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THE 
 
 STAR-SPANGLED 
 
 BANNER 
 
 An Illustrated Song Pantomime 
 
 ARRANGED BY 
 
 May Dixie 
 
 Originator of Denison's Pantomimes for "Comin' Thro' 
 
 the Rye," "Cousin Jcdediah," "Lead, Kindly Light," 
 
 "Sivanee River," "When You and I 
 
 Were Young, Maggie" etc. 
 
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 The Star Spangled Banner 
 
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 AUG 3! 1922 
 
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THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 THE SONG. 
 
 
 1. 
 
 Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, 
 What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's 
 last gleaming? 
 Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the 
 
 perilous fight, 
 O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gal- 
 lantly streaming? 
 And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting 
 
 in air, 
 
 
 Gave proof thro' the night that 
 still there. 
 
 our flag was 
 
 Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled 
 
 Banner yet 
 
 wave 
 
 
 O'er the land of the free, and the 
 
 home of the 
 
 brave? 
 
 
 2. 
 
 
 On the shore, dimly seen thro' the 
 
 mists of the 
 
 deep, 
 Where the foe's haughty host in 
 
 dread silence 
 
 reposes, 
 What is that which the breeze, o'er 
 
 the towering 
 
 steep, 
 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half dis- 
 closes ? 
 Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first 
 beam, 
 In full glory reflected, now shines on the 
 stream ; 
 'Tis the Star-Spangled Banner. Oh, long may 
 it wave 
 O'er the land of the free, and the home of 
 the brave ! 
 
 3. 
 
 Oh, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand 
 Between their loved homes and wild war's des- 
 olation ; 
 Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n- 
 rescued land 
 Praise the pow'r that hath made and pre- 
 served us a nation ! 
 Then conquer we must, when our cause it is 
 just, 
 And this be our motto, "In God is our trust !" 
 And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall 
 wave 
 O'er the land of the free, and the home of 
 the brave. 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 The Costume. 
 
 The performer may wear a white evening gown or 
 other costume of soft, clinging material, with white slip- 
 pers or shoes. No jewelry should be worn. The cos- 
 tume should be open at the neck, and should leave the 
 arms bare. A girdle or sash of red, white and blue is 
 worn around the waist, and there is a twisted liberty 
 cap of the same colors. In addition to the costume 
 itself, two American flags, preferably silk, are used. 
 These should be of a width equal to the distance from 
 shoulder to wrist of the performer. They are arranged 
 in the following manner: 
 
 To the blue corner of each flag attach a soft wire 
 loop, large enough for the hand to slip through easily. 
 At the lower corner of the same end attach another loop, 
 large enough for the arm to slip through and fit loose- 
 ly over the shoulder. Wind one of the shoulder loops 
 with red ribbon, the other with blue ribbon. Along the 
 same end of the flag to which the loops are attached, 
 fasten a length of the soft wire. Put one arm through 
 each of the large loops, draw the loop up over the 
 shoulder, and fasten securely, letting the flag hang 
 well back out of sight. It is well to fasten each of these 
 shoulder loops to the costume with a small safety pin. 
 The wire along the edge of the flag is for the purpose 
 of holding the smaller loop where it is easily "get-at- 
 able" at the proper moment, when the hands are placed 
 behind the body, thrust through these small loops and 
 extended at the sides, displaying the flags fully spread 
 out, one hanging from each outstretched arm, as in the 
 illustration for the forty-fourth position. 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 The Music. 
 
 The music of "The Star-Spangled Banner" is to be 
 found in nearly every household, in some standard 
 song collection. It is included in "The Golden Book of 
 Favorite Songs," which can be obtained for fifteen cents, 
 postpaid, from T. S. Denison & Company, Dramatic 
 Publishers, Chicago. 
 
 The Presentation. 
 
 The song pantomime may be presented effectively in 
 either one of two ways, the singer appearing on the 
 platform and enacting the story while singing it; or the 
 vocalist remaining concealed, and singing while the 
 presentation is made in pantomime by another person. 
 The number may be given without any special scenic or 
 costume embellishment, but it is well to have the per- 
 former wear the above-described costume when practi- 
 cable, and an attractive background will add to the 
 effect. Rehearse the presentation thoroughly so that 
 all gestures may be graceful and natural and properly 
 timed, each position blending smoothly into the next. 
 The term, "feet level," means with the weight of the 
 body evenly placed on both feet, and with neither foot 
 advanced. 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 THE ACTION 
 
 FIRST STANZA 
 
 Oh, (1) 
 
 Right foot advanced ; body facing audience ; left arm 
 hanging at left side ; right arm, with elbow bent, ad- 
 vanced in front of the body, with index finger pointing 
 
 Rear. V/iew 
 
 3mowin/<; HOW 
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 Position op wm& 
 
 COOPS To SUP HAUOJ 
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 ARRANGEMENT OF FLAGS 
 7 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 at audience ; head front, with chin up a little ; eves full 
 of interest. 
 
 Say, (2) 
 
 The same, except that right index finger is brought 
 up to the lips. 
 
 Can you sec, (3) 
 
 The same, except that body is bent a little forward, 
 and right arm is extended toward audience, palm up- 
 ward. 
 
 'CAN YOU SEE" 
 (Third position) 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 By the dawn's early light, (4) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; both arms ex- 
 tended, with hands at forehead level and palms turned 
 toward audience ; move the hands together so that they 
 cross each other, then separate them to either side ; head 
 up ; eyes up ; expression bright and interested. 
 
 What so proudly we hailed (5) 
 
 Right foot advanced; body straight to front; left 
 arm at side ; right arm extended forward and slightly 
 to the right, with palm upward; then turn right hand 
 over with a motion as if waving a cap to say hurrah ; 
 chin up ; expression happy. 
 
 At the twilight's last gleaming? (6) 
 
 Body and feet as before ; turn palm of right hand and 
 gradually relax right arm to the side; bright, interested 
 look at audience. 
 
 Whose broad stripes (7) 
 
 Feet level ; body straight front ; left arm extended 
 forward, with hand at forehead level and palm toward 
 audience, and moving from center to left ; head thrown 
 back; eyes up; expression admiring and happy. 
 
 And bright stars, (8) 
 
 Body and feet as before ; left arm extended straight 
 upward, over the head, with palm toward audience; 
 right elbow bent, hand on hip ; head thrown well back ; 
 eyes up ; bright expression. 
 
 Thro' the perilous fight, (9) 
 
 Step back on left foot ; hands clasped over head, with 
 arms extended up full length, and gradually brought 
 
10 
 
 THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 "AND BRIGHT STARS" 
 
 (Eighth position) 
 
 down to the breast, still clasped; eyes looking at au- 
 dience earnestly. 
 
 O'er the ramparts we watched, (10) 
 
 Body and feet as before; hands unclasped, with palms 
 on breast; head bent slightly forward; eyes gazing in- 
 tently into the distance. 
 
 Were so gallantly streaming? (11) 
 Feet level; body facing audience; hands gradually 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 11 
 
 moved away from breast, with palms toward audience, 
 until the arms are extended obliquely outward and up- 
 ward, with the hands at forehead level ; head up ; eyes 
 up ; smiling brightly. 
 
 And the rockets* red glare, (12) 
 
 Right foot advanced ; body bent forward slightly, 
 toward audience ; left arm relaxed at side ; right hand 
 on breast ; eyes looking intently forward. 
 
 The bombs (13) 
 
 Right foot advanced ; body erect, facing audience ; 
 both hands clenched and on the breast ; head bent to 
 right ; eyes frightened but still looking at audience. 
 
 Bursting in air, (14) 
 
 Feet and body as before ; both hands thrust forward 
 abruptly, at breast level, still clenched with palms down 
 ward ; head bent forward, gazing wildly in front. 
 
 Gave proof (15) 
 
 Feet and body as before ; hands unclenched and 
 smoothed out, palms downward ; head slightly back ; 
 eyes show relief. 
 
 Thro' the night (16) 
 
 Feet level; body facing audience; hands clasped with 
 chin resting on them ; eyes raised. 
 
 That our flag was still there. (IT) 
 
 Right foot advanced ; body facing straight front ; 
 left hand on breast ; right arm extended obliquely up- 
 
12 
 
 THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 "THE BOMBS" 
 
 (Thirteenth position) 
 
 ward and to the right, palm downward, with the hand 
 a little above head level ; head thrown back ; eyes watch- 
 ing upraised hand ; smiling. 
 
 Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner (18) 
 
 Feet and body as before, left hand on breast ; right 
 hand gradually falls to the right side ; eyes bright and 
 earnest. 
 
TPIE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 13 
 
 Yet wave (19) 
 
 Left foot slightly forward; body facing straight 
 forward; right arm relaxed at side, with palm toward 
 audience ; move left hand from breast to left side, ex- 
 tending arm obliquely to the left and upward, with 
 hand at forehead level ; eyes bright and intent. 
 
 O'er the land of the free, (20) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; both arms 
 raised straight up over head at full length, palms facing 
 each other ; head thrown way back ; eyes up ; expression 
 proud and animated. 
 
 And the home of the brave? (21) 
 
 Right foot advanced ; body bent forward slightly ; 
 both arms extended toward audience, with hands at 
 waist level, palms upward ; head not so far back as in 
 last position, but still with chin somewhat raised ; eyes 
 looking at audience ; smiling brightly. 
 
 SECOND STANZA 
 
 On the shore, (22) 
 
 Left foot advanced; body facing audience; right 
 hand on hip ; left arm extended full length obliquely to 
 the left, forward and downward, with palm down ; head 
 bent down ; eyes down. 
 
 Dimly seen thro' the mists of the deep, (23) 
 
 Left foot advanced ; body facing audience ; right 
 hand with palm on right cheek ; left hand, half closed 
 and with palm toward audience, against left side of 
 chin ; head bent right and turned left ; left hand grad- 
 
14 
 
 THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 "DIMLY SEEN THRO' THE MISTS OF THE DEEP" 
 (Twenty-third position) 
 
 ually moved away from chin until left arm is fully ex- 
 tended straight to the left; left hand at mouth level, 
 palm downward; eyes bright, and following the mo- 
 tion of the left hand. 
 
 Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, 
 ' (24)' 
 
 Feet together; body facing audience; both arms ex- 
 tended obliquely outward and upward, with palms 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 15 
 
 toward audience, and fingers a little above head level; 
 chin uplifted; eyes full of dread. 
 
 What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, 
 
 (25) 
 
 Left foot advanced ; body bent forward ; hands 
 clasped and brought to breast, with wrists resting on 
 breast.; head forward, but with chin slightly up ; eyes 
 raised a little ; very bright smile. 
 
 As it fitfully blows, half conceals, (26) 
 
 Left foot forward ; body bent forward ; both arms 
 gradually extended in front of breast, to full length; 
 palms facing each other, hands ten or twelve inches 
 apart, at waist level ; chin up ; eyes raised slightly ; 
 smiling. 
 
 Half discloses? (27) 
 
 Same as conclusion of last position ; the hands are 
 now turned very quickly, so that palms are toward 
 audience'; smiling. 
 
 Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, 
 
 (28) 
 
 Left foot advanced, carrying the weight of the body; 
 body thrown back ; left arm extended to full length, 
 obliquely upward, with the hand slightly above head 
 level and the index finger pointing obliquely up left; 
 right hand grasping upper part of left arm; head 
 up ; eyes toward index finger ; laughing. 
 
 In full glory reflected, (29) 
 Same as last position, except that both arms are ex- 
 
16 
 
 THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 tended obliquely upward towards the left, with palms 
 up; chin raised: eyes on hands; triumphant expression. 
 
 Now shines on the stream; (30) 
 
 Feet together ; body bent forward a little ; palms of 
 hands (from last position) turned toward each other; 
 then with a downward sweep, both arms are swung down 
 obliquely to their respective sides, palms down ; head 
 down a little; eyes down; smiling. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 17 
 
 'Tis the Star- Spangled Banner. (31) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; left hand on 
 breast ; right arm extended toward left, across and in 
 front of breast but not touching it ; right finger point- 
 ing left, at eye level ; head turned right ; chin up ; smil- 
 ing. 
 
 Oh, long may it wave (32) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; right hand, 
 with palm upward, sweeps from the left side over to the 
 right, completing the gesture with the arm held aloft 
 and to the right, the hand above the head ; left hand on 
 breast ; head facing; full toward audience, and thrown 
 back a little ; eyes up ; bright, earnest expression. 
 
 O'er the land of the free, (33) 
 
 Feet together; body facing audience; both arms 
 stretched straight upward, palms of the hands facing 
 each other; head thrown back; eyes up; bright expres- 
 sion. 
 
 And the home of the brave! (34) 
 
 Right foot advanced ; body leaning forward slightly ; 
 both arms extended in front of body toward audience, 
 palms upward ; head down somewhat from last position, 
 but chin still raised a little ; eyes looking at audience ; 
 laughing. 
 
 THIRD STANZA 
 
 Oh, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand (35) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; both arms ex- 
 tended toward audience, with hands held rather far 
 
18 
 
 THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 apart, palms upward, at waist level ; chin up ; eyes look- 
 ing earnestly at audience. 
 
 Between their loved homes (36) 
 
 Right foot advanced; body facing audience; right 
 arm relaxed at side ; left hand on heart ; head bent 
 slightly to the right ; chin up ; eyes looking at audience 
 seriously. 
 
 'AND WILD WAR'S DESOLATION' 
 (Thirty-seventh position) 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 19 
 
 And wild war's desolation; (37) 
 
 Feet and body as before ; left hand on heart ; right 
 arm raised, with elbow bent and the hand very near the 
 center of the breast, palm toward audience ; right hand 
 is gradually moved over to the right until the right 
 arm is fully extended outward, as if sweeping something 
 disagreeable aside ; head turned to left and also bent a 
 little in the same direction ; eyes toward left ; face 
 stern. 
 
 Blest with vie fry (38) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; left hand on 
 heart ; right hand is flourished over head, as if waving 
 a cap in applause ; head bent back a little ; eyes up ; 
 laughing. 
 
 And peace, may the Heav'n-rescued land (39) 
 
 Feet and body as before; hands with palms together, 
 as if in prayer, in front of breast ; chin up ; eyes smiling 
 at audience. 
 
 Praise the pow'r that hath made and preserved us a 
 nation! (40) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; hands at either 
 side hanging in repose ; head thrown back ; eyes up ; 
 calm, devotional expression. 
 
 Then conquer we must, (41) 
 
 Right foot advanced ; body facing a trifle to the 
 right ; left hand on hip ; right hand clenched and raised 
 quickly, first touching the body near the right arm 
 pit and then abruptly raised straight over the head; 
 
20 THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 
 
 head thrown back as hand goes up ; eyes up ; determined 
 expression. 
 
 When our cause it is just, (42) 
 
 Feet and body as before ; quickly lower right fist from 
 overhead, so that it strikes the palm of the left hand, 
 
 "AND THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER IN TRIUMPH 
 
 SHALL WAVE" 
 
 (Forty-fourth position) 
 
 which is advanced in front of the body at waist level to 
 meet it ; head lowered to look at audience ; determined 
 expression. 
 
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER 21 
 
 And this be our motto, "In God is our trust!" (48) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; arms crossed 
 over breast ; head up ; eyes raised ; devotional expres- 
 sion. 
 
 And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave 
 
 (44) 
 
 Feet together ; body facing audience ; put hands 
 through free loops of flags hanging from shoulders, and 
 extend arms horizontally at full length at both sides of 
 the body, palms toward audience ; chin up ; eyes laugh- 
 ing. 
 
 O'er the land of the free, (45) 
 
 Feet and body as before; arms extended up over 
 head ; head up ; eyes up ; eyes bright with feeling. 
 
 And the home of the brave. (46) 
 
 Feet and body as before ; arms first extended forward 
 toward audience, and then spread out horizontally at 
 the sides as at conclusion of forty-fourth position ; chin 
 up ; laughing and looking at audience. 
 
 The End. 
 
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 * Rapid-fire vaudeville sketch; 2 males. Time, 15 minutes. A 
 slick confidence man gives the glad hand to a guileless farmer lad 
 fresh from Cowslip Corners. "I'm $10 shy." "We're always a little 
 shy when we first come in from the country." Crowded with 
 unexpected comebacks, and a surprise punch at the finish. Fine 
 skit for clever rube comedian and fast partner. 
 
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 623 S. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 
 
Riley Readings With Living Pictures 
 
 Arranged by LAURA CHRISTINE WEGNER 
 Price, 35 Cents 
 
 An entertainment; tableaux use 8 adults (1 male, 7 females) 
 and 19 children, which may be reduced by "doubling." Designed 
 to honor the memory and make more familiar the writings of the 
 great American poet who is revered along with Whittier and 
 Longfellow. Detailed and explicit instructions for conducting a 
 Riley Evening at club, lodge, church or school. Full directions for 
 organizing committee; conducting publicity; constructing simple 
 but effective, scenic and lighting effects (with working draw- 
 ings); costumes, poses, music, and arrangement of program. In- 
 cludes, by special arrangement with Bobbs-Mgrrill Co., com- 
 plete text .of ten of the most beloved poems of James Whit- 
 comb Riley, as follows: "The Prayer Perfect,"' "Granny." "A 
 Life Lesson," "Griggsby's Station," "An Old Sweetheart of Mine," 
 "Little Orphant Annie," "Our Hired Girl," "Out to Old Aunt 
 Mary's," "The Raggedy Man," and "The Name of Old Glory." 
 Can be presented on any platform, scenery not essential. One 
 of the most novel and attractive tableau entertainments ever 
 offered to the public. 
 
 The Star Boarder 
 
 By CHARLES NEVERS HOLMES 
 
 Price, 25 Cents 
 
 Comedy in 1 act; 1 male, 8 females. Time, 45 minutes. Scene: 
 Dining-room. A delicious boarding house skit in which the star 
 boarder through fooling with an ancient timepiece, incurs the 
 disfavor of the tyrannical landlady. He attempts to fix her clock 
 but she fixes him and accordingly he loses his cinch. News of 
 an escaped lunatic turns a decorous female establishment into a 
 near madhouse. A joyful creation. 
 
 Who's The Boss? 
 
 By RAGNA B. ESKIL 
 
 Price, 25 Cents 
 A comedy; 3 males, 6 females. Time, 30 minutes. Interior 
 scene. A domineering wife attempts to upset her husband's plans 
 for a fishing trip. His various friends try to help him and finally 
 the poor henpecked "bird" rebels himself. The comedy is as brisk 
 and fresh as is the ill-natured wife's temper. 
 
 Please Pass the Cream 
 
 By CHARLES NEVERS HOLMES 
 
 Price, 25 Cents 
 
 A comedy; 1 male, 1 female. Time, 20 minutes. Characters: 
 A "self-made" man; his wife, a former schoolma'am. An attempt 
 to discipline a stubborn husband in etiquette and correctness of 
 speech at the breakfast table. An early morning morsel of humor. 
 A family, quarrel that is a joy. 
 
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 623 S. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO 
 
DENISON'S ACTING PLAYS 
 
 Partial List of Successful and Popular Plays. Large Catalogue Free 
 
 FARCES, COMEDIETAS, Etc. 
 Price 25 Cents Each 
 
 M. F. 
 
 All on a Summer's Day, 40 min. 4 6 
 Aunt Harriet's Night Out, 35 
 
 min 1 2 
 
 Aunt Matilda's Birthday Party, 
 
 35 min 11 
 
 Borrowed Luncheon, 20 min.. 5 
 Case Against Casey, 40 min... 23 
 
 Doo-Funny Family, 1 hr 3 9 
 
 Fun in Photo Galiery, 30 min.. 6 10 
 
 Getting Rid of Father, 20 min. 3 1 
 
 Goose Creek Line, 1 hr 3 10 
 
 Great Pumpkin Case, 35 min.. 12 
 
 Hans Von Smash, 30 min.... 4 3 
 
 Honest Peggy, 25 min 8 
 
 Irish Linen Peddler, 40 min... 3 3 
 
 Irish Stew, 1 hr 6 4 
 
 Just Like a Woman, 35 min... 3 3 
 
 Me and Betty, 30 min 2 5 
 
 Men Not Wanted, 30 min 8 
 
 Mother Goose's Goslings, 30 m. 7 9 
 Mrs. Hoops-Hooper and the 
 
 Hindu, 35 min 12 
 
 Mrs. Jenkins' Brilliant Idea, 35m. 8 
 
 Mrs. Stub-bins' Book Agent, 30 m. 3 2 
 
 Not a Man in the House, 40 m. 5 
 
 Paper Wedding, 30 min 1 5 
 
 Pat's Matrimonial Venture, 25 
 
 min 1 2 
 
 Rummage Sale, 50 min 4 10 
 
 Sewing for the Heathen, 40 
 
 min , 9 
 
 Shadows, 35 min 3 4 
 
 Sing a Song of Seniors, 30 min. 7 
 
 Taking Father's Place, 30 min. 5 3 
 Teacher Kin I Go Home, 35 
 
 min 7 3 
 
 Too Much of a Good Thing, 45 
 
 min 3 6 
 
 Two Ghosts in White, 20 min.. 8 
 
 Two of a Kind. 40 min 2 3 
 
 Uncle Dick's Mistake, 20 min.. 3 2 
 Watch, a Wallet, and a Jack of 
 
 Spades, 40 min 3 6 
 
 Whole Truth. 40 min 5 4 
 
 Who's Crazv Now? 25 min 3 2 
 
 Who's the Boss? 30 min 3 6 
 
 Wrong Baby, 25 min 8 
 
 FARCES, COMEDIETAS, Etc. 
 Price 15 Cents Each 
 
 April Fools, 30 min 3 
 
 Assessor, The, 15 min 3 2 
 
 Before the Play Begins, 15 
 
 min 2 1 
 
 Billy's Mishaps, 20 min 2 3 
 
 Country Justice, 15 min 8 
 
 Family Strike, 20 min....... 3 3 
 
 For Love and Honor, 20 min.. 2 1 
 
 Fudge and a Burglar, 15 min.. 5 
 Great Medical Dispensary, 30 m. 6 
 Initiating a Granger, 25 min.. 8 
 
 Kansas Immigrants, 20 min... 5 1 
 
 Pair of Lunatics, 20 min 1 1 
 
 Pat, the Apothecary, 35 min.. 6 2 
 
 M. F. 
 
 Second Childhood, 15 min.... 2 2 
 
 Smith's Unlucky Day, 20 min.. 1 1 
 
 That Rascal Pat, 30 min 3 2 
 
 Those Red Envelopes, 25 min.. 4 4 
 Troubled by Ghosts, 10 min... 4 
 
 Two Aunts and a Photo, 20 m. 4 
 
 Wanted: A Hero, 20 min 1 1 
 
 Wide Enough for Two, 45 min. 5 2 
 
 VAUDEVILLE SKETCHES 
 Price 25 Cents Each 
 
 Amateur, 15 min 1 1 
 
 At Harmony Junction, 20 min. 4 
 
 Cold Finish, 15 min 2 1 
 
 Fresh Timothy Hay, 20 min.. 2 1 
 
 Hey, Rube ! 1 5 min 1 
 
 I'm a Nut, 10 min 1 
 
 It Might Happen, 20 min 1 1 
 
 Little Miss Enemy, 15 min 1 1 
 
 Little Red School House, 20 m. 4 
 Marriage and After, 10 -min.. 1 
 One Sweetheart for Two, 20 m. 2 
 
 Oyster Stew, 10 min 2 
 
 Pete Yansen's Curl's Moder, 10m. 1 
 Quick Lunch Cabaret, 20 min.. 4 
 School of Detecting, 15 min... 2 
 
 Si and I, 15 min 1 
 
 Special Sale, 15 min 2 
 
 Street Faker, 15 min 3 
 
 Such Ignorance, 15 min 2 
 
 Sunny Son of Italy, 15 min.. 1 
 
 Time Table, 20 min 1 1 
 
 Tramp and the Actress, 20 min. 1 1 
 Troubles of Rozinski, 15 min.. 1 
 Two Jay Detectives, 15 min.. 3 
 Umbrella Mender, 15 min.... 2 
 Vait a Minute, 20 min 2 
 
 BLACK-FACE PLAYS 
 Price 25 Cents Each 
 
 African Golf Club, 25 min 10 1 
 
 Almost an Actor, 20 min 2 
 
 Axin' Her Father, 25 min 2 3 
 
 Battle of Roaring Bull, 30 min.. 11 
 Battle of Rollin' Bones, 30 min. 8 
 
 Black Vamp, 15 min 2 2 
 
 Booster Club of Blackville, 25 
 
 min 10 
 
 Cash Money, 20 min 3 
 
 Colored Honeymoon, 25 min... 2 2 
 Coon Creek Courtship, 15 m... 1 1 
 Coontown Thirteen Club, 25 m. 14 
 
 Dark Secret, 30 min 4 1 
 
 Fu'st Aid to Cupid, 20 min... 3 2 
 Good Mornin', Judge, 35 min.. 9 2 
 Hitting the African Harp, 
 
 15 min 2 
 
 Hungry, 15 min 2 
 
 Kiss Me, Camille, 20 min 2 1 
 
 Mysterious Suitcase, 15 min... 2 
 Oh, Doctor! 30 min 6 2 
 
 A great number of 
 
 Standard and Amateur Plays 
 
 not found here are listed in 
 
 Denison's Catalogue 
 
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 Little Plays With Drills. 
 
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 Good Things for Sunday Schools. 
 
 Dialogues, exercises, recitations. 
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 A gem of a hook. 
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 Little Folks' Budget. 
 
 Easy pieces to speak, songs. 
 One Hundred Entertainments. 
 
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 Patriotic Celebrations. 
 
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 Tableaux and Scenic Readings. 
 
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 Twinkling Fingers and Sway- 
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 Yuletide Entertainments. 
 
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 MINSTRELS 
 
 When Cork is King. 
 
 End gags, monologues, sketches. 
 A Bundle of Burnt Cork Comedy. 
 
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 Laughland,via the Ha-Ha Route. 
 
 A merrv trip for fun tourists. 
 How to Stage a Minstrel Show. 
 
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