Colonel Jack George

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Colonel Jack George, blackface, does a bit of singing, the major portion of his act consisting of a political speech, making laughable references to national celebrities from the president down.
Every time he wishes to bring home a point he emphasizes It by striking his rostrum with what appears to be a long piece of rubber, and the "thwack" seems to bring the laughter more spontaneously and more forcibly.
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Variety 45:9 (01/26/1917)