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The Wright and Dietrich act opened after intermission. Both were in France as part of the Overseas League, and both tell of it, the songs upon it and the turn was written around it, but they put over a pleasant interlude, nevertheless, with the burden apparently resting upon Renee Dietrich, announced as the writer of two or more of the songs used. One is a comic, on the English order, another something about "Gladys." Miss Dietrich, after a spell at the piano, tells the audience how much they liked to entertain the boys over there, and it sounded in place, but when Horace Wright returned and after opening with a snatch of "Have a Smile" (twice done on the bill), he followed with more talk of France and a recitation in addition, it seemed to crowd the turn. The couple look so well they could make some portion of the turn run in more of the popular song line over here, as a double or doubles. Miss Dietrich was one of the well gowned women on the program. She wore two dresses, and each looked the part. However, they are sure fire now, and while not belittling their material because it refers to France, it would stand out more strongly if built on or added to something away from it.
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Variety, 54:3 (03/14/1919)