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"Golden Crook." The opening of the first part,
"The Three Films," Is a revelry of splendor and
magnificence. The three "films" are men dressed as
aristocratic tramps, with unconventional merriment. The "Continuous Show," an allegorical arrangement,
Introduced in sung by Frank Wakefield,
proved a rare bit of satire. There Is plenty
of real mnslc and the coryphees have considerable
vocalizing to do In the operatic medley Including
"Erminle" and "Carmen." Marie Nelson
has a strong but uncultivated soprano voice. Jack Reid is the principal comedian. Frank Wakefield
makes a first-rate "straight," and Billy Kelly
was equally happily placed in a low comedy part.
Ella Reid Gilbert is the conspicuous figure among
the women, wearing handsome gowns. The feature of the olio la "La Grande Ballet."
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Variety 12:6 (10/17/1908)