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Marie Russell working with a violinist, the latter being in the orchestra pit, managed to score nicely with songs. Miss Russell in working in a “high brown”make-up, carrying the illusion of a lady of color right to the finish of her act and then getting a hand on the removal of long gloves and wig. “Land of Old Black Joe” is her opener and is followed by a ballad that is put over effectively. A violin solo from the pit gives her a chance for a change, and then she offers “Broadway Blues,” “Bimbo” and finally the latest “Alexander Band” number. All told the act is a pleasing one.
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Variety Magazine, LVIII: 1 October 1920