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“The Virginia Judge”, comedian. 17 min. in 1. 2 shows. Big advance applause, owing perhaps to the fact that he is a Philadelphian, and hundreds of his friends are here to give him welcome. Nevertheless, Kelly justified it to the letter. He has the wittiest and Freshest line of new monologue stuff that has been heard in this house for a very long time. Each one of his stories brought rounds of laughter. He was compelled several times to stop and let the fun subside. Certainly holds this difficult place on the bill immensely. Fully justifies the strong billing we have given him. He will draw lots of business to this house this week on his personal account as well as his genius as a story-teller.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 30 April 1906 – 4 February 1907