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Keith-Albee managers' report book, June 13, 1910-February 20, 1911

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Report of PROVIDENCE SHOW, Week of October 24, 1910.
Chas. Lovenberg, Mgr.

I don't know whether it was the audience or the show, but somehow or other it did not play as well this afternoon as it looked on paper; in fact two or three of the important acts I looked for to make hits failed to do so. The re-arrangement or the programe will more likely improve it. The following is the new arrangement:

WILLIAMS & SEGAL   A very attractive little singing and dancing act that is thoroughly all right for a number one or two spot. 11 min. in one.

THE FOOLISH FACTORY   This is another one of Billie Burke's acts and I am afraid it will be the last one I will try. In spite of the fact that they go big in other places, they never seem to land here and I don't blame the audience for not caring for them. It got some laughs, but by no means made good for the money which it gets. 
25 min. F. S., close in one.

DR. JOHN C. BOWKER   In a very interesting travelogue of the Passion Play at Ober Ammergau. Dr Bowker is a favorite with our people and is always welcomed by them once a year. The advanced applause which he received indicated that they were glad to see him and he was given attention all through and a good hand at the finish. The story was talked out a little too long this afternoon and I think with a shortening up to 20 minutes will be much better. 27 min. in one.

CROUCH & WELCH   Vaudeville skit with some good dancing and acrobatic work. These are very clever people and the act proved to be one of the bright spots in the bill. 15 min. open F. S. close in one.

VILMOS WESTONY   Hungarian pianist. I am in hopes that Mr. Westony will go bigger tonight than he did this afternoon. He did well but was by no means the sensational hit he was in Philadelphia last week. I should advise managers to be careful in the billing of him and not bear too had upon the ligitmate side and the "Protege of Wagner" stuff. We did it here and I am afraid we have made ourselves rediculous with it. It is a corking good vaudeville act but when you invite real musicians to come and see it you are liable to be roasted. 33 min. in two.

SAM MANN & CO.   This is one of the best comedy sketches we ever played. . Had the audience in laughter all through although it closed the show at the first performance, and while the act ran 35 minutes, it hardly seemed 20. No one can make a mistake in this act. 
35 min. Full bare stage.

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Report of PROVIDENCE SHOW, Week of October 24, 1910. Chas. Lovenberg, Mgr. I don't know whether it was the audience or the show, but somehow or other it did not play as well this afternoon as it looked on paper; in fact two or three of the important acts I looked for to make hits failed to do so. The re-arrangement or the programe will more likely improve it. The following is the new arrangement: WILLIAMS & SEGAL A very attractive little singing and dancing act that is thoroughly all right for a number one or two spot. 11 min. in one. THE FOOLISH FACTORY This is another one of Billie Burke's acts and I am afraid it will be the last one I will try. In spite of the fact that they go big in other places, they never seem to land here and I don't blame the audience for not caring for them. It got some laughs, but by no means made good for the money which it gets. 25 min. F. S., close in one. DR. JOHN C. BOWKER In a very interesting travelogue of the Passion Play at Ober Ammergau. Dr Bowker is a favorite with our people and is always welcomed by them once a year. The advanced applause which he received indicated that they were glad to see him and he was given attention all through and a good hand at the finish. The story was talked out a little too long this afternoon and I think with a shortening up to 20 minutes will be much better. 27 min. in one. CROUCH & WELCH Vaudeville skit with some good dancing and acrobatic work. These are very clever people and the act proved to be one of the bright spots in the bill. 15 min. open F. S. close in one. VILMOS WESTONY Hungarian pianist. I am in hopes that Mr. Westony will go bigger tonight than he did this afternoon. He did well but was by no means the sensational hit he was in Philadelphia last week. I should advise managers to be careful in the billing of him and not bear too had upon the ligitmate side and the "Protege of Wagner" stuff. We did it here and I am afraid we have made ourselves rediculous with it. It is a corking good vaudeville act but when you invite real musicians to come and see it you are liable to be roasted. 33 min. in two. SAM MANN & CO. This is one of the best comedy sketches we ever played. . Had the audience in laughter all through although it closed the show at the first performance, and while the act ran 35 minutes, it hardly seemed 20. No one can make a mistake in this act. 35 min. Full bare stage.