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"The Rounder of Old Broadway."
Just before them were Dave Ferguson and Co. In the late Bobby Matthews' skit "The Rounder of Old Broadway." Bobby Matthews was an artist in his work. His sad demise made that a recognized fact. It will become even more accepted as others try to follow him. Mr. Ferguson plays the "Rounder" in a neat straight manner, but the act itself with its types carries the turn along.' The "ham actor" took over the hit with his work and song. The act carries a Times square drop that is an attraction in itself, and particularly outside New York. The turn is almost sure fire anywhere, with an excellent company. The cop ranks with any of the others, and the fly girl is a neat bit of drawing. These New York underworld studies when stage-presented possess their own interest, whether loudly acclaimed or not, and ofttimes the more silently received the more interest manifested.
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Variety, 53:13 (02/21/1919)