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Singing and comic characterizations.
Burkhart's act is more or less reminiscent in form of the various songalogs presented in the last few seasons by Henry Lewis. As long as he sticks to song, Burkhart is all right, but the moment he essays the laugh producing stuff, it is all off. If Sam Bernard ever catches Maury doing that "impression" of him, and believes it, Sam will probably quit the stage. A parodied medley by Burkhart, put over in Hebrew dialect, while excellently rendered as far as vocal requirements were concerned, falls short because it lacks point. 'A mother song, handled very nicely with a sustained high note at the finish, sent Burkhart off with a scattered applause reward for his efforts.
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Variety, 54:9 (04/25/1919)