Powell’s Marionettes

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This is the most elaborate act, of the kind, we have ever had. It does not contain the comedy which Holdin’s did but has a greater number of figures and some very elaborate scenery and electrical effects, notable features of which are the Serpentine dance with the pictures thrown on the dancer and other various evolutions just as one sees the human dancer perform and the live dog which is introduced and is put through some tricks by the Marionette clown. This is a very attractive bit and the prismatic fountains and transformation scene are really beautiful. The act is bound to create talk and draw money. 14 min. full stage, 2 shows.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 14 March-21 November 1904