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Dora Hilton has a pretty voice, a couple of prettier gowns, a smile and a pianist, which appears to be the vaudeville prescription for a "straight singing turn." Miss Hilton sings a selection of melodies, probably selected by herself, and then retires, first taking one bow and then taking another. Taking bows seems to be an acquired habit with singles and often the audience at the 5th Avenue applauds them for taking the first one, which may lead to the second, or it may be the stage manager saying, "That sounds good enough for another." There's many a kind hearted stage manager. But Miss Hilton hasn't a big time turn and the small time doesn't appreciate straight single singers.
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Variety, 54:3 (03/14/1919)