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18 Mins.; Full Stage (Special).
The method employed by Richard loan to introduce Impersonations of celebrated actors bears a strong resemblance to that used by Thomas B. Shea in a similar type of act. A man seated at a table takes up a photograph of Richard Mansfield at the opening of the Kean act and speaks a few lines, recalling Richard Mansfield’s portrayal of “Shylock” in “The Merchant of Venice.” Mr. Kean is on following (—–) as, “Shylock” and delivering a speech from “The Merchant.” An Impersonation of John Barrymore playing the dual characters of “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is next, following the “co” again picking up another photo and mentioning Mr. Barrymore.
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Variety, LXI:13, February 18, 1921.