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The musical skit features Walter Lawrence, A company of seven females assist, with Emily Fitzgerald's stepping standing out, in the character of "Pousse Cafe." Hassard Short. Kenneth and Roy Wehlare given authorship credit, with the former also that for staging the turn. Short did a creditable job. The theme of the sketch revolves on a wizard' bragging of bis powers to
rejuvenate any woman. After the metamorphosis hosts has been accomplished, he sends them
back to the outer world, in the guises of certain virtues and vices, thus repaying him for his services rendered.
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Variety, 54:9 (04/25/1919)