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The Russian actress has a logical sketch that could be considered a duologue. She is employed by the Russian government, supplying them with information. This information has caused disaster for the Nihilists, the death of their leaders. A young man has been sent to kill her by the American branch of the Russian society. He confronts her in her apartment and tells her of his plan. She then tells him of her suffering, that she was forced to become a spy and betray her lover, a leader of the Nihilists. He believes her and departs without committing the murder. However, he returns a moment or two later to find the woman laughing at his soft heartedness. He shoots her dead.
The little playlet is admirably acted. The woman does not rant or tear. She makes the audience believe her tale as well as the young Russian. The finish is unexpected, which adds to the flavor. Mme. Boros is excellently supported by the man who seems to be above average for an actor in the varieties. Vaudeville does not take kindly to these acting playlets, but it will fill the bill. It is not exciting, merely entertaining.
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Variety 22:8 (04/29/1911)