Miss Preston

Location:
Theater:
Date:
Type:
Miss Preston did surprisingly well at the close with a "Salome" song (having a bully orchestration). She followed that with a burlesque "Salome" dance, announcing it as an imitation of Maud Allen. These two items were a large hit, which did not seem possible after Miss Preston sang "Maggie Schneider," a song ("Dutch" with clogs). She should have been advised against that for over here. Her opening number is pretty, and "I Love a Laddy" (a reply to Lauder's "Lassie") scored. Miss Preston is strong as an impersonator of Lauder.
Source:
Variety 13:6(01/16/1909)