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29 minutes. Mr. Wilder opens his act with a Vitagraph picture of himself in the role of a miserly cobbler who find real happiness in the love little children. The film runs about 16 minutes and is very pathetic. Immediately at the conclusion of the film the orchestra strikes up an inspiring are and Wilder walks out in one with red plush curtains as a background. He received a big ovation at both performances. He tells stories interestingly and it can be said that he held this spot well. The film will be found a real innovation in the way it is used and no one left their seats at Monday’s performance while it was on. It’s by far the best act he has ever given us. (New York)
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University of Iowa, Keith Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 9 September 1912 – 24 February 1913.