Alf Ripon

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The "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)