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Singing and jokes.
Irving Smith radiates good cheer and his personality will help him a good deal in getting around. His opening "johnny" song is inane as far as the "punch" lines are concerned, as they fit the female vocalists. After a number of good gags, he delivers a clever "bring back" song with special topical verses. In getting over his gags, he has a habit of pausing after each one for applause. Then four nut rhymes are reeled off to appreciation before he is ready for a prohibition song. Then some hokum, a couple of numbers and Smith pulled down a hit of the evening. Can travel around the small time as a feature.
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Variety, 54:9 (04/25/1919)