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Male requests audience to name selection. He places violin on music stand and the instrument plays the requests faithfully. He then descends to orchestra aisle and repeats performance without using bow. A plant is utilized for “comedy” requests and crossfire, also prop laughs. He Is Doc Cook, formerly the “Stooge” in the Joe Cook turn. About a dozen requests are played in the two’ aisle, when he returns to the stage and takes another instrument to duet “Margie” with the mystery instrument.
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Variety, LXII:6, April 1, 1921.