pretty dressing and dancing of an unusually high order
They have placed sixteen girls in the chorus, given them gorgeous costumes to wear, staged the numbers artistically, have a full complement of principals, obliging the conviction that the “Dainty Duchess” is the most expensive show on the road.
The special set carried shows a bootblack stand with curtained partitions for women customers.
The curtain is lowered and raised on the same scene to indicate a lapse of four days.
“The Mayor of the Bowery,” as Thompson styles himself, is not over particular with subjects for humor. All are calculated to draw laughs and an impersonation of each is given with the “soda water” explosion. By careful count Mr. Thompson uses this explosion fifteen times during his act.
She wears a pretty, simple frock of light material and color and makes a decidedly attractive stage presence.