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Blackface makeup, costume changes, dancing. Set in Robert E. Lee’s home with Lee sleeping.
Singing, banjo, piano
"The Land of Sunset."
"The Star Spangled Banner" and various solos and medleys.
Mr. Leonard has gone in for the modern idea of variety, songs and rag-string music, but the most dependence has been placed upon the patriotic finale. The turn is too choppy, Leonard seems off the stage too much, and although a logical ending is attempted by Gen. Lee awakening to find it is a dream. Mr. Leonard may night that of the 28 minutes, too many are devoted to the company. These might be lessened if Eddie would forgo the conventional black clothes for his third change, and contrive to remain in sight after the first exit. If necessary he could watch Mr. Austin play that red fire finish. But still Eddie Leonard is pretty well established in vaudeville, and with the little building up the turn will get, it ought to carry him along.
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Variety, 40:1 (09/03/1915)