Williams’ “Imperials”

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Harry L. Cooper is the principal comedian and gets all there is out of what he has. He does not indulge too freely In rough comedy methods, and there was generous laughter for a goodly lot of his work. The second act was titled "Hotel La Joy". James Fagan contributed a good laughing bit in the second, where he appeared in a rube make-up with a catch line that drew a laugh every time It was used. Johnny Doyle replaced Joe Doyle in the company. George Thurston and Thomas Merrick also had parts to play without attracting special attention, though the former was of considerable use in the musical ensembles. A bright spot Is the work of Violet Hilson, a soubret who can be classed as about as useful to a burlesque show as any seen along here in some time. Clara Raymond and Corrine De Forrest are billed as "Stranded Americans."
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Variety 16:7 (10/22/1909)