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Freeman review, Bradford extols the virtues of the couple’s past thereby fostering
anticipation for their performance. He created a space where the accomplishments of
Johnson and Dean were appreciated and admired. Though the pair brought their
cakewalk dance and style all over the world, in papers like the Freeman, they could
see how their work brought joy to and inspired others in Black communities.
Bradford commented on the opening song Johnson and Dean sang as well as
their costumes for the performance. Since the Variety writer only critiqued a small
portion of the show and gave no frame of reference, it was not clear, as it is in the
Freeman, that the Wooden Hut song opened the show. Another interesting contrast
between these two reviews is that Bradford’s evaluates both the performance and
dress of Johnson and Dean. The Variety article comments on the performance of
Johnson and the clothing of Dean which gives the appearance that each entertainer
only has one particular skill.
Bradford’s attention to the details of this performance was important to
Freeman readers. For some readers, this review was all they would “see” of Johnson
and Dean. For those who would attend the show, Bradford was able to whet their
appetite for an exciting afternoon or evening of entertainment. He also commented
on how the couple is received after each act. All three parts were well received, and,
at the show’s end, there were numerous encores. His appraisal of Dean’s attire is
highly complimentary and does not have the fixation on her figure as the Variety
review did. Bradford also gave readers details about Johnson outfits as well.
151
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| Full text | Freeman review, Bradford extols the virtues of the couple’s past thereby fostering anticipation for their performance. He created a space where the accomplishments of Johnson and Dean were appreciated and admired. Though the pair brought their cakewalk dance and style all over the world, in papers like the Freeman, they could see how their work brought joy to and inspired others in Black communities. Bradford commented on the opening song Johnson and Dean sang as well as their costumes for the performance. Since the Variety writer only critiqued a small portion of the show and gave no frame of reference, it was not clear, as it is in the Freeman, that the Wooden Hut song opened the show. Another interesting contrast between these two reviews is that Bradford’s evaluates both the performance and dress of Johnson and Dean. The Variety article comments on the performance of Johnson and the clothing of Dean which gives the appearance that each entertainer only has one particular skill. Bradford’s attention to the details of this performance was important to Freeman readers. For some readers, this review was all they would “see” of Johnson and Dean. For those who would attend the show, Bradford was able to whet their appetite for an exciting afternoon or evening of entertainment. He also commented on how the couple is received after each act. All three parts were well received, and, at the show’s end, there were numerous encores. His appraisal of Dean’s attire is highly complimentary and does not have the fixation on her figure as the Variety review did. Bradford also gave readers details about Johnson outfits as well. 151 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. |
