“The Big Surprise”

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Singing interrupted on purpose for comedic purposes. Comedy talking.
"The Big Surprise."
It consists of a woman, who attempts to sing and is interrupted by a number of male and female "plants" in the audience. Then follows a rapid fire talk between the different plants, which is bright and snappy and contains real good comedy. They close, cabareting through the house and received a big hand.
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Variety, 38:12 (05/21/1915)