kinetograph. On at 4.12. "The Note in the Show."--A pretty good story picture with some comedy. "Bottled Up."--A very good novelty comedy film. Comment. A rattling good show, particularly well suited for this season of the year, as it is full of action and good music.
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Boston Show, Week of June 28th, 1909. Carl D. Lothrop. (Monday, June 28th--Afternoon Show.) Overture. 1.46, 14 minutes. De Chaunt and his Dogs. On at 2.00, 7 minutes, full stage. A very good little novelty act presented by an excellent equilibrist and some cleverly trained dogs. A great bargain, for the salary is low and the act good enough to open almost any show. Chalk Saunders. On at 2.07, 10 minutes in one. I think that Chalk is the first comedy crayonist I ever saw on the variety stage and he is doing practically the same act now as then, but, nevertheless, I have never seen him fall down or fail to score. Will get away with the No. 2 spot in good shape almost anywhere. The Van Der Koors. On at 2.17, 10 minutes full stage, 3 minutes close in one, 13 minutes in all. A comedy magic act that I would rather play to-day than Martini and Maxmillian, or King and Roltare, for the reason that they have made a successful effort to get away from the beaten track, and are actually doing some new stuff. It is my impression the act could be blanketed for about $125.00, which looks like good value to me. Natalie and Aurie Dagwell On at 2.30, 13 minutes in two. Can work all in one if necessary. These girls have broken away from the usual run of sister acts and are presenting a most attractive turn of songs, with costume changes, the costumes being very attractive. Did extremely well in this spot this afternoon. Ben Johnson. On at 2.43, 14 minutes in one. Johnson was formerly a member of the Castle Square Stock Company in this city and was the original "Jimsey" of "Paid in Full." He is rather a nice looking chap who walks on the stage without any flurries and starts in on a series of stories, recitations and impersonations that is considerably out of the ordinary. He is a good dialectician and with the proper material should be a hit anywhere. At present his stuff is pretty classy and I am quite curious to see how he does in the other cities in which he is now booked. Edmund Stanley & Co. On at 2.57, 16 minutes full stage. Special set. An extremely good singing act, although I do not think it quite as strong as when I first heard it, as the soprano is not as effective as the original. However, I think she will improve and feel that the act will score in any town. Later--At the night show I came to the conclusion that Stanley needs a new soprano to put the act up to the standard it is capable of reaching and maintaining. Wynn and Lee. On at 3.48, 15 minutes in one. One of the best two men comedy acts in one in vaudeville to-day, vastly superior to the original Wynn and Lewis act, or the Wynn and Lewis act of to-day. Their material is all clean and bright. Another act that is sure to improve. The Bounding Gordons. On at 4.03, 9 minutes full stage. While this is not an ideal closing act for this house and would be of more value up the bill, still it is one of the best acrobatic acts of the day and introduces a number of novel features. The three boys are really wonderful athletes. Kinetograph. On at 4.12. "The Note in the Show."--A pretty good story picture with some comedy. "Bottled Up."--A very good novelty comedy film. Comment. A rattling good show, particularly well suited for this season of the year, as it is full of action and good music.
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