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Singing and character song voices.
"At a Block Party."
Trixie Friganza has a singing specialty, called "At a Block Party," written by Jean Havez for her return to vaudeville, the repertoire being composed of impressions taken from an entertainment given at a block party. An introductory number opens, of an explanatory type, cleverly constructed and properly delivered. Then follows the several songs, showing various character singing styles, with two changes. Miss Friganza opens with a fur coat that spells as fortune in class and style, gets down to a prettily arranged costume, in which she displays an abundance of bare calves, and concludes in a one-piece wrap that adds to the general stunning appearance. A war verse gives some value and displays the versatility of this musical star, and a good war number carried sufficient applause to warrant an encore. The songs are all exclusive and excellently designed in lyric and melody. Miss Friganza shows good judgement in the selection of this routine, a far better one than any of its predecessors. She scored a solid hit and well deserved too.
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Variety, 53:10 (01/31/1919)