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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 9, 1912-February 24, 1913
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2 Report on PROVIDENCE SHOW, Week of September 23, 1912. CHAS. LOVENBERG, Manager. The early part of the show dragged quite a bit, but commencing with LEO CARILLO it went like wildfire, and I think in spite of some disappointments in the earlier acts we will do a good week's business, particularly on account of a draught that I believe there is in "The System." THE STEINER TRIO Bar act; 3 men, one straight and two comedy, built something on the line of the Three Ernests and others, but not so good, still however, it made a very good opening number, 8 Min. F. S. LEW FITZGIBBON Zylophonist. I think that Mr. Fitzgibbon uses good judgment in sticking to the lighter music, rag-time, old-fashion reels, etc., instead of trying to be classical upon an instrument that will not permit it; however, he only did fairly, because as I have said many times before, zylophonists are played out. 11 Min. In One. TOM DINGLE & ESMERALDA SISTERS I think this will eventually be a very good act. The only trouble with it now is that it lacks character. Dingle is doing his eccentric dancing in dress-suit and in that way sacrifices comedy. The contortion dancing and high kicking of the girls is very good and the work done by Dingle is also good, but needs working out. As the week progresses I think it will improve. 11 Min. in Two. LINDEN BECKWITH I don't think Miss Beckwith's selections are as good as upon her last appearance here. She failed to get over very strongly. 18 Min. In One. NINA PAYNE & CO In a pantomime - "LA SOMNAMBULE." I never saw a pantomime hold the interest of the audience, and this one didn't do it any more than any of the others; a little bit of sensationalism at the finish manages to get some applause, but taken as a whole I consider it rather a tame affair. Miss Payne's dancing suffered by comparison with that of the Esmeralda Sisters, which was decidedly better. It maybe all right in some cities but Providence don't care for this sort of thing. 23 Min. F. S. LEO CARILLO At this point the show really started and was a riot from there on. Carillo made a decided hit, showing big improvement over the last time he played here. With new material he will always be welcomed back. 20 Min. In One. "THE SYSTEM" A strong dramatic sketch played by TAYLOR GRANVILLE & LAURA PIERPONT & CO. There are about eight or nine regular people in the company and they use a number of supers. The sketch is tremendously strong and there is considerable comedy strung throughout it. The audience were held interestedly to the finish and there were several curtain calls. I feel sure that this act will draw as much money as Armstrong's "Romance of the Underworld," particularly as it is most timely and still not offensive to the police; an act that should be booked all along the line. 43 Min. three scenes, open end closure in F. S. MULLEN & COOGAN Comedy talking and dancing act; these men made a tremendous hit almost from their entrance and had the audience split their sides with laughter the entire time they were on the stage; in spire of the fact that the show was considerably late. 19 Min. In One. DELMAR & DELMAR An unusual kind of a balancing act; they do some remarkable feats; in the middle of the bill I think they would be a big hit, even as it was they got considerable applause; an act that can be played anywhere. 8 Min. F. S. MOTION PICTURE Pathe Weekly - O. K.
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2 Report on PROVIDENCE SHOW, Week of September 23, 1912. CHAS. LOVENBERG, Manager. The early part of the show dragged quite a bit, but commencing with LEO CARILLO it went like wildfire, and I think in spite of some disappointments in the earlier acts we will do a good week's business, particularly on account of a draught that I believe there is in "The System." THE STEINER TRIO Bar act; 3 men, one straight and two comedy, built something on the line of the Three Ernests and others, but not so good, still however, it made a very good opening number, 8 Min. F. S. LEW FITZGIBBON Zylophonist. I think that Mr. Fitzgibbon uses good judgment in sticking to the lighter music, rag-time, old-fashion reels, etc., instead of trying to be classical upon an instrument that will not permit it; however, he only did fairly, because as I have said many times before, zylophonists are played out. 11 Min. In One. TOM DINGLE & ESMERALDA SISTERS I think this will eventually be a very good act. The only trouble with it now is that it lacks character. Dingle is doing his eccentric dancing in dress-suit and in that way sacrifices comedy. The contortion dancing and high kicking of the girls is very good and the work done by Dingle is also good, but needs working out. As the week progresses I think it will improve. 11 Min. in Two. LINDEN BECKWITH I don't think Miss Beckwith's selections are as good as upon her last appearance here. She failed to get over very strongly. 18 Min. In One. NINA PAYNE & CO In a pantomime - "LA SOMNAMBULE." I never saw a pantomime hold the interest of the audience, and this one didn't do it any more than any of the others; a little bit of sensationalism at the finish manages to get some applause, but taken as a whole I consider it rather a tame affair. Miss Payne's dancing suffered by comparison with that of the Esmeralda Sisters, which was decidedly better. It maybe all right in some cities but Providence don't care for this sort of thing. 23 Min. F. S. LEO CARILLO At this point the show really started and was a riot from there on. Carillo made a decided hit, showing big improvement over the last time he played here. With new material he will always be welcomed back. 20 Min. In One. "THE SYSTEM" A strong dramatic sketch played by TAYLOR GRANVILLE & LAURA PIERPONT & CO. There are about eight or nine regular people in the company and they use a number of supers. The sketch is tremendously strong and there is considerable comedy strung throughout it. The audience were held interestedly to the finish and there were several curtain calls. I feel sure that this act will draw as much money as Armstrong's "Romance of the Underworld," particularly as it is most timely and still not offensive to the police; an act that should be booked all along the line. 43 Min. three scenes, open end closure in F. S. MULLEN & COOGAN Comedy talking and dancing act; these men made a tremendous hit almost from their entrance and had the audience split their sides with laughter the entire time they were on the stage; in spire of the fact that the show was considerably late. 19 Min. In One. DELMAR & DELMAR An unusual kind of a balancing act; they do some remarkable feats; in the middle of the bill I think they would be a big hit, even as it was they got considerable applause; an act that can be played anywhere. 8 Min. F. S. MOTION PICTURE Pathe Weekly - O. K.
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