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Managers' report book, November 13, 1916-January 21, 1918

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Boston, Mass.,    Keith's    Sept. 17th., 1917.
Lamb & Morton; 9 min., f.s.-spl. setting. Man and woman; talking and gymnastic feats. Do some clever posing on revolving pedestal. Neat but quiet opening act.
Mabel Russell -Marty Ward & Co., 16 minutes in 1 & 1-1/2. 5 men, 1 woman. Conglameration of singing, talking and "Nut" material by Marty Ward. The act was a little "loud" for this house, and while it seemed to have considerable pep, was not much of an applause getter. Finished fair.
J.K. Emmet & Co., 17 minutes, f.s.. 2 men, 1 woman. This act is called Persian Romance. The story is in blank verse with three singing numbers by Mr. Emmet, and a dancing number by the young lady. It is very prettily staged and Mr. Emmet is to be commended for trying to get something new, but our audience did not receive the act very warmly.
Edna Aug; 22 minutes in 1. This is Miss Aug's first appearance here in about 9 years. Her immitations are handled very cleverly but the "scrub-woman", the 2nd. immitation of her act is too long drawn out, and injures the chances for bigger applause. Six minutes off the act would help a lot. Went good.
Lee Kohlmar & Co., 25 min. f.s.. 2 men and 2 women. This sketch is very well acted by Mr. Kohlmar and his company. It is an amusing story from start to finish. Was very well liked by our audiences and closed to a big hand.
Frank Crummit; 15 min. in 1. This man has everything that is necessary to put over a "single". His stories and songs accompanied by mandolin and ukelele made a big hit.
Eddie Leonard & Co; 23 min. f.s. Carries piano player and 4 banjo players all black faced. Mr. Leonard sings three songs in his own original way and does his regular routine of dancing. The time between songs is filled in with banjo playing. There seems to be too much filling in, as the audience would like to see more of Leonard. He has the same tricks of winning applause at the finish of his act as formerly employed. went good.
Moore & Whitehead; 24 min. in 1. These boys make a very happy combination and certainly held their spot in fine shape; closed to a big hand.
Derkins' Animals; 9 min. f.s.. This style of act with their own stage setting of miniature villiage and dogs working apparently without trainer, seems to please our audiences and the act closed the show nicely.

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Boston, Mass., Keith's Sept. 17th., 1917. Lamb & Morton; 9 min., f.s.-spl. setting. Man and woman; talking and gymnastic feats. Do some clever posing on revolving pedestal. Neat but quiet opening act. Mabel Russell -Marty Ward & Co., 16 minutes in 1 & 1-1/2. 5 men, 1 woman. Conglameration of singing, talking and "Nut" material by Marty Ward. The act was a little "loud" for this house, and while it seemed to have considerable pep, was not much of an applause getter. Finished fair. J.K. Emmet & Co., 17 minutes, f.s.. 2 men, 1 woman. This act is called Persian Romance. The story is in blank verse with three singing numbers by Mr. Emmet, and a dancing number by the young lady. It is very prettily staged and Mr. Emmet is to be commended for trying to get something new, but our audience did not receive the act very warmly. Edna Aug; 22 minutes in 1. This is Miss Aug's first appearance here in about 9 years. Her immitations are handled very cleverly but the "scrub-woman", the 2nd. immitation of her act is too long drawn out, and injures the chances for bigger applause. Six minutes off the act would help a lot. Went good. Lee Kohlmar & Co., 25 min. f.s.. 2 men and 2 women. This sketch is very well acted by Mr. Kohlmar and his company. It is an amusing story from start to finish. Was very well liked by our audiences and closed to a big hand. Frank Crummit; 15 min. in 1. This man has everything that is necessary to put over a "single". His stories and songs accompanied by mandolin and ukelele made a big hit. Eddie Leonard & Co; 23 min. f.s. Carries piano player and 4 banjo players all black faced. Mr. Leonard sings three songs in his own original way and does his regular routine of dancing. The time between songs is filled in with banjo playing. There seems to be too much filling in, as the audience would like to see more of Leonard. He has the same tricks of winning applause at the finish of his act as formerly employed. went good. Moore & Whitehead; 24 min. in 1. These boys make a very happy combination and certainly held their spot in fine shape; closed to a big hand. Derkins' Animals; 9 min. f.s.. This style of act with their own stage setting of miniature villiage and dogs working apparently without trainer, seems to please our audiences and the act closed the show nicely.