Gertrude Hoffman

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The idea is similar to Henry Lee or a copy of the French actress Liane D’Eve.  Presents imitatitve caricatures of Vesta Victoria, George Cohan, the Gibson Girl, Ann Held, Eddi Foy.  Her disrobing in view of the audience to the better classes might cause a stir and a few laughs but the various caricatures are so cleverly portrayed that the least thought of anything offensive immediately disappears.  She has improved since I saw her down town.  At the matinee she just about got by but at the evening performance, the audience being composed more of a refined element, pronounced her a wonder.  They gave the Anna Held impersonation rousing applause and Eddie Foy character was received with roars of laughter.  She was compelled to take several bows.  Finished strong.  18 Minutes – Close in One 2 Minutes.
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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907