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The first part, “On the Ocean” with Bernard Turbett, as the Irishman, is the same. He also performs as a French waiter. Both characters are played well. There is a new afterpiece, called "Caught With the Goods." It is credited to Bruce Laird and written by Mark Swan. Other than this change, there is little to be said about the burlesque. Mr. Kelly makes all the comedy for the act. The burlesque allowed James Mullen to recite his sad recitation in the olio of Mullen and Coongan. Coogan is a singer and dancer, and Mullen is the comedian. Up to that point, the act was likeable. Their finish was also sad. Buelah Dallas was another in the olio, as well as Rinaldo with his company. Miss Coulton finishes “The Serenader’s Waltz” by performing a waltz with Mr. Coogan. This was followed with a whirlwind dance by Mr. Coogan and Dot Duvall. Coogan is hardly able to do her justice in this particular line of work. He can hold his own in straight dancing but not this particular style. Grace Vinton and Margaret King are the other principal women.
The act has improved considerable since the beginning of the season. Singer has Lew Kelly, his principal comedian, to thank for this. A few of the other principals have also improved their work, Will H. Stevens in particular. Of Stevens' two roles, his captain is preferable to his wild westerner. One of the newcomers is Nannette Coulton. She is either stopped talking vocal lessons at a very young age or missed them altogether. She should sing the ballads with more repose and temper her voice. She pronounced “again” as “agin” when performing “The Serenader’s Waltz.”
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Variety 22:9 (05/06/1911)