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The costuming was elaborate and the players were clad in the conventional attire of the Caesarian Roman Empire period.
The skit was originally written two years previously by "Wally" Young. He was previously the dramatic editor of the San Francisco Chronicle.
"When Caesar Ran a Paper" is a travesty on editorial room life of the present day. The story is centered on the efforts of an enterprising theatrical press agent to "land" a front page feature story of his star. The scene opens in the office of Caesar, the "editor of Rome's greatest daily." The night before Caesar had been entertained by Marc Anthony, publicity promoter for Cleopatra, an Egyptian dancer. There is a generous display of liquors, cordials and mixing paraphernalia. Caesar is editing a "copy" and mixing fizzes when Anthony suddenly bursts into his office, armed with photographs and a typewritten "copy." Caesar's wife finally arrives after a succession of events. Jacobs played Caesar, Young played Anthony and Ethyl McFarland played Cleopatra. Joseph Roberts did a taxi-driver "bit" and masqueraded as Mrs. Caesar.
The dialogue is bright and snappy. From a histrionic viewpoint, the work of the two chief principals plainly evidences a lack of acting experience. However, this is a corking good sketch and before long they should be able to develop ease and stage presence. The act should be moderately successful.
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Variety 36:2 (09/11/1914)