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Comic acrobatics and gymnastics.
Guitar and violin.
A combination of former doughboys that looks suspiciously like a former variety acrobatic troupe. It seems obvious at least that one or two, perhaps more, have been on the rostrum before America's entry into the war. The scene shows a camp, an apologetic announcement preceding the initial curtain, while a slide informed the audience the company all wore service stripes. Some comedy is derived from a short drill manual, without guns, and this is followed by a guitar solo and a guitar and violin double. Then came the main portion, a gymnastic routine. Pyramid and shoulder tossing with some corking good ground tumbling brought them a raft of applause, Sergt. Frank Meline getting in the bulk of the trick work. The turn finished with spins and whirls around the stage, the boys alternating in some excellent solo tricks. In the opening spot it pulled a terrific hit, has been carefully timed and should connect. The applause continued after "lights out," requiring the Sergeant to come before the curtain for a final bow.
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Variety, 53:7 (01/10/1919)