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Shadow puppets of “noted personages”
Mr. Wilde talks over his shadow puppetry to inform the audience on the subject of his creation.
"When Wilde's arm is between the strong light in the rear and the sheet, the light may be seen through the shadow of his flesh".
After a ten minute show, some called for an encore.
atmospheric and slow, but they did well.
Source:
Variety, vol. 32: 1. 5 Sept. 1913