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The chimpanzee does some familiar tricks and some that seem new. "Richard" opens with the familiar table scene, after which he rides a bicycle, roller skates, and "walks" a large ball. He also undresses himself and shows more than the average animal intelligence. He guides the ball up the incline, over a see-saw and down a flight of stairs.
"Richard" is as good as the best in his line, and much better than the average. He should have arrived with the pilgrim monks. He is a great attraction, especially for elders.
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Variety 36:3 (09/18/1914)