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Keith-Albee managers' report book, May 11, 1914-July 1, 1915

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BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I.
REPORT OF SHOW MONDAY MARCH 29, 1915.
FOUR SOUTH AMERICANS: Marimba, 10 minutes (2) 4 Men. Weak act; Their choice of selections is not particularly noteworthy, and they seem to perform with an almost listless apathy which is, at times, quite depressing.
JAMES BENTON: Ventriloquist, 15 minutes (1) The act has little of a commendable nature, and is not to be compared with most ventriloquial offerings seen here in times past.
EDDIE CARR & CO: "The Office Boy", 18 minutes, Open C.D.F. Close One. 1 Lady. 2 Men. Intermittently it ascends to something akin to interest, only to fall back again into a rut of mediocrity from which there is no resurrection. Comedy of the rough variety obtains a laugh here and there throughout the presentation.

[W, E, Parmenter?] Manager.


BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I.
REPORT OF SHOW THURSDAY APRIL 1, 1915.
CASE & ALMA: Singing, talking and dancing, 15 minutes (1) Lady and Man. Man does some fairly clever character delineations and has some good dance steps; The lady displays no great ability and the bulk of the entertainment falls to the man.
THREE HEDDERS: Acrobatic, 6 minutes full stage, 3 people, special set. Very good act, their head to head balancing is truly marvelous, and one of two of their feats are extremely hazardous. The special setting is attractive and helps in making a pretty picture.
THREE LORETTARS: Comedy musical skit, 17 minutes (1) 1 Lady, 2 Men. Very good act, their instrumental selections are excellent, there are some very good vocal efforts, and the dancing discloses some exceptionally creditable work; The comedy is infectious, and produces plenty of laughter. A Real Success!

[W, E, Parmenter?] Manager.

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BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I. REPORT OF SHOW MONDAY MARCH 29, 1915. FOUR SOUTH AMERICANS: Marimba, 10 minutes (2) 4 Men. Weak act; Their choice of selections is not particularly noteworthy, and they seem to perform with an almost listless apathy which is, at times, quite depressing. JAMES BENTON: Ventriloquist, 15 minutes (1) The act has little of a commendable nature, and is not to be compared with most ventriloquial offerings seen here in times past. EDDIE CARR & CO: "The Office Boy", 18 minutes, Open C.D.F. Close One. 1 Lady. 2 Men. Intermittently it ascends to something akin to interest, only to fall back again into a rut of mediocrity from which there is no resurrection. Comedy of the rough variety obtains a laugh here and there throughout the presentation. [W, E, Parmenter?] Manager. BIJOU THEATRE, WOONSOCKET, R. I. REPORT OF SHOW THURSDAY APRIL 1, 1915. CASE & ALMA: Singing, talking and dancing, 15 minutes (1) Lady and Man. Man does some fairly clever character delineations and has some good dance steps; The lady displays no great ability and the bulk of the entertainment falls to the man. THREE HEDDERS: Acrobatic, 6 minutes full stage, 3 people, special set. Very good act, their head to head balancing is truly marvelous, and one of two of their feats are extremely hazardous. The special setting is attractive and helps in making a pretty picture. THREE LORETTARS: Comedy musical skit, 17 minutes (1) 1 Lady, 2 Men. Very good act, their instrumental selections are excellent, there are some very good vocal efforts, and the dancing discloses some exceptionally creditable work; The comedy is infectious, and produces plenty of laughter. A Real Success! [W, E, Parmenter?] Manager.