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Singing, monologue, and ethnic comic character.
Al Raymond, billed outside as "of Raymond and Caverly," delivered a topical monolog in acceptable fashion, concluding with the patriotic version of "Smiles." which has for its punch that the world will smile when Ireland is set free. The paradox of hearing a gentleman who had been delivering his chatter with a decided Hebraic accent render such supposed "punch," evidently aimed for applause from the Irish patrons, almost caused him to flop at the end. Raymond might get away with a clever parody, because he is no singer.
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Variety, 54:7 (04/11/1919)