Lillian Russell (1940)

Warren William: The Famous J.L.

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• The Famous J.L. : [Jesse Lewisohn, industrialist]  She's going to sing over the long-distance telephone for President Cleveland during the intermission.

  Diamond Jim Brady : You mean she's going to sing here, and the president's going to listen in Washington?

  The Famous J.L. : That's exactly what I mean. They're connecting the wires back stage right now, and the telephone company claim they can actually do it

  Diamond Jim Brady : Nooo?

  The Famous J.L. : Yes!

• Diamond Jim Brady : And, Jesse, just to show my appreciation, I'm going to let you dance with Edna. Edna, go on, dance with Mr. Lewisohn. Go on.

  The Famous J.L. : [Jesse Lewisohn]  I'd like to. May I, Miss McCauley?

  Edna McCauley : Yes, of course. Only, I wish you'd thought of it yourself.

  The Famous J.L. : I did, but I was afraid of Jim.

  Diamond Jim Brady : Huh, huh, huh, huh. Imagine, anyone being afraid of me.