John D. Gilbert

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2 shows, 19 min, in 1. Eccentric comedian and vocalist, well known to legitimate audiences from his long connection with musical comedies and comic opera. Did not go so strong as I expected this afternoon, but I believe he will win out with the night audiences. He had a very stiff contract in following Cressy who had drawn out so much laughter that they needed a rest. He is an exceptionally clever chap, as vaudeville entertainers go.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 21 September 1903-14 March 1904