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"dummy" is made to sing several songs,
one while the ventriloquist holds a cigarette
in his mouth. The voice is uncommonly
sweet for this sort of work.
Some of his best laughs
were skilfully built up by period of silence
while the "dummy" was manipulated
for good comedy effect.
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Variety 14:6 (04/17/1909)