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It Is a rather aged story. An uncle visiting his nephew (suposed to be a
single man), when spoken to about marriage generally goes Into a fit Prearranged upon word being received uncle was about to arrive. The young fellow has already been married and the young couple cannot see a fortune slipping. An ex-convict then gave a lecture upon prison reform and other Inside workings with a plea to the public tacked upon the end.
"A Fool and His Money,"
The auditors at first were unable to really define what was going on. The sketch Is impossible for vaudeville.
It carries nothing of especial Interest to guarantee It a safe passage In any house. Besides the weakness of the idea and the crude presentation, the cast hardly draws any praise as performers.
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Variety 45:12 (02/16/1917)