Evening star., 1929-12-08

roll "Vanities," with a company of 100
people and w. G. Fields as its bright
particular star, opens at the National
Theater tonight. 1t is heralded as the
best "Vanities" of the series, and in
order to obtain the services of Mr..
Fields, Mr.. Carroll had to break tradi-
tions and for the first time bill player
over his famous trade-mark-"Vani-
ties
Plus the comical antics of w. C.
Fields, which adds to the merriment
of the evenings fare, says the advance
agent, Dorothy Britton will add to the
beauty of the night. Miss Britton is
national Beauty Contest in competition
with the foremost beauties Of America
and Europe and earned the title of
miss Universe" Under the guidance
of Earl Carroll she has advanced
through "Fioretta" and Sketch Book"
from the position of merely featured
beauty, to a principal of note, with
lines to speak and things to do. Sur
rounding Miss Universe" in chorus
of 56 beautiful girls, who lay claim
to being the highest priced chorus in
the history of the show business.
Most of the sketches were written by
w. c. Fields himself, and there is ad-
ditional dialogue by Eddie WEIGH, noted
for his comedy touches to many Broad
way hits
In the way of grandeur and splendor,
it is claimed that never before has there
been a scene so beautiful as The Tenn
pie of Mythology" which actually ends
in a blaze of fireworks. There are also
the Mechanical Ballet" an original
number, and the 'Raquel' number,
which has all the charm of old Spain.
Outstanding principals are Ben Blue,
the Bennett boys, joey Ray, Grace Wells,
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Enrica and Novello, Patrick Henry,
Vivian Wilson and Elsie Connor. The
musical numbers were staged by BuSby
Berkeley, the dialogue by Edgar Mac
Gregor, lyrics and music by George
Henry and Morris Hamilton. with addi-
tional music by George Bagby and C.
Romilli.
GAYETY-Harry Steppe's Show.
This weeks show at the Gayety
Theater, Harry Steppe and His Own
Show" is designed to satisfy the most
particular patron of burlesque. In this
vehicle, Harry Steppe demonstrates his
ability as Hebrew mimic, an enter
tainment well known and notable to
burleSque fans.
The show boasts also Of a new crop of
catchy songs and good looking girls
who can sing them. Numerous dance
numbers that call forth many an en-
core, and scenery, lighting effects,
costumes, ETC., all in the mode.
Budd and Betty Abbott's names ap-
pear on the bill in large type. Other
graduates of the school of burlesque
are Frances Knight, ingenue, Billie
Holmes, sweet singer; Rube Walman,
juvenile, and Lee Laird, character
comedian, all supported by chorus of
dashing beauties.
Special matinees for women are given
on Monday. Wednesday and Friday.
PALACE--Greta GarbO in "The Kiss"
1.-The Great Greta Garbo" in THE
Kiss is the feature screen attraction
announced at Loew's Palace. Conrad
Nagel plays opposite Miss Garbo as her
lover. Holmes Herbert and Lew Ayers
also appear in the cast.
Miss Carlo plays the part of Irene
Quarry, wife of a cruel, suspicious and
somewhat older husband. She loves an
attorney, who returns her love and asks |
that she take conventional steps to |
secure a divorce. The woman realizes |
this will never do, and the lovers decide |
to part forever. A young admirer calls |
at her home one evening. Her huS- |
band arrives, and believing him to be |
clandeStine lover attacks the boy, who
Is defenSeless. Irene tries to stop the
wild-tempered husband, and when he
throws her in the vicinity of gun she
picks it up, and before she knows it she
has killed her husband. Her attorney
lover comes to her defense and wins
the case and ultimately the girl.
On the stage Allan Rogers appears
with the Palace Syncopators in Fall
festival Of fun and frolic, with a cast
headed by A. Robin, the walking music
store. The Stone-Vernon Foursome, a
sensational adagio team; Helen Yorke
and Virginia Johnson. duo from song
land; Vivian Fay Dancers and the Fred
Evans Dancing Beauties complete the
cast. Features of the presentation are
the request number by Allan Rogers and
the st. Louis Blues stage presentation
Orchestra, Charles Gaige at the organ
and short subjects complete the pro-
gram.
FOX-"Song of Love-" With Belle
Baker.
Belle Baker, internationally known
vaudeville and musical comedy star,
makes her motion picture debut in
Song Of Love-" Columbia talking and
singing backstage drama, at the Fox
Theater this week
That Miss Baker is particularly gifted
has been established by her long aSso-
ciation with the speaking stage. She
has the ability to sway her audiences
from laughter to tears, personality
that captures her hearers and notable
talent for characterization.
Song of Love" concerns a vaudeville
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