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This sketch entitled “Coyote Gussie” was twenty-five minutes long on the full stage.
Bryon plays a “cissy” who goes West and ends up on a ranch. He is frequently almost killed by a cowboy who turns out to be his father. Langdon does not have much in the way of dialogue, but her emphatic exclamation of “Dan!” to prevent the cowboy from killing the “cissy” is explosive every time. The company includes eight chorus girls dressed in pretty western costumes. They provide the background for three numbers.
"Girl of the Golden West"
"The Fifth Avenue audience proved the couple were remembered by a reception upon their appearance."
With the elimination of the "baby business" the sketch could be worked up into a comedy hit. The westerner as a character also needs to be tougher.
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Variety 28:5 (04/10/1912)