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Singing.
Jack Norworth with his droll song delivery had a rather difficult position and an equally difficult task to overcome the handicap of following so many songs, but his repertoire is lyrically a healthy one, and Norworth shines with class. His finish seems new, Norworth advising the audience he proposes to introduce his child for "kind applause," realizing the "red fire" brand of forcing a hit has become taboo. He introduces a little colored girl and croons "Pickaninny's Paradise" to her, the child aiding the picture and giving some color to the number. It's a good coon ballad.
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Variety, 54:6 (04/04/1919)