Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 25, 1841Various
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Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 25, 1841
Various
English wit and humor -- Periodicals
Mrs. Keeley played the tamburine, and the part of _Snozzle femme_. This
was more than acting; it was nature enriched with humour--character
broadly painted without a tinge of caricature. The solemnity of her
countenance, while performing with her feet, was a correct copy from the
expression of self-approbation--of the wonder-how-I-do-it-so-well--always
observable during the dances of the _fair_ sex; her tones when singing
were unerringly brought from the street; her spangled dress was assuredly
borrowed from Scowton's caravan. As a work of dramatic art, this
performance is, of its kind, most complete. Keeley's _Snozzle_ was quiet,
rich, and philosophical; and Saunders made a Judy of himself with
unparalleled success. _Frank Finch_ got his deserts in the hands of a Mr.
Everett; for being a lover, no matter how awkward and ungainly an actor is
made to represent him.
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"OH! DAY AND NIGHT, BUT THIS IS WONDROUS STRANGE!"
"We believe, from the first, _Day_ was intended to mount, and
wherefore it was made a mystery we know not.--DOINGS AT
DONCASTER."--[Sunday Times.]
Poor Coronation well may say,
"A mystery I mark;
Though jockey'd by the _lightest Day_
They tried to keep me dark."
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