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Singing.
"You Don't Know What You're Missin' if You Never Had No Kissin'" and "Swannee River."
Formerly of Dooley and Rugel, this rather diminutive prima has selected the "single" road to vaudeville stardom, accompanied at the piano by Albert E. Hockey. Miss Rugel opens in a tight fitting blue gown, offering an introductory medley, well written and arranged to illustrate her vocal versatility. During a change to a. white evening dress (covered with a fur
trimmed wrap), Mr. Hockey renders a solo. Miss Rugel's second number is a light Irish song, "You Don't Know What You're Missin' if You Never Had No Kissin'," an excellent selection and well handled. One more number and the way is paved for a sure encore for which she offered "Swannee River" in an octave of fiats. The latter is particularly appropriate and insured Miss
Rugel's undisputed success. Decidedly pretty and with all the essentials at hand for such a specialty, this girl will undoubtedly develop, with proper direction, into a feature for vaudeville. She is blessed with a piercing personality, makes a charming appearance and has a voice. At the Palace she was ready for she was placed in a rather trying position with one act
and intermission separating her from Phyllis Neilson Terry, and because she was ready she made good with plenty to spare.
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Variety, 54:8 (04/18/1919)