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In “Stop, Look and Listen.” Original one-set Play by Matthew White, Jr. 25 min. On at 9.03. Opens in 1. Close F.S. Synopsis of the Play. The story deals with the ambitions of a stage-struck country girl, about to run away to New York, to join a scheming actor. While waiting at the station, she is encountered by a tile-walking actress, (Miss Tully), who completely disillusionizes her and saves her from her folly by reciting a supposed account of her suffering as a cast-off has-been; prevailing upon her to remain and marry her “Rube” fiancé. This is a very well-planned little sketch. Miss Tully is not particularly prepossessing, and the first part of her work drags a little, owing to the fact that she has not sufficient personal magnetism to give the play a strong initiative; and the boy playing the part of “Jerry” is a rank citron in pathetic love-making. However, as the act proceeds and Miss Tully goes into the realm of imitation, she makes the audience sit up and take notice. The act works up to a strong finish, winning big applause and 2 curtain calls. At night the close showed the act to be a success – a sure-fire one.
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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907