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15 Mins.; One.
Two men with violin and banjo. The violinist plays exceptionally, pop and classical with equal facility. The banjo player is also a capable performer. A fast jazzy number as a double for opening, then a difficult Hungarian Czardas by the fiddler as a solo with the orchestra. Imitations by violinist next. Raggy solo by banjoist merged into a double by violinist joining in with a freak fiddle, consisting of a violin neck, strings and horn arrangement, the latter giving the music a deep mellow sound. The fiddler walks through the auditorium, playing the freak instrument just prior to the finish. Equally good results could be obtained if the audience thing were omitted. Act a solid hit on the Roof.
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Variety LVII: 6 February 1920