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2/M 1/W. Presenting the sensational automobile racing sketch in two scenes ‘A Race for a Wife.’ The story is simple – the fathers refusal to allow the girl to marry the man of her choice, decides to elope – second scene shown the two automobiles is a thrilling race. The young couple have the lead driving a Pope-Toledo 125 H.P. while the father has a Buick, and with the panorama backing and effects, it is a thriller. Race occupies about 40 seconds. Powell plays the part of the father in good shape, scoring many laughs. The sketch contains good business, plenty of action, is interesting and held the audience. The finish is sensational. Automobile race is a knockout, securing spontaneous applause from all parts of the house. 20 min
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 23 September 1907-12 March 1908