The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-02
GLITTERlNG, GIRLIE REVUE SCORES BIG
 HIT AT JEFFERSON

The Marcus show, which opened an engagement at the Jefferson theatre last night to packed house, is a glitter ing revue, with a sumptuous display Of costumes, handsome stage settings, pretty girls galore, some dancers of ex- traordinary ability and comedians who are funny, though they are visible nearly all the time
 These elements. we are told, consti- tute the most acceptable form of the girl-and-music entertainment, it to be added that there was also a long list of musical numbers which. for a won der, were well sung. All in all. the Marcus show is one that deserves to rank among the most elaborate and spectacular entertainments of it's kind Chat has yet been presented on the To- cal stage. The entire production shows care for details that cannot be too highly commended in a traveiing organi- zation. This applies to the costumes which were not only bewildering In va riety and gorgeous to behold but to the scenery and all appointments which re- veal few of the effects of being hauled about the country. As a rule wear ana tear are in evidence, but with possibly one exception, the piece was as well mounted as if it had just started on tour. When so great an appeal is made to the eye, these qualities differentate a worth while revue from the tawdry kind.
 Astonishing claims were made in the advance notices of the feminine beauty that would be in evidence and there are certainly all types of pretty girls in the company who sing and dance, but spend most of their time posturing in dazzling creations, or the lack of them, which kept the women of the audience gasp ing by their splendor and variety. As for the cuticle display, it was no greater than is customary in these latter days when tights are as old-fashioned IS red flannel underwear The girls could well afford to exhibit their charms, for most of them are shapely of form and pretty.
 Mike Sacks and Charles Abbate pro- vided most of the fun. They are ac- ccmplished comedians. MT. Sacks is yer satile and clever, with a ready store Of wit while MT. Abbate is an eccentric comedian of unusual ability who makes an excellent foil for his partner. Ynese two were active all through the per- formance and 1t is proof of their power to please that the audience did not get tired of them.
 The dancers of the company, headed by Mile. Mar1cn, WnO gave SOiHe NiNiu and graceful exhibitions of her art, are Ia strong feature. Mile. Loletta shared the honors with Mile. Marion in the dances, which were beautifully staged and executed with grace and skill. The male dancers were equally good includ- ing Martinez Randall Billy Dale and Fred Bailey. Bob Alexander was an- other competent member of the cast
 In lengthy list of specialties there fhat missed fire MeSSrS Sacks, Abbate Alexander and Dale were conspicuous in these interludes. The Royal Italian accordionists. Oliver and Mario yespo, gave an instrumental speciality that was good. The song hit of the show is Smile With Me- but tAe music as whole is above the aver age in tunefulness. and Miss Charlotte Allen and Miss Bee Winsonte sang the principal numbers admirably. By the Old Church Gate was one of the pret- t;est and most novel of the songs, but there were many and all were worth while.
 The Marcus show will be at the Jeffer- son this afternoon and tonight.