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

Page 183

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Boston, Mass.,     Boston      Oct. 15,1917.

Tuscano Bros., 9 min.f.s., Spl.Drop.
   This is the same act that has played Keith's a number of years. (Juggling of battle axes) Went over very good for us. 
Mason & Gwynne., 12 min.in 1.
   Man and woman; comedy black-face singing, talking and dancing. These folks appeared very youthful on the stage, and had a very good act. Could easily have played next to closing act on our bill. Were a hit. 
The Masqueraders; 26 min.,f.s..
   Company of about ten boys and girls giving imitation of vaudeville celebrities. This act in its present state does not appeal to our audience, but may have an appeal in small towns. 
Nelson Waring.,14 min. in 1. 
   This clever pianist was a decided hit and shared honors with Mason & Gwynne as the applause hits of the show. 
Road to Romany;18 min.f.s..
   Gypsy set and costumes. 3 men & 3 women. This act needs new songs and reconstruction of program before being able to give value for the salary. Went fair. 

NOTE: After Monday Tuscano Brothers closed the show; Road to Romany on No. 3; The Masqueraders opening the show. 

Both big salaried acts. were a disappointment. 

REPORT ON SHOW PLAYING THE SCENIC THEATRE PAWTUCKET R.I.
OCT.16,1917.
Seale
   A Trained seal put through his tricks by a woman who does not appear in the act. Very good offering 12 Min. 
Full Stage
                  Went Good. 
Conroy & O'Donnell
   Two men in one 12 Min. 
Comedy Talk and songs
One works straight the orther blackface.
                  Went Fair.
The Six Virginia Steppers
   Five people appear
Four men one woman full stage
14 Min. Special singing and dancing offering while a good offering only Went Fair. Dancing acts as a rule go this way here. 
Mrs
Mrs. Ritter Appears
   Four women one man comedy sketch. A fairly good sketch well acted. Went very poor Mon. 
Matnee but got over better Mon. Eve. 
                      Went Fair. 

War Films drawing Well. 

REPORT ON SHOW PLAYING THE SCENIC THEATRE PAWT.R.I.
OCT.18,1917.
Maria
   Young Lady works in one 11 min. Plays Piano Accordian. Popular Melodies
                       Went Good.
Clark & Francis
   Man and woman in full stage 15 Min. Comedy sketch Molly's Friend" A Very Good Sketch. 
                       Went Good.
Linten & Lawrence
   Man and woman in one 16 Min. In Bite of their Hits Singing comedy dancing etc. Very Pleasing offering.
                       Went Very Good.
The Great Leon and Asst.
   Work in Full stage special set 20  Min. Magical entertainers. 
A Very Good Offering.
                        Went Good.

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183 Boston, Mass., Boston Oct. 15,1917. Tuscano Bros., 9 min.f.s., Spl.Drop. This is the same act that has played Keith's a number of years. (Juggling of battle axes) Went over very good for us. Mason & Gwynne., 12 min.in 1. Man and woman; comedy black-face singing, talking and dancing. These folks appeared very youthful on the stage, and had a very good act. Could easily have played next to closing act on our bill. Were a hit. The Masqueraders; 26 min.,f.s.. Company of about ten boys and girls giving imitation of vaudeville celebrities. This act in its present state does not appeal to our audience, but may have an appeal in small towns. Nelson Waring.,14 min. in 1. This clever pianist was a decided hit and shared honors with Mason & Gwynne as the applause hits of the show. Road to Romany;18 min.f.s.. Gypsy set and costumes. 3 men & 3 women. This act needs new songs and reconstruction of program before being able to give value for the salary. Went fair. NOTE: After Monday Tuscano Brothers closed the show; Road to Romany on No. 3; The Masqueraders opening the show. Both big salaried acts. were a disappointment. REPORT ON SHOW PLAYING THE SCENIC THEATRE PAWTUCKET R.I. OCT.16,1917. Seale A Trained seal put through his tricks by a woman who does not appear in the act. Very good offering 12 Min. Full Stage Went Good. Conroy & O'Donnell Two men in one 12 Min. Comedy Talk and songs One works straight the orther blackface. Went Fair. The Six Virginia Steppers Five people appear Four men one woman full stage 14 Min. Special singing and dancing offering while a good offering only Went Fair. Dancing acts as a rule go this way here. Mrs Mrs. Ritter Appears Four women one man comedy sketch. A fairly good sketch well acted. Went very poor Mon. Matnee but got over better Mon. Eve. Went Fair. War Films drawing Well. REPORT ON SHOW PLAYING THE SCENIC THEATRE PAWT.R.I. OCT.18,1917. Maria Young Lady works in one 11 min. Plays Piano Accordian. Popular Melodies Went Good. Clark & Francis Man and woman in full stage 15 Min. Comedy sketch Molly's Friend" A Very Good Sketch. Went Good. Linten & Lawrence Man and woman in one 16 Min. In Bite of their Hits Singing comedy dancing etc. Very Pleasing offering. Went Very Good. The Great Leon and Asst. Work in Full stage special set 20 Min. Magical entertainers. A Very Good Offering. Went Good.