Carl Cooke

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Colored vocalist. Works in eccentric character and makes a change of costume. Portrays the character of a colored minister. Introduced a stump speech, which is bad. Will have him eliminate the entire song. Gives impersonation of Ernest Hogan and Bert Williams, the latter being the best thing he does. Just about got by today. 19 min. in one- 3 shows.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 30 April 1906 – 4 February 1907