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This sketch entitled “Hazel Weston Or ‘More sinned Against Than Usual'” was forty-five minutes long on the full stage.
May Malloy plays Hazel Weston, who transforms from a wart doctor in one town to a postmistress of another. She is accused of stealing four postcards by Luke Prentice (Erville Alderson), much to the dismay of his son (Ernest Leonard), her lover. The villain, Flugeon Smith (W.H. Forris) is followed around by a violin player, who punctuates his lines with music. Dick Lynch plays the Sheriff who does several illustrated songs between acts. “Ludicrous sketches” on the sheet illustrated his songs.
"She Sleeps by the Erie Canal"; "She Went to Work on her Wedding Morn"
The audience laughed at every one of Lynch's songs and sketches.
The violinist is an interesting addition to the sketch. It is impressive that he can remain out of the actor's way while playing onstage. All actors gave good performances except for Ernest Leonard as the son. This sketch is a unique comedy act that vaudeville has not yet seen. It would do well as a headliner in any house.
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Variety 26:7 (20/04/1912)