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Farce comedy entitled “It’s Up to You William”. There are three women and two men in this act. The scene opens in a drawing room in which the two wives are mourning the loss of their husbands. The men are supposed to have gone to Europe and the wives have just read in the newspaper of the sinking of the ship on which they sailed. After some dialogue the women depart and the two men arrive. It appears that they have gone to New York on a little quiet “toot” and have returned because the boat is due to arrive. They had not heart that the boat had sunk. This situation gives an opportunity for all sorts of comedy. The more they lie the more they have to and “the plot thickens” as the sketch progresses. It is a very good act with an excellent finish, and is deserving of head line honors on most any bill. I consider it one of the best sketches that we have ever played here. Cut—“You’re the damndest liar I have ever seen.” C.D.F. in 3 25 min.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 30 April 1906 – 4 February 1907