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From the original production of “Florodora.” This act consists in its entirety of fourteen people, seven men and seven women. It opens with one of the men singing “Neath the Shade of the Sheltering Palms”, which he does very well indeed, the only difficulty being that his wardrobe needs some overhauling, which will be attended to later. Then a man and woman from two of the Characters of “Floradora” sing a song and do some clever dancing, after which the double sextette, since men and six very pretty girls, come on and do “The Tell me Pretty Maiden” song, exactly the same as they did it in the original production. It is an exceptionally clever act and pleased our audience greatly. Of course it would be possible to fill the same length of time for less money, providing we were not looking for novelty and new faces, but regarded from the standpoint of a new feature. I don’t think there is any question but what the act will be worth the money. Certainly 14 people could hardly be transported over the country for any less, and it makes a pretty stage and unquestionably pleased our audience. 15 minutes; full stage.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 2 September 1902-3 September 1903