Mme. Rialta and Co.

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Comedy and singing.
"Don't Cry, Little Girl, Don't Cry," "Beautiful Ohio," and "On a Little Farm in Normandy."
Mme. Rialta is one of the pioneers of the posing industry in vaudeville, a handsome brunet, exquisitely formed for the work she does, and a clever "showmanette," for she has built up a skit capable of filling any full stage position on any bill. In her new vehicle she is supported by two men, aside from her aides in the pictures, one a comedian, Marty Ford, and the other a corking lyric tenor, Vin Scanlon (from the original Temple Quartet). There is a story (written by James J. Morton), wherein the artist dreams of the girls he has painted, recalling in animated form the pictures he originated. As each picture appears in the frame the artist runs through a song, each bringing big returns. The numbers used were "Don't Cry, Little Girl, Don't Cry," "Beautiful Ohio," and "On a Little Farm in Normandy." With the combination of good song and good voice this section was sure fire. A patriotic pose concluded, Rialta taking the role of a Red Cross nurse. It scored a big hit and looks good for any grade of time.
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Variety, 54:1 (02/28/1919)