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Singing and comedy.
Private Rickert, preceding his second song, makes an announcement introducing an impression of Al Jolson for next attempt. He should have preceded the opening ditty with the announcement and make it include the entire specialty for Rickart is an unmistakable copy of Jolson in style, delivery and tone. Rickart works in uniform, wearing the red discharge chevron. He tells several stories, one of which would sound better if rearranged. This is the gas story anent an Englishman. It could be reconstructed to make a German or German-American the subject, thus eliminating any question of an ally's bravery. Rickert is a fair singer, a good talker and has oodles of confidence. He cleverly blocked a few side remarks from the front without getting a bit rattled. Because of his likeness to Jolson, it seems he is destined for small time and along that route should score easily. He did at the American.
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Variety, 54:11 (05/09/1919)