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In a sketch by May Tully called “Mary’s Ankle.” The principal value to us in this act is the fact that Mr. Overman was one of the leading men of the Albee Stock Company, and of course, is strong for that reason. However, it is a good sketch, well played as a whole, but to take it off and make it into a three act play, as is contemplated, is sheer folly in my mind, as the thing is not sufficiently original nor has it enough body to go as a three act play. If it continues in vaudeville, they should be made to discontinue carrying the set they are now using. It is very poor looking affair and very cumbersome. Because of it they must carry an extra man, and this brings the price to the theatres up $75.00 which might be saved as easily as not. We can give them much better sets in any of our houses. 26 minutes. Full stage.
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University of Iowa, Keith Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 4 July 1915 – 13 November 1916