Marie Lloyd

It was not until Marie Lloyd reached her fourth number on Monday afternoon at the Colonial that the audience was given a flash of the English singer's possibilities. Perhaps the fact that everyone expected something different from the rest brought about the disappointment, but in the "Spanish Burlesque," with a familiar melody, Miss Lloyd placed a few "wriggles" and some expressions, leaving the stage after "The Coster's Wedding," which followed, with those in front devoutedly regretting she had not offered a repertoire such as we have heard she gives in London. Three other songs were sung, not one remaining in the memory, an

The younger generation does not hark back that far, and all of the younger generation in the city seemed to have flocked to the Colonial at the first matinee this week. The house looked more like a "Fluffy Ruffles'" reception than a vaudeville audience. The youngsters laughed, and the youngsters applauded.

Marie resembles Alice in looks and action, or perhaps it should be said that Alice resembles Marie, but the younger sister arrived first in the present-day vaudeville, and she stole the cream. It is quite likely she will keep it. Alice is a strong favorite with New Yorkers. Her "Tourist and the Maid" was "stronger" than anything Marie probably thought of for New York, but still New York raised Alice to the pinnacle of popularity. Alice is more dainty and winsome on the stage. This may be gathered, though, from the handicap Marie was suffering from through the sedate selections. Marie had to offer a speech in which she said she could not do justice to herself. Her nervousness was obvious, but she must fol- low her sist

Variety 10:2 (10/12/1907)