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The act was twenty-two minutes long on the full stage.
Von Klein and Gibson sing and dance in front of plush curtains. While they sing the opening number they do a dance in which Von Klein swings Gibson out over the audience. Gibson sings two songs in a kiddish voice. Von Klein’s voice is a “thin tenor” and he does female impersonations for one number while he changes in front of the audience.
"The Tip Toe Man"; "I Like to Have a Little Bit On"; "The Styles are Changing Every Year"; "That Spanish Rag Dance"; "Have You Ever Loved Any Other Little Girl?"
If Gibson insists on singing like a child, she should at least have a costume to match. Von Klein should either be a full time female impersonator or drop the bit altogether. It brings down an otherwise classy act. With some rearrangement and coaching, the act could make good.
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Variety 28:8 (25/10/1912)