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Keith-Albee manager reports, September 2, 1902 - September 3, 1903
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112 (M. J. Keating) Boston Show, Week of Dec. 15, 1902. Stereopticon, 3 shows, 10 min., in one -- Interesting lot of views. Lew Simmons and Frank White, 3 shows, 18 min., full stage -- In an old black face, which I don not consider as clever or funny as the "Git on de Band Wagon" sketch. Their old time methods do not go with the public any more, although they may appeal strongly to those in the profession. The Canoroporci, 3 shows, 13 min., full stage -- There is nothing whatever objectionable about the musical pigs; in fact, the act is very interesting and gained considerable applause. W. T. Davis, 3 shows, 10 min., in one -- Hebrew parody singer, working straight and possessing a fair voice. Roseeau Brothers, 3 shows, 8 min., full stage -- Acrobats and hand balancers. Very satisfactory, 3 showsturn. Shows improvmen since they were last here. O'Rourke and Burnett, 3 shows, 11 min., open in 3 close in 1 -- Wooden shoe dancing, by man and woman. Went very well, although the Boston audiences are not very appreciative of such work. Orth and Fern, 3 shows, open in 3 and close in 1 -- Two young men, one working straight, and the other in burlesque messenger makeup. First is excellent pianist, while the comedian is a good singer of coon songs. The act is making the biggest hit among three turn sections. The Salambos, 2 shows, 21 min., full stage -- Interesting trick exhibition of the various uses to which electricity may be applied in stage effects, and a demonstration of wireless telegraphy. It is not worth big booming, as the majority of people cannot attain to the proper understanding of what they are witnessing. Jack Norworth, 2 shows, 15 min., in 1 -- Black face monologue comedian and parody singer. An excellent number in the early part of section show. Lewis McCord and company, 2 shows 29 mins., full stage -- Presenting "Her Last Rehearsal", which certainly made a laughing hit, albeit it is a bit draggy at the opening and close. Louise Dresser, 2 shows, 12 min., in one -- Is a fair singer, a good looking woman and handsomely gowned. She went very well, her illustrated sond carring the act. Johnstone Bennett, 2 shows, 21 min., full stage -- Presenting the old act "A Quiet Evening at Home", which went just as wel as when where before, Ernest Howard, who is supporting her, is the best actor she has had since Miller Kent played with her. Will Delmore and Mlls. Oneida, 2 shows, 10 min., in one -- Capital act for any part of the show, in this house, at least. It is better dressed than when first seen here and scored one of the solid hits of the Show. Bob Cole and Rosamond Johnson, 2 shows, 19 min., open in 2, close in 1. These colored vocal comedians still continue to bec the big hits of the show, and were appluaded all through their act at the afternoon and evening performances. Glincerettis, 2 shows, 8 min., full stage -- Half dozen acrobats, doing stereotyped work, that has become too common in vaudeville to be unusual. It got lots of applause. Biograph, 4 shows, 13 mins., in 1 -- Fair lot of pictures, but not nearly so good as previous week. Keith's Orchestra, 8 min., -- Played selections from "The Burgomaster".
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112 (M. J. Keating) Boston Show, Week of Dec. 15, 1902. Stereopticon, 3 shows, 10 min., in one -- Interesting lot of views. Lew Simmons and Frank White, 3 shows, 18 min., full stage -- In an old black face, which I don not consider as clever or funny as the "Git on de Band Wagon" sketch. Their old time methods do not go with the public any more, although they may appeal strongly to those in the profession. The Canoroporci, 3 shows, 13 min., full stage -- There is nothing whatever objectionable about the musical pigs; in fact, the act is very interesting and gained considerable applause. W. T. Davis, 3 shows, 10 min., in one -- Hebrew parody singer, working straight and possessing a fair voice. Roseeau Brothers, 3 shows, 8 min., full stage -- Acrobats and hand balancers. Very satisfactory, 3 showsturn. Shows improvmen since they were last here. O'Rourke and Burnett, 3 shows, 11 min., open in 3 close in 1 -- Wooden shoe dancing, by man and woman. Went very well, although the Boston audiences are not very appreciative of such work. Orth and Fern, 3 shows, open in 3 and close in 1 -- Two young men, one working straight, and the other in burlesque messenger makeup. First is excellent pianist, while the comedian is a good singer of coon songs. The act is making the biggest hit among three turn sections. The Salambos, 2 shows, 21 min., full stage -- Interesting trick exhibition of the various uses to which electricity may be applied in stage effects, and a demonstration of wireless telegraphy. It is not worth big booming, as the majority of people cannot attain to the proper understanding of what they are witnessing. Jack Norworth, 2 shows, 15 min., in 1 -- Black face monologue comedian and parody singer. An excellent number in the early part of section show. Lewis McCord and company, 2 shows 29 mins., full stage -- Presenting "Her Last Rehearsal", which certainly made a laughing hit, albeit it is a bit draggy at the opening and close. Louise Dresser, 2 shows, 12 min., in one -- Is a fair singer, a good looking woman and handsomely gowned. She went very well, her illustrated sond carring the act. Johnstone Bennett, 2 shows, 21 min., full stage -- Presenting the old act "A Quiet Evening at Home", which went just as wel as when where before, Ernest Howard, who is supporting her, is the best actor she has had since Miller Kent played with her. Will Delmore and Mlls. Oneida, 2 shows, 10 min., in one -- Capital act for any part of the show, in this house, at least. It is better dressed than when first seen here and scored one of the solid hits of the Show. Bob Cole and Rosamond Johnson, 2 shows, 19 min., open in 2, close in 1. These colored vocal comedians still continue to bec the big hits of the show, and were appluaded all through their act at the afternoon and evening performances. Glincerettis, 2 shows, 8 min., full stage -- Half dozen acrobats, doing stereotyped work, that has become too common in vaudeville to be unusual. It got lots of applause. Biograph, 4 shows, 13 mins., in 1 -- Fair lot of pictures, but not nearly so good as previous week. Keith's Orchestra, 8 min., -- Played selections from "The Burgomaster".
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