King and Brown

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Two men in ground work before an interior set showing a toy set. Both are capable in their line, one doing a white face clown, the other straight. Some corking hand work is featured with a finger stand by the straight calling for spontaneous applause. Some comedy helps along the finale, a hand jump from a pedestal by the straight and a foot leap by the clown giving the act a smart finish. The men have a novelty. Both have had but one leg, but there is none of the so-called sympathy atmosphere attached to the offering, naturally expected of such a turn, although it calls for a gasp from the audience when the realization is registered. The straight man works a few moments before the house is aware of the missing limb. It's a real good opener and should call for big time attention.
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Variety, 54:10 (05/02/1919)