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This sketch entitled “A Chip of the Old Block” was twenty-one minutes long.
Thos. A. Wise plays an elderly comedian who once aspired to be a great dramatic actor and lives alone. His son, played by W.H. St. James, is a comedian too and visits his father with his son and wife in tow. They help fix up the old man’s place and there is a “quiet pathetic finale that is somewhat touching.”
Mr. St. James was excellent and nearly stole the show from its star. Upon his exit, the audience burst into involuntary applause. This applause was replicated for several curtains when the sketch was over.
The other actors, John Marble and Charles N. Greene, supported the principals well.
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Variety Vol. 25:12 (02/24/1912)