James Thorton

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2 shows, 13 mins. In one—turned up particularly intoxicated, as usual, and it is extremely doubtful if he will work the week through. Personally, I consider him one of the brainiest monologue comedians in the business. For the most part he is above the heads of the audience. At the salary he is paid he is not in the same class, considered from the standpoint of an entertainer who pleases his audience, as several others who are being held out on the salary question. In this house he is not worth more than GHR, and never was.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports,, September 2, 1902 - September 3, 1903